By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A veteran British broadcast journalist has been arrested after admitting on his television show that he killed his gay lover.
Monthly Archives: February 2010
White House Caught Trying to Manipulate 2010 Race
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Joe Sestak, a Pennsylvania Democratic candidate who is challenging incumbent Arlen Specter for a U.S. Senate seat in 2010, told the press the White House tried to convince him to drop out of the race by offering him a lucrative federal job instead.
Founder of Life Teen Dismissed from Priesthood
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Pope Benedict XVI has dismissed Monsignor Dale Fushek, the founder of Life Teen, from the priesthood. Fushek is being investigated for alleged sexual abuse of minors.
China Protests President’s Meeting with Dalai Lama
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Chinese leaders say yesterday’s meeting between President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama caused “serious damage” to relations between the two countries.
Critical Moment at Hand on Health Care Reform!
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Pro-life groups are warning that the White House is expected to release its final health care proposal just prior to the Feb. 25 televised summit, which many say is a sign that they already have enough votes to pass the pro-abortion Senate bill.
Same Sex Marriage Law Forces Diocese to End Foster Care Program
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The impending passage of same-sex marriage legislation in Washington DC has forced the Archdiocese to end its 80-year affiliation with the District’s child and family services in order to avoid having to place children in same-sex households.
Recession Said to Cause Decrease in Divorce Rates
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Researchers say the first decline in divorce rates seen in years may be the result of the recession.
Poll: Young People Less Affiliated with Organized Religion
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Even though a record number of people under the age of 30 claim they are not affiliated with any organized religion, other indicators show they are still very religious. This generation was also found to be very open to blending practices from a variety of faiths.
Woman Decides to Keep Baby After Attacking Pro-Life Counselor
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A woman who brandished a knife at a pro-life street counselor on the day of her scheduled abortion, revealed that the counselor’s message hit home – she decided to keep her baby.
Vatican Snubs Tell-All Book on JPII
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Even though it was written by the official postulator of Pope John Paul II’s cause for sainthood, the Vatican is not hiding its displeasure with a recently published book containing revelations about the Pope’s private life that many believe should have remained confidential.
