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Pres. Barack Obama with HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius announce the contraceptive mandate at the White House, Jan. 12, 2012. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.

Legal expert laments media confusion over mandate

Feb 6, 2013

By Michelle La Rosa

The Obama administration’s latest proposals to revise the federal contraception mandate have been significantly misunderstood and misrepresented, said a legal... Read more

Philippines Catholics pledge to defeat backers of RH bill

Jan 3, 2013

Philippines Catholics have strongly criticized President Benigno Aquino III for signing a controversial “reproductive health” bill, vowing to oust supporters... Read more

Bishop Gabriel Reyes laments the passage of the RH Bill in a press conference Dec. 17, 2012 with the media.

Filipino bishops will not concede to 'reproductive health' bill

Dec 19, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Catholic leaders in the Philippines vowed to continue fighting for life, marriage and family as a controversial “reproductive health” bill... Read more

A doctor visits with her patient.

Support for teen emergency contraception access deemed 'foolish'

Nov 28, 2012

By Carl Bunderson

Doctors and pro-life advocates warn that the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation of emergency contraceptives for teenage girls promotes unwise... Read more

CNA

Catholic campaign stalls Philippines 'reproductive health' bill

Nov 27, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The Catholic clergy in the Philippines are strongly campaigning against political candidates who back a controversial “reproductive health” bill, helping... Read more

CNA

UN report renews 'family planning' advocacy

Nov 15, 2012

A new report from the United Nations Population Fund declares that family planning is a global “right” for women, and... Read more

A panel of the authors of the new book "Breaking Through: Catholic Women Speak for Themselves" speaks at the Oct. 16, 2012 book launch in Washington, D.C.

Catholic women tell how they found freedom in Church teaching

Oct 17, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

A new book written by Catholic women describes personal journeys of discovering that although Church teaching on important issues can... Read more

Dr. Bill Toffler

Doctor says push for teen IUD use brings health risks

Sep 26, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

A major OB/GYN group's promotion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants in teenage girls has drawn criticism over the... Read more

Mark Rienzi, senior counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.

Conscience rights for pharmacists upheld in Illinois ruling

Sep 25, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

An Illinois appeals court’s ruling on the conscience rights of pharmacists is being hailed as a victory for religious freedom... Read more

Catholic Relief Services responds to criticism over HIV document, employees

Sep 6, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic Relief Services has announced revisions to an HIV prevention document because of its “inappropriate information” about condoms and their... Read more

Philippines President Benigno S. Aquino III.

Bishops protest advance of Philippines 'reproductive health' bill

Aug 6, 2012

A “reproductive health” bill that would mandate sex education in schools and subsidize contraceptives will be “tragic and catastrophic” for... Read more

CNA

Vatican daily slams 'confused' Gates Foundation policies

Jul 30, 2012

Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano has published an article sharply criticizing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for securing $4.6 billion... Read more

Melinda Gates speaking at the opening of the London Summit on Family Planning.

Family planning summit neglects women's real needs

Jul 12, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

A critic of the London Family Planning Summit says that the international gathering does not address the true needs of... Read more

Dr. Pia de Solenni, Ethicist and Moral Theologian.

Panelists warn of birth control's threats to health, minorities

Jun 5, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Experts in medicine, theology and minority issues warned that although the birth control pill is widely used by women in... Read more

CNA

Smokers' use of contraceptives up risk of heart attacks, blood clots

May 21, 2012

Women who are smokers and use hormonal contraceptives – whether pills, patches or rings – are at greater risk for... Read more

Washington State Capitol Building.

Judge rules Wash. pharmacists cannot be forced to dispense contraception

Feb 23, 2012

The state of Washington cannot force pharmacists and stores to dispense the “morning-after pill” against their religious objections, a federal... Read more