By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
An official of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) says the Ryan-DeLauro bill, the Obama administration’s attempt at finding common ground in the abortion war, is so pro-contraception it might as well be called the “Planned Parenthood Economic Stimulus Package of 2009.”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In a recent interview, the head of the Vatican’s liturgical office, Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera, reminded US bishops about their responsibility to pro-abortion Catholic politicians, saying that withholding Communion from those who are in a state of serious sin is an act of charity meant for the person’s spiritual salvation.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
After the recent spate of deadly car bomb attacks on Iraq’s dwindling Christian community, security forces are digging trenches around towns, setting up armed gates and increasing intelligence services to foil any future attacks.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Experts are saying the health care plan pending in the U.S. House will discriminate against the elderly, not only denying them care in favor of treating the young but forcing them to submit to “counseling sessions” every five years that will amount to nothing short of convincing them to die.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pro- family leaders from over 50 countries will be converging on the city of Amsterdam for the fifth World Congress of Families.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is estimating that 40 percent of Americans may contract swine flu within the next two years, about twice the number of people who usually get sick in a normal flu season.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
President Obama’s choice for “regulatory czar,” a well-known animal rights zealot, has been put on hold for fear he will push a radical animal rights agenda that may include restrictions on agriculture and even hunting.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Experts say the President “mangled some facts” during his press conference on health care, particularly when it came to explaining to the American public how he intends to pay for it.
By Susan Brinkmann ,OCS
Staff Writer
In a ceremony designed to mock Christian baptism, atheist organizations in at least four states have begun to stage de-baptism and de-sacrament ceremonies to “liberate” members from their former beliefs.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A Catholic nurse who was forced to participate in a gruesome late-term abortion under the threat of losing her job filed a lawsuit against the hospital this week.
