Nature Does Nothing in Vain

Scientists are criticizing a widely used method of in-vitro fertilization linked to higher rates of stillbirth, infertility and severe health disorders. Margaret Datiles argues this new research highlights the wisdom of the Church's teaching on reproduction. Read More

The Worldwide War on Baby Girls

Gendercide is often seen as an unintended consequence of China’s one-child policy. But the accelerated surplus of bachelors between 1990 and 2005, makes it clear that the war against baby girls is not confined to China. Read More

Bishops Call for Renewal of Britain

In a major intervention ahead of the general election, the bishops of England and Wales issued a 10-page statement addressing the crisis of trust in Britain's institutions and called for a reform of public life. Read More

Senate Approves $138-Billion Spending Bill

The Senate on Wednesday approved a $138-billion spending bill that would extend jobless benefits and help states pay for Medicaid. The measure also extends tax cuts for college tuition and helps laid off workers keep their job-based health insurance. Read More

Obama: Time for Talk is Over on Healthcare Bill

In his final push to gain support for his healthcare legislation, Obama urged wavering Democrats to set aside their worries about a political backlash and support the bill. Read More

News Catholics Need to Know

Podcasts

"The World Over" with Raymond Arroyo
EWTN host Raymond Arroyo interviews Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey and Kristen Day of Democrats for Life on health reform. Arroyo's third guest is Father Thomas Berg of the Westchester Institute for Ethics and the Human Person, talking on recent bioethics controversies and the Vatican investigation of his former order, the Legionaries of Christ.

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Catholic Radio Weekly
This week's podcast from the U.S. bishops conference features an analysis by John Carr on Caritas in Veritate, as well as news reports on the NIH and embryonic stem cell research and the Vatican's relationship with the SSPX.

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Vatican Insider
EWTN correspondant Joan Lewis covers the week's news in the Vatican and the Church around the world.

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