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January 30, 2012 6:12 AM Bishops speak out against HHS mandate

Requesting prayer and action from the lay faithful, bishops nationwide continued to speak out against the Obama administration’s mandate that requires religious agencies to offer contraceptive and
January 30, 2012 1:04 PM Irish bishop faces 'hate speech' complaint for homily

An Irish bishop has been charged with inciting hatred in a homily, in the first clear use of “hate crime” laws to suppress the preaching of the Gospel. Bishop Philip Boyce of Raphoe faces a
January 30, 2012 1:30 PM Pope meets with curial leaders: to discuss internal conflicts and leaks?

Pope Benedict XVI held a special meeting on January 28 with heads of the offices of the Roman Curia. The Vatican did not disclose the reason for the meeting, but informed sources suggested that the
February 01, 2012 5:07 PM White House denies health-care mandate violates Catholic consciences

The White House has denied that requiring contraceptive coverage in health-care plans poses a threat to religious liberty. Jay Carney, the White House press secretary, told reporters at a January