By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The poor economy is being blamed for a surge in the number of women seeking abortions and men requesting vasectomies because they can’t afford to have more children. Pro-life groups say the family planning industry is exploiting the situation to promote their business.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The wounded receptionist who feigned death during the massacre at the American Civic Association in Binghamton told her priest that God gave her the strength to call 911 after being shot in the abdomen.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A nine-year old boy crippled by a kidney tumor was miraculously able to walk after praying at the tome of Pope John Paul II last week on the eve of the fourth anniversary of his death.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A student at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is suing the school for dismissing her because she refused to endorse homosexuality and to recant her beliefs while undergoing “disciplinary proceedings” at the school.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In response to the deadly earthquake that struck central Italy this morning, Pope Benedict XVI said he is not only praying for the victims and their families, but also expressed “heartfelt participation” in their suffering.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Sixteen Catholic Senators refused to support an amendment to the budget that would have protected the conscience clause for health care workers.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Supreme Court of the state of Iowa has unanimously decided that homosexuals should have the right to marry and will allow same-sex marriages to take place beginning April 24.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Obama Administration is having difficulty finding a suitable pro-life candidate to represent his administration at the Vatican. The Vatican has rejected the three candidates put forward thus far because they are insufficiently pro-life.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Senate confirmation of the controversial Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been postponed until after the coming two-week recess because at least one senator moved to block an expedited procedure to move the nomination forward.
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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich converted to Catholicism last week, making him one of nearly 150,000 people who will enter the Catholic Church this year.
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