By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI defended the Church’s right to present reasonable and well-argued criticism of the errors that have led to the current economic crisis, citing selfishness and idolatry of money among them.
Monthly Archives: March 2009
Pope Denounces Errors Behind Economic Crisis
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI defended the Church’s right to present reasonable and well-argued criticism of the errors that have led to the current economic crisis, citing selfishness and idolatry of money among them.
Economy Sparks Vocation Boon
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The economic downturn, coupled with a slick marketing strategy, has sparked a boon in vocations for a New York City-based Franciscan community. More than 45 men have responded to subway ads recently posted by the order to consider giving their life to God.
Tea Party Protests Taking Off Across U.S.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Citizens fed up with the Obama Administration’s use of trillions of taxpayer dollars to fund massive pork-infested “stimulus” plans participated in more than 40 “tea party” protests across the nation this past weekend. Plans for a nationwide April 15 Tax Day Tea Party are already underway.
U.S. Clinic to Offer Designer Babies
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
For a mere $18,000, a Los Angeles fertility clinic run by an in vitro fertilization pioneer is offering the same technology used to detect inherited diseases in embryos to produce “designer babies” with specific traits such as hair and eye color. The first trait selection baby is expected to be born next year.
Pro-Abortion Catholic Governor Chosen to Head U. S. Health Care
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In spite of a long and troubling track record on abortion, President Barack Obama has offered the post of secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Kansas’ Catholic Governor Kathleen Sebelius.
Obama to Rescind Conscience Protections
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Obama administration has announced plans to rescind President Bush’s recently enacted job protections for health care workers who refuse to provide care they find objectionable for reasons of conscience. Even though the administration made the announcement quietly, a political fire storm has already erupted over the plans.
