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Research shows pornography’s harm to women and society
Researchers say the prevalence of pornography in society should be treated as a public health problem. "The Internet has made boys porn-ready for dating," said an alarmed sociologist who is also a feminist.
Studies point to possible pitfalls as church becomes more Hispanic
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Two recent reports show Catholic ministry to Latinos in the U.S. has not kept up with the group's fast growth, and that the number of Latinos who describe themselves as Catholic dropped 12 percent drop in just the past four years.
Wyoming diocese to appeal ruling denying injunction on HHS mandate
CASPER, Wyo. (CNS) -- A federal judge in Casper May 13 denied a request from the Cheyenne Diocese and five other Catholic entities in the statewide diocese for an injunction against enforcement of the federal Department of Health and Human Services contraceptive mandate for employers.
Virginia’s bishops object to review of abortion clinic regulations
RICHMOND, Va. (CNS) -- Virginia's two Catholic bishops criticized Gov. Terry McAuliffe's order that the Virginia Board of Health review abortion clinic health and safety regulations adopted last year.
New Jersey priest dies during climbing expedition on Mount Hood
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (CNS) -- A 57-year-old Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, fell to his death on the northeast side of Mount Hood in Oregon the morning of May 12.
Some graduates postpone careers, further study for volunteer experience
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Like many students graduating from college this spring, Ivy Seraphin, always assumed she would go straight to graduate school.
U.S. bishops, Iranian ayatollahs hold dialogue on nuclear arms
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Quietly, a small group of U.S. Catholic bishops and Iranian ayatollahs began in March what they intend to be an ongoing dialogue on nuclear weapons and the role of faith leaders in influencing political moves on the issue of Iran's nuclear program.
Cardinal, at Catholic prayer breakfast, calls for immigration reform
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston, the keynote speaker at the 10th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, issued a call for immigration reform.
‘Black mass’ outcry leads to cancellation, prayers
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (CNS) -- A Harvard University student group's plan to conduct a satanic ritual "black mass" May 12 on campus brought a public outcry, leading to its formal cancellation and an apparently impromptu off-campus version of the event, as well as a well-attended alternative Catholic holy hour.
Harvard student group’s ‘black mass’ plan spurs outcry on, off campus
Father Michael E. Drea, the senior Catholic chaplain at Harvard, condemned the event and invited the Catholic community of the university to a Eucharistic holy hour and benediction at a church near the campus at the same time as the event May 12.