Citing conscience laws, Illinois judge halts contraceptive mandate
The Catholic owners of an Illinois health services consulting company have won a temporary restraining order against the state's contraceptive mandate.
Politics
Federal court panel dismisses ACLU challenge of USCCB trafficking grant
A federal appeals court dismissed an ACLU challenge to a contract between the Department of Health and Human Services and the USCCB, saying the case was moot because the contract expired.
Catholics unite for new gun control measures
Fourteen Catholics, including a bishop and members of LCWR, have added their names to a letter that calls for stringent new national gun measures.
Fewer Americans view homosexuality as a sin
A November survey found that 37 percent of Americans believe homosexual behavior is a sin, down from 44 percent the previous year.
With new year comes new Congress and many challenges
The debt ceiling. Immigration. Tax reform. Gun control. All are at the top of Washington's agenda, making 2013 an interesting year.
National Cathedral to allow gay marriage
The dean of the Washington National Cathedral said it is "a great honor" to lead the cathedral's march toward greater equality.
Vatican newspaper compares marriage equality to communism
The article in L'Osservatore Romano says gay marriage proponents woo millions with their promise of perfect social and economic equality.
Catholic doctors oppose call for over-the-counter contraceptive pills
Some Catholic physicians, including those who do not prescribe contraceptives, are questioning the safety of allowing oral contraceptives to be sold over the counter, as the nation's largest body of obstetricians and gynecologists recommended in December.
Dr. Kathleen Raviele, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Atlanta and former president of the Catholic Medical Association, warned that because birth-control pills can raise blood pressure and cause strokes and heart attacks, such drugs should only be prescribed by a physician.
Pastor pulls out of inauguration after anti-gay sermon furor
A mid-1990s sermon denouncing the gay rights movement has forced an evangelical pastor to withdraw from President Barack Obama, in which he was set to give the benediction.
Cardinal urges governor to rethink support for 'radical' abortion bill
While Cardinal Timothy Dolan cheered some of the New York governor's State of the State address, he called a measure to prevent state regulations on abortion a "radical" bill.
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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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