by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new movie to be released Sept. 19 is causing outrage among pro-family groups because it features a nine year old girl being raped, a scene which the film’s director describes as an innocent experience.
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by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
For the first time in recent memory, the nation’s bishops have requested a private meeting with presidential candidates Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) before the election in order to discuss vital issues.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
With the 2008 election only weeks away, the nation’s largest Catholic pro-life organization is launching the “Is This What You Mean?” campaign which is aimed at forcing abortion advocates to drop the clever “choice” rhetoric and make them admit to the ugly reality of the procedure they are supporting.
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by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Even though the Rosary has long been a symbol of Catholicism and devotion to Mary, its adoption as a fashion statement by gang members is causing trouble in schools for Catholic students.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is promoting a children's game designed to teach children how their carbon footprints are harming the planet. Called "Planet Slayer," experts say the game is more accurately called "Final Exit," because it appears to encourage suicide.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Less than a week after researchers in Geneva declared they are the verge of reproducing a mini-version of the Big Bang, the Holy See Press Office announced plans for an upcoming international conference on evolution.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI has just concluded an historic visit to France where he spent the weekend in Lourdes in honor of the 150th anniversary of the world’s most beloved Marian shrine.
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Two dramatically different stories appearing in today’s news present a tragic example of how differently persons with disabilities are regarded in today’s culture.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Health care workers in Australia are blaming World Youth Day (WYD) pilgrims for an outbreak of unusual strains of flu viruses that have been occurring in Australia since the July event.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Herbal medicines used in an ancient Indian medical system known as Ayurveda, which has become increasingly popular in the West, have been found to contain unsafe levels of lead, mercury and arsenic.
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