Archive for February 6, 2013

Pres. Barack Obama with HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius announce the contraceptive mandate at the White House, Jan. 12, 2012. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Legal expert laments media confusion over mandate

The Obama administration’s latest proposals to revise the federal contraception mandate have been significantly misunderstood and misrepresented, said a legal... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Newark archdiocese stands by ministry of priest accused of sex abuse

The Archdiocese of Newark affirmed its decision to allow a priest accused of abusing a minor to remain in ministry,... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI holds his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 14, 2012 in Paul VI Hall. ?w=200&h=150

Reason and love are behind Creation, Pope proclaims

Even with modern scientific advances, it is still right to speak of the beginning of life as “Creation” because the... Read more

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UK bishops decry advancement of 'gay marriage' bill

After a bill allowing same-sex “marriage” passed in the U.K.'s House of Commons, local Catholic bishops have warned that the... Read more

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Magic of Catholic film classic returns in new remake

The magic of one of the most popular Spanish Catholic films of the 20th century has been resurrected in a... Read more

Rev. Robert W. Oliver and Fr. Hans Zollner, SJ, at the Pontifical Gregorian University Feb. 5, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

World's bishops make progress in abuse response

Father Robert Oliver, the Vatican's new person responsible for investigating cases of clerical sex abuse, says that over three-quarters of... Read more

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European People’s Party demands Cuba respect basic freedoms

A major European political party has approved a series of resolutions calling on Cuba to end violations of basic rights... Read more