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Catholics, Pentecostals share belief in ‘healing power of Jesus’
RALEIGH, N.C. (CNS) -- Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh said the latest session of the international Catholic-Pentecostal dialogue allowed leaders of the two religions "to renew our common faith in the healing power of Jesus," who "continues to demonstrate his love and miracles in our midst." Seven Catholics and four Pentecostals gathered July 14-19 in Baltimore for the third session of the sixth phase of the dialogue.
Federal judge stops enforcement of North Dakota fetal heartbeat law
BISMARCK, N.D. (CNS) -- A federal judge's temporary injunction stopping enforcement of a new North Dakota law barring abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected "is not surprising and is typical in most legal challenges to pro-life laws," said the North Dakota Catholic Conference.
House abandonment of nutrition items in farm bill called ‘misguided’
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As Congress lurches toward its summer recess, inside and outside the corridors of Congress, people have been asking, "What in Sam Hill is going on with the House on the farm bill?"
North Dakota bishops criticize ruling on 2011 law on abortion drugs
BISMARCK, N.D. (CNS) — North Dakota’s Catholic bishops called a decision by a state judge that a 2011 law prohibiting the use of one of two drugs used in nonsurgical abortions violates the state and U.S. constitutions. North Dakota Judge Wickham Corwin July 15 said the two-year-old law was “simply wrongheaded” and that “no compelling […]
Hobby Lobby wins injunction against HHS mandate
OKLAHOMA CITY (CNS) -- A federal judge in Oklahoma City July 19 granted a temporary injunction to the arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby, saying it would not have to comply with the federal health care law mandating that employers provide coverage of contraceptives in their health insurance plans.
Man golfs coast-to-coast in epic school fundraiser
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) -- More than two months into his drive to hit a golf ball across the country -- from California to South Carolina -- Luke Bielawski has experienced an incredible assortment of adventures. His "Tee to Shining Tee" journey hopes to raise $100,000 to help youths receive a Catholic education at Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis.
Catholic college heads appeal to Catholics in House on immigration
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Nearly 100 current and former heads of Catholic colleges and universities are appealing directly to Catholic members of the House of Representatives to "draw wisdom and moral courage from our shared faith tradition" in supporting comprehensive immigration reform.
After acquittal, attention now on how to heal societal wounds of racism
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Despite weeks of testimony and evidence and 17 months of national debate about what factors led to the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla., at the end of the trial July 13, it became apparent that broader issues would not go away with the verdict of acquittal.
Clinic’s closure is ‘an answered prayer’ for pro-life demonstrators
ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) -- Pro-lifers are celebrating the closure of one of the largest abortion clinics in Virginia. Opened in 2006, NOVA Women's Healthcare in Fairfax City closed its doors in June.
North Carolina pro-life bills move forward; governor pledges limited OK
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNS) -- Pro-life supporters are encouraged by the progress of pro-life bills through the North Carolina General Assembly, but they continue to lobby state leaders even as Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has signaled his partial support for the legislation.