Editorial: On HHS mandate, the bishops' fight is with themselves
We say: The continued objections say more about a division within the U.S. bishops' conference than the administration's willingness to accommodate.
Politics
Assisted-suicide bill passes first committee vote in N.J. Assembly
The New Jersey Death with Dignity Act was approved Thursday by a 7-2 vote. It now moves to the full state Assembly.
New contraception exemptions still fall short, bishops say
The bishops are still worried about the definition of religious ministry and the exclusion of for-profit business owners from exemptions.
US bishops’ spokesperson: Contraception fight like civil rights movement
NCR Today: The U.S. bishops' spokesperson said the bishops' objections about the HHS mandate are in line with faith leaders' participation in the 1960s civil rights movement.
Medical manufacturing company wins injunction against HHS mandate
An appeals court issued a preliminary injunction against the federal government's contraceptive mandate, saying a Catholic-owned company does not have to comply with that part of the act.
Catholic hospital says fetus defense was 'morally wrong'
Legal advice trumped church teaching when a Catholic hospital tried to defend itself in a lawsuit by claiming that twin fetuses who died at the hospital should not be considered persons.
Arizona recall group says Sheriff Arpaio 'hijacked' Republican Party
A bipartisan political committee in Arizona hopes to gather more than 330,000 signatures by May to recall their controversial sheriff.
Obama administration offers new, broad compromise on contraceptives
Update: Under the new proposed regulations, any employers who are exempt from filing taxes because of their religious status would be exempt from the mandate.
Minnesota House set to hear proposals to reduce gun violence
According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Next week will be gun week in the Minnesota House.
USCCB briefs in two cases urge court to uphold traditional marriage
In "amicus" briefs in two Supreme Court cases that weigh the constitutionality of same-sex marriage, the USCCB argues that redefining marriage is not required under the Constitution.
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In This Issue
May 10-23, 2013
- Illinois parish's ESL program welcomes all
- A different Mary assumes the stage
- A question few seem to consider when the US wages war afar
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Summer Listings
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