Father Benedict Groeschel Suffers Stroke
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Father Benedict Groeschel has publicly announced that he suffered a minor stroke in mid-March which has left him with some speech difficulties.
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Sebelius Barred From Communion in Washington DC
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The bishops of Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia have publicly confirmed that they will uphold the declaration of Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City that Governor Kathleen Sebelius should not present herself for communion should she be appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services and move to Washington, DC.
Sebelius Signs Pro-Life Bill
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius has signed a bill ensuring that women and girls seeking abortions can see ultrasound images before the procedure.
Vatican Disapproves of New Dan Brown Film
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Vatican says it “cannot approve” of the new Dan Brown movie, Angels and Demons, scheduled to open on May 15, and has refused to allow filmakers to use the Holy See or any Catholic church in Rome for filming.
Tiller Acquitted – Facing New Charges
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A Kansas jury has found abortionist, George Tiller, not guilty on all 19 misdemeanor charges that accused him of violating state laws involving late-term abortions. However, moments after the verdict was announced, the state’s Board of Healing Arts announced plans to investigate additional allegations against him.
Clinton Visits Tilma at Guadalupe and asks “Who Painted it?”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Only hours before receiving an award from Planned Parenthood, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the tilma inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City and asked the rector, “who painted it?”
Victory for Traditional Marriage in Hawaii and Vermont
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The battle to preserve traditional marriage resulted in two critical victories this week. The Governor of Vermont announced he will veto a same-sex marriage bill passed by the legislature this week and lawmakers in the state of Hawaii failed to come up with enough votes to release a civil unions bill from a committee in which it has been stalled.
Notre Dame Students Denounce University’s Decision to Invite Obama
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A large coalition of Notre Dame University-sponsored student groups has issued a stinging repudiation of University President Rev. John J. Jenkins, CSC, for inviting President Barack Obama to speak at the upcoming commencement ceremonies and receive an honorary law degree.
White House Calls Notre Dame Fury “Healthy Disagreement”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The White House says the fury over President Obama’s commencement appearance at Notre Dame University in May is “part of what he loves about this country.”
Archbishop Burke Decries Misuse of His Statements
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Archbishop Raymond Burke, Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, has issued a statement condemning the misuse of a taped interview between himself and pro life activist Randall Terry of Operation Rescue that is being made to look as if he is participating in Terry’s “campaign of severe criticism of certain fellow bishops.”
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