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Burning Incense Before Idols

House Hearing on HHS Mandate Raises Objections, Previews Election-Year Spin

Religious leaders outline concerns, while Democrats defend need for contraception. Some in the GOP want ‘Obamacare’ on trial.

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Pro-Life Motion Picture Opens Nationwide in March

October Baby is based on the real-life survival of Gianna Jessen.

U.S. Bishops to White House: 'Rescission of Mandate Only Solution'

While critics dismiss the president's move as an election-year ploy, the Catholic Health Association’s Sister Carol Keehan and Planned Parenthood applaud the modification.

Don't Be Deceived! Evil Obama Policy Now Even MORE Evil!

Sister Charges That Washington State Abortion Insurance Bill Violates Federal Law

Legislators told federal funding would be endangered by passing a law forcing abortion health insurance.

UPDATE #2: Democrats double down on contraception

Christian and Religious Leaders Also Oppose HHS Mandate

Said a Lutheran leader: 'We would be in a very bad way without the Catholics standing up.'

Komen's Quandary: a Planned Parenthood Rerun?

Funding issue is reminiscent of AT&T episode.

Virginia Senate Passes Ultrasound Bill

Governor and state Catholic Conference support the bill.

Komen & Planned Parenthood: The Real Lesson

How Lila Rose Became Pro-Life … and Catholic

The founder of Live Action recalls early influences from Protestant parents who read the Church Fathers.

Inside the Mind of Evil: Obama Administration's HHS Decision

Susan G. Komen Cuts Ties to Planned Parenthood

But the breast cancer foundation still denies the abortion link

Rubio Introduces Bill to Protect Church Organizations Against Obama's Mandate

HHS contraceptive requirement, with narrow exemption, 'tells us a lot about the administration's overreach in all parts of our lives,' Florida senator says.

CBS Notices Pro-Lifers After All

Cardinal Wuerl Thinks Church Can Win Contraception Fight

Catholics United's Defense of Contraception Mandate Draws Criticism