Mother Sues Ohio Clinic for 'Failed' Abortion

Ariel Knights, 22, is suing the Akron Women’s Medical Group after having undergone what she thought was an abortion in March of 2012. A week after the procedure, however, another doctor told her that she was still pregnant, and she went on to deliver a healthy six-pound baby girl in September. 2 Apr 2013

States Find ObamaCare Exchange 'Benchmark' Insurance Plans Too Expensive

According to the rules of President Obama’s signature health care legislation, individual states, the site of the new “exchanges,” were required to choose a “benchmark” health insurance plan, one that contains the essential benefits that all other plans must include. The problem is most Americans will not be able to afford these plans. 2 Apr 2013

Amid Pilgrims from Around the World, Pope Francis Celebrates First Easter

In his first Urbi et Orbi message- to the city of Rome and to the world- Pope Francis told the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who came to celebrate Easter with him, that the power of Christ’s Resurrection, “this passover from slavery to evil to the freedom of goodness, must be accomplished in every age, in our concrete existence, in our everyday lives.” 31 Mar 2013

Judge Throws Out Atheist Lawsuit over World Trade Center Cross

A U.S. District judge has thrown out a lawsuit, brought by an atheist group that hoped to prevent the display of a cross-shaped steel beam found in the rubble at the site of the World Trade Center. 30 Mar 2013

Pope Leads Thousands in Youths' Way of the Cross in Rome

Thousands of people with candles filled the area surrounding the Colosseum in Rome on Good Friday evening, where Pope Francis presided over the traditional dramatic ritual of the Way of the Cross, a meditation on the crucifixion of Jesus. 30 Mar 2013

Obama Admin Opposes Asylum for German Homeschooling Family

The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) has launched a petition on the White House website that urges the Obama administration to grant permanent legal status to the Romeike family of Germany. The family sought asylum in the United States because they homeschool their children, which is almost universally illegal in their home country. 29 Mar 2013

The Speech That Led Jorge Bergoglio to the Papacy

Vatican Radio has published an unofficial translation of the text of the speech given by then-Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina to his brother cardinals during the pre-conclave General Congregation meetings held prior to the voting to elect the new pope. 27 Mar 2013

Native U.S. Tribes Seek Federal Bailouts to Offset Casino Losses

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, which owns the Foxwoods Resort Casino in southeastern Connecticut, is among federally recognized tribes that, although considered “sovereign nations,” are seeking increased revenues through grants from the U.S. government. 26 Mar 2013

Pope Francis Addresses World's Youth

In his homily for Palm Sunday, the beginning of the holiest week of the year for Christians, Pope Francis spoke directly to the thousands of young people who came to celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s Square and see the new successor to St. Peter. The pontiff told them that he was setting out on a “new journey” with them, and invited them to prepare for the World Youth Day pilgrimage, to be held in Rio de Janeiro in July. 25 Mar 2013

In First Diplomatic Address, Pope Francis Decries 'Tyranny of Relativism'

In his first address on the world’s affairs to diplomats accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis was very clear about one thing: no one should assume that because he is devoted to the poor and the goal of peace in the world, that he deviates from the substance of the message of his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. 23 Mar 2013