Federal appeals court rules against Defense of Marriage Act

October 18, 2012 By

Washington D.C., Oct 18, 2012 / 05:30 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A federal appeals court struck down a key portion of the federal Defense of Marriage Act in a New York case, renewing calls for the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the issue of “same-sex m…

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Uruguayan Senate ratifies law allowing abortion

October 18, 2012 By

Montevideo, Uruguay, Oct 18, 2012 / 05:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- By a vote of 17-14, the Uruguayan Senate voted to ratify a bill allowing abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy, sending the measure to President Jose Mujica for his  promised …

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Pro-life leader: Morin trial reveals tragedy of abortion

October 18, 2012 By

Madrid, Spain, Oct 18, 2012 / 02:55 pm (CNA).- Spanish pro-life leader Josep Miro, who is president of e-Christians and a member of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, said the trial of Doctor Carlos Morin has put a spotlight on the tragedy of the ab…

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