Saturday, April 14, 2012

Heroic News: “Conn. Catholic conf. praises repeal of death penalty” plus 8 more

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Conn. Catholic conf. praises repeal of death penalty


Posted: 14 Apr 2012 06:52 AM PDT

The Connecticut legislature’s passage of a bill to abolish the death penalty is “a wonderful step in the right direction,” says Michael C. Culhane, director of the state's Catholic conference. “The Catholic Church supports the sanctity of life from conception until natural death. The life, even of one who has committed a heinous crime, should not be taken."

LAPD to accomodate 'transgendered' prisoners


Posted: 14 Apr 2012 06:39 AM PDT

Police on Friday signaled a department-wide shift in its treatment of transgender people both on the street and behind bars, including a reported plan to provide hormone treatments to transgender detainees.

Evidence of abortion surcharge in Obamacare


Posted: 14 Apr 2012 06:27 AM PDT

In recent weeks there have been reports about an abortion surcharge contained within President Obama’s signature healthcare law. Pro-abortion activists have been desperate to shove the issue under the carpet.

Fertility treatment bans in Europe draw criticism, praise


Posted: 14 Apr 2012 03:59 AM PDT

Many countries have strict rules on who is allowed to get fertility treatments. And recent court rulings suggest nothing’s likely to change anytime soon.

Argentina's 'Miracle Baby' takes turn for the worse


Posted: 13 Apr 2012 03:02 PM PDT

The couple named her Luz Milagros - her middle name meaning miracles in Spanish - because of her unlikely start to life. "She's an extremely premature baby, 13 days old and weighing 708 grams (1 pound, 5 ounces). She's in a critical condition in the NICU.

Pakistan among most dangerous countries on earth for women


Posted: 13 Apr 2012 02:17 PM PDT

A priest of the Camillian order in Pakistan has spoken out against the abuse of women in the country, including the growing number of “honor killings.” According to Father Mushtaq Anjum, M.I., Pakistan “is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for women, who often have no voice.”

Brazil's bishops condemn legalized abortion of disabled babies


Posted: 13 Apr 2012 02:15 PM PDT

The Bishops of Brazil condemned the local Supreme Court's 8-2 vote on April 12 legalizing abortion in cases of unborn babies with anencephaly. “To legalize abortion in cases of anencephalic babies, erroneously diagnosed as brain-dead, is to throw away a fragile and defenseless human being,” the the bishops said.

Planned Parenthood's prayer campaign draws disgust, anger

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 02:10 PM PDT

A 'prayer campaign' launched by a California Planned Parenthood affiliate has angered pro-life groups who claim the counter-campaign mocks their own "40 Days for Life" effort.

Komen deepens relationship with abortion giant


Posted: 13 Apr 2012 01:59 PM PDT

Following a massive media backlash, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has apparently backed down, and will resume funding for at least 17 branches of Planned Parenthood, the Washington Post reported Thursday.

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