By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A Colorado Congressman says it was the preaching of Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput that made him cast the deciding vote in favor of repealing the death penalty in that state.
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Man “Adopts” Woman’s Aborted Babies
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A California man has posthumously “adopted” two children who were aborted years earlier by his wife as a way to help her heal from the pain of the abortions.
Hillary Clinton Vows to Promote Abortion Overseas
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made it clear during a recent hearing on Capital Hill that the Obama administration is seeking to weaken or overturn pro-life laws in other countries through the promotion of “women’s reproductive health” – which includes access to abortion.
Vatican Warns About New Forms of Racism
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
New technology that allow parents to choose the genetic characteristics of their babies threatens to breed new forms of racism, the Vatican said during a United Nations conference on racism which was held in Geneva this week.
FDA Allows Minors Access to Emergency Contraception
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In a move that surprised no one, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), decided not to appeal a federal judge’s order to remove restrictions on over-the-counter access to the emergency contraception drug known as “Plan B” which will now allow 17 year-olds to access the drug. Read the rest…
Obama to Wear Robe Emblazoned with Cross and Prayer to Mary at Notre Dame
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Even though President Barack Obama insisted that Georgetown University cover all symbols of Christ during a recent speech, when he receives an honorary law degree from Notre Dame on May 17 he will be wearing a robe emblazoned with a cross and a prayer to Our Lady.
Georgetown to Honor Vice President Biden
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Only weeks after offending Catholics by covering symbols of Christ from the stage where President Obama spoke, Georgetown University is adding insult to injury by presenting an award to pro-abortion Catholic Vice President Joe Biden tomorrow.
Doctor Claims to Have Cloned Humans
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
One of the world’s most controversial fertility doctors claims he cloned 14 human embryos and transferred 11 of them into the wombs of four women while having the entire procedure recorded on film by an independent documentary film-maker.
Sharply Divided Vote Sends Sebelius Nomination to Full Senate
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Senate Finance Committee was sharply divided in its vote to approve the controversial Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to head the Department of Health and Human Services, signaling serious concerns among congressional conservatives about her ties to late-term abortionist George Tiller.
John Paul II’s “Rule” for Couples Discovered
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
An Italian newspaper has published a recently discovered booklet written by then Cardinal Karol Wojtyla in 1968 to help couples implement Pope Paul VI’s encyclical Humanae Vitae.
