Articles by Michelle La Rosa
Catholic support for Obama in polls may not tell full story
Sep 28, 2012 / 09:55 amA recent poll showing President Barack Obama with a 15-point lead over Republican candidate Mitt Romney among Catholic voters may not represent the actual attitudes of the Catholic electorate, analysts say.
Pro-lifers say Notre Dame invite to Obama is different this time
Sep 28, 2012 / 03:05 amPro-life advocates said the University of Notre Dame's recent invitation to President Barack Obama to speak on campus is a chance to participate in public discourse, unlike the school’s welcoming of Obama as commencement speaker in 2009.
US bishops urge Catholic participation in Respect Life Month
Sep 26, 2012 / 23:04 pmThe U.S. bishops' chairman on pro-life issues invited Catholics to commemorate the forty-first annual Respect Life Month through prayer, education and advocacy.
Doctor says push for teen IUD use brings health risks
Sep 26, 2012 / 16:05 pmA major OB/GYN group's promotion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants in teenage girls has drawn criticism over the risks posed to patients' health and well-being.
Congressman questions Obama's commitment to fight human trafficking
Sep 25, 2012 / 17:02 pmNew efforts announced by President Barack Obama to fight human trafficking have renewed criticism of his administration for preventing a highly effective Catholic group from receiving funds to aid victims.
Cardinal Wuerl recalls Church's unchanging foundation in Christ
Sep 25, 2012 / 15:06 pmWith its identity firmly rooted in the person of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church's mission to proclaim the Gospel continues unchanged throughout time and place, said Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C.
Conscience rights for pharmacists upheld in Illinois ruling
Sep 25, 2012 / 11:09 amAn Illinois appeals court’s ruling on the conscience rights of pharmacists is being hailed as a victory for religious freedom and could offer hope to current lawsuits challenging the federal contraception mandate.
Catholics encouraged to participate in Year of Faith through sacraments, prayer
Sep 24, 2012 / 13:53 pmThe leader of the U.S. bishops' evangelization committee has offered suggestions on ways for the faithful to take part in the upcoming Year of Faith through sacramental participation, prayer and action.
Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate
Sep 23, 2012 / 16:56 pmThousands of women across the country are leading grassroots efforts to make their voices heard in opposition to the federal contraception and sterilization mandate.
International conference examines meaning of marital union
Sep 22, 2012 / 16:09 pmScholars at a two-day conference in Rome explored the beauty of God’s plan for the marital union and the importance of this union for individuals and society as a whole.
Pakistan urged to end blasphemy law abuses
Sep 21, 2012 / 16:15 pmAn international hearing sponsored by the World Council of Churches called on Pakistan to end abuse of the nation's blasphemy law, which leads to major human rights violations for religious minorities.
New study finds rise in religious restrictions worldwide
Sep 21, 2012 / 03:06 amHostility towards religion has risen globally, both in the form of government restrictions and social attitudes, determined a new study by the Pew Research Center.
Campus tour invites college students to vote pro-life first
Sep 19, 2012 / 02:59 amA new nationwide initiative is asking young American voters to remember the importance of life when they cast their ballots this November.
House passes bill to promote human rights in Vietnam
Sep 18, 2012 / 23:09 pmA bill to encourage freedom and respect for human rights, including religious liberty, in communist-run Vietnam was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 11.
Sebelius called upon to resign after violating federal law
Sep 16, 2012 / 16:02 pmA federal investigative agency has determined that Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius has violated federal law by using her official position to advocate the re-election of President Obama, and the election of another Democratic candidate.
Catholics decry Muslim violence in Libya, Middle East
Sep 15, 2012 / 06:01 amCatholic leaders and scholars have denounced the violence that killed a U.S. ambassador and several other Americans in Libya, as well as ongoing clashes throughout the Middle East.
Ryan highlights role of faith in his political views
Sep 14, 2012 / 19:01 pmRepublican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan defended his Catholic faith, pro-life views and economic policies at a conservative gathering in the nation's capital.
Cardinal Wuerl calls religion the 'conscience' of democracy
Sep 13, 2012 / 16:03 pmSince America's founding, its people have understood the importance of religion as the conscience of the culture and necessary for a society to flourish, said Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C.
Cardinal Dolan says religious freedom means leaving faith alone
Sep 13, 2012 / 03:01 amReligious freedom in the United States has historically been understood as allowing religion to “flourish unfettered from government intrusion,” said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York.
Hobby Lobby sues government over contraception mandate
Sep 12, 2012 / 13:14 pmArts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., announced that it is filing a lawsuit against the federal government over a mandate requiring it provide coverage of early-abortion drugs to employees.