HHS Contraceptives Mandate Developments

HHS Contraceptives Mandate Developments

No, the Little Sisters of the Poor are not about to be driven out of the United States because they object to contraceptives and abortifacients,…

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FEMA, Sandy Recovery, and Houses of Worship

FEMA, Sandy Recovery, and Houses of Worship

Along with every other kind of structure, many houses of worship were badly damaged by superstorm Sandy. But are those houses of worship eligible for…

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Papal Guidelines for Catholic Service Organizations

Papal Guidelines for Catholic Service Organizations

The National Catholic Register headlined, “Pope to Bishops: Keep Church Charities Catholic.” The reference is to a papal directive, dated Nov. 11 but released Dec….

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ECFA Report to Sen. Grassley:  Enhance Accountability

ECFA Report to Sen. Grassley: Enhance Accountability

On Dec. 4, the Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations, organized by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, delivered the first of two…

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The Next Four Years of the Obama Faith-Based Initiative

The Next Four Years of the Obama Faith-Based Initiative

The Brookings Institution organized a discussion on Dec. 17, “Four More Years for the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.” Many were surprised…

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The Fiscal Cliff and Faith-Based Organizations

The Fiscal Cliff and Faith-Based Organizations

While the nation did not hurtle over the so-called fiscal cliff (the combination of mandatory budget cuts and tax increases), thanks to last minute action…

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