Attorney Tom Dixon told LifeSiteNews.com (LSN) Tuesday that none of the charges have been dropped, and only two individuals accepted an offer to plead guilty in return for a sentence of time served and a fine. The rest face a maximum sentence of a year and prison and a $5,000 fine. Fr. John Jenkins has “no interest” in seeking leniency, he said. Full Story
Catholics Up in Arms over Boston Catholic Hospitals Abortion Coverage, Archdiocese Now Says Matter “Under Review”
Jointly-owned health care plan’s website confirmed it would provide abortion, contraception, and sterilization, and would ensure access to the services. CeltiCare rep told LSN “we will assist that person (seeking abortion) appropriately in getting those services within or outside the network, either one.” Full Story
UCLA Flip-Flops: Says Student Can Thank Jesus After All
Officials from the University of California, Los Angeles, confirmed Tuesday that they will permit a Christian student’s graduation statement to include a word of thanks to Jesus Christ after first saying they would not allow the sentence. Full Story
Son of Catholic Mother Placed in Foster Care with Homosexual Couple: An Interview with the Mother’s Lawyer
“Local authorities are not very good at showing sensitivity to Christians in the same way they are showing sensitivity to other religions. That is the blunt reality,” Neil Addison told LSN today. Full Story
Alberta College of Physicians Approves “in Principle” the Denial of Doctors’ Conscience Rights
“The physician must ensure … access to available medical options,” document states regarding abortion and contraception. Full Story
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