Archive for October 3, 2012

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By Michelle La Rosa

NY bishops say government, private charities should ease poverty

Church leaders in New York called for continued efforts by both government and private charities to address high levels of... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Calif. gay therapy law erodes parental rights, critics charge

Pro-family and parental rights groups are saying a new California law banning therapy for minors who struggle with same-sex attraction... Read more

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Pope says liturgical abuses detract from Christ

Pope Benedict XVI has reminded Catholics that the liturgy belongs to Jesus Christ and his Church, and should not be... Read more

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Church in Chile confirms investigation of bishop for alleged abuse

In a statement Oct. 2, the Apostolic Nunciature in Chile revealed that local Bishop Marco Antonio Ordenes of Iquique is... Read more

Pope Benedict's former butler Paolo Gabriele (R), sits at the start of the trial Sept. 29, 2012 at the Vatican. ?w=200&h=150

Trial reveals papal butler's interest in Masonry, Church scandals

The judges presiding over the trial of the Pope's former butler heard today that his apartment contained piles of documents... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Christian Bible publisher sues over HHS mandate

A Christian Bible publisher has become the latest of nearly 100 plaintiffs to file a lawsuit challenging the federal contraception... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Obama campaign accused of calls targeting Romney's Mormon faith

President Barack Obama's re-election campaign has drawn criticism amid allegations that its members have been making bigoted election calls to... Read more

Archbishop-designate Salvatore Cordileone and Episcopal Bishop Marc Andrus.?w=200&h=150

Episcopal bishop gives Archbishop Cordileone frosty welcome

The Episcopal bishop of California Marc Andrus has written a letter to his diocese in which he characterized Catholic Church... Read more