Archive for June 27, 2013

Religious Freedom Rally in front of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on June 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Denver rally draws hundreds in support of religious freedom

Hundreds of people in the Archdiocese of Denver attended a prayer rally for religious freedom on June 22, standing up... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley speaks with CNA in Rome on Feb. 4, 2013.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal bars dissident priest from speaking on Archdiocesan property

The Archdiocese of Boston verified that an Austrian priest will not be allowed to speak on archdiocesan property during a... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Charity's rapid growth could be due to Pope's influence

The founder of a charity that feeds nearly one million children worldwide said its rapid growth could be partly due... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Fetuses may feel pain as early as 20 weeks, doctor clarifies

An Italian doctor has clarified that fetuses may be capable of feeling pain and pleasure as early as 20 weeks... Read more

Jim Harbaugh (Center) teaches football to an enthusiastic group of teenagers from Piura's public school (File Photo/CNA).?w=200&h=150

NFL coach teaches faith, football to Peruvian kids

Jim Harbaugh, coach of the San Francisco 49ers, recently completed a one-week mission trip to Piura, Peru, where he taught... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio at Langley Air Force Base, Va on March 13, 2012. USAF photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Marriage ruling raises questions of religious freedom

After the Supreme Court narrowly ruled that the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, religious leaders are highlighting the... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

US bishops: court ruling cannot change essence of marriage

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s rulings on DOMA and Proposition 8, the bishops of the U.S. are calling... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. ?w=200&h=150

Traditionalists indicate definitive break with Catholic Church

On the 25th anniversary of the illicit ordination of four bishops by traditionalist Bishop Marcel Lefebvre, the Society of Saint... Read more