Moral theologians reaffirm possible ethical stem cell advances

October 17, 2012 By

Denver, Colo., Oct 17, 2012 / 05:00 pm (CNA).- Although concerns have been raised about the unethical source of some cells used in Shinya Yamanaka’s efforts to reprogram cells into stem cells, moral theologians insist that the work could lead to …

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Pope sending Cardinal Dolan on peace mission to Syria

October 17, 2012 By

Vatican City, Oct 17, 2012 / 04:41 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York will be part of a papal delegation to Syria that will voice “fraternal solidarity” with the Syrian people and encourage peace amid the country’…

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In tight presidential race, social issues could have an impact

October 17, 2012 By

Washington D.C., Oct 17, 2012 / 02:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In an election year that continues to be dominated by economic concerns, one public policy analyst believes that social issues could still play an important role in November.

“The race …

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