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Bishop Clark urges protest of HHS decision CNS photo by Nancy Phelan Wiechec
Bishop Clark urges protest of HHS decision
February 3, 2012
By Mike Latona/Catholic Courier

Bishop Matthew H. Clark is among the many national Catholic leaders expressing outrage and dismay regarding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that nearly all employers offer health-care plans that include coverage for sterilization, abortion-inducing drugs and contraception.

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Religious liberty for all?
Religious liberty for all?
January 30, 2012
By Amy Kotlarz/Catholic Courier

Debate over religious liberty broke into a roar in January.

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Cardinal links religious liberty fight with abortion struggle
Cardinal links religious liberty fight with abortion struggle
January 23, 2012

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Participants at the annual March for Life were urged in advance of the march not to let themselves be compromised in their beliefs as the federal government pursues regulations that Catholic leaders say constitute an attack on conscience and religious liberty.

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Ruling over teacher's firing could have far-reaching implications
Ruling over teacher's firing could have far-reaching implications
January 13, 2012

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The direction the courts will take with other cases related to religious employment is far from clear, but the Supreme Court's Jan. 11 ruling opens a whole track of possibilities.

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Pope names 22 new cardinals, including two Americans
Pope names 22 new cardinals, including two Americans
January 6, 2012

VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope Benedict XVI named 22 new cardinals -- including Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York -- and announced a consistory for their formal induction on Feb. 18.

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Events in Washington, around U.S. mark 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Events in Washington, around U.S. mark 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
January 5, 2012

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- One thing that always stands out in the annual marches and rallies in Washington and across the country marking the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion is the crowd.

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Photos & Videos

Video Pope warns of U.S. secularism
Pope warns of U.S. secularism
January 20, 2012
By Catholic News Service
Video Family business founded on faith
Family business founded on faith
January 17, 2012
By <b>Video by Tamara Tirado/Catholic Courier</b>
Video Catholic leaders watch Supreme Court closely
Catholic leaders watch Supreme Court closely
January 11, 2012
By Catholic News Service
Video Dance brings back memories for seniors
Dance brings back memories for seniors
November 11, 2011
By Video by <b>Mike Crupi/Catholic Courier</b>
Video Southern Tier flooding has lasting impact
Southern Tier flooding has lasting impact
October 26, 2011
By Video by <b>Mike Crupi/Catholic Courier</b>
Video Celebrating the Rochester Agreement
Celebrating the Rochester Agreement
September 26, 2011
By Video by <b>Mike Crupi/Catholic Courier</b>

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