Members of Georgetown Right to Life were hoping for dialogue with Cecile Richards, but complained after her April 20 speech that she was dismissive of anything spoken by pro-life students.
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Solution for Conscience Clause?
The religious nonprofits challenging their participation in the contraceptive mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) agreed with a U.S. Supreme Court proposal that such coverage be provided through an alternative health care plan without involving the religious employers in a legal brief filed with the court.
Webinar Addresses Security for WYD
With World Youth Day (WYD) less than 100 days away, organizers are making sure to be as prepared as possible for this international celebration of faith in Krakow, Poland, July 26-31. To ensure this, the USCCB hosted a webinar on safety, security and traveling for group leaders on April 14.
DJ Joy: Mercy Sister Shares Prayer, Music with Online Radio Show
As a disc jockey on an online contemporary Christian music radio station, 60-year-old Mercy Sister Gail Anne Jarvis is spreading her joy as “DJ Joy.”
New Papal Nuncio to the US
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Christophe Pierre, papal nuncio to Mexico since 2007, to be the new apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Catholic Astronauts: When They Go Into Space, They Don’t Leave Their Faith Behind
Prior to his first – and thus far only – mission into space in September 2013, astronaut Mike Hopkins completed the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults classes and became Catholic.
Local Bishop Objects To ND Award to Biden
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (CNS) – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend said he disagreed with University of Notre Dame officials for honoring Vice President Joe Biden with the Laetare Medal for outstanding service to the Catholic Church and society.
Seattle Archdiocese Settles Clergy Abuse Cases for $9.1 Million
Eight women who were sexually abused as children by a former priest will receive $9.1 million in a legal settlement announced by the Archdiocese of Seattle, Wash.
Outrage Over New Regs on Abortion Pill
Pro-life advocates expressed dismay with new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines that effectively expand how pregnant women can use RU-486, a drug that induces abortion.
Court Searches for Way to Rule in Health Care Case
Immediately after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Zubik v. Burwell March 23 challenging the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive requirement, the second-guessing began about how the court will rule.