Archive for June 26, 2014

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

IRS ordered to pay $50,000 to marriage defense group

A federal court has ordered the IRS to pay $50,000 to the National Organization for Marriage due to the leak... Read more

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Apostolate teaches women their 'irreplaceable' value, dignity

In 2003, a trio of laywomen in Denver were inspired by the writings of Pope John Paul II to create... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican to appoint adviser for Legionaries of Christ

In a statement released by Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., the Vatican spokesman revealed that the Holy See is to appoint... Read more

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. addresses journalists during a May 15, 2014 press conference. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Franciscans of the Immaculate to receive house in Rome

The Vatican has revealed that a house is being sought for members of the Friars of the Immaculate who study... Read more

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Supreme Court unanimously rejects abortion clinic buffer zones

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down a Massachusetts state law that imposed a 35-foot buffer zone around abortion clinics,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday General Audience, May 21, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: Jesus was a pastor, not a 'moralistic' power-seeker

In his daily homily Pope Francis warned of those who reduce the faith to moralism and ambition, stating that people... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Supreme Court's abortion clinic ruling hailed as win for women

A unanimous Supreme Court decision striking down a 35-foot buffer zone around Massachusetts abortion clinics is being praised as a... Read more

Press conference on June 26, 2014 at the Vatican Press Office to release the instrumentum laboris for the upcoming Synod on the Family. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican releases outline for October synod on the family

Divided into three parts, the Vatican's newly released outline that will drive discussion during the upcoming synod touches on the... Read more

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Religious applicants fare worse in job hunt, studies suggest

Two studies suggest that religious self-identification on a job applicant’s resume can harm his or her job prospects, with Catholics... Read more

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Peace in Middle East can flourish again, Pope assures

In an audience with aid organizations assisting Oriental churches, Pope Francis explained that peace is a gift from God, which... Read more