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More embryonic stem-cell lines now available
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— Thirteen human embryonic stem-cell lines have been approved for use in federally funded research and approval of many more lines is expected to follow, the head of the National Institutes of Health announced Dec. 2.
Kentucky basketball coach wants his faith to motivate others
LEXINGTON, Ky. (CNS) -— Although University of Kentucky basketball players now have a chapel service available to them before every game, at the request of new coach John Calipari, the team won’t see Calipari there.
Bishops to push immigration reform in Congress in 2010
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— Over the years, hundreds of thousands of postcards have come from U.S. Catholics in organized efforts to influence members of Congress on issues ranging from partial-birth abortion to human cloning to health care reform.
Abuse report leads to calls for more action
DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) -— A report detailing failures of Church leaders’ handling of sex abuse cases in the Archdiocese of Dublin has resulted in calls for bishops’ resignations and further investigations and prosecution.
Vatican, Russia upgrade to full diplomatic ties
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— The Vatican and Russia announced they would upgrade diplomatic relations to the highest level.
The Psalms are divinely inspired prayer and praise to God
Every Sunday, as Catholics all over the world gather to celebrate the Eucharist, the sacred Scriptures are proclaimed to God’s people in four separate readings. (Seeds of Faith, The Living Voice of the Old Testament)
In ‘Angel Time’ character is author’s alter ego
Anne Rice’s most recent book is yet another reflection on the joy of redemption, which Rice herself has so recently experienced. (Book Review)
Beyond the crèche, consider the Incarnation
During Advent, we often decorate our homes with miniature nativity scenes — from whimsical Precious Moments sets to stylized statuettes. Parish churches bring out from storage larger sets for both outdoors and indoors. The familiar displays evoke tender sentiments, but the meaning of the Incarnation is profound, not simply touching. (Columns)
Destroying embryos unethical
In the political world the Catholic Church has been lobbying on many different fronts at the state and national level lately to ensure we have laws that are just and in the interest of the common good. We are often speaking out for the voiceless, the vulnerable and marginalized in society. (Editorial)
