Cardinal pushes for law to protect pain-capable unborn

Washington D.C., Jun 17, 2013 / 05:10 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- The U.S. bishops’ point man on pro-life issues is calling on federal legislators to support a bill that would ban late-term abortions after unborn children are able to feel pain. “(O)ur citizens were deeply shaken by the revelations of Dr.

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Catholic, Orthodox groups unite to promote online safety

Washington D.C., Jun 17, 2013 / 12:23 pm ( CNA ).- A new website launched by the U.S. bishops’ communication department and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is striving to provide internet safety advice for families. The site, www.faithandsafety.org , aims to be a resource for parents wanting to help their children navigate the internet, mobile devices and other technologies safely and within a “faith framework.” Along with its associated Facebook and Twitter accounts, the website offers resources aimed at both internet safety and growing in faith

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Global religious freedom law is ineffective, panel says

Washington D.C., Jun 13, 2013 / 05:32 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Speaking before a congressional subcommittee, religious liberty experts warned that a U.S. law passed 15 years ago to promote international religious freedom needs stronger enforcement. “This hearing is important because religious freedom is important: it is a pivotal human right that is both central to U.S.

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Colorado fire draws aid efforts, call for prayers

Colorado Springs, Colo., Jun 13, 2013 / 03:48 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- A massive forest fire in Colorado Springs has destroyed more homes than any previous fire in the state, prompting the local Catholic Charities head to ask for prayers for the victims and for an end to the blaze. “Prayers are really going to be our greatest resource here,” said Mark Rohlena, president of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, on June 13

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Church-turned-abortion clinic now a pro-life haven

Grand Rapids, Mich., Jun 13, 2013 / 04:03 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- An encounter with a pro-life center that had previously served as both a house of worship and an abortion clinic at different times in its history has left a lasting impression on one pro-life leader.

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Lawmaker calls for concrete action to fight modern slave trade

Washington D.C., Jun 12, 2013 / 05:04 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- A U.S.

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Bishop laments student’s nude protest as intolerant

Pittsburgh, Pa., Jun 12, 2013 / 12:01 am ( CNA ).- Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh voiced dismay over the lack of respect shown to religious beliefs when a local college student publicly dressed up as a Pope, though nude from the waist-down. On April 18, Katherine O'Connor – a student at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh – participated in a campus parade, passing out condoms while dressed from the waist-up as a pontiff, but otherwise naked

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Critics decry decision to remove age limits for Plan B

Washington D.C., Jun 11, 2013 / 02:07 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Citing the health and wellbeing of young girls, critics slammed the Obama administration’s decision to allow children of any age to purchase “emergency contraception” over-the-counter.

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Cardinal Dolan praises immigration bill as step forward

New York City, N.Y., Jun 10, 2013 / 02:30 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Stressing that immigration reform is needed to “correct injustices,” Cardinal Timothy M.

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Ireland’s co-patron St. Columba celebrated June 9

Denver, Colo., Jun 9, 2013 / 06:06 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- On June 9 the Catholic Church commemorates the sixth-century Irish monk and missionary Saint Columba of Iona, also known as St. Columcille

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Mom contrasts rush to save baby twins with Gosnell murders

Dallas, Texas, Jun 8, 2013 / 06:03 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- When her twin girls were born suddenly at only 26 weeks, Anne Ponton said doctors and nurses in her home town of Irving, Texas fought diligently for her babies' survival.    But the twins, born to Anne and her husband Jason in December 2001, “were the same size” as the babies murdered by late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell.

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Bishop co-authors booklet on blessing of unborn children

Washington D.C., Jun 7, 2013 / 12:08 pm ( CNA ).- A new booklet on the vocation of Christian parenthood and its relationship to the parish and broader society is now available online. “The Gift of Joy” was co-authored by Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., and Msgr

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