by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
(March 31, 2008) Only two days before the world marks the third anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II, his cause for canonization is about to take another step forward.
Monthly Archives: March 2008
Planned Parenthood Profits Hit Record $1 Billion
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
(March 31, 2008) The newly released 2006-2007 annual report of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America reveals that the nation’s largest abortion provider has exceeded $1 billion dollars in profit for the first time in its history. Some of these profits are the result of an increase in the number of abortions it performed in 2006, as well as tax payer funding of over $336 million.
Muslims Now Surpass Catholics in Number
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
(March 31, 2008) The trend toward smaller families among Catholics has resulted in Islam surpassing Roman Catholicism as the world’s largest religion for the first time in history.
Divine Mercy Brings True Peace, Pope Says
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
(March 31, 2008) “From divine mercy, which brings peace to hearts, arises authentic peace for the world, peace between peoples, and among various cultures and religions,”said Pope Benedict XVI on the Feast of Divine Mercy.
New Natural Family Planning Method Gains Ground
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
(March 28, 2008) A natural family planning method in which women use a set of beads to keep track of their fertile days is gaining wide acceptance among women and their partners, according to a new study.
Abortionst Gets Slap On Wrist for Dumping Fetuses
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
(March 28, 2008) Fetal body parts and confidential patient records were found in a dumpster behind a Michigan abortuary this month, but instead of penalizing the abortionist, the state issued an $1100 fine to the person who discovered the remains.
Woman Wins Silver Medal for Valor
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
(March 28, 2008) A Texas teen became the second female soldier since World War II to be awarded the nation’s third highest medal of valor, the Silver Star, for her gallant actions during combat in Afghanistan last year.
Attacked Nuns Want Justice for Pakistani Women
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
(March 27, 2008) A Pakistani nun barely survived a slashed throat during a knife attack in her convent near Lahore. The attack, which occurred on International Women’s Day, drove home the terrifying reality of the plight of women in that country.
Media Gives Atheism a Free Ride in 2007
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
(March 27, 2008) Christians are used to seeing their faith portrayed negatively in the major media, but that wasn’t case for atheists last year. The publication of several best-selling books on the subject in 2007 launched atheism into a year of glowing press coverage that lacked even a hint of the kind of criticism usually aimed at Christianity.
Poll Shows Very Favorable View of Pope
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
(March 27, 2008) When Pope Benedict lands in Washington, DC on April 15, he will find himself in a country where the majority of the people view him in a favorable light.
