Archive for May 14, 2013

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Justice Ginsburg calls Roe a disappointing decision

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an abortion rights advocate, says that the court's Roe v. Wade decision in 1973... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Second Fortnight for Freedom to highlight marriage, mandate

The U.S. bishops' conference has announced a second Fortnight for Freedom, scheduled for the two weeks leading up to Interdependence... Read more

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Satan 'always rips us off,' Pope warns

Christians who buy into Satan’s temptation to live selfishly get swindled, while those who live life as a “gift” to... Read more

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Vatican announces its debut at Venice art festival

The Vatican is participating for the first time in a famous international art exposition in Venice under the theme “Creation,... Read more

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Pontificate of Pope Francis consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima

At the Holy Father’s personal request, Cardinal Jose Polycarp, the Patriarch of Lisbon, consecrated the pontificate of Pope Francis to... Read more

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Tango dancer dedicates performance at St. Peter's to Pope

A professional Argentine dancer, who recently travelled to Rome to see his fellow countryman, Pope Francis, hopes to one day... Read more

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Legion priest seeks to leave ministry to care for child

Prominent U.S. priest Father Thomas Williams has asked Pope Francis to dispense him from his priestly obligations in order to... Read more

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Abortionist Gosnell sentenced to life in prison

Following his conviction for the murder of three babies born alive, abortionist Kermit Gosnell was sentenced Tuesday to two life... Read more

National Organization for Marriage rally against same-sex marriage July 28, 2010, in St. Paul, Minnesota. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Minn. redefines marriage despite religious freedom warnings

The state of Minnesota has redefined marriage to include same-sex couples despite concerns over social wellbeing and religious liberty raised... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Vatican II helped the world 'see Jesus,' says cardinal

Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, archbishop emeritus of Philadelphia, said that the five Popes involved in the Second Vatican Council shared... Read more