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Reactions vary on Obama’s contraception compromise
Facing growing furor from religious groups, President Obama unveiled
an "accommodation" in which health insurance companies, rather than
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Five reasons why Obama is losing the contraception fight
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(RNS) The White House has surprised observers and disappointed some
liberal allies by signaling that it is willing to compromise and provide a
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Poll: Preachy politicians turn off many voters
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(RNS) If there's one thing the fractious Republican field agrees on, it's that personal religious devotion is central to their campaign message.
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Religious leaders: Same-sex marriage threatens religious freedom
(RNS) A coalition of nearly 40 religious leaders has published an open letter that seeks to recast the battle against same-sex marriage as a fight on behalf of religious freedom.
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Pope’s newest cardinals mostly European, insiders
For Americans who take note of the pomp and circumstance—and
politics— at the Vatican, the big news in January was that Pope Benedict
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Catholic bishop admits fathering teens, resigns
A Catholic bishop in the Los Angeles archdiocese has resigned after
admitting that he is the father of two children, both now teenagers. The
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Rome opens U.S. Catholic home for ex-Episcopalians
American Episcopalians upset with their denomination's acceptance of
gay and female clergy can now convert to the Roman Catholic Church while
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Catholic Crystal Cathedral: Great deal or odd choice?
Even by the depressed metrics of Southern California's real estate market, the Catholic Diocese of Orange negotiated a sweet deal when it purchased the iconic Crystal Cathedral, the longtime pulpit...
Romney’s faith could be a problem in GOP primary
If Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney can secure the
nomination, his Mormon faith shouldn't be an obstacle for voters in the
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Bishops welcome dialogue with Obama as concerns remain
BALTIMORE (RNS) The standoff between the White House and the nation's Catholic bishops over gay marriage and other hot-button issues may be easing after a quiet Oval Office meeting between Presiden...