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An American takeover of America: 8 lawsuits filed against Obama mandate - Fr. Frank Pavone

Doonesbury ultrasound ‘rape’ cartoon series stirs controversy; newspapers spike - Jill Stanek

Congresswoman: ObamaCare could lead to limiting women to having two children

Ben Johnson Tue Mar 13 17:15 EST Abortion

“It isn’t far fetched to think" rationing will mean "the federal government will only pay for one baby to be born in the hospital per family. Or two babies to be born per family.”

Polish mom saves two of three triplets after 75 days spent in labor…nearly upside-down

Thaddeus Baklinski Tue Mar 13 14:00 EST Culture of Life

Joanna Krzysztonek was pregnant with triplets when she went into labour at 21 weeks. Her first baby was born prematurely and did not survive.

Obama health care rule final: $1 abortion surcharge from premium payers

Kathleen Gilbert Tue Mar 13 13:52 EST Abortion

Susan Muskett at National Right to Life said that the final rule "reinforces the serious pro-abortion effects that Obamacare will have on America."

Raquel Welch: the ‘era of porn’ has ‘annihilated’ men

Kathleen Gilbert Tue Mar 13 17:04 EST Family

"I just imagine [men] sitting in front of their computers, completely annihilated," Welch told Men's Health Magazine.

New York Times ad calls Catholic Church ‘autocratic, woman-hating, sex-perverting’ Old Boys Club

Ben Johnson Tue Mar 13 16:31 EST Faith

The ad accuses the Catholic Church of “launching a vengeful modern-day Inquisition” by opposing the HHS birth control mandate.

Pennsylvania bishops call for Lenten prayer, fasting to defend religious liberty against Obama admin

Kathleen Gilbert Tue Mar 13 14:14 EST Contraception

"Make no mistake about it – this government mandate is a step which will inevitably lead to other mandates that continue to strike at the heart of our Faith and the constitutional liberties we have been guaranteed," write the bishops. "The mandate cannot stand – it must not stand!"

Archbishop Charles Chaput.

Five more Texas abortionists scheduled for hearings on abortion abuses

John Jalsevac Tue Mar 13 09:40 EST Abortion

In all ten abortionists, known as the “Texas Ten”, have been summoned for hearings based on complaints of abortion abuses made by the pro-life organization Operation Rescue.

UK man seeking to be killed by euthanasia can proceed with case, rules judge

Hilary White, Rome Correspondent Tue Mar 13 17:49 EST Euthanasia

During the hearing, Nicklinson’s wife Jane said, “The only way to relieve Tony’s suffering will be to kill him."

Abort first, ask questions later: Britain’s problem with sex-selection abortion

Colin Mason Tue Mar 13 17:31 EST Opinion

Sex-selective abortion is committed almost exclusively against female babies. Doesn't that make it the greatest form of sexism the world has ever known?

The U.S. billionaires funding the push for abortion in Ireland

Niamh Ui Bhriain Tue Mar 13 16:31 EST Opinion

Enormous global pressure is being brought to bear on Ireland right now to legalize abortion, and much of it is funded by wealthy Americans.

Israeli court recognizes biological motherhood of two lesbians for one child

Matthew Cullinan Hoffman Tue Mar 13 14:24 EST Bioethics

The lesbian couple reportedly conceived the child in-vitro with the egg of one partner and the sperm of a male donor in 2006. The embryo was then implanted in the womb of the other lesbian partner.

Christians have no right to wear cross at work: UK government

Hilary White, Rome Correspondent Tue Mar 13 14:14 EST Faith

Critics are saying that for the first time, the British government has openly opposed the freedom of Christians to express their beliefs in public.

Russian Orthodox Church calls for nationwide ban on homosexualist propaganda aimed at minors

Matthew Cullinan Hoffman Tue Mar 13 13:18 EST Faith

Homosexual propaganda, "should not take place where minors can feel its influence," said Vsevolod Chaplin, a spokesman for Moscow's Orthodox leadership.

Is fertility the next Down syndrome?

Denise J. Hunnell, MD Tue Mar 13 12:07 EST Opinion

Our federal government has essentially declared that a woman’s fertility is an unnatural condition, and a disease to be eradicated, just as the medical community has said that children with Down syndrome must be eliminated.

Pro-life conference teaches Kenyan students to combat anti-life agenda

Fr. Raphael Wanjohi Tue Mar 13 11:32 EST Opinion

It was only 19 months ago that Kenya was changed forever by a new constitution allowing for the destruction of unborn life.

Two Planned Parenthood clinics close after 40 Days for Life campaigns

Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life Campaign Director Tue Mar 13 09:52 EST Opinion

We start the second half of this 40 Days for Life campaign with huge news — and amazing proof that God is at work through your efforts!


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