The Washington, DC event is called "Christianity is Not a Crime!"  Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney Christian Defense Coalition, 540-538-4741  WASHINGTON, May 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Washington, DC area activists plan to conduct prayer vigil and public witness called "Christianity is Not a Crime!" on Sunday, May 20, at 2:30 P.M.   Event Details---  When:  Sunday, May 20, 2012, at 2:30 P.M.  Where:  In front of the Ira Source: Christian Defense Coalition

Contact: Kat Lewis, All Girls Allowed, 617-275-9176, kat@allgirlsallowed.org BOSTON, May 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- We are thrilled that Chen Guangcheng and his family will soon arrive in the US. This is an amazing answer to prayer. It is also a direct response to the outpouring of public support and media coverage that followed Chen's escape in late April. The attention Chen's plight received played a major role in shaping the events that followed. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) o Source: All Girls Allowed

Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034, info.operationrescue@gmail.com; both with Operation Rescue/Pro-Life Nation   BIRMINGHAM, May 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Pro-life groups around the country are celebrating today after the New Woman All Women (NWAW) abortion clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, surrendered its license to the State Health Department Friday and ceased operations. "This is a huge victory th Source: Operation Rescue

Contact: Darryl Husband, 804-640-7705 OPINION, May 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Bishop Darryl Husband: I must admit that I was reluctant to publicly share my perspective on President Obama's recent statement regarding same sex marriage because too often his presidency has caused separation within the ranks of African American leadership. And yet, what does an African American pastor do when his Africa American president makes a decision that eventually w Source: LIFE More Abundant Ministries

Contact: Bob Fu, President, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, News Analyst, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, Mark@ChinaAid.org; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; all with ChinaAid; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org BEIJING, May 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- ChinaAid has learned that blind activist Chen Guangcheng and his family have left China today and are en route to the United States. Bob Fu talked with Chen just hours ago. Chen said Chinese official inf Source: China Aid Association, Inc.

Contact: Bob Fu, President, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, News Analyst, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, Mark@ChinaAid.org; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; all with ChinaAid; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org BEIJING, May 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- ChinaAid just learned that the blind activist Chen Guangcheng's family is heading to Beijing airport now and they were informed to pack up and get ready to leave China for the USA today. Bob F Source: China Aid Association, Inc.

Contact: Chaplain Klingenschmitt, prayinjesusname.org, 719-360-5132, chaplaingate@yahoo.com WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) apparently deceived reporters today when opposing two religious freedom amendments that would protect military chaplains' right to free speech and to refuse to facilitate homosexual weddings. Pelosi reportedly called the whole idea a "fraud" and said, "There's nothing that says that chaplains act Source: http://prayinjesusname.org

"The Chens may cause some people to rethink long held convictions. Some disturbances are good for the soul." -- IRD Religious Liberty Director Faith J.H. McDonnell Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Media coverage of blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, who is awaiting a visa to depart China after escaping from house arrest and seeking refuge in the U.S. Embas Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy

Effort Seeks to Increase Awareness of the NFP Lifestyle and Its Benefits for Couples, Society Contact: Kevin Wandra, 678-990-9032, KWandra@MaximusMG.com LOUISVILLE, May 18, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- It's green. It's scientific. It's holistic and builds strong marriages. Explore these and other reasons for Natural Family Planning -- a pivotal teaching and lifestyle choice -- while making a short video. Goodness Reigns shows you how, offers incentives for doing it and will provide an Source: The Maximus Group

This press release deals with three items: 1) Today's protests at Georgetown University regarding the appearance of Kathleen Sebelius; 2) Two videos of Father Weslin being arrested; one at Notre Dame, one at then Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office; 3) A Challenge to Cardinal Wuerl and "pro-life groups" regarding Sebelius and Georgetown. Contact: Juan Lepanto, 340-289-3700; www.ProLifeWarrior.com WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- 1) Today, approximately 2 dozen members Source: Society for Truth and Justice

Contact: Andre Kim, Priests for Life, 347-286-7277 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., May 18, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, issued the following statement regarding Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius's commencement address today at Georgetown University."It was outrageous when Notre Dame University awarded an honorary degree to President Obama during commencement exercises in 2009," said Father Pavone, Source: Priests for Life

Contact: Robyn Williams, WinePress Publishing, 360-802-9758, robyn@winepresspublishing.com ENUMCLAW, Wash., May 18, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- There are so many people struggling under the pressure of the weak economy or from the onslaught of natural disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes. Those impacted are reliant on the virtue of self-sacrifice to help them meet their overwhelming needs. How do we teach our children that selfless acts benefit the giver and the receiver? One way is thro Source: WinePress Publishing

Thomas More Society Defended Him and Others Arrested in May, 2009 at Notre Dame Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net CHICAGO, May 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Long time pro-life activist leader, Fr. Norman Weslin, died Wednesday evening at the Cherry Hill Haven retirement home in Traverse City, Michigan, owned and operated by Patti, wife of Tom Dixon, who had served as lead attorney for Fr. Weslin and the other so-called "ND88" -- peaceable demonstrators who were arrest Source: TC Public Relations

Contact: Andrew Walther, Knights of Columbus, 203-752-4253 NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- When the Mexican government of Plutarco Elías Calles began persecuting the Catholic Church in the 1920s, priests were not immune. In fact, they became targets of the regime. One of the hundreds of priests killed during that time for simply carrying out his priestly ministry was Father José María Robles Hurtado. His martyrdom in 1926 at the hands of Mexican troops is depicte Source: Kanights of Columbus

Contact: Allie Krigbaum, Birth Choice Health Clinics, 949-916-0647, allie@birthchoiceclinic.org ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- From May 12, 2012 to June 30, 2012 Tom Massoth will ride his bicycle across the country from Los Angeles to Boston. The ride is an effort to grow awareness for the pro-life movement and support for Birth Choice Health Clinics, one of California's leading networks of pro-life medical clinics. Birth Choice Health Clinics (BCHC) is a life- Source: Birth Choice Health Clinics