By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Officials at the Planned Parenthood Federation of America have announced plans to expand the practice of dispensing the dangerous abortion drug known as RU486 to women via teleconference with a physician rather than direct contact.
L writes: “I was wondering what your thoughts are regarding the play Wicked. It has recently come to my town and is creating quite the buzz. I have an idea that it is probably not the best play to see (given the name Wicked and the Witch theme). However, I have never heard a Catholic perspective of this play. ”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The closely watched debate over new public school social studies curriculum standards that would put more emphasis on the role of Christianity in society, government and history, was approved on Friday by a 9-5 vote.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In a joint statement issued today, the bishops of Malta and Gozo say cohabiting couples should not present themselves for communion.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In a newly released report by the FBI, the violent crime rate in the U.S. dropped in 2009 for the third straight year, and the property crime rate fell for the seventh consecutive year.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
As of today, only 44 percent of Americans approve of President Barack Obama’s job performance, which is the lowest approval rating tracked thus far.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
After discovering the remains of the once condemned 16th century astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus, church authorities in Poland have reburied him with honors.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A rise in the number of pool-related illnesses has prompted the largest report ever done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the safety of public swimming pools.
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Scientists around the globe are expressing alarm after news broke that a U.S. biologist has created a new life form, nicknamed “Synthia,” in his laboratory.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of the Archdiocese of Boston is standing behind the pastor of a Catholic elementary school in his diocese who made a controversial decision not to accept the child of a same-sex couple.
