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Bishops, Other Faith Leaders Commend Ruling on Arizona Immigration Law
Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix was among the many religious leaders who praised the July 28 ruling that blocked enforcement of the most controversial sections of the state's immigration law a day before it took effect. Read More
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House to Take up Offshore Drilling Reform Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass the legislation that could have a far-reaching impact on deep-water drilling in the Gulf, a major supplier of domestic energy. Read More
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Dawn Eden is author of “The Thrill of the Chaste: Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes On” and holds a master's degree in theology from the Dominican House of Studies. Her master's thesis, a critique of Christopher West's presentation of Pope John Paul II's theology of the body, is available through her blog, The Dawn Patrol. Dawn's Headline Bistro columns reflect her interest in promoting a culture of life, including communicating Church teaching on marriage and sex to a society that so desperately needs it.
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For many parishioners on a Sunday morning, once the closing hymn hits the second refrain, the race is on to get out the door and out the parking lot before a log jam of cars blocks the exits. For Father Phil DeRea's flock, the close of Mass brings a whole other type of race entirely: one that accelerates up to 200 miles per hour.
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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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