by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff WRiter
Three Americans had a first-hand experience of the notorious religious persecution of communist China when they were arrested in Beijing, questioned for hours, then deported back to the United States. Their crime? Praying in public.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new poll by Zogby International found that rising concern about social values is tipping the scales in the direction of Republican candidate John McCain (R-AZ) among likely Catholic voters.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The recently freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt said Jesus kept his promise to her when she was released in June after she consecrated herself to the Sacred Heart.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Schools across the nation that may be participating in the controversial practice of subjecting to teens to mental health screenings may think twice about the practice after an Indiana court ruled that a lawsuit filed by the parents of a misdiagnosed teen can go forward.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
More than 1500 people attended the funeral of a Brazilian toddler who survived nearly two years with a condition that should have taken her life within hours of birth.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Women seeking information about post-abortion issues, or who wish to share their own experiences, will be able to use a new website specifically designed for this purpose.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
“Jesus Christ is Lord!”
These words, sprawled across a banner being displayed in Tiananmen Square today brought about the detention of three Americans in Beijing.
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new government study has found that in the past 17 years, there has been an overall decrease in risky sexual behaviors among U.S. teens.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Parents who want their children to eat healthy may want to reconsider stopping at the local fast-food restaurant for a quick meal. According to a new report, most of the “kids’ meals” being served at popular restaurants are much too high in calorie and exceed recommendations for saturated and trans fat content.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
According to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HIV is spreading about 40 percent faster in the U.S. than federal health officials previously estimated.
