Archive for August 9, 2012

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Missouri 'Right to Pray' amendment passes with large majority

A constitutional amendment protecting Missouri residents’ right to pray in public passed by large margins in the Aug. 8 election.  Read more

President Obama speaks during a campaign stop at the Auraria Events Center August 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Obama reaffirms support for HHS mandate, downplays controversy

President Barack Obama reaffirmed his support for mandatory contraception coverage in a Wednesday campaign stop in Denver, drawing criticism from... Read more

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Peruvian cardinal reflects on struggle of 1997 hostage crisis

During the presentation of a new book on his experiences during the 1997 hostage crisis at the Japanese embassy in... Read more

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LCWR's evolutionary leadership will help determine future, keynote speaker says

The keynote speaker at the annual Leadership Conference of Women Religious assembly assured the sisters that their qualities of “evolutionary... Read more

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Romney ad accuses Obama of 'war on religion'

The campaign of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has released an ad accusing President Obama of declaring “war on... Read more

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Church leaders urge Egyptian troops to rescue Sinai hostages

“Dramatic changes” in the Sinai peninsula region offer Egypt's government a chance to rescue trafficking and torture victims, an assembly... Read more