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Vatican welcomes Episcopal converts to Catholic Church
Nation NowEpiscopal Church members and clergy will be able to join the Roman Catholic Church under a new structure, the equivalent of a diocese, created by Pope Benedict XVI.... -
Philadelphia cardinal Bevilacqua dies; tenure marred by sex abuse
Nation NowCardinal Anthony J. Bevilacqua, former head of the Philadelphia archdiocese, was accused during his 15-year tenure of ignoring sexual abuse of children by hundreds of priests. Bevilacqua died Tuesday night.... -
Obama to adjust birth control rule for religious groups
Faced with fierce opposition from religious organizations, the Obama administration will make changes to its new rule requiring employers to offer free contraceptive coverage in their healthcare plans, senior administration officials said Friday morning....Tags: Healthcare Policies, Career and Workplace, Christianity, Employment Opportunities, Employees
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U.S. bishops urge Congress to extend unemployment benefits
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is weighing in on one of the remaining items on Congress' to-do list. In a letter that quotes Pope John Paul II, the bishops urged Congress to extend unemployment benefits for the jobless.
"The U.S. Catholic...Tags: Republican Party, Politics, Unemployment, Career and Workplace, Unemployment Benefits
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Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua dies at 88; archbishop of Philadelphia
Cardinal Anthony J. Bevilacqua, who was accused by local prosecutors during his 15-year tenure as head of the Philadelphia archdiocese of ignoring sexual abuse of children by hundreds of priests, has died. He was 88.
The Roman Catholic archdiocese...Tags: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Politics, Justice and Rights, Career and Workplace, Obituaries
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Catholics plan counterattack on new contraception coverage
The Catholic Church reacted strongly Friday to a White House defense of new rules that will force many religious employers to provide contraception to their workers in government-mandated health insurance plans.
"The White House information about this is...Tags: Roman Catholicism, Cancer, Birth Control, Interior Policy, Health Insurance
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Late Night: Jon Stewart rips Catholic church over birth control
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Archbishop Pietro Sambi dies at 73; Vatican's ambassador to the U.S.
As papal nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Pietro Sambi had the formidable job of representing the Vatican at a time of challenge and scandal in the Roman Catholic Church, as well as escorting Pope Benedict XVI on his 2008 American visit. By...Tags: Politics, Roger Mahony, Church and State Relations, Roman Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal, Religious Leaders
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U.S. bishops condemn nun's book on spiritual seeking, 'Quest for the Living God'
Jacket CopyU.S. bishops condemn nun's book on spiritual seeking. Can she appeal to a higher power?... -
New iPhone app helps Catholics through confession
L.A. Times Tech BlogPlaying with an iPhone in church used to be like napping during a sermon. But now, with a new app, the device could become the “perfect aid for every penitent.” So says Little iApps. The company recently released Confession: A......
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