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Former U.S. Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon.

List shows dozens of prominent women oppose contraception mandate

Feb 21, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

In response to the claim that most women do not oppose the Obama administration's contraception mandate, journalist Kathryn Jean Lopez... Read more

CNA

Thousands of religious leaders voice concerns about HHS mandate

Feb 21, 2012

Over 2,500 religious leaders have signed a letter to President Obama calling for the reversal of the HHS-mandated insurance coverage... Read more

President's Day advertisement screenshot.

Presidents Day ad stresses importance of God and religion

Feb 20, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

A new Knights of Columbus commercial uses Presidents Day Weekend to remind Americans that past presidents saw God and religion... Read more

CNA

A lifetime of learning to trust God

Feb 19, 2012

Bob and Beverly Ward teach, learn, raise children and pray — all as a couple.  Read more

Dr. Óscar Elías Biscet

Former Cuban political prisoner testifies about torture

Feb 19, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Prominent Cuban dissident Dr. Óscar Elías Biscet testified recently at a congressional hearing about the “systematic and flagrant violations against... Read more

CNA

Monk-reformer St. Peter Damian celebrated Feb. 21

Feb 19, 2012

On Feb. 21, Catholics honor Saint Peter Damian, a Benedictine monk who strove to purify the Church during the early... Read more

Belmont Abbey College.

Feds seek dismissal of Belmont Abbey College’s anti-HHS suit

Feb 18, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Facing Belmont Abbey College’s legal challenge to the HHS contraception mandate, the Obama administration has asked a U.S. district court... Read more

CNA

CNA launches new page with latest HHS mandate news

Feb 17, 2012

Catholic News Agency has launched a new section to give readers better access to the latest coverage of the debate... Read more

Mother Dolores Hart

Documentary about actress turned nun nominated for Oscar

Feb 17, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Mother Dolores Hart, O.S.B., a former actress turned cloistered nun, will attend her first Academy Awards show since 1959 to... Read more

Beer Taps.

After controversy, Denver Theology on Tap welcomed at new venue

Feb 17, 2012

Denver Theology on Tap has found a new place to meet after it was told by a previous bar to... Read more

Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)

Amendment aimed at contraception mandate stalls in Senate

Feb 17, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

An amendment providing a religious exemption to the Obama administration's contraception mandate was prevented from coming to a vote in... Read more

Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.

Priest defends pro-life movement with secular philosophy

Feb 16, 2012

By Marianne Medlin

Author and philosopher Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., released a new book that defends the pro-life stance with secular principles and... Read more

Bishop William Lori testifies about religious liberty at a House subcommittee hearing.

Wide range of religious leaders testify against contraception mandate

Feb 16, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Individuals from a variety of religious backgrounds testified at a congressional hearing about the threat to religious freedom posed by... Read more

CNA columnist begins series on living with same-sex attraction

Feb 16, 2012

In a new series of guest columns, CNA contributor Patrick Einheber will discuss his experience as a faithful Catholic with... Read more

Catholic writer David Gibson

Moral theologians reject Catholic writer's defense of HHS mandate

Feb 16, 2012

Moral theologians have dismissed a Catholic writer's attempt to defend the revised contraception mandate, saying his own application of traditional... Read more

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius speaks with reporters outside of the White House.

Twelve attorneys general threaten to sue over contraception mandate

Feb 16, 2012

Attorneys general from a dozen states say they intend to sue over the Obama administration's contraception mandate that requires many... Read more

Bishop Stephen Blaire

Bishops counter White House claim they opposed health care reform

Feb 16, 2012

The U.S. bishops have refuted the White House’s claim that they never supported health care reform in America. Read more

Gov. Christine Gregoire

Effort to reverse Washington state ‘gay marriage’ law begins

Feb 15, 2012

The Washington state governor has signed into law a bill that recognizes same-sex “marriage,” prompting those who support the traditional... Read more

Dr. Alan Moy, MD, Scientific Director of John Paul II Stem Cell Research Institute

Adult stem cell institute undertakes ambitious campaign for cures

Feb 15, 2012

With pro-life ethics and a patient-driven paradigm, the John Paul II Stem Cell Research Institute hopes to save lives and... Read more