By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Are people with homosexual tendencies “born that way?” Not according to the American Psychological Association (APA) which has published a revised opinion on the possibility of a “gay gene” being responsible for same-sex attraction. The organization now says “no findings have emerged” that permit science to prove the existence of a “gay gene.”
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Pope Under Fire for Comments on Holocaust
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI”s perceived lack of remorse for the Holocaust during a speech on Monday is causing a chorus of criticism from Israelis who think he glossed over the genocide and failed to apologize for what many Israelis believe was Catholic indifference during World War II.
Study Finds High Failure Rate for Abortion Drug
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new study has found that the abortion drug, RU-486, fails anywhere from 16-23 percent of the time, resulting in an incomplete abortion that can cause major medical problems, including death.
Pope Benedict Walks Out on Anti-Israel Tirade
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI politely left an inter-faith meeting in Jerusalem after a leading Palestinian cleric delivered a speech in which he attacked Israel for “killing Gaza’s children”, “bulldozing Palestinian homes” and “destroying mosques.”
Notre Dame Students Plan Prayer Vigil During Commencement
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Notre Dame seniors who refuse to attend this weekend’s commencement where pro-abortion president Barack Obama will be honored are planning to hold a prayer vigil at the same time as the official ceremonies. Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, will attend the vigil.
ABC News Misrepresents Theology of the Body
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Christopher West, popular Catholic speaker on Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, says a recent ABC television segment about him made understandable but “sensationalized” misrepresentations and distortions.
Pope Praises Prophetic Charism of Women
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Speaking to 20,000 faithful at a Papal Mass in Amman, Jordan, yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI stressed the prophetic role of women in God’s plans, saying public respect for women contributes to “the advancement of a culture of true humanity and the building of the civilization of love.”
New Poll: Catholics Overwhelming Oppose Obama Invite to Notre Dame
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new Rasmussen poll has found that 60 percent of U.S. Catholics think Notre Dame should obey guidelines issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and should refrain from awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama at this weekend’s commencement ceremonies.
Parents Sue School Over Unannounced Lesbian Address to Students
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A group of 20 parents are suing the Castro Valley Unified School District in California for refusing to provide them with information about what was said to math and science students during an address by a lesbian minister.
Pope Benedict XVI Arrives in Jordan
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania greeted Pope Benedict XVI as he descended the plane in Amman, Jordan today to begin his historic pilgrimmage to the Holy Land.
