According to a new study by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, giving women free birth control does not increase risky sexual behavior - however, evidence found within the same study contradicts these conclusions.
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Twelve nuns who were kidnapped by jihadis from the Syrian Christian village of Maaloula last December have been set free.
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The story of a Chinese father of a disabled son who has been carrying his son 18 miles a day to school and back is warming hearts around the globe - and won him new government-funded accommodations near the school to make his life easier.
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Guest Blog By Peter C. Kleponis, Ph.D.
In 2006, Bishop Paul Loverde published an eye-opening pastoral letter on the plague of pornography entitled Bought with a Price. This letter brought to light a serious epidemic that has affected millions of Catholics, yet few were willing to talk about. Thanks to Bishop Loverde, and many other Catholics who aren’t afraid to speak out about pornography, more people are willing to address this issue. We have the research that shows how destructive pornography is. We have effective ways to protect individuals and families. We have effective treatment programs for those who struggle with pornography addiction. Yet, even with all this progress, the pornography epidemic has only gotten worse. Because of this, Bishop Loverde has decided to update and republish Bought with a Price. He has chosen to release the document on March 19th, the Feast of St. Joseph, Protector of the Family.
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The family of a North Texas man who was on board the flight from Malaysia to Beijing that went missing early Saturday morning say they are relying on Jesus Christ to hold them together during this difficult time.
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSIn what should be a concern to anyone over the age of 55, some legislators in New Hampshire believe that society needs to legalize assisted suicide to keep up with the aging population; thankfully, the bill they proposed was unable to garner enough votes to pass.
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The Associated Press (AP) is under fire for publishing a grossly misleading photo of a Christian scouting organization in which the boys appeared to be saluting Hitler, then doing nothing about it for days even though the organization received death threats so vile they had to be reported to the authorities.
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North Korean president Kim Jong-un is continuing his murderous purge and is preparing to execute 33 Christians for alleged crimes against the state.
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The latest news out of drought-stricken California is that some farmers who are desperate for rain are turning to dowsers and water witches to find hidden water supplies.
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Pope Francis says the holy season of Lent is a time to "shake ourselves up", to open our hearts and get beyond "tending our own gardens."
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According to a new study by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, giving women free birth control does not increase risky sexual behavior - however, evidence found within the same study contradicts these conclusions.
