Faith leaders want Americans to pray for collegiality
At a time when the ideals of compromise and collegiality seem like a dream in the nation's capital, a diverse coalition of religious leaders is asking Americans to pray for civility.
Politics
Budget deal defined as much by what's left undone as by what it does
The legislation includes lower income tax rates for 98 percent of Americans but no agreement on how to deal with tax breaks.
Cardinal George warns against Illinois same-sex marriage law
Cardinal Francis George told Chicago-area Catholics that the passage of a same-sex marriage law in the state would be "acting against the common good of society."
Justice Sotomayor denies injunction against contraceptive mandate
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor denied two companies' request for an injunction while they challenge part of the Department of Health and Human Services' contraceptive mandate in court.
Ignore the NRA distraction
The National Rifle Association's 'armed guard in every school' response to Sandy Hook is a calculated distraction. It should be ignored as the nation moves forward to legislate serious new gun control laws.
Bishops remain focused on 'responsible restrictions' on gun ownership
The Catholic bishops of the United States said they remain focused on seeking "reasonable restrictions" on gun ownership without infringing upon Second Amendment rights.
Religious colleges win legal round with court ruling on HHS suit
Four days after the first federal appellate-level hearing on two religious colleges' legal challenge to the contraceptive mandate, the appeals court said Tuesday the lawsuit will remain pending.
Sandy Hook school shootings present fresh challenge to Obama
Commentary: Tougher gun control laws face an uphill climb, but Obama has the ability and clout to make something happen.
Pennsylvania to join federal exchange; impact on abortion issue unclear
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett announced Dec. 12 that the state would not set up its own health insurance exchange and instead join the federal exchange, which will cover elective abortions.
Just how the decision will impact such issues as abortion was not totally clear.
At the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, legislative director Maria Vitale Gallagher said she thinks states can opt out of abortion coverage in the federal exchange.
Spirited sparring between federal judges, lawyers marks HHS appeal
In a hearing on a lawsuit challenging the HHS contraceptive mandate Dec. 14, lawyers could barely complete their sentences before judges asked questions challenging their assertions.
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In This Issue
May 24-June 6, 2013
- The paradox of Pope Francis
- Editorial: Questions linger after dynamic sisters' meeting
- [Coming Soon] Name your treasure and pass it on
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Family Life
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