Obama to sign stem cells order on Monday WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama, who opposes limits on federal funding of stem cell research, will sign an executive order about stem cells on Monday, an administration official said on Friday. The official could not confirm the details of what Obama would sign, but advisers had … [Read more…]
Sen. Coburn says pro-life docs would prefer jail to violating consciences Washington D.C., Mar 2, 2009 / 09:08 pm (CNA).- Obstetrician and gynecologist Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma) has said that pro-life medical practitioners will “go to jail” rather than violate their conscience if the Obama administration reverses federal conscience protection rules.In an interview with CNSNews.com … [Read more…]
HLI president slams Catholics United support for Sebelius nomination Front Royal, Va., Mar 3, 2009 / 07:56 pm (CNA).- Joining other pro-life leaders, Fr. Thomas Euteneuer is speaking out against a group of Catholic scholars and leaders who are supporting President Obama’s choice of Kathleen Sebelius for HHS Secretary.Citing Sebelius’ vetoes of restrictions on late-term … [Read more…]
Traditionalist Order Not Ready to Accept Vatican II, Superior Says VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The head of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X said his order is not ready to accept the Second Vatican Council, which the Vatican has set as a condition for full reintegration in the church.Bishop Bernard Fellay, superior general of … [Read more…]
Catholic Governor Criticized by Archbishop Nominated as HHS Secretary WASHINGTON (CNS) — A Catholic governor whose archbishop has told her not to receive Communion until she changes her stand on abortion is President Barack Obama’s latest choice for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.The nomination of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as HHS secretary … [Read more…]