Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSThe executive committee of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has voted unanimously to strike down a long-standing policy banning gay men from serving as scout leaders.
While celebrating Mass at the Marina Shrine of Caacupe near Asuncion in Paraquay on Saturday, Pope Francis paid a heartfelt tribute to the women of Paraquay, calling them the “lifeblood” of the nation who resuscitated the country after a devastating war during the 19th century.
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSThe Obama Administration chose a Friday afternoon in the summer – the day when damaging news is least likely to gain public scrutiny – to reveal its final rules for the controversial birth control mandate which once again fail to protect the faithful from being forced to provide objectionable healthcare services to their employees.
Social media doesn't always get it right. This was certainly the case with yesterday's Twitter rampage about Pope Francis supposedly refusing to accept a crucifix from Bolivian president Evo Morales – but is that what really happened?
We’ve had some questions about the latest rage in fitness/charity events such as The Color Run and Color Me Rad events. Are they really based upon a Hindu tradition and what is their connection to the New Age? And is it true that they only donate a fraction of their proceeds to the charities they are supposed to be fundraising for?
Brad Avakian, Oregon Labor CommissionerThe state of Oregon is doubling down on two Christian bakers fined for refusing to bake a cake for a lesbian wedding and is demanding that they pay $135,000 in damages to the couple by Monday or risk having a lien placed on their home.
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