By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Less than a week after researchers in Geneva declared they are the verge of reproducing a mini-version of the Big Bang, the Holy See Press Office announced plans for an upcoming international conference on evolution.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI has just concluded an historic visit to France where he spent the weekend in Lourdes in honor of the 150th anniversary of the world’s most beloved Marian shrine.
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Two dramatically different stories appearing in today’s news present a tragic example of how differently persons with disabilities are regarded in today’s culture.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Health care workers in Australia are blaming World Youth Day (WYD) pilgrims for an outbreak of unusual strains of flu viruses that have been occurring in Australia since the July event.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Herbal medicines used in an ancient Indian medical system known as Ayurveda, which has become increasingly popular in the West, have been found to contain unsafe levels of lead, mercury and arsenic.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A 22 year-old college graduate has decided to auction her virginity in order to pay off college loans and acquire the cash needed to pursue a Master’s degree in – of all things – Marriage and Family Therapy.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A leading Catholic organization has launched a new website designed to educate and inspire Catholic voters about the upcoming election.
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by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have once again responded to erroneous public statements made by a Catholic politician about the teachings of the Church.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
American Idol winner Jordin Sparks’s very public defense of promise rings during the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) has caused an unexpected spike of interest in the rings.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Jury selection is set to begin in the case of four firefighters who were forced to participate in the 2007 “Gay Pride” parade in San Diego. The men are suing the city saying they were forced to participate in the parade where they were subjected to sexually demeaning gestures and catcalls.
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