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Pope Francis Parrots Benedict on Crackdown of U.S. Nuns
The Vatican said in a statement Monday that Francis had reaffirmed the doctrinal evaluation and criticism of U.S. nuns made last year by the Holy See under his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. The assessment accused the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, an organization that represents most U.S. female Catholic orders, of promoting “radical feminist themes” [...]
Another Reason the Pope is a Bigot: Rob Portman’s Gay Son Moves Him on Gay Marriage
I have come to believe that if two people are prepared to make a lifetime commitment to love and care for each other in good times and in bad, the government shouldn’t deny them the opportunity to get married. That isn’t how I’ve always felt. As a congressman, and more recently as a senator, I [...]
It’s the 21st Century, But New Pope Francis Another Pick Out of Ancient Era [Video] *Updated*
“Let’s not be naive, we’re not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God.” – Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now [...]
Non-Stop Catholic Commercial Continues in American Media
“Certainly the church is not a democratic society in the way civil society understands,” said Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins of Portugal. “It’s a hierarchical church, therefore not everyone is equal.” [CNN] THERE IS no reason for CNN, Fox News channel, both of which have a chimney cam, to give the corrupt Vatican the coverage they [...]
The Conclave, Day One
The conclave… will only further exemplify the powerful voice many Catholic women have. I don’t know a single man being “sent” to Rome. I know at least two women other than myself: Kim Daniels of Catholic Voices and Kathryn Lopez, the editor of National Review Online and a prolific voice in the Catholic blogosphere. I [...]
Queer Talk: Top UK Cardinal Resigns After Allegations of ‘Inappropriate Behavior’ With Priests
Cardinal Keith O’Brien, senior Catholic official in the UK and strong opponent of LGBT equality, resigned amid allegations of “inappropriate behavior” with priests. The allegations come from one former, and three current, priests. O’Brien contested the claims, and was due to retire next month. At AmericaBlogGay, John Aravosis has a detailed report, including related background. [...]
Wrong to Sanctify Pope Benedict and his “Pontifical Secrecy” on Criminal Priest Pedophilia
According to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, Pope Benedict will return to being known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger once he has stepped down as pope. He will be addressed as his eminence or Cardinal Ratzinger. – Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation explained WE ALREADY know the history the Catholic Church has of demeaning [...]
News Desk: Pope Benedict XVI Set to Abdicate
THE PAPACY of Benedict XVI has been marred from the start by the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandal, which the hierarchy has handled horrifically from the moment it was revealed. The Pope refused to defrock one priest who molested 200 deaf boys. The documents emerge as Pope Benedict is facing other accusations that he and [...]
Obama Compromises with Catholic Church, Bishops Reject Offer, Catholics for Choice Respond
The nation’s Roman Catholic bishops on Thursday rejected the latest White House proposal on health insurance coverage of contraceptives, saying it did not offer enough safeguards for religious hospitals, colleges and charities that objected to providing such coverage for their employees. The bishops said they would continue fighting the federal mandate in court. [New York [...]
Religious Men in Catholic Hospitals have No Business Making Decisions for Women
Take one case detailed to medical sociologist Lori Freedman by the doctor involved. A woman 16 weeks pregnant with twins was diagnosed with a molar pregnancy, which can lead to cancer, and “didn’t want to carry the pregnancy further.” She went to the hospital with vaginal bleeding, but unluckily for her, it was a Catholic [...]
Thoughts on Ross Douthat’s “Bad Religion,” by Franklymydears
TM NOTE: This is a guest post from a retired Episcopalian minister, whom I know through his ministry and because he took my husband and me through our marriage classes, then performed our ceremony. It was through Franklymydears that I heard speak and was introduced to the amazing Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori. On [...]
News Desk — Roe v. Wade at 40: 7 in 10 Americans Want Abortion Legal
“I don’t need a constitutional amendment to overturn Roe,” said Charmaine Yoest, president of Americans United for Life, an antiabortion law firm that works with state groups on local legislation. “Clinic regulations do actually challenge Roe.” – Support Grows for Roe v. Wade Abortion Ruling [Wall Street Journal] ROE V. WADE and the 40th anniversary [...]
News Desk: Church of England Blocks Women from Becoming Bishops
The Church of England has forfeited right to speak on assisted dying – because it has just committed suicide, assisted by #synod — Ruth Gledhill(@RuthieGledhill) November 20, 2012 OH. SWEET. Jesus. Another patriarchal slap in the face, where the elite establishment rules over the majority, by acquiescing to individual parishes who want women to [...]
Top Story — U.N. Report Declares Contraception an International Human Rights Issue
Additional Investments in Family Planning Would Save Developing Countries More Than $11 Billion a Year — Access to family planning is an essential human right that unlocks unprecedented rewards for economic development, says new UNFPA report. – UNFPA REPORT TAKE A BOW Secretary Clinton, who began this push in 1995 as first lady when she [...]
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