Archive for August 16, 2012
New initiative urges Christians to shape modern art, entertainment
A new organization is encouraging Christians to use their “demographic size and collective buying power” to influence the movies, music... Read more
Democrats reject move to acknowledge pro-life stance within party
A Democratic committee has rejected efforts to broaden the party's platform in order to acknowledge and welcome “differing positions” on... Read more
Spanish politicians implore Virgin Mary's help amid economic crisis
Various Spanish political leaders looked to the Virgin Mary on the Feast of the Assumption Aug. 15 to ask for... Read more
Paul Ryan's bishop defends him amid attacks on his application of Church teaching
Earlier this year, when Georgetown University announced that Rep. Paul Ryan, (R-Wis.), the chairman of the House Budget Committee, would... Read more
Panama statue of Virgin Mary to rise taller than Statue of Liberty
President Ricardo Martinelli of Panama said that a new statue of Santa Maria la Antigua will be the largest one... Read more
Suspect charged in Family Research Council shooting
A man suspected of shooting a security guard at the Family Research Council headquarters in Washington, D.C. is expected to... Read more
Pope supports 'spiritual adoption' for the unborn
Participants in a decades-old pro life initiative and a centuries-old pilgrimage in Poland received affirmation from Pope Benedict on the... Read more
Tony Perkins says 'hate group' label may have motivated shooter
Family Research Council president Tony Perkins called for an end to the “reckless rhetoric” that may have motivated a gunman... Read more
Atlanta archdiocese receives 'Gone with the Wind' bequest
The estate of a nephew of Margaret Mitchell has donated half of the trademark and literary rights to her famous... Read more
