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O'Brien to become Catholic cardinal Saturday
Even as he prepared in Rome for the weekend ceremony that will elevate him to cardinal, Baltimore Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien vigorously lobbied for political issues important to the Roman Catholic Church — a hallmark of his five-year stint here....Tags: Lobbying, Religious Leaders, Vatican City, Colleges and Universities, Judges
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O'Malley's support of gay marriage represents a rejection of Catholic teaching
Regarding Governor O'Malley's recent remarks crediting his Catholic upbringing for his effort to redefine marriage, the church does indeed teach that every human being is made in the likeness of God and therefore should be treated with love and respect....Tags: Executive Branch, Biology, Marriage, Gays and Lesbians, Science
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Maryland lawmakers under national pressure on marriage bill
As a handful of undecided Maryland delegates wrestle over their position on same-sex marriage, they've received calls from national leaders trying to move them one way or another on the bill.
Prominent figures dialing Maryland area codes include New York...Tags: Lobbying, Michael Bloomberg, Hospitals and Clinics, Rome (Italy), Dick Cheney
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Amid birth control debate, Obama sending delegation to watch O'Brien become a cardinal
President Barack Obama is sending a presidential delegation to the Holy See this weekend to watch the elevation of Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien and another American to cardinal, the White House said Thursday. Both O’Brien, spiritual leader...Tags: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Family Planning, Labor Legislation, White House, Barack Obama
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Rodgers Forge: Lenten season brings slate of activities at area churches
Now that Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow and we've all declared our love for family, friends and others at Valentine's Day, it won't be long before local Christians begin the six-week observance of Lent. Our area churches will inaugurate the Lenten...Tags: The Washington Post, Geography, Trips and Vacations, Ash Wednesday, Science
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O'Malley explains evolution of stance on same-sex marriage at Sun forum
Gov. Martin O'Malley gave his most detailed explanation to date for the evolution of his stance on gay marriage, at the inaugural Baltimore Sun Newsmaker Forum Wednesday evening.
Until last year — when he said he would sign a gay marriage bill if...Tags: Elections, Executive Branch, Prince George's County, Marriage, Gays and Lesbians
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Women need to speak up about birth control
Where are the women?
In the extreme and ill-tempered debate over the availability of contraceptives for women, we have heard from the president, the bishops of the Roman Catholic Church, the Republican presidential candidates, members if Congress and...Tags: Kathleen Sebelius, Elections, Colleges and Universities, Family Planning, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Eventually, the Catholic hierarchy will come around to the idea of birth control
As usual, the latest dust up over the Obama administration's decision to require church-affiliated employers to offer health-care insurance that covers contraceptives at no charge has generated more heat than light ("Obama's 'accommodation' wins support...Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Family Planning, Parkville, Hospitals and Clinics, Health Insurance
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Bridget K. Healy, student
Bridget K. Healy, a second-year George Mason University student who had also been a member of the Special Olympics team at the university, died Thursday of a pulmonary thromboembolism at St. Joseph Medical Center.
The Towson resident was 24.
"Bridget...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Parkville, Teaching and Learning, Hospitals and Clinics
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Contraceptives rule: A clear affront to the First Amendment
Judging from all the articles in The Sun recently, Sen. Barbara Mikulski, columnist Dan Rodricks and many others are wondering what all the fuss is about regarding the Catholic Church's strong opposition to requiring hospitals and schools to offer...Tags: Christianity, Birth Control, Health Treatments, Barbara A. Mikulski, White House
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Archbishop's stand reflects the courage of the Founding Fathers
What a surprise: The Sun's editorial board and op-ed writers are slamming the courageous, committed leader of the Roman Catholic Church in our archdiocese ("O'Brien's quixotic fight," Feb. 8). Why? Because, it would seem, birth control is an absolute...Tags: Catonsville, Christianity, Birth Control, Health Treatments, Breast Cancer
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Gymkana team sends positive message to St. Agnes School students
Wearing a red tank top and black shorts, Joe Kreft calmly waited his turn to flip through the air in front of a captivated crowd of about 100 students at St. Agnes Catholic School on Friday.
From the front of the line of fellow members of the...Tags: Electronics, Colleges and Universities, Loyola University Maryland, Vault, Teaching and Learning
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