Friday, November 11, 2011

Heroic News: “Stem cells trials results called 'promising'” plus 6 more

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Stem cells trials results called 'promising'

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 10:58 AM PST

The first human trials using embryonic stem cells from destroyed human embryos is showing promising results, a conference on blindness was told today.

Catholic college sues over contraception mandate

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 09:57 AM PST

In its lawsuit, Belmont Abbey College argues that the contraception regulation forces it to violate its religious beliefs or pay a severe fine.

Healthy societies depend upon healthy families


Posted: 11 Nov 2011 07:06 AM PST

"The family born of a covenant of love and of complete and sincere commitment between a man and woman in marriage, is not a private entity enclosed in itself. By its vocation it makes a wonderful and decisive contribution to the common good of society and the mission of the Church."

Bishops warn of rising restrictions on religious freedom


Posted: 11 Nov 2011 06:54 AM PST

Religious freedom is fundamental to a free society, but some political and cultural trends are threatening that freedom, the Catholic bishops of Maryland said in a new statement.

Celeb-turned-CEO supports Texas pro life organization


Posted: 11 Nov 2011 06:52 AM PST

“The work that Council for Life does is life-saving and life-changing,” said Ireland, and went on to describe her challenges as a pro-life celebrity and businesswoman.

Unanswered questions persist in Kan. abortion case

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 05:59 AM PST

A state-requested investigation could answer questions that persisted Thursday about Kansas officials' shredding of documents that became key evidence against a Planned Parenthood clinic accused of violating abortion laws.

Senate Dems launch 'symbolic' attack on marriage


Posted: 10 Nov 2011 12:39 PM PST

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to repeal the federal law that defines marriage as between one man and one woman.