Why the Church Is Right About Life and Love

Janet Smith, Jennifer Fulwiler and Emily Stimpson weigh in on natural family planning and Catholic teaching against contraception.

Catholic Entities Undermine U.S. Bishops' Authority

In the case of the HHS contraception mandate, groups like the Catholic Health Association and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious have assumed authority where there is none, and the Obama administration has pounced on the opportunity to divide and conquer.

How Catholics Voted on the Blunt Amendment

More on the March 1 vote.

7 States and 5 Catholic Plantiffs Sue Over HHS Mandate

The lawsuit is the fifth and largest so far over the contraception rule.

Women to Obama: We Oppose HHS Mandate

About 2,300 signatures collected in less than a week.

Father, We're Ready for that Homily on Contraception Now

Ave Maria University Files Legal Challenge Against HHS Mandate

President Jim Towey, who once led President George W. Bush’s Office of Faith-Based Initiatives, defends the university against state intrusion.

Secularism's Toll on Catholic Americans

Father Robert Barron on HHS mandate: 'I would hope that American Catholics would argue against the Obama administration move, not only because they are Catholics, but also because they are Americans.'

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

EWTN Files Suit to Block Contraception Mandate

The worldwide Catholic network asks the court to stop federal rule that requires it to pay for ‘immoral services.’

Bishops Were Not Invited to White House HHS Discussions

Bishop William Lori: "No one from the administration has approached the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops for discussions on this matter of a possible ‘compromise.’"

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Military Chaplains Instructed Not to Read Letter Against HHS Mandate

Archbishop Timothy Broglio says the Army defied his rights and chaplains' rights to free speech and free exercise of religion.

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

The Other Health-Care Mandate: Good Samaritan Turned Upside Down

President Obama’s latest move will certainly end up in federal court.

More Opposition to Contraception Mandate Comes From Obama-Supporting Catholics

Group of professors known for supporting the administration's policies calls for revisions.

Catholic Doctors Oppose Contraception Mandate

The St. Gianna Physicians' Guild launches online petition asking the Obama administration to remove contraceptive references from its health-care guidelines and to provide a conscience clause to protect religious freedom.