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USCCB: HHS mandate 'unprecedented,' must be rescinded

Tuesday, 06 September 2011 15:21

The federal government's mandate that all health insurance plans cover contraceptives and sterilization free of charge "represents an unprecedented attack on religious liberty" and creates "serious moral problems" that require its rescission, attorneys for the U.S. bishops said in comments submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Arizona court affirms state abortion limits; seven clinics plan to stop them

Tuesday, 30 August 2011 14:53

Just two years ago, those attending the annual luncheon of parish respect life coordinators in the Phoenix Diocese were rather discouraged as they faced a new, pro-abortion administration in Washington and the specter of the Freedom of Choice Act that threatened to guarantee abortion rights and negate federal, state and municipal restrictions on abortion.

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Ella's effects go beyond contraception to abortion, experts say

Tuesday, 30 August 2011 14:40

In marketing materials for ella, the emergency contraception pill that will be available without co-pay or deductible to American women of child-bearing age under the new health reform plan, a cartoon character egg peeks out from behind a glass door while a cartoon character sperm stands on the steps, apparently cajoling her to come outside.

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Archbishop Gomez discuss challenges facing U.S. Hispanics

Tuesday, 23 August 2011 14:36

Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez told Latino leaders it is one thing to acknowledge the fact the country and the U.S. Catholic Church "are becoming more and more Latino and Hispanic," but "what we do with that reality ... is up to us."

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New deportation reviews policy may allow some to stay in U.S.

Tuesday, 23 August 2011 14:28

An Obama administration announcement that new discretion will be exercised in whether to deport immigrants who do not have criminal records was hailed by advocates for immigrants and supporters of comprehensive reform.

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Papal intentions for May: That administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right conscience; That seminaries, especially those of mission churches, may form pastors after the Heart of Christ, fully dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel.