Articles by Michelle La Rosa
Pope, Cardinal Dolan urge Obama to respect life and religious freedom
Nov 7, 2012 / 10:01 amCatholic leaders are calling on President Barack Obama to respect the fundamental American principles of life and religious liberty after he won a second term in office.
Cardinal Wuerl says all Catholics called to personal conversion
Nov 7, 2012 / 00:04 amAll Catholics are called to participate in the New Evangelization by renewing their own faith so that they can witness to those around them, said Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C.
Catholics across nation hold Election Day prayer events
Nov 6, 2012 / 13:26 pmThroughout the United States, Catholics are gathering in prayer on Nov. 6 to ask for God’s blessing upon the country and its citizens as they cast their ballots.
US bishops launch religious freedom website
Nov 6, 2012 / 00:08 amThe U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has created a new website dedicated to encouraging education, prayer and public action to protect religious freedom at home and abroad.
One day before election, Catholic vote remains good indicator
Nov 5, 2012 / 16:43 pmWith polls still disagreeing on which presidential candidate holds the lead just one day before the election, political analysts believe Catholics will continue to be an influential indicator of what the general electorate will decide.
Support for preserving marriage grows in key states
Nov 3, 2012 / 07:47 amRecent polls show increasing support for marriage being the union of one man and one woman in states that will soon cast ballots on whether to legalize “gay marriage.”
Bishops' delegation says international support critical for Syrian refugees
Nov 2, 2012 / 12:30 pmA delegation from the U.S. bishops’ conference that recently visited the Middle East believes that the Syrian refugee crisis is getting worse and that without increased aid to surrounding countries it could become a disaster.
Project sends spiritual relief to the frontlines
Nov 2, 2012 / 01:17 amFor more than two years, the Frontline Faith Project has worked to send MP3 players with Catholic content to U.S. troops, who may not be have regular access to a chaplain or religious services.
Second company wins injunction against HHS mandate
Nov 1, 2012 / 14:59 pmA federal judge in Michigan has granted the second temporary injunction against the federal contraception mandate to plaintiffs who argue that it violates their right to freely practice their religion in business decisions.
Catholic Charities works to assess, relieve damage from Hurricane Sandy
Oct 31, 2012 / 16:17 pmCatholic Charities agencies along the East Coast are working to assess the damage left by Hurricane Sandy and respond to the needs of those left in its wake.
Catholic community helps East Coast prepare for Hurricane Sandy
Oct 29, 2012 / 16:03 pmAs much of the East Coast braces for Hurricane Sandy, the Church is helping local people prepare for the storm, reaching out to offer shelter to the homeless and organizing disaster response efforts.
Christian Bale presents award to blind pro-life activist from China
Oct 27, 2012 / 06:51 amHollywood actor Christian Bale presented a human rights award to Chinese pro-life advocate Chen Guangcheng for fighting forced abortions in China, praising him as a courageous and inspirational figure.
Family Research Council shooting suspect charged with terrorism
Oct 26, 2012 / 08:30 amA federal grand jury indicted a 28-year-old Virginia man for “committing an act of terrorism” in connection with the shooting of a security guard at the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C., this summer.
Paul Ryan defends poverty aid reform, vision of charity in society
Oct 25, 2012 / 15:35 pmRepublican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan said Oct. 24 that he believes reforming poverty aid programs and allowing religious and civil institutions to flourish is the most effective and compassionate way to help the millions of Americans in poverty.
Voter scorecard informs Latinos about religious freedom threats
Oct 25, 2012 / 10:10 amA group that works to offer a Catholic voice in the public square has released a new guide to inform Spanish-speaking voters of religious liberty concerns in the presidential election.
Employee placed on leave for marriage petition says she was bullied
Oct 24, 2012 / 03:00 amA university employee who was placed on administration leave said that she has been humiliated and intimidated for her belief that Maryland voters should determine whether to implement a “gay marriage” law in the state.
Chicago Declaration gathers support for religious freedom
Oct 23, 2012 / 23:26 pmA new declaration signed by business and cultural leaders in Chicago voiced support for the U.S. Constitution’s religious freedom protections and emphasized the importance of education and engagement on this fundamental right in the face of current threats.
Complex Catholic women's vote might influence the election
Oct 23, 2012 / 16:03 pmAn analysis of Catholic women during the 2012 election season shows significant levels of agreement with Church teaching on contraception, as well as unity with other Americans in being concerned about the economy.
Al Smith dinner includes religious freedom references amid humor
Oct 19, 2012 / 11:06 amAn annual Catholic fundraising dinner with both major presidential candidates provided a night of laughter, as well as reminders of the Church’s battle to defend its religious freedom against the federal contraception mandate.
Pro-life activist encourages witnessing in difficult situations
Oct 19, 2012 / 03:24 amWitnessing to the Catholic faith can be done in a variety of ways, depending on the situation, but they all must be founded on authenticity, love and prayer, pro-life advocate Jeanne Monahan said in a talk for Theology on Tap.