The Senate adjourned Wednesday night without voting on the bill to grant same-sex couples full marriage rights. Absent an unexpected development, all signs suggest it won’t pass when the Senate takes the measure up again on Tuesday.
How to talk about the papal conclave in a way that won’t annoy Catholics.
During the secret conclave, the cardinals will be banned from communicating with the outside world. Wi-Fi will also be blocked throughout Vatican City.
Dolan “pray[s] that [Obama] and his Administration act justly to uphold and protect marriage as the union of one man and one woman.” Democrats: “We support marriage equality.”
President of Ave Maria University says that even the administration’s recent olive branch to religious organizations isn’t enough. Opposes covering any and all forms of birth control.
The Obama campaign responds to Romney’s attacks. ” Mitt Romney is attacking the President for providing women with the same access to contraception and preventive health care services Romney did as governor.” The Romney campaign disputes the account, noting that Romney faced an overwhelmingly Democratic state legislature.
The use of birth control in the Catholic Church is typically frowned upon. But a new article published in the journal “The Lancet” makes the bold argument that nuns should take birth control pills to reduce their risk of cancer.
According to the Vatican, Yoga can add a new exciting benefit: impressing Satan. Just like reading “Harry Potter”.
Pope Benedict learns how to stay in touch using his new iPad. Too much? Nah. Watch Video ›
NO JOKE. This is the actual cover of the June issue of “Vermont Catholic” magazine. It looks like these guys have just stopped trying. View Image ›
The Pope will be sending daily inspirational text messages to youths during World Youth Day, a six-day event taking place in Sydney. The Catholic church also established a social networking site comparable to Facebook for Catholics, and built digital prayer walls. The church hopes this technology will establish new forums to connect with youths. Maybe it’ll help if he signs his text messages “xoxo BXVI” a la Gossip Girl. Read More ›
