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Across Nation Marriage-Saving Laws Are Increasing in Popularity
BY Greg Chesmore Florida measure aims to counter state's growing divorce rate
July 5-11, 1998 Issue 
Register Correspondent
TALLAHASSEE-Florida couples headed to the altar are receiving a unique offer from the state: Complete a marriage preparation class, and get $32.50 (approximately 37%) off your marriage license fee.
Under a bill passed overwhelmingly by the Florida legislature and signed into... READ MORE
The Gospel Of Life
July 5-11, 1998 Issue
In Evangelium Vitae, Pope John Paul outlined the dangers of godlessness in society:
“[W]hen the sense of God is lost, the sense of man is also threatened and poisoned ... Man is no longer able to see himself as ‘mysteriously different ’from other earthly creatures; he regards himself merely as one... READ MORE
As Sidewalk Counselor, Brooklyn Priest Visits ‘Modern-Day Calvary’
BY Brian Caulfield Increasingly strict laws haven't deterred his routine of prayer and talking with women seeking abortions
July 5-11, 1998 Issue
National Affairs Correspondent
NEW YORK-By the end of next month, Msgr. Philip Reilly's passport will have the stampings of a well-traveled diplomat. Wherever he goes, however, for him the destination is always the same — modern-day Calvary.
Founder and director of the Helpers of God's Precious... READ MORE
Senator Would Rather Lose Than Comprise On Abortion
BY Brett Decker Robert Smith (R-N.H.) strikes again with a new Human Life amendment
June 21-27, 1998 Issue
WASHINGTON—There is an age-old inclination in ruling bodies to substitute politics for principle in the name of legislative expediency. Sam Rayburn, the “old guard” of the House of Representatives, immortalized this spirit in American politics by regularly advising freshmen members, “If you want to... READ MORE
Michigan Assisted Suicide Proponents Face Broad-Based Opposition
BY Greg Chesmore Church and Right to Life groups aren't alone in fighting November ballot measure
June 21-27, 1998 Issue
LANSING, Mich.—When Carol Poenisch received her master's degree in public health education, she visualized changing the world by stomping out unhealthy habits like smoking. Seventeen years later, the 44-year-old homemaker and mother of two is leading the effort to legalize assisted suicide in her... READ MORE
The Gospel Of Life
June 21-27, 1998 Issue
Pope John Paul II, in Evangelium Vitae, warned of the demise of democracy when laws are made, such as assisted suicide or abortion on demand mentioned in this issue, that fail to recognize the dignity of human life.
“This is what is happening also at the level of politics and government: the... READ MORE
‘Something I Would Expect in the Nazi Death Camps’
BY Brian Caulfield
June 21-27, 1998 Issue
NEW YORK—Speaking about partial-birth abortion, Vicki Stuart, a star of the daytime TV drama Days Of Our Lives, uses the strongest words she can muster.
“This is something I would expect from Dr. Mengele in the Nazi death camps,” she said in a measured, theatrical tone. “Definitely, this is... READ MORE
Pro-Lifers Oppose Efforts to Make Health Insurers Pay For Birth
BY Greg Chesmore
May 31-June 6, 1998 Issue
Among other objections, opponents point to the abortifacient nature of many forms of contraception that would be covered
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The government should force health insurance companies to cover all forms of approved birth control, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists... READ MORE
The Gospel Of Life
May 31-June 6, 1998 Issue
Regarding the practice of so-called “mercy killing” or euthanasia, Pope John Paul II in his 1995 encyclical Evangelium Vitae, wrote:
“The choice of euthanasia becomes more serious when it takes the form of a murder committed by others on a person who has in no way requested it and who has never... READ MORE
Canadian Doctor Gets Two-Year Jail Term for Assisted Suicide
BY Mike Mastromatteo Life activists angered and concerned about light sentence
May 31-June 6, 1998 Issue
TORONTO — Church and pro-life organizations in Canada are appalled by a light jail sentence given a Toronto doctor for assisting in the death of a depressed but otherwise viable patient.
Dr. Maurice Genereux, a Toronto AIDS specialist, was sentenced to two years less a day May 13 for prescribing... READ MORE
Texas Court and Midwest Lawmakers Recognize Rights of Preborn
BY Ellen Rossini
May 31-June 6, 1998 Issue
DALLAS — The rights of preborn children are receiving a boost as a state court and several state legislatures respond to cases of injury and death to fetuses as a result of intentional harm, drunken driving, and drug use by expectant mothers.
The latest events in what some call a trend toward full... READ MORE
Legal or Not, Euthanasia Becoming More Prevalent
BY Karen Walker
May 31-June 6, 1998 Issue
LOS ANGELES — “Rare” isn't good enough — especially if it refers to how often doctors are involved in assisting suicides. Though often couched in compassionate-sounding rationalization, assisted suicide is murder, clear and simple. And the horrifying reality is that doctors are participating in it,... READ MORE
Is Prenatal Testing Morally Justifiable?
May 10, 1998 Issue
In the realm of prenatal testing, motive determines permissibility. Most prenatal testing is done in order to find and kill preborn children who fail to “measure up” to parents’ and physicians’ high standards. Prenatal testing for this purpose is illicit. However, tests for the purpose of healing... READ MORE
The Gospel Of Life
May 10, 1998 Issue
“By virtue of our sharing in Christ's royal mission, our support and promotion of human life must be accomplished through the service of charity, which finds expression in personal witness, various forms of volunteer work, social activity, and political commitment. This is a particularly pressing... READ MORE
When Life’s at Stake, Even Hard-Line Republicans Can Vote Democrat
BY Greg Chesmore Congressman's pro-life stance gets voters to cross party lines in Illinois gubernatorial race
May 10, 1998 Issue
CHICAGO—It's been a while since pro-life voters in Illinois had a pro-life candidate for governor, let alone a pro-life Democratic candidate for governor. Yet when voters head to the polls across the state this fall, the Democratic candidate, Congressman Glenn Poshard, will have a stronger pro-life... READ MORE
Where Have All Italy's Children Gone?
The country most associated with the Church now owns the world's lowest birth rate
May 10, 1998 Issue
ROME—When one thinks of Italy, one thinks of the family, but Italian families have been getting smaller and smaller. Italy, according to recently released U.N. statistics, has the lowest birth rate in the world:
1.24 children per woman. Such a low birth rate, coupled with one of the world's highest... READ MORE
Coast-to-Coast Walk Attracts Committed Young Pro-lifers
BY Karen Walker Franciscan U. students hit the road to witness to life 'from the womb to the tomb'
May 10, 1998 Issue
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — It started out as just an ordinary day at college — wake up, pray, grab some breakfast, hit the books to study for an exam, and run off to the Crossroads office for a bit of volunteer work. Then the call came. The call that confirmed they are making a difference. It was just as... READ MORE
Cardinal O’Connor: Proud to Be a ‘Single Issue’ Bishop
BY Joseph Esposito
May 3-9, 1998 Issue
Prelate and others herald efforts of A Woman's Choice
FALLS CHURCH, Va.—Referring to his strong pro—life advocacy, Cardinal John O‘Connor of New York told an audience here April 22: “I have been called a single issue bishop. I accept the accusation and am happy to do so.”
Despite the great... READ MORE
The Gospel Of Life
May 3-9, 1998 Issue
The trivialization of sexuality is among the principal factors which have led to contempt for new life. Only a true love is able to protect life. There can be no avoiding the duty to offer, especially to adolescents and young adults, an authentic education in sexuality and in love, an education... READ MORE
Without Protests, HLI Gathers Pro-Life Community
BY Peter Sonski
May 3-9, 1998 Issue
After three controversial meetings, group's biggest problem this year: a rejected ad
HOUSTON—After three consecutive years of meetings marked by controversy, Human Life International's (HLI) annual conference went off this year with hardly a hitch. The 17th annual conference of the world's largest... READ MORE
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