CNA Daily News - US

Diocese of St. Augustine archive hosts oldest American documents

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:07:00 -0500

St. Augustine, Fla., Nov 12, 2009 / 03:07 am (CNA).- The oldest extant European documents written in U.S. continental territory are now hosted at the Archives of the Diocese of St. Augustine. They collect the diocese's parish registers and bishops' papers alongside microfilm documenting explorations, corsair attacks, slavery and reports on Indian customs and languages.

Christendom College reports its largest pro-life protest ever at D.C. clinic

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:31:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Nov 11, 2009 / 08:31 pm (CNA).- Shield of Roses, the pro-life student group at Christendom College, reports that it held its largest protest ever when more than 200 people protested at the Planned Parenthood clinic just north of the White House in Washington, D.C.

British study finds marriage and children increase happiness

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:18:00 -0500

Denver, Colo., Nov 11, 2009 / 06:18 pm (CNA).- A recent study has found that getting married and having children increase happiness and overall life satisfaction. Commenting on the results, author and TV personality Rachel Campos-Duffy told CNA that this runs counter to the prevailing culture and "reminds couples to appreciate each other and the beautiful messiness of child-rearing right here and now."

Lantos Commission hears about forced abortions in China before Obama visit

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:28:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Nov 11, 2009 / 03:28 pm (CNA).- After three decades of forced population control in China, Representative Chris Smith (R-N.J.) is calling on President Obama to take a stand for human rights in China, ahead of his Thursday trip to the country.

Bishop Tobin says Rep. Kennedy is in 'flawed communion' with the Church

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:06:00 -0500

Providence, R.I., Nov 11, 2009 / 06:06 am (CNA).- Bishop of Providence Thomas J. Tobin has responded to Rep. Patrick Kennedy's contention that his dissent from Catholic teaching on abortion does not make him "less of a Catholic." Saying that such dissent renders the lawmaker's communion "flawed," he urged Kennedy to become a "profile in courage" and to defend the unborn.

President Obama torn between promises to abortion foes and supporters on health care

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:18:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Nov 10, 2009 / 09:18 pm (CNA).- President Obama's statement that more work is needed on the place of abortion in the health care bill has caused concern that he intends to undermine the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, which bars federal funding of abortion from the bill.

Judge prevents Planned Parenthood from keeping Abby Johnson quiet

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:41:00 -0500

College Station, Texas, Nov 10, 2009 / 06:41 pm (CNA).- After Abby Johnson resigned from her job as director of the Bryan/College Station Planned Parenthood and became pro-life, her former employer tried to keep her from speaking about the reason she left. On Tuesday afternoon, a Texas judge foiled those plans by refusing to issue a restraining order against Johnson.

Cardinal George urges Senate to follow example of House on abortion

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:42:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Nov 10, 2009 / 02:42 pm (CNA).- Cardinal Francis George is praising the U.S. House of Representative's decision on Nov. 7 to prevent federally funded abortions and is urging the Senate to follow its example.

Planned Parenthood says U.S. bishops have 'hijacked' health care reform with Stupak Amendment

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:47:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Nov 10, 2009 / 06:47 am (CNA).- Planned Parenthood has condemned the addition of the Stupak/Pitts Amendment to the U.S. House's proposed health care reform legislation, saying it would undermine private health plans that cover abortion. One pro-life leader said the criticism, which characterized pro-lifers as hijackers, was an 'over the top' attempt at self-promotion.

Thomas More Law Center lawyer files papers to run for Congress

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Nov 10, 2009 / 05:00 am (CNA).- A Catholic lawyer from Michigan who says John Paul II is one of his role models has filed to run for the state's 7th Congressional District.