By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Months after she promised to meet with San Francisco Archbishop George Niederauer regarding comments she made on national television about the Church's position on when life begins, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi finally made good on her word.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Vatican has formally complained to the Israeli government about an Israeli television show that ridiculed Jesus and Mary, calling it an offensive act of intolerance.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new study finds teens to be very conflicted about what types of behavior are appropriate in order to succeed in life. While most say they plan to make ethical decisions when they join the workforce, large numbers think its okay to lie to their parents, or to cheat in school in order to succeed.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Another pro-abortion Catholic politician with ties to one of the nation’s most notorious late-term abortionists is said to be President Obama’s top choice to head the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department after another pro-abortion Catholic politician withdrew from consideration due to tax problems.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Vatican has announced that it will accept the resignation of New York’s Cardinal Edward M. Egan, 76, and has appointed Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy Dolan, 59, as his successor.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) announced that he will force a vote next week on a bill that prevents the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A nationwide petition campaign is underway that will ask U.S. Bishops to withhold communion from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other prominent Catholics in public office who persistently dissent from Church teaching on serious moral issues.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The bishop of the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania is threatening to close the diocesan cathedral during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this year if elected officials who support abortion are featured at the events.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A national organization dedicated to protecting children and families has launched a new program to educate mothers and enable them to become proactive in protecting their children from the dangers of wireless technology.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The personal theologian to Pope Benedict XVI says there is is no “sexual equality” when it comes to sin. Men tend toward sins of lust and gluttony while women struggle with anger and pride.
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