Obama's reported attempt to pay for Caroline Kennedy's support during the nomination battle was blocked by the Vatican who refused to accept her as an ambassador due to her support of abortion. This coming after she lost any chance of being handed the senator position due in part to her inexperience. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

In what is sure to be another of his most controversial first-week decisions, President Obama signed an executive order today striking down a rule prohibiting U.S. money from funding international family planning groups that promote abortion or provide information, counseling or referrals about abortion services. picked by equinox 10 months ago

Mexicans marched on Sunday against plans to legalise abortion in Mexico City, a move that has split opinion in the world's second-largest Roman Catholic country and drawn fire from the Pope. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Some doctors who oppose abortion say they’ll quit their jobs if President Obama repeals Bush regulations that allow health care professionals to refuse to perform operations that are in opposition with their beliefs, NPR reports. A Christian Medical Association report found that “90% of those surveyed said they will quit their practices before violating their conscience.” picked by Bingo 5 months ago

In the last presidential debate, Sen. Barack Obama, responding to a question about an abortion litmus test for Supreme Court nominees, unequivocally affirmed his support for the right to choose abortion. But then - and here is the part that made my heart flutter, nay, pound - he went on to connect the debate about abortion to the issue of ensuring equal pay for equal work. picked by tundramonkey 1 year ago

Senior Vatican and Islamic scholars launched their first Catholic-Muslim Forum on Tuesday to improve relations between the world's two largest faiths by discussing what unites and divides them. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

The Vatican reversed the annulment of former Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II's first marriage, a union that had lasted 12 years and produced two sons.

Maybe the next season of Big Love will have Kennedy's in it. picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

Instead of going trick or treating the pope recommends instead spending your evening engaging in lots of unprotected sex and self-flagellation.

Sounds like great fun picked by Dontgivethedogchoccy 1 month ago

Executives from Facebook, Wikipedia, and Google are attending a Vatican meeting to brief officials and Catholic bishops about the Internet and digital youth culture. picked by sidran32 3 weeks ago

The Vatican has admitted that Charles Darwin was on the right track when he claimed that Man descended from apes. picked by mattgup 10 months ago

Leaders of women's religious communities in the United States say the Vatican has launched a doctrinal investigation into their activities and initiatives.

*nothing is sacred* picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

The contraceptive pill is polluting the environment and is in part responsible for male infertility, a report in the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano said Saturday. picked by cmgoings 11 months ago

The Vatican newspaper published Monday good versus evil takes on the Harry Potter books. picked by ReBoot 2 years ago

The Vatican has issued new rules making the route to sainthood more difficult.

I guess they are trying to make this as hard for me as possible. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

President Obama tackled the divisive issue of abortion this past weekend, urging people on all sides of the debate to seek common ground. But less noteworthy than what he said is where he said it: the University of Notre Dame. The Roman Catholic institution had drawn criticism for inviting the president, whose support for abortion rights is at odds with church doctrine.
Update to this story picked by bingo 7 months ago

“I really am hopeful that eBay can see that once this is up, that it is not a glorification of violence,” said auction organizer Dave Leach, an abortion opponent from Iowa. “If the auction stays up, it will only be because eBay has been shamed into recognizing the nonviolent nature of the items.” Items organizers said were being donated for the auction include an Army of G... read full post picked by cecilberman 4 weeks ago

The Vatican tried yesterday to draw a line under a conspiracy theory that has dogged the Catholic Church for decades – that it was harbouring details of the predicted apocalypse. picked by kissmenow 3 years ago

THE Vatican may one day field a football team that could rival the top formations in Italy's powerful Serie A, the Holy See's Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said today. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

Many people point to the birth control pill as a cornerstone in the move for equal rights for women as it allowed them to choose when and if to get pregnant. Others say the liberalization of abortions or just a change in attitude. The Catholic church however has a different idea for what women should be thankful for their liberation. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

To combat teen pregnancy, pregnancy advisory services will be allowed to air ads with advice about abortion. picked by Ankabout 8 months ago