Articles by Adelaide Mena
Performing for the Pope in Philly: a chat with some of the talent
Sep 25, 2015 / 11:09 amMusicians, comedians, performers and artists from the around the world are eager to reinforce the message of the family and God’s love – as well as to perform for Pope Francis.
New York City prepares for 'The Francis.'
Sep 23, 2015 / 14:02 pmEveryone and everything from singers and priests to the cathedral itself in the New York archdiocese are making final preparations for the Pope's next stop during his first papal trip to the U.S.
House votes to transfer federal funding from Planned Parenthood to health centers
Sep 18, 2015 / 13:24 pmIn a 241-187 vote on Friday, members of the United States House of Representatives voted to freeze funding for Planned Parenthood for one year, following months of political debate surrounding information revealed in a series of undercover videos on the abortion provider.
DC choir hopes Pope Francis will sing along
Sep 3, 2015 / 05:19 amChoir members from around the Washington, D.C. archdiocese chosen to sing for Pope Francis during his visit later this month hope to stir the soul of the pontiff – and maybe even inspire him to sing along.
Pop Artist. Provocateur. Catholic. Who was Andy Warhol?
Aug 27, 2015 / 02:04 amChances are you've heard of the phrase “15 minutes of fame.” And you've probably seen the neon-colored canvases of Campbell soup cans or Marilyn Monroe's face – even if you don't know the artist behind them.
Is Planned Parenthood 'aborting' babies after birth?
Aug 19, 2015 / 13:36 pmA new video in an investigative series on Planned Parenthood shows a former technician saying that she had once been traumatized by the experience of gathering tissue from an aborted baby whose heart was still beating.
How the pill might be ruining your life
Aug 14, 2015 / 15:50 pmDepleted nutrient absorption. Long-term alterations in brain activity and ability to interact with the world. Changes in choice of mate. If a commonly prescribed drug has these side effects, should it really be commonly prescribed?
Former technician: Planned Parenthood took baby organs without consent
Aug 12, 2015 / 10:55 amThe latest in a series of videos on Planned Parenthood features testimony from a former technician who says she worked with the clinics to procure tissue from aborted babies without the mother’s consent.
'Women Betrayed' by Planned Parenthood speak out against abortion giant
Jul 29, 2015 / 15:10 pmHundreds of women – along with scores of men – gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to protest what they see as betrayal of the nation’s women at the hands of Planned Parenthood.
In new video, Planned Parenthood exec appears to joke about pricing baby parts
Jul 21, 2015 / 10:50 amAnother undercover video released today allegedly shows a senior official at Planned Parenthood flippantly discussing monetary compensation for aborted baby organs, and the alteration of abortion procedures to ensure that the organs are intact.
Planned Parenthood under fire for alleged trafficking of baby organs
Jul 14, 2015 / 12:49 pmAbortion giant Planned Parenthood is facing harsh criticism after the release of footage allegedly showing its top doctor describing how the organization offers body parts from aborted babies for money.
A bloody secret still haunts the diamond industry
Jul 5, 2015 / 15:32 pmImagine being woken up in the middle of the night by a dark figure in your room. He presses a gun to your head and demands that you get up. You and your family are dragged out of bed and led to a mining field, where you are forced to dig for hours on end.
Honestly funny – comedian Jim Gaffigan blends faith, humor in new TV show
Jul 2, 2015 / 02:10 amGod and comedy clubs are not generally something most families throw together; then again, most families don’t create a cable comedy show either.
Marriage has had its day at Court, but religious freedom could soon follow
Jun 27, 2015 / 05:02 amFriday’s Supreme Court ruling against the traditional understanding of marriage may pose huge obstacles to the free exercise of religion and conscience across the US, the nation's bishops have said in response to the decision.
US bishops encourage Catholics to maintain witness to the truth of marriage
Jun 26, 2015 / 10:15 amCatholics are called to witness to the truth of marriage despite the Supreme Court of the United States recognizing a legal right to same-sex marriage, the nation's bishops said on Friday.
Have a family, grow a garden, be holy – conclusions from Laudato Si
Jun 23, 2015 / 14:46 pmThe vision behind Pope Francis’ newest encyclical is one that offers a holistic proposal of stewardship rooted in faith, offering a lens through which to view the environment, said several Catholic theologians and ecologists.
Infallible? Informal? How binding is the new encyclical on Catholics?
Jun 19, 2015 / 15:25 pmWith the release of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment this week came a wave of controversy over the Pope’s statements about climate change, species extinction and other scientific topics.
How to get millennials to marry? Start by sharing your story
Jun 10, 2015 / 02:47 amWhile it may be the middle of “wedding season,” the warm months between spring and fall when many couples choose to tie the knot, many young people today are avoiding – or at the very least delaying – saying “I do” themselves.
A year after ISIS invasion, religious minorities in Mosul could disappear
Jun 9, 2015 / 14:23 pmOne year after ISIS invaded Mosul, the Iraqi city’s diverse religious heritage is on the verge of extinction, warned a U.S. government commission on Tuesday.
An altar for Pope Francis: CUA students' design to enliven DC Mass
Jun 8, 2015 / 18:03 pmFor most graduating college seniors, the final weeks of school focus on exams, saying goodbyes and looking to their next steps in life.