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What the Church teaches about (big) government

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Cited by some U.S. bishops, the Catholic principle of subsidiarity is providing a new wrinkle in the health care debate

Understanding the morality in insurance decisions

In Focus article. By Valerie Schmalz. When, if ever, is it morally permissible for a Catholic college to provide employee insurance benefits such as abortion, artificial contraception and voluntary sterilization?

U.S. bishops, fact-checkers contradict Obama's health reform claims on abortion

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Spokesman urges lawmakers to eliminate proposed 'radical change' to policy that bars federal funding of abortions

'Trojan horse' of national health insurance?

In Focus (Respect Life) article. By Valerie Schmalz. SCHIP health care for children of working poor could include abortion, contraception

'These challenges are not a time to despair'

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Bishops' pro-life point man urges Catholics to take grassroots action in encouraging Obama administration and Congress to value all life

St. Vincent de Paul copes with spike in requests

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Middle-class and working jobless are seeking assistance from the lay Catholic society

Should people be allowed to sell their organs for transplant?

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Church teaching considers treating body parts as commodities to be unacceptable

Sex abuse claims threaten Jesuit universities

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Northwest Jesuit province files for bankruptcy, but the plaintiffs' lawyers cast a wider net

Ruling: College discriminated against women by not covering birth control

By Valerie Schmalz. Belmont Abbey College could be test case of religious freedom in health care, education

Return of the 'Communion Wars'

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Bishops continue to struggle over dilemma of pro-choice Catholic politicians

Pro-life movement focuses on changing culture

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Grassroots efforts mushrooming and claiming success in reducing number of abortions

Prelate finds Obama's pick of pro-choice Catholic 'offensive'

By Valerie Schmalz. Archbishop points to Kathleen Sebelius' strong abortion-rights record

Pontiff affirms inherent dignity of all humans

By Valerie Schmalz. His United Nations address comes at critical moment in U.S. debate

Paying for Catholic Schools

By Valerie Schmalz. There are four main areas that hold promise for funding Catholic Schools: stewardship; philanthropy; work study; and vouchers and educational tax credits.

Michigan Democrat bucks his party on abortion funding in health care reform

By Valerie Schmalz. 'A lesson that pro-life Democrats can really make a difference and are needed in Congress'

Looking for a pro-life doctor?

By Valerie Schmalz. New national directories spring up to help expectant mothers follow Church teaching

Jesuit university removes abortion coverage

In Focus (Respect Life) article. By Valerie Schmalz. But the school's employees' policy still covers surgical 'termination of pregnancy'

In God's time: One man's unexpected path to priesthood

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. One priest recalls how, months before his ordination, a skiing accident and a startling find delayed priesthood once again

In Focus: Grading Catholic colleges' health insurance plans

By Valerie Schmalz. A maze of regulations and mandates, labyrinthine policies and high costs complicate Catholic colleges attempt to provide employee health insurance consistent with the faith

In Focus: Emerging voices energize pro-life movement

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Young pro-life leaders lay claim to their cause with truly innovative and inspiring approaches

In Focus: Applying Catholic principles to health care reform

By Valerie Schmalz. Coverage for all -- including the unborn and society's most vulnerable -- and conscience protections are of paramount importance. Part 2 of health care series.

Hurricane Ike batters poor southeast Texas diocese

This article has free access for all visitors. View the slideshow of photos from the diocese. Most church structures damaged by winds, floods. By Valerie Schmalz.

Hispanic theologian tapped as Holy See ambassador

By Valerie Schmalz. Miguel Díaz's support of President Obama during presidential election makes some pro-life advocates wary

Good solutions... and the bad

In Focus article. By Valerie Schmalz. Creating a health insurance plan for college employees that does not include any benefits that conflict with Catholic teaching is possible.

Gang intervention program faces looming budget woes

By Valerie Schmalz. Founder looks forward to thousands more being able to 'leave the life' in coming years

French president infuriates secularists

By Valerie Schmalz. Goal seems to be to contain spread of Islam on continent

Exposing flaws of Oregon's assisted-suicide law

By Valerie Schmalz. Lack of transparency and oversight, along with group's influence, worry opponents

Claim that Obama's policies will reduce abortions in doubt

By Valerie Schmalz. Post-election revision of abortion economics study highlighted

Catholic schools revamp their models for success

By Valerie Schmalz. New demands are spurring innovative action plans to save the future of Catholic education

Black pastors use pulpit to fight abortion

This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. They urge civil rights organizations and politicians to commit to protecting unborn