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Revised contraceptive mandate prompts reaction from Catholic groups - Catholic News Service
An Obama administration official who asked not to be named told CNS in an email Feb. 13 that the White House planned in the coming weeks to convene "a series of meetings with faith community leaders" about the HHS mandate. A particular focus of the ...
Franciscans think UNESCO status could complicate rules at holy sites - Catholic News Service
"We don't want the (UNESCO) recognition for the holy places," said a Franciscan source who asked not to be named. "We fear it could lead to nationalization of the shrines. The shrines are not tourist places, but are places of prayer and worship. ...
Small miracles happen at beatification celebrations, pilgrims say - Catholic News Service
One woman from New Jersey, who asked not to be named, said her plan was to "hang out in bars until 3 am then go to the churches" since she had no place to spend the night. By 12:30 am thousands of people had camped out along buildings, ...
Legionaries of Christ join in tributes to Pope John Paul - Catholic News Service
The priest, who asked not to be identified, acknowledged that spirits at the Legionaries' headquarters were a bit "dampened" these days, as the order undergoes a thorough investigation and reform ordered by Pope Benedict XVI. ...
Christians in Libya face uncertainty as opposition strengthens support - Catholic News Service
He asked not to be identified so as not to jeopardize his return to Libya. The priest said he left Libya the day before a revolt against Gadhafi started in the eastern city of Benghazi. Because plans for the protest had been announced days beforehand, ...
Women 'hungry for truth' about abortion, says head of pregnancy center - Catholic News Service
She declined to give her name to CNS but said she was a Catholic from Maryland who spends each Monday morning in front of the court as her way to draw ...
WikiLeaks: Fallout is more dribble than storm, say Vatican officials - Catholic News Service
Another Vatican diplomat, who asked that his name not be used, told CNS that people need to consider what the real role of diplomacy is. ...
Vatican says new norms will strengthen efforts against abusive priests - Catholic News Service
Vatican sources said this norm, which originates from a decision by Pope John Paul II in 2004, indicates that if the pope authorizes a trial or penal ...
Legionaries' past, present problems provoke strong opinions in Mexico - Catholic News Service
Others affiliated with the movement, along with former members, requested anonymity. Opinions varied on the state of the movement, its founder and its ...
Vatican official urges confidentiality by confessors on sex abuse sins - Catholic News Service
Other Vatican officials, who spoke on background, said a distinction should be drawn between what a confessor requires of a penitent as a condition for ...
Visitation of Legionaries draws to a close; papal decision to follow - Catholic News Service
Vatican officials, speaking on background, have speculated in recent weeks about a number of possible directions the pope could take on the Legionaries' ...