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Bishop Reaffirms Support for California Marriage Amendment Following Dissent by Homosexual Priest

Posted on 08 October 2008

The Catholic Bishop of Fresno, California, has reaffirmed his support for a state constitutional amendment that would prohibit the institution of homosexual “marriage” after a priest in his diocese announced his opposition to the measure during Sunday mass.The priest, Father…

Actor Eduardo Verastegui Makes Pro-Life Plea to Hispanic Voters

Posted on 29 September 2008

Mexican heartthrob actor Eduardo Verastegui has issued a pro-life plea to Hispanic voters in the United States in his introduction to the video “Dura Realidad” (Hard Reality), which shows healthy, developing fetuses juxtaposed with footage of abortions and the bodies…

Argentine Court Rejects Mom’s Attempt to Force Abortion on 12-Year-Old Daughter

Posted on 20 September 2008

A judge in the Argentine province of Mendoza has ruled against a mother’s request to force her twelve-year-old daughter to undergo an abortion.The decision was based on the fact that, under Argentine law, abortions are depenalized only in cases of…

Brazilian Homeschoolers Score Surprise Victory in Showdown Against Government

Posted on 03 September 2008

In a surprise victory against government officials who sought to prosecute a homeschooling family for refusing to participate in the public school system, David and Jonatas Nunes have passed tests proving a high level of knowledge in a variety of…

Brazilian Homeschool Couple May be Jailed if Their Children Fail Harsh Government Tests

Posted on 25 August 2008

After receiving four days of intense testing by government authorities in a showdown over the future of homeschooling in Brazil, David and Jonatas Nunes are optimistic, despite the fact that the tests were changed on them only one week before,…

Abortion Leader Confirms that Democratic Platform is More Pro-Abortion than Ever

Posted on 20 August 2008

Pro-Abortion leader Francis Kissling has published an article acknowledging that the new Democratic Party platform favors the cause of abortion and sex education, even more so than in previous years.Kissling notes that the new platform “derives its moral authority from…

Brazil Begins Pro-Homosexual “Diversity” Classes for Grades 1-9

Posted on 15 August 2008

Brazilian public schools have begun programs to instruct students at the elementary/junior high school students in homosexuality-affirming “sexual diversity” and other related topics.In the State of Sao Paulo, the Secretary of Education has announced that, beginning in 2009, students will…

Spanish Pro-Family Group Files Charges Against Homosexual Groups for “Hate Speech”

Posted on 30 July 2008

A Spanish pro-family activist group, HazteOir, has filed charges against the organizers of the 2008 Madrid “Gay Pride” march for “hate speech,” according to the group’s website.HazteOir accuses the march organizers of making hateful statements against Catholics, pro-family organizations, and…

Catholic Diocese Sponsors Homosexual Youth Group that Accepts Sodomy, Cross-Dressing

Posted on 14 July 2008

Bishop Raul Vera of the Diocese of Saltillo is sponsoring a homosexual youth group that accepts sodomy and cross-dressing, holds “Gay Pride” festivals, and openly affiliates itself with the pro-abortion group “Catholics for the Right to Decide”, LifeSiteNews has learned…

Smashing Defeat for Pro-Abortion Forces in Brazil

Posted on 09 May 2008

In a stunning victory for the pro-life movement in Latin America, the Social Security and Family Committee of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies (the lower legislative house) unanimously rejected an abortion decriminalization law that pro-abortion forces have fought for since 1991.The…

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