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By Brian Fraga
Catholic and pro-life medical researchers say that current scientific evidence fails to disprove that two leading emergency contraceptive pills are not abortifacients.
The question of whether emergency contraceptives such as Ella and Plan B One-Step — both are sometimes called the “morning-after pill” — work in part by preventing a fertilized egg from implanting on the uterine wall is an important issue for Catholics and others who believe life begins at conception.
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Editorial: A big step forward in media relations
At a time when it is beset with media woes, the Vatican has hired Greg Burke, U.S.-born television reporter in a newly created high-level post as communications adviser.
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Philadelphia story
By Greg Erlandson
How the crisis crippling the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is linked to the "dullness" of Church life in America in general. more
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"It’s very simple to explain, not so easy to execute: to formulate the message and try to make sure everyone remains on message."
— Greg Burke, the Vatican’s new media adviser, on his role.
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