Dr. Nirav Sha, New York State's Health Commissioner, has resigned after a lawsuit revealed that his department was inspecting tanning salons more than the 225 abortion facilities in the state.
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Pope Warns About Dictatorship of Thought
At a time when the rights of faithful Americans are being repeatedly attacked by special interest groups, Pope Francis issued a timely warning about "a dictatorship of a narrow line of thought" that kills "people’s freedom, their freedom of conscience."
Study: Self-Forgiveness is Key to Longer Life
Crying Out In The Wilderness
Bishop Issues Statement on Charlotte High Incident
Bishop Peter J. Jugis, head of the diocese of Charlotte, issued a statement expressing his shock over the conduct of parents at last week's assembly at Charlotte Catholic High School who reacted with "uncharitableness and disrespect" over the hosting of a speaker who addressed Catholic teaching on sexual morality that some students found offensive.
High Court in Philippines Rules in Favor of Controversial Law
After 14 months of political and legal wrangling, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has ruled that a controversial reproductive health law is constitutional except for eight provisions that deal mostly with protecting people of faith who conscientiously object to the law.
Don't be Bullied into Silence! Support Traditional Marriage on June 19!

Omnipotence In Every Moment
Jesuit Priest Assassinated in Syria
A 75 year-old Jesuit priest who devoted his life to helping children and adults with mental disabilities in Syria was assassinated on Monday outside of his monastery in the city of Homs.
Mother Catches Son's Would-Be Killers Via Facebook
A vigilant mother who regularly checked her teenaged son's Facebook account called police after finding disturbing death threats on his page.