Friday, March 06, 2009

News updates, 3/6

Catholic Hospitals May Close If FOCA Is Passed
...shutting down Catholic hospitals would tear the fabric of the American health care system.

“Cancelled!”
San Francisco archbishop calls off parish’s plans to host performance of ‘gay-friendly’ play directed at teens

Brazil Church excommunicates mom, doctors
After raped nine-year-old forced into abortion

Exclusive: Newt Gingrich conversion details; plans release of JP2 documentary
Earlier this week the New York Times dropped the news that Newt Gingrich will soon become Catholic...

Judges: Vatican can be sued for clergy abuse
Victim lawyer: 'This really is another step forward'

Condom distribution dispute at Catholic college
Non-Catholic student defies campus rules, authority

US has more frozen embryos than living people
Theologian urges Malta to avoid unethical reproduction

Economists: Catholic ethics could benefit economy
All agree a global strategy is required

Fort Worth diocese settles abuse claims
Five men said they were sexually abused by one priest

Spanish experts recommend easing abortion law
Panel favors allowing fetal destruction up to 14 weeks

Swiss bishops rap Vatican in Williamson affair
Reconciliation with SSPX was badly handled

California high court reviews gay marriage ban
Activists again want to overturn democratic vote

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