Consistory Ceremony Features Something Old, New, Borrowed, Red
Although the basic format of the consistory will remain, Pope Benedict has made some alterations in the ceremony to create cardinals, including the introduction of prayers from ancient Roman liturgies. Read More
Komen Drops Decision to Cut Planned Parenthood Funding
After intense criticism, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has apologized and reversed its decision to eliminate funding to Planned Parenthood and is now being accused by pro-life groups of caving to pressure. Read More
Bishops Unite Against Onerous Federal Health Care Mandate
Commenting on the increasingly united Catholic opposition to the Obama administration's HHS contraception mandate, Joshua Mercer asks "Did the White House see this coming?" Read More
US Officials Concerned by Possible Israeli Attack on Iran
Defense Secretary Panetta has joined a number of Obama administration officials who have publicly expressed their concern that Israel may be planning a possible surprise attack on Iran. Read More
President Obama's Birth Control Gamble
President Obama's decision to appeal to his base by mandating Catholic institutions provide insurance coverage for contraception, sterilization, and abortifacients may alienate Catholics and other religious voters. Read More
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In the days leading up to Pope John Paul II's beatification, HeadlineBistro.com featured several original columns from prominent Catholic commentators including Archbishop Timothy Dolan, George Weigel, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, and Ambassador James Nicholson.
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Recent discussion has ensued among prominent Catholic theologians over the proper interpretation and presentation of Pope John Paul II's teachings on theology of the body. Follow the developments and exclusive coverage on Headline Bistro.
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