Current News Headlines Archive - February, 2012

February 29, 2012

Religion and Faith Is the Shroud of Turin Veronica's Veil? Dolan: “I asked Jesus to help me fight the same temptations he did” Pope to join Catholic families for international celebration in Milan Pope: Lent, renewing our relationship with God Medjugorje: Awaiting a verdict So Near and Yet So Far Two new Personal Parishes in Switzerland Finding Jesus in Israel (Part 2) Maryland Priest Under Fire for Denying Communion To Lesbian Parishioner At Her Mother's Funeral Cardinal Dolan Signs the “Unacceptable” Statement Priests Need Mary In the Face of Secularism, It is Time for a New Defense of Christianity Young People Are The World's Treasure, Says 92-year-old Bishop Who is Sister Keehan? Catholics have met the enemy, and he is not Obama Syrian Christians ask for prayers The pontiff's Lenten exercises Vatican II at 50: History of the Preparatory Schemas Finding Jesus in Israel (Part 1) Cardinal Burke Praises John Paul II's View of Suffering as Model for the Faithful Life and Lifestyle Women Want Conscience Rights More Than Mandate California Bill Would Let Nurses and Midwives Do Abortions Bill to Ban Gender and Race Based Abortions Advances in House Big Abortion follows Big Tobacco’s business model: target kids Ohio Bill to De-Fund Planned Parenthood Gets Hearing Syphilis infections rising dramatically among New Brunswick homosexuals 40 Days for Life Saves 75 Babies From Abortion, So Far Monsignor Lynn's bid for dropped charges fails Researcher criticized by Catholic hospital group California bishop says no to abortions in Catholic hospitals Tiller performed illegal late-term abortions for years Woman Euthanized in the Netherlands for Macular Degeneration Ethicists Argue for Post Birth Abortions Hi, my name is Kristen, and I’m abstinent Woman Changes Mind on Abortion: Tears of Sorrow Now Tears of Joy Archdiocesan official accused of covering up abuse begins trial Planned Parenthood Sells Condoms With GPS Showing Sex Location California govt. mailing condoms to teenagers at home in unmarked envelopes Bevilacqua ‘shredded abuse list' Cardinal George: we're being told to give up our Catholic hospitals

International News 64 Bodies Found Near Homs in One of the Worst Mass Killings FARC promises to release police, military hostages NATO Agreed to Hold Trial For Those Accused of Koran Burning Pakistan: mob storms school following report of Qur’an burning Syria: Arguing for U.S. Inaction Vatican spokesman laments plight of Somalia Gunmen Open Fire on Bus in Pakistan, 18 Killed Alberta Bill May Make It Illegal to Teach That Homosexual Acts Are Sinful AP Source: Israel Won't Warn US Before Iran Strike Crippled Italian Cruise Ship, Being Towed in Indian Ocean Churches Bombed in Nigeria Philippines' 'people power' revolt produced project for societal transformation More human trafficking in UK Somalia: Thousands flee to Mogadishu after Afgoye fighting Phillipines: Protest against greater US presence Sri Lanka: Thousands protest against UNHRC Mongolia strikes out against Christians in order to “educate” the Chinese people Averting a humanitarian crisis in Mali and Niger Renewed violence in Nigeria IDF Sinai Patrol Foils Second Mass Casualty Terror Plot Science and Technology Tomb exploration reveals first archaeological evidence of Christianity from the time of Jesus Pope Encourages Scientists in Efforts to Solve Infertility IBM's Stunning Breakthrough: Quantum Computing Finally 'Within Reach' European Neandertals were on the verge of extinction even before the arrival of modern humans Lab-Grown Burger To Be Served In Six Months White House: Bye-bye, Mars. Game Over. Sun Unleashes 5 Solar Eruptions In 2 Days The Red-Dress Effect Awesome Chemistry Experiment: The Briggs-Rauscher Iodine Oscillator Mechanically separated meat, a paste made by pulverizing animal carcasses, is used in hot dogs, burgers, lunch meat and Spam Ancient Arabic writings help scientists piece together past climate Have scientists unraveled mystery of auroras? New asteroid threat? Mysterious orbs confound North Carolina PETA - Killing Animals Pasteurized industrial milk linked to cancer? Ekso Bionics Sells its First Set of Robot Legs Allowing Paraplegics to Walk How Much Would It Cost to Build The Great Pyramid Today? Making Gold from Lead - The Chemistry of Alchemy Food-chain unraveling: Livestock plagues hit U.S., Nepal, and UK

US National News Obama challenged by American cardinal tipped to become next Pope Romney or Santorum? All eyes on Michigan primary Social Issues? Santorum Says He's Talking About 'Freedom' Catholic Contenders Elicit Hatred Nationwide protests to erupt against Obamacare mandate Senate Votes Thursday on Obama Pro-Abortion Judicial Pick Michigan a Testing Ground for Romney Ohio School Shooting Death Toll Rises to Three Reopening U.S.'s 'Most Dangerous Park' Referendum could dispute Maryland's new same-sex marriage law Bishops Welcome Consumer Privacy Bill Of Rights Rick Santorum: JFK's promise to keep Pope out of politics 'makes me want to throw up' Obama: "Son of Islam"? Where were Obama apologies when armed forces burned Bibles? School Shooting: 'Friends Laying All Over the Place' What's Really Despicable? Rick Ungar, Obamacare, and Rick Santorum Santorum, Romney Lead Obama in Key States Due to Obamacare Republican Candidates Say Afghans Should Apologize The Catholic Church in the USA in election year Catholic vote trending Republican Media and Communication HuffoPo’s New Low: Calls Catholicism “The Jesus-Eating Cult of Rick Santorum” Egypt: Egyptian censors block a film about love story between a Christian and a Muslim Vatican exhibition highlights Catholic roots of King James Bible New Book Tells Asia Bibi's Story From Prison Real-Life Couple from 'The Vow' at Peace With Hollywood Film Oh, The Tangled Web: Understanding Facebook Page Insights Carnage: movie review Attack on Vatican website offers glimpse of hacker group's increasingly bold tactics... Excerpt From "My Brother the Pope" Art not for art's sake, but to the glory of God Word On Fire Donates 'Catholicism' To US Military Video and photos of Mother Dolores at the Oscars... "Extreme Makeover" praised by Dr. Laura Schlessinger as "required reading" Papal biographer: new Mass translation seeks to halt 'narcissism' Christopher Hitchens Observed Joe Louis: Hard Times Man - book review Pope's Twitter Followers Jump 400 Percent in a Day Dolores Hart — True Beauty Doonby brings a Pro-life theme into pop culture BBC airs new docu-series called Catholics

February 28, 2012

Religion and Faith Catholics have met the enemy, and he is not Obama Syrian Christians ask for prayers The pontiff's Lenten exercises Vatican II at 50: History of the Preparatory Schemas Finding Jesus in Israel (Part 1) Cardinal Burke Praises John Paul II's View of Suffering as Model for the Faithful Pope Leads Rome Priests in Scripture Reflection Pope: Lent, renewing our relationship with God Boys Town Founder To Be Named Servant Of God Lefebvrian bishop Williamson to be tried all over again Report claims Vatican wants to study old 'bible' Pope Benedict: Humble and free from the pride of the world Lent and the Path to Freedom: Doing Battle with the World, the Flesh and the Devil Pontiff Notes Hopeful Element in 'To Dust You Shall Return' Cardinal Alencherry: “The Gospel is enough. Eurocentrism must be overcome” Why priests should study Latin Charitable works are key part of new evangelization, Pope says Benedict’s ‘theology of saints’ offers a way to spiritual healing for abuse victims Those devoted to Blessed Kateri 'walking on air' about canonization Indulgence granted on Friday in Lent.. Life and Lifestyle Woman Euthanized in the Netherlands for Macular Degeneration Ethicists Argue for Post Birth Abortions Hi, my name is Kristen, and I’m abstinent Woman Changes Mind on Abortion: Tears of Sorrow Now Tears of Joy Archdiocesan official accused of covering up abuse begins trial Planned Parenthood Sells Condoms With GPS Showing Sex Location California govt. mailing condoms to teenagers at home in unmarked envelopes Bevilacqua ‘shredded abuse list' Cardinal George: we're being told to give up our Catholic hospitals Pope Raps IVF, Calls for Research on Other Treatment for Fertility Texas, Obama Administration in Clash Over Funding of Abortion Providers All four Philly Catholic high schools are saved Fight Obama’s HHS Mandate: NATIONWIDE Rally March 23 I’m Committed to Abstinence, Virgin is Not a Dirty Word Texas Rule Defunds Planned Parenthood and other Abortion Affiliates Is Amazon the New Walmart? Seven states, Catholic plaintiffs file largest lawsuit against HHS mandate... Black pro-life leader: ‘We don’t have to kill our children to be successful’ 40 Days for Life Already Saves 24 Babies From Abortion Latin America Teeters on Edge of Abortion Abyss

International News Syrian Catholics ‘say farewell after each Mass' Afghan Taliban Claims It Poisoned Food At Foreign Forces Base Praise God: Iranian pastor is alive Eating Bitterness: Catholics in China '100 Percent Iranian' Kentucky Fried Chicken Opens In Iran Indian priestarrested on attempted murder charge Sahel, the Pope’s appeal for the forgotten region Armed band invades Syrian monastery Al-Qaeda in Iraq warns of looming war with Shiites Arabs Riot Over ‘Temple Mount Takeover’ Hamas Denies Sabotaging Cairo Unity Talks Yemen President Officially Steps Down After 33 Years In Power Alleged Plot To Kill Putin Foiled Nigeria: Boko Haram target Jos Church Egyptian Islamist presidential hopeful attacked by armed men Egyptian court adjourns NGOs trial Syria: Archbishop Fitzgerald hopeful for Annan mission Islamist party wins majority seats in upper house of Egypt’s parliament US Pro-Democracy Workers on Trial in Egypt England's Wars of Religion Science and Technology PETA - Killing Animals Pasteurized industrial milk linked to cancer? Ekso Bionics Sells its First Set of Robot Legs Allowing Paraplegics to Walk How Much Would It Cost to Build The Great Pyramid Today? Making Gold from Lead - The Chemistry of Alchemy Food-chain unraveling: Livestock plagues hit U.S., Nepal, and UK Spectacular "UFO Cloud" Appears Over Russia - with video Earth Is Not Orbiting The Sun As We Are Taught : Nassim Haramein Job Creation With Robotics Transforming Skin Cells into Neurons Leads to New Insights for Alzheimer’s Do Vaccines cause cancer in pets? Bill Gates is the Sperminator The Kill Switch Comes To The PC Bill Gates: mobile health technology will save lives, help overpopulation Earth May Have A 'Pulse' Every 60Million Years That's Been Causing Mysterious Mass Extinctions Solar cycle progress to maximum The Fireballs of February S. African Fuel-Free Generator Preparing for Market Samsung May Cough Up Millions Over Kaput TVs Breaking: Inside Apple's 'Suicide' Factories

US National News Rick Santorum: JFK's promise to keep Pope out of politics 'makes me want to throw up' Obama: "Son of Islam"? Where were Obama apologies when armed forces burned Bibles? School Shooting: 'Friends Laying All Over the Place' What's Really Despicable? Rick Ungar, Obamacare, and Rick Santorum Santorum, Romney Lead Obama in Key States Due to Obamacare Republican Candidates Say Afghans Should Apologize The Catholic Church in the USA in election year Catholic vote trending Republican Why many Michigan Catholics favor a Mormon America's heartland supports Santorum Mormons against Mitt Romney Obama Urges Churches to Get Political When a politician mentions Satan, is he really out of the 'mainstream'? GOP Candidates Affirm Faith and Family Values While Denouncing Administration's Policies Pelosi: Catholic Church Secretly Wants Govt Contraception The 'Recent Abandonment of the American Tradition of Conscience Protection' Obama Hits Back at GOP Criticism of Energy Policy Cops in Riot Gear Break Up Orlando Shoe Riot Fla. Senator Marco Rubio has a 'Mormon past' Media and Communication Attack on Vatican website offers glimpse of hacker group's increasingly bold tactics... Excerpt From "My Brother the Pope" Art not for art's sake, but to the glory of God Word On Fire Donates 'Catholicism' To US Military Video and photos of Mother Dolores at the Oscars... "Extreme Makeover" praised by Dr. Laura Schlessinger as "required reading" Papal biographer: new Mass translation seeks to halt 'narcissism' Christopher Hitchens Observed Joe Louis: Hard Times Man - book review Pope's Twitter Followers Jump 400 Percent in a Day Dolores Hart — True Beauty Doonby brings a Pro-life theme into pop culture BBC airs new docu-series called Catholics When the Church Makes News Syria: Patriarch blasts Western media coverage Book tackles thorny blasphemy issue Social Networks Getting Less Social New ‘Robot and Frank’ Movie Looks Like A Realistic Portrayal Of The Not-Too-Distant-Future Oscars: Take time to pray for all those in media Youth Catechism Is Best Selling Catholic Book Worldwide

February 24, 2012

Religion and Faith Hysterical Anti-Catholic History Where to Draw the Line on Cooperating With Evil Remembering Our Mortality, Welcoming God And Hoping For The Resurrection Desert Sojourn Is Time of Ambivalence, Says Pope Cardinal Dolan to his fellow bishops: "Where does it end?" Pope: Lenten meeting with Roman clergy Pope sends condolences to Argentinian train crash victims Celibacy should be seen as 'gift of grace,' not burden Favorite Quotes for Lent 2012 Station Churches of Rome and Their Lenten Significance Why the Seven Deadly Sins are Deadly: Greed & Envy 12 European Cities Begin Mission Metropolis Return of the Altar Rail Polish Archbishop Under Fire for Claiming 'Secularist Attack on the Church' Nuncio Urges Mexican Priests to Spiritually Prepare for Pope The Path Less Taken: Hello Lent, Goodbye Chardonnay, Pinot and the coffee kick Praying Lent 2012 Plenary indulgence reminder: Fridays in Lent Over 600 Attend the First Solemn Latin Mass in the Diocese of Trenton, NJ Fight 'Religious Illiteracy,' Pope Exhorts Priests of Rome Diocese Life and Lifestyle Vatican Workshop Focuses on Ethical Treatment of Infertility Pro-Life Women Take on Pelosi: Women Oppose Obama’s Mandate Planned Parenthood: Don’t Tell Women of Abortion-Suicide Link Catholic priest seeks new trial after revelations about supposed abuse UN, Brazil Falsely Claim 200K Women Die From Illegal Abortion Church and State deal with the “equality laws” and the right for homosexual couples to adopt Church and State deal with the “equality laws” and the right for homosexual couples to adopt Washington State Upholds Pharmacists' Conscience Rights Pro-Life Group’s Michigan Ads Back Santorum, Hit Romney 70,000 Americans Tell Obama to Overturn the HHS Mandate 40 Days for Life Pro-Life Campaign Off to Excellent Start Insurers do not believe contraception mandate will cut costs Tolerance Nazis Threaten Little Girl Obama admin ‘stonewalling’ freedom of information request on Planned Parenthood funding Villanova Univ. cancels gay artist's workshop Missouri’s MOSIRA Funding Embryonic Research is Unconstitutional Judge defends forced abortion, sterilization ruling against mentally ill woman Dept. of Education: Catholic schools are best New Jersey governor vetoes gay marriage bill The disabled are being aborted in terrifying numbers.

International News Iranian Pastor's Execution Is Imminent, Sources Say S. Korean President presses China over refugees Pope Benedict XVI: Envoy of Peace to Mexico Madagascar: Cyclone Giovanna struck with little warning Nigeria: Calls for more action on child lead poisoning Congo: Cholera "continues spreading" Egypt: The Egyptian parliament defends Copts against the Salafist threat Sri Lanka: Catholic fisherman's killing by police a "beastly deed" Trial to End for Egypt’s Former President Hosni Mubarak Russia Warns Israel: Don’t Strike Iran Dozens killed in Iraq attacks Saudis Vow ‘Iron Fist’ to Quell Shiite Unrest Diplomatic solution to Iran crisis sought Cuban archbishop thwarts police violence against women protestors 7 Killed As Afghan Quran Protests Turn Violent Azerbaijan Arrests Hizbullah-Linked Terror Cell Iran Threatens Pre-Emptive Strike on Pre-Emptive Strike The World’s Most Secretive Nation - North Korea Muslims Stone Police on Temple Mount New Terror Raids in Northern Nigeria; Christians Flee Science and Technology S. African Fuel-Free Generator Preparing for Market Samsung May Cough Up Millions Over Kaput TVs Inside Apple's 'Suicide' Factories Earth's Clouds Are Dropping - Something Important Is Happening Roundup diluted by 99.8 percent still destroys human DNA Is Big Pharma behind push to release critical details about H5N1 'super virus'? Brain Scans Detect Autism In Six Month Olds Limbless amphibian family discovered in India Scientists did not break speed of light - it was a faulty wire NSA Chief Fears Anonymous Could Hit Power Grid Pasteurized milk 150 times more contaminated than fresh milk - videos the CDC won't show you Monsanto found guilty in France for farmer's illness Drug Delivery Microchip Implanted in Patients, Passes Human Trial Amazing Red Aurora Over Australia - with video Anomaly In The Earth's Atmosphere Filmed By ISS - with video Satellite Captures 'Enormous Underwater Storm' Unvaccinated kids banned from Indiana school due to measles 'outbreak' Starting March 1st, A Red License Plate in Nevada Means the Driver is a Robot! Woman disabled by antibiotic taken for a simple chest infection The Scientific Basis for Defending Life, Opposing Abortion

US National News Obama administration silent on China's refusal of ambassador Helicopters Collide During Training, 7 Marines Killed in Calif. GOP Candidates Bash Obama on Abortion, HHS Mandate at Debate Michigan Bus Tour for Santorum Announced U.S. states scramble to catch up with booming prison populations Satan and Santorum: Perspective from Reagan’s Evil Empire Speech Obama seeks corporate tax rate cut, loophole limit President Obama's war on religion has backfired Government, not the Catholic Church, is assaulting freedom Santoram defends talk on the devil 2,500 Religious Leaders Sign Letter Protesting Obama Mandate Santorum Blasts Obama's Motives on Power, Abortion Obama Admin Continues to Ignore Forced Abortions in China Colleges join fight over contraception List Shows Dozens of Prominent Women Oppose Contraception Mandate "Catholic" Nancy Pelosi Vows to Stand With Obama Against Catholic Church Obama kowtows to the criminal syndicate known as China Dow Breaks 13,000 for First Time Since '08 Crisis Mitt Romney's Mormon culture and religion scrutinized Justices Will Review Racial Preference for College Media and Communication Time Magazine Op-Ed: Perhaps “Some Time in Jail” for Catholic Bishops The Los Angeles Times carries a surprising story about St. Louis-Marie de Montfort's Total Consecration. New edition of IBM and the Holocaust reveals incriminating documents A review of "The Grey"... 'Downton Abbey' is more myth than Masterpiece Theater Follow the Pope on Twitter for Lent EWTN's New York Times Essay Glenn Beck at the Vatican The Busy Catholic: Art allows God's voice to be heard U.S. reporter, French photographer killed in shelling at Homs CHRISTIAN ANTROPOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL REVIEW launches its English Version Church statues: realism is back The Guardian has warm praise for the Catholic Church today. Osteen praises Lin "The Biomass Queen" Protest Song For Dolores Hart, God was bigger than Elvis Presidents Day ad stresses importance of God and religion Are Christian retailers a dying breed? 9 U.S. Army Social Media Best Practices Twitter Apostasy Case Underscores Saudi Oppression

February 23, 2012

Religion and Faith Benedict XVI encourages faithful to build their lives following an anti-conformist Christian logic Catholic chaplains offer hope and healing to the imprisoned Pope: Love Without Faith Collapses Pope: Homily at Santa Sabina Ash Wednesday is Not Just for Catholics Anymore Patriarch of Jerusalem Calls for Fasting for Peace Ash Wednesday Calls us to Turn Away from Sin and Be Faithful to the Gospel Lenten Meditations on Receiving Holy Communion During Lent. Pope: Lent a time for mature decisions Holy Land Custos Makes Appeal for Syria Europe, Latin America Awaiting the Gospel Love and Aspersion of Blood Bishop's funding plan irks parishioners Pope wants new Nuncio to "solidify and strengthen the Holy See's relations with Ireland" Lent in the Greek-Melkite Church Challenges of Pope's lenten message Pope: Love Without Faith Collapses Exorcism of Salt and Water The Pope invites his Church to bathe in humility Twal : Our Lenten journey to Jerusalem Life and Lifestyle 70,000 Americans Tell Obama to Overturn the HHS Mandate 40 Days for Life Pro-Life Campaign Off to Excellent Start Insurers do not believe contraception mandate will cut costs Tolerance Nazis Threaten Little Girl Obama admin ‘stonewalling’ freedom of information request on Planned Parenthood funding Villanova Univ. cancels gay artist's workshop Missouri’s MOSIRA Funding Embryonic Research is Unconstitutional Judge defends forced abortion, sterilization ruling against mentally ill woman Dept. of Education: Catholic schools are best New Jersey governor vetoes gay marriage bill The disabled are being aborted in terrifying numbers. New evidence may exonerate priest serving time for abuse Obama Imposing National School Curriculum, Government To Determine Curriculum And Instruction Boy born with heart outside his body astonishes doctors: parents rejected abortion The Importance of Honoring and Respecting Human Dignity Hysterical Abortion Advocates Equate Ultrasounds To Rape Planned Parenthood Will Get Richer Thanks to Obamacare Study: 48% of Catholic hospitals do sterilizations Abortion advocate draws ire for dressing up as 'bishop' California: STD rates climb despite free condoms and lube for teens

International News Saudis Vow ‘Iron Fist’ to Quell Shiite Unrest Diplomatic solution to Iran crisis sought Cuban archbishop thwarts police violence against women protestors 7 Killed As Afghan Quran Protests Turn Violent Azerbaijan Arrests Hizbullah-Linked Terror Cell Iran Threatens Pre-Emptive Strike on Pre-Emptive Strike The World’s Most Secretive Nation - North Korea Muslims Stone Police on Temple Mount New Terror Raids in Northern Nigeria; Christians Flee Masked Syrian Rebels Raise Rifles Syria: Archbishop appeals for ceasefire Egyptian Official: War with Israel, US in Three Months Cardinals Responds to U.N.’s Criticism of Africa’s Social Policies Ban calls for global economic model that promotes greater social justice Arabs Riot at Rachel’s Tomb Last minute Greece bailout clinched Polls open in Yemen’s first post-Saleh poll Amnesty appeals to China on refugees Mubarak’s Wife Threatens Obama Over Husband’s Imprisonment In Cairo, UN Assembly chief holds talks on Egypt's democratic transition Science and Technology NSA Chief Fears Anonymous Could Hit Power Grid Pasteurized milk 150 times more contaminated than fresh milk - videos the CDC won't show you Monsanto found guilty in France for farmer's illness Drug Delivery Microchip Implanted in Patients, Passes Human Trial Amazing Red Aurora Over Australia - with video Anomaly In The Earth's Atmosphere Filmed By ISS - with video Satellite Captures 'Enormous Underwater Storm' Unvaccinated kids banned from Indiana school due to measles 'outbreak' Starting March 1st, A Red License Plate in Nevada Means the Driver is a Robot! Woman disabled by antibiotic taken for a simple chest infection The Scientific Basis for Defending Life, Opposing Abortion Plant grown from 30,000 year old seed. WARNING: Squirrel involved. FDA assault on Amish raw milk mirrors Spanish Conquistadors killing Inca for growing quinoa and amaranth Electronic cigarette explodes in man's mouth, blows out his teeth New FDA analysis finds lead in all 400 lipstick products tested U.S. Being Left In The Dust Of The Global Telecommuting Revolution Legislators attempt to force fluoridation on New Jersey Monsanto's Bt GMO corn to be sold at Wal-Mart with no indication it is genetically modified Scientists Identify Link Between Size Of Brain Region And Conformity More gadgets with cellular technology, please

US National News Obama Seeks Corporate Tax Rate Cut, Loophole Limit President Obama's war on religion has backfired Government, not the Catholic Church, is assaulting freedom Santorum defends talk on the devil 2,500 Religious Leaders Sign Letter Protesting Obama Mandate Santorum Blasts Obama's Motives on Power, Abortion Obama Admin Continues to Ignore Forced Abortions in China Colleges join fight over contraception List Shows Dozens of Prominent Women Oppose Contraception Mandate "Catholic" Nancy Pelosi Vows to Stand With Obama Against Catholic Church Obama kowtows to the criminal syndicate known as China Dow Breaks 13,000 for First Time Since '08 Crisis Mitt Romney's Mormon culture and religion scrutinized Justices Will Review Racial Preference for College "The Audacity of Power: President Obama Vs. The Catholic Church" Santorum's speech on Satan in 2008 Obama Faces More Lawsuits Over Pro-Abortion HHS Mandate Two new pamphlets spell out Obamacare's dangers US Lawmakers Join Fight To Save Iranian Christian Evangelical General Dropped by West Point Because of Views on Islam Media and Communication Follow the Pope on Twitter for Lent EWTN's New York Times Essay Glenn Beck at the Vatican The Busy Catholic: Art allows God's voice to be heard U.S. reporter, French photographer killed in shelling at Homs CHRISTIAN ANTROPOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL REVIEW launches its English Version Church statues: realism is back The Guardian has warm praise for the Catholic Church today. Osteen praises Lin "The Biomass Queen" Protest Song For Dolores Hart, God was bigger than Elvis Presidents Day ad stresses importance of God and religion Are Christian retailers a dying breed? 9 U.S. Army Social Media Best Practices Russia: Intellectuals, actors, musicians divided on support for Putin as president Twitter Apostasy Case Underscores Saudi Oppression Glenn Beck: Why we are all Catholics now From Lex Rex to Rex Text: Governance by Social Media Updates Journalist Chronicles a Day in the Life of Pope Benedict Ghost Rider, Spirit of Vengeance: movie review

February 22, 2012

Religion and Faith Challenges of Pope's lenten message Pope: Love Without Faith Collapses Exorcism of Salt and Water The Pope invites his Church to bathe in humility Twal : Our Lenten journey to Jerusalem Mexican Catholics: Religiosity with disconnect between faith, practice Ireland Nuncio: Pope Is 'Resolute and Determined' in Dealing With Abuse Benedict XVI: “There is a need for unity in the Church” Vatican Gives Peru's Catholic University an Easter Deadline St. Severian Bishops 'fight for authority' over their flock Cardinal Dolan: 'As Grateful as I Am for Being a Cardinal, I Really Want to Be a Saint' Cardinal O'Brien: I Will Serve the Pope With My Whole Heart Lenten Activities 2012 Journey to the Foot of the Cross: Bishop Ricken Offers 10 Things to Remember For Lent Detroit bishop: 53 parishes to reorganize or close Vocations rise in England Clergy in German speaking countries divided over “Call to Disobedience” Fasting: time for a fresh look? The Apostolic Visitation in Historical Perspective Life and Lifestyle The disabled are being aborted in terrifying numbers. New evidence may exonerate priest serving time for abuse Obama Imposing National School Curriculum, Government To Determine Curriculum And Instruction Boy born with heart outside his body astonishes doctors: parents rejected abortion The Importance of Honoring and Respecting Human Dignity Hysterical Abortion Advocates Equate Ultrasounds To Rape Planned Parenthood Will Get Richer Thanks to Obamacare Study: 48% of Catholic hospitals do sterilizations Abortion advocate draws ire for dressing up as 'bishop' California: STD rates climb despite free condoms and lube for teens Pushing 'the Pill' leads to loss of Liberty Alabama Supreme Court in landmark ruling: ‘each person has a God-given right to life’ Exorcism prayers preceded closing of Illinois clinic EU abortion roundup: Albania gender imbalance due to sex-selection; Spanish abortion bankrupt Sex-changing treatment for kids: It's on the rise Santorum Bashes Obama Over Abortions on Disabled Babies Top UK gay lobby presents legislation to abolish ‘husband’ ‘wife’; coalition launched to oppose No charges against Sebelius admin in destruction of Planned Parenthood documents Student Fundraisers Harassed Over Ties With Christian Life Movement Catholic Charities USA contradicts White House

International News The World’s Most Secretive Nation - North Korea Muslims Stone Police on Temple Mount New Terror Raids in Northern Nigeria; Christians Flee Masked Syrian Rebels Raise Rifles Syria: Archbishop appeals for ceasefire Egyptian Official: War with Israel, US in Three Months Cardinals Responds to U.N.’s Criticism of Africa’s Social Policies Ban calls for global economic model that promotes greater social justice Arabs Riot at Rachel’s Tomb Last minute Greece bailout clinched Polls open in Yemen’s first post-Saleh poll Amnesty appeals to China on refugees Mubarak’s Wife Threatens Obama Over Husband’s Imprisonment In Cairo, UN Assembly chief holds talks on Egypt's democratic transition UN Nuclear Inspectors to Press Iran on Weapons Abuse case points to plight of baby girls in India Former Cuban political prisoner testifies about torture Syrian Forces Mass Outside Rebel Stronghold Mexico: rewards offered following deadly prison break South Korea holds military drills near disputed zone Science and Technology The Scientific Basis for Defending Life, Opposing Abortion Plant grown from 30,000 year old seed. WARNING: Squirrel involved. FDA assault on Amish raw milk mirrors Spanish Conquistadors killing Inca for growing quinoa and amaranth Electronic cigarette explodes in man's mouth, blows out his teeth New FDA analysis finds lead in all 400 lipstick products tested U.S. Being Left In The Dust Of The Global Telecommuting Revolution Legislators attempt to force fluoridation on New Jersey Monsanto's Bt GMO corn to be sold at Wal-Mart with no indication it is genetically modified Scientists Identify Link Between Size Of Brain Region And Conformity Controlling Human Genetic Engineering Before it Controls Us Poisoned by the Pill: Truths about Chemical Contraception More gadgets with cellular technology, please The MacBook Pro Artificial hamburger meat successfully grown in vat of bovine fetal cells Shocking levels of arsenic found in baby formula made with brown rice syrup Lack of security at labs handling world's deadliest pathogens could lead to epic pandemic The Footprint of God has apparently been found in South Afric Attractive females targeted by TSA agents for multiple naked body scanner screenings The second coming of aspartame: Neotame now taking over world markets Free Facial Recognition With KLIK: Point Your Phone At Friends, It Knows Who They Are

US National News 2,500 Religious Leaders Sign Letter Protesting Obama Mandate Santorum Blasts Obama's Motives on Power, Abortion Obama Admin Continues to Ignore Forced Abortions in China Colleges join fight over contraception List Shows Dozens of Prominent Women Oppose Contraception Mandate "Catholic" Nancy Pelosi Vows to Stand With Obama Against Catholic Church Obama kowtows to the criminal syndicate known as China Dow Breaks 13,000 for First Time Since '08 Crisis Mitt Romney's Mormon culture and religion scrutinized Justices Will Review Racial Preference for College "The Audacity of Power: President Obama Vs. The Catholic Church" Santorum's speech on Satan in 2008 Obama Faces More Lawsuits Over Pro-Abortion HHS Mandate Two new pamphlets spell out Obamacare's dangers US Lawmakers Join Fight To Save Iranian Christian Evangelical General Dropped by West Point Because of Views on Islam GOP contenders face 13-state test after brief lull Latinos re-assess support for Obama 10 Things You Didn’t Know About the President’s Secret Army... Fast Vote: Congress Sends Payroll Tax Cut to Obama Media and Communication For Dolores Hart, God was bigger than Elvis Presidents Day ad stresses importance of God and religion Are Christian retailers a dying breed? 9 U.S. Army Social Media Best Practices Russia: Intellectuals, actors, musicians divided on support for Putin as president Twitter Apostasy Case Underscores Saudi Oppression Glenn Beck: Why we are all Catholics now From Lex Rex to Rex Text: Governance by Social Media Updates Journalist Chronicles a Day in the Life of Pope Benedict Ghost Rider, Spirit of Vengeance: movie review Seven Deadly Sins through film New Book Points Out Pitfalls of Cohabitation The First Kickstarter Project to Raise $2 Million is an Adventure Video Game! Whitney believed she wasn't good enough. How is this possible? Book Review: Michael O'Brien's 'The Father's Tale' UN communications forum makes progress on radio services and applications Archie comic book features gay wedding CNA launches new page with latest HHS mandate news Ron Hansen: Faith in Fiction Vatican Radio interview with Cardinal Designate Tom Collins

February 21, 2012

Religion and Faith Benedict XVI: “There is a need for unity in the Church” Contemplating the Gospel: help the little faith I have Cardinal Dolan: 'As Grateful as I Am for Being a Cardinal, I Really Want to Be a Saint' Cardinal O'Brien: I Will Serve the Pope With My Whole Heart Lenten Activities 2012 Fasting: time for a fresh look? The Apostolic Visitation in Historical Perspective Pax Christi pays tribute to Berrigan in NY Four Medjugore seers said to be in Rome New Top Officials Named For Legion Of Christ Vatican Finances Also Seeing Economic Crunch Caritas Lebanon prepares for influx of Syrian refugees Monk-reformer St. Peter Damian celebrated Feb. 21 Benedict announces October date for Kateri sainthood Benedict XVI stifles rumours regarding his resignation Pope urges support for new Cardinals United States: Catholics and moral choices that stray far from Vatican directives The Church's scandals are having serious repercusions on Christians in India Corruption in the Philippines is "like a dagger pointed at our hearts," Manila's archbishop says Card. Filoni: A renewed commitment of fidelity Life and Lifestyle Alabama Supreme Court in landmark ruling: ‘each person has a God-given right to life’ Exorcism prayers preceded closing of Illinois clinic EU abortion roundup: Albania gender imbalance due to sex-selection; Spanish abortion bankrupt Sex-changing treatment for kids: It's on the rise Santorum Bashes Obama Over Abortions on Disabled Babies Top UK gay lobby presents legislation to abolish ‘husband’ ‘wife’; coalition launched to oppose No charges against Sebelius admin in destruction of Planned Parenthood documents Student Fundraisers Harassed Over Ties With Christian Life Movement Catholic Charities USA contradicts White House Same-Sex Marriage Moves Forward in Maryland, Vetoed in New Jersey Louisiana governor vouching for vouchers Philly archdiocese to spare threatened schools Canada's high court dismisses religious case Pro-life Quote of the Day: Judie Brown on the HHS Mandate Appeal of the Catholic bishops to Christian MPs to oppose gay marriage Homeschoolers invoke Tebow for right to play public sports Birth Control, Contraception Don’t Cut Abortions Justice Kennedy, Abortion, and Same-Sex Marriage Planned Parenthood Prez: Komen Battle Ended “Wonderfully” Taxpayers slapped with $32 billion bill to pay for TSA molestation of their children and seniors

International News UN Nuclear Inspectors to Press Iran on Weapons Abuse case points to plight of baby girls in India Former Cuban political prisoner testifies about torture Syrian Forces Mass Outside Rebel Stronghold Mexico: rewards offered following deadly prison break South Korea holds military drills near disputed zone Catholic sister stabbed in the heart in Congo Cardinal Alencherry: Catholics seen as threat by Radical Hindus India: Judge calls for chemical castration of sex offenders UN relief chief voices alarm at humanitarian situation in Sudanese states New Palestinian Government Will Honor Previous Agreements Chinese Forced Abortion Opponent Collapses From Home Detention Priests skeptical of first Christian senator in Pakistan Algeria seizes large cache of missiles smuggled from Libya Suicide car bomb kills 15 and wounds 21 others at a checkpoint in Baghdad Pope Offers Prayer for Victims in Honduran Prison Fire Holy See Says UN Arms Treaty Should Have Broad Scope China’s Persecution of Church on Rise Tehran 'Ready' For Talks On Nuclear Program Intervention of Archbishop Chullikatt on Arms Trade Treaty Science and Technology Controlling Human Genetic Engineering Before it Controls Us Poisoned by the Pill: Truths about Chemical Contraception More gadgets with cellular technology, please The MacBook Pro Artificial hamburger meat successfully grown in vat of bovine fetal cells Shocking levels of arsenic found in baby formula made with brown rice syrup Lack of security at labs handling world's deadliest pathogens could lead to epic pandemic The Footprint of God has apparently been found in South Afric Attractive females targeted by TSA agents for multiple naked body scanner screenings The second coming of aspartame: Neotame now taking over world markets Free Facial Recognition With KLIK: Point Your Phone At Friends, It Knows Who They Are Canadian Man Excavates His Basement Using R/C Trucks Over 7 Years! Microsoft Buys Eugenics Technology from Merck, Becomes Drug Development Partner with Top Global Vaccine Manufacturer Arsenic found in infant formula, cereal bars Feds succeed in destroying entire business of Amish raw milk farmer Battlefield Illusion: DARPA working towards better “human-sensory battlefield deception” The Dead Sea scrolls and Hubble telescope A Robot Artist Sketches Portraits Containing the world's deadliest microbes U-Michigan embryonic stemcell line goes on national registry

US National News "The Audacity of Power: President Obama Vs. The Catholic Church" Santorum's speech on Satan in 2008 Obama Faces More Lawsuits Over Pro-Abortion HHS Mandate Two new pamphlets spell out Obamacare's dangers US Lawmakers Join Fight To Save Iranian Christian Evangelical General Dropped by West Point Because of Views on Islam GOP contenders face 13-state test after brief lull Latinos re-assess support for Obama 10 Things You Didn’t Know About the President’s Secret Army... Fast Vote: Congress Sends Payroll Tax Cut to Obama Santorum Benefits If Election Becomes Culture War As Romney’s polls drop, ‘the last conservative standing is Rick Santorum’ Man arrested on way to 'suicide mission' aimed at Capitol Democrats repeatedly invoke Sr. Keehan endorsement during hearings on HHS mandate Rick Santorum Gets Endorsement From Pro-Life Women’s Group Catholic 'limousine liberals' rescued mandate Catholic Santorum is 'out of step with nation' Bishops 'will not relent' on contraception compromise Sebelious Smears Catholics Insurers Amendment Aimed at Contraception Mandate Stalls in Senate Media and Communication Glenn Beck: Why we are all Catholics now From Lex Rex to Rex Text: Governance by Social Media Updates Journalist Chronicles a Day in the Life of Pope Benedict Ghost Rider, Spirit of Vengeance: movie review Seven Deadly Sins through film New Book Points Out Pitfalls of Cohabitation The First Kickstarter Project to Raise $2 Million is an Adventure Video Game! Whitney believed she wasn't good enough. How is this possible? Book Review: Michael O'Brien's 'The Father's Tale' UN communications forum makes progress on radio services and applications Archie comic book features gay wedding CNA launches new page with latest HHS mandate news Ron Hansen: Faith in Fiction Vatican Radio interview with Cardinal Designate Tom Collins A Vintage Toy Robot Website For The Nostalgic Nerd In All Of Us Facebook Censors Pro-Life Image, OKs DIY Abortion Instruction Does the Church Know How to Reach the Modern World? Santorum Slams Media for Contraception “Gotcha” Question Actress-turned-nun movie nominated for Oscar Award-Winning 'New York Times' Correspondent Anthony Shadid Dies In Syria

February 20, 2012

Religion and Faith The Pope to the cardinals: No to the logic of power and glory - Vatican Insider Cardinal-Designate Timothy Dolan: 7 Ways to Evangelize to a Secular World Big Families Are Sign of Optimism, Says Pontiff Dolan: 'missio ad gentes' and New Evangelization Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites Dolan's the rock star of this consistory... An Opportunity to Understand Christian Unity Hailing the Church's Newest "Princes" Cardinal-designate Dolan’s sister thrilled for her big brother After controversy, Denver Theology on Tap welcomed at new venue Mysterious myrrh-seeping icons attract crowds of believers to Orthodox church in Pennsylvania... Is the next Pope among the new cardinals? Statement on Holy See's organizational and economic problems This Lent - Turn off the Noise of the World. Five questions about the Vatican's leaks scandal... Pope urges African, European bishops to give youth cultural formation Catholic teaching on abortion and contraception has remained unchanged for 2000 years. Here's proof... Pope Calls Seminarians, Cardinals, Faithful to 'Christian Non-Conformism' I try to go to confession every two weeks. I need it. I love it. If you do nothing else this Lent, cast aside your fears and get back to confession... The Parable of the Kosher Deli Vatican, UK Call for Respect for Religion in All Countries Life and Lifestyle Pro-life Quote of the Day: Judie Brown on the HHS Mandate Appeal of the Catholic bishops to Christian MPs to oppose gay marriage Homeschoolers invoke Tebow for right to play public sports Birth Control, Contraception Don’t Cut Abortions Justice Kennedy, Abortion, and Same-Sex Marriage United Kingdom: Bishops fight to save hospital chaplains Planned Parenthood Prez: Komen Battle Ended “Wonderfully” Mountain Man Scares Owners of Remote Utah Cabins Taxpayers slapped with $32 billion bill to pay for TSA molestation of their children and seniors Teacher Buys Morning After Pill for Student at Planned Parenthood Catholic priest, pro-life activists arrested outside White House protesting Obama mandate Panel Behind Obama Mandate Dominated by Pro-Abortion Orgs Oklahoma Senate overwhelmingly approves bill saying life begins at conception Marriage Fight Continues in Washington State Minnesota Bills Ban Webcam Abortions, Allow Inspections Honduran Supreme Court declares morning after pill an abortifacient Washington state bill could mandate abortion coverage CNN: Americans Oppose Obama HHS Mandate 50-44 Percent Archbishop: Asia's next for sex-abuse scandals Osmocop: a new World Observatory against Paedophilia

International News China’s Persecution of Church on Rise Tehran 'Ready' For Talks On Nuclear Program Intervention of Archbishop Chullikatt on Arms Trade Treaty Vietnam: Violence against children 'on the increase' Priest blames Indian government for farmers' deaths Italian ship's crewmen face murder charge Iran ‘shadow war’ intensifies, crosses borders Sealed accounts and mystery sources blur Filipino impeachment trial Islamist Extremists Claim Responsibility For Nigeria Jailbreak U.S. Officials Say Al-Qaeda Likely Behind Syria Bombings Hamas Threatens Israel, Says it Will ‘Pay the Price’ Nuns and priests arrested in Congo protest EU Legislators Urge Belarus To Abolish Death Penalty Italian P.M. aims to end Church tax breaks Global Clearinghouse Ready to Evict Iranian Banks Iran Says It's the Victim in Nuclear Showdown Sudanese bishop: The world is ignoring the massacre of my people... Obama poised to accept nuclear armed Iran? Interfaith harmony week celebrated at United Nation Honduran prison, site of fire that killed 300, had triple number of inmates Science and Technology Microsoft Buys Eugenics Technology from Merck, Becomes Drug Development Partner with Top Global Vaccine Manufacturer Arsenic found in infant formula, cereal bars Feds succeed in destroying entire business of Amish raw milk farmer Battlefield Illusion: DARPA working towards better “human-sensory battlefield deception” The Dead Sea scrolls and Hubble telescope A Robot Artist Sketches Portraits Containing the world's deadliest microbes U-Michigan embryonic stemcell line goes on national registry Astronomers Watch Instant Replay Of Powerful Stellar Eruption U.S. Wants Automakers’ Help In Stopping In-Car Facebook, Twitter Use ET Mummy Found In Egypt Adult stem cell institute undertakes ambitious campaign for cures Scientists Use Brain Waves To Eavesdrop On What We Hear While Average Lifespans Increase, 114 Remains A Stubborn And Mysterious Upper Bound. Why? World's Tiniest Chameleons Discovered In Madagascar, Can Stand On Match Head 550 Year-Old Carvings Depicting Aztec Myths Found in Mexico City Flying Robotic Insects A New Mass-Production Technique For Electromechanical Devices GMOs may cause widespread umbilical cord deformities Fukushima At Increased Earthquake Risk Flapping-Wing Aircraft Gets Closer To Reality After Breakthrough

US National News Fast Vote: Congress Sends Payroll Tax Cut to Obama Santorum Benefits If Election Becomes Culture War As Romney’s polls drop, ‘the last conservative standing is Rick Santorum’ Man arrested on way to 'suicide mission' aimed at Capitol Democrats repeatedly invoke Sr. Keehan endorsement during hearings on HHS mandate Rick Santorum Gets Endorsement From Pro-Life Women’s Group Catholic 'limousine liberals' rescued mandate Catholic Santorum is 'out of step with nation' Bishops 'will not relent' on contraception compromise Sebelious Smears Catholics Insurers Amendment Aimed at Contraception Mandate Stalls in Senate Five Ways the Obama Administration is losing the HHS mandate battle Every single Catholic bishop in the United States has publicly condemned Obama's HHS mandate... Sebelius admits to keeping bishops uninformed CNN Poll: Americans Oppose Obamacare Contraception Mandate 50% To 44% Underwear Bomber Sentenced to Life Bishop Lori Tells Parable of the Kosher Deli and the Pork Mandate in Congressional Testimony Santorum's beliefs come under renewed scrutiny Obama is knowingly and intentionally trampling on the US Constitution Election 2012: Republican Presidential Primary -Santoram now leads Romney Media and Communication CNA launches new page with latest HHS mandate news Ron Hansen: Faith in Fiction Vatican Radio interview with Cardinal Designate Tom Collins A Vintage Toy Robot Website For The Nostalgic Nerd In All Of Us Facebook Censors Pro-Life Image, OKs DIY Abortion Instruction Does the Church Know How to Reach the Modern World? Santorum Slams Media for Contraception “Gotcha” Question Actress-turned-nun movie nominated for Oscar Award-Winning 'New York Times' Correspondent Anthony Shadid Dies In Syria Catholic movie reviews - This Means War & Disney's The Secret World of Arriety Making “The Way” His Way Catholic Athletes for Christ and Christina Wirth: Growing in Faith Through Basketball Free, independent and pluralistic. Radio: a tool for peace The View’s Joy Behar: Pro-Life Virginia Law Like the Taliban Movie Review: The Artist ‘The View’ takes on the sonogram law: as told by an unborn baby Vatican Spokesman Calls for Calm, Clear Thinking Concerning Leaked Documents ‘The View’ takes on the sonogram law: as told by an unborn baby 'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore' on its way to glory at the Academy Awards Jolie In Sarajevo For 'Blood And Honey' Screening

February 18-19, 2012

Religion and Faith Cardinal-Designate Timothy Dolan: 7 Ways to Evangelize to a Secular World Big Families Are Sign of Optimism, Says Pontiff Dolan: 'missio ad gentes' and New Evangelization Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites Dolan's the rock star of this consistory... An Opportunity to Understand Christian Unity Hailing the Church's Newest "Princes" Cardinal-designate Dolan’s sister thrilled for her big brother After controversy, Denver Theology on Tap welcomed at new venue Mysterious myrrh-seeping icons attract crowds of believers to Orthodox church in Pennsylvania... Is the next Pope among the new cardinals? Statement on Holy See's organizational and economic problems This Lent - Turn off the Noise of the World. Five questions about the Vatican's leaks scandal... Pope urges African, European bishops to give youth cultural formation Catholic teaching on abortion and contraception has remained unchanged for 2000 years. Here's proof... Pope Calls Seminarians, Cardinals, Faithful to 'Christian Non-Conformism' I try to go to confession every two weeks. I need it. I love it. If you do nothing else this Lent, cast aside your fears and get back to confession... The Parable of the Kosher Deli Vatican, UK Call for Respect for Religion in All Countries Life and Lifestyle Pro-life Quote of the Day: Judie Brown on the HHS Mandate Appeal of the Catholic bishops to Christian MPs to oppose gay marriage Homeschoolers invoke Tebow for right to play public sports Birth Control, Contraception Don’t Cut Abortions Justice Kennedy, Abortion, and Same-Sex Marriage United Kingdom: Bishops fight to save hospital chaplains Planned Parenthood Prez: Komen Battle Ended “Wonderfully” Mountain Man Scares Owners of Remote Utah Cabins Taxpayers slapped with $32 billion bill to pay for TSA molestation of their children and seniors Teacher Buys Morning After Pill for Student at Planned Parenthood Catholic priest, pro-life activists arrested outside White House protesting Obama mandate Panel Behind Obama Mandate Dominated by Pro-Abortion Orgs Oklahoma Senate overwhelmingly approves bill saying life begins at conception Marriage Fight Continues in Washington State Minnesota Bills Ban Webcam Abortions, Allow Inspections Honduran Supreme Court declares morning after pill an abortifacient Washington state bill could mandate abortion coverage CNN: Americans Oppose Obama HHS Mandate 50-44 Percent Archbishop: Asia's next for sex-abuse scandals Osmocop: a new World Observatory against Paedophilia

International News China’s Persecution of Church on Rise Tehran 'Ready' For Talks On Nuclear Program Intervention of Archbishop Chullikatt on Arms Trade Treaty Vietnam: Violence against children 'on the increase' Priest blames Indian government for farmers' deaths Italian ship's crewmen face murder charge Iran ‘shadow war’ intensifies, crosses borders Sealed accounts and mystery sources blur Filipino impeachment trial Islamist Extremists Claim Responsibility For Nigeria Jailbreak U.S. Officials Say Al-Qaeda Likely Behind Syria Bombings Hamas Threatens Israel, Says it Will ‘Pay the Price’ Nuns and priests arrested in Congo protest EU Legislators Urge Belarus To Abolish Death Penalty Italian P.M. aims to end Church tax breaks Global Clearinghouse Ready to Evict Iranian Banks Iran Says It's the Victim in Nuclear Showdown Sudanese bishop: The world is ignoring the massacre of my people... Obama poised to accept nuclear armed Iran? Interfaith harmony week celebrated at United Nation Honduran prison, site of fire that killed 300, had triple number of inmates Science and Technology Microsoft Buys Eugenics Technology from Merck, Becomes Drug Development Partner with Top Global Vaccine Manufacturer Arsenic found in infant formula, cereal bars Feds succeed in destroying entire business of Amish raw milk farmer Battlefield Illusion: DARPA working towards better “human-sensory battlefield deception” The Dead Sea scrolls and Hubble telescope A Robot Artist Sketches Portraits Containing the world's deadliest microbes U-Michigan embryonic stemcell line goes on national registry Astronomers Watch Instant Replay Of Powerful Stellar Eruption U.S. Wants Automakers’ Help In Stopping In-Car Facebook, Twitter Use ET Mummy Found In Egypt Adult stem cell institute undertakes ambitious campaign for cures Scientists Use Brain Waves To Eavesdrop On What We Hear While Average Lifespans Increase, 114 Remains A Stubborn And Mysterious Upper Bound. Why? World's Tiniest Chameleons Discovered In Madagascar, Can Stand On Match Head 550 Year-Old Carvings Depicting Aztec Myths Found in Mexico City Flying Robotic Insects A New Mass-Production Technique For Electromechanical Devices GMOs may cause widespread umbilical cord deformities Fukushima At Increased Earthquake Risk Flapping-Wing Aircraft Gets Closer To Reality After Breakthrough

US National News Fast Vote: Congress Sends Payroll Tax Cut to Obama Santorum Benefits If Election Becomes Culture War As Romney’s polls drop, ‘the last conservative standing is Rick Santorum’ Man arrested on way to 'suicide mission' aimed at Capitol Democrats repeatedly invoke Sr. Keehan endorsement during hearings on HHS mandate Rick Santorum Gets Endorsement From Pro-Life Women’s Group Catholic 'limousine liberals' rescued mandate Catholic Santorum is 'out of step with nation' Bishops 'will not relent' on contraception compromise Sebelious Smears Catholics Insurers Amendment Aimed at Contraception Mandate Stalls in Senate Five Ways the Obama Administration is losing the HHS mandate battle Every single Catholic bishop in the United States has publicly condemned Obama's HHS mandate... Sebelius admits to keeping bishops uninformed CNN Poll: Americans Oppose Obamacare Contraception Mandate 50% To 44% Underwear Bomber Sentenced to Life Bishop Lori Tells Parable of the Kosher Deli and the Pork Mandate in Congressional Testimony Santorum's beliefs come under renewed scrutiny Obama is knowingly and intentionally trampling on the US Constitution Election 2012: Republican Presidential Primary -Santoram now leads Romney Media and Communication CNA launches new page with latest HHS mandate news Ron Hansen: Faith in Fiction Vatican Radio interview with Cardinal Designate Tom Collins A Vintage Toy Robot Website For The Nostalgic Nerd In All Of Us Facebook Censors Pro-Life Image, OKs DIY Abortion Instruction Does the Church Know How to Reach the Modern World? Santorum Slams Media for Contraception “Gotcha” Question Actress-turned-nun movie nominated for Oscar Award-Winning 'New York Times' Correspondent Anthony Shadid Dies In Syria Catholic movie reviews - This Means War & Disney's The Secret World of Arriety Making “The Way” His Way Catholic Athletes for Christ and Christina Wirth: Growing in Faith Through Basketball Free, independent and pluralistic. Radio: a tool for peace The View’s Joy Behar: Pro-Life Virginia Law Like the Taliban Movie Review: The Artist ‘The View’ takes on the sonogram law: as told by an unborn baby Vatican Spokesman Calls for Calm, Clear Thinking Concerning Leaked Documents ‘The View’ takes on the sonogram law: as told by an unborn baby 'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore' on its way to glory at the Academy Awards Jolie In Sarajevo For 'Blood And Honey' Screening

February 17, 2012

Religion and Faith Pope Calls Seminarians, Cardinals, Faithful to 'Christian Non-Conformism' Catholic teaching on abortion and contraception has remained unchanged for 2000 years. Here's proof... I try to go to confession every two weeks. I need it. I love it. If you do nothing else this Lent, cast aside your fears and get back to confession... Vatican, UK Call for Respect for Religion in All Countries Recent Trend causes concern over future attacks against Catholism Africa-Europe: new evangelization, communion and pastoral collaboration Pope Warns of 'Oppressive' Power of Finance, Media Hundreds of Bishops, Priests to Celebrate Mass With Pope in Mexico Bishop Ricken: US Catholics vigilant for liberty Ratzinger hints at the troubles facing the Curia Meet the 22 Cardinals-designate Youth Need Help Understanding the Mass Cardinal says commission on Medjugorje will report to Pope this year Pope Benedict Reflects on the Last Words of Christ Pope: We never fall from God’s embrace Bishop Morlino: ‘divide and conquer’ strategy is beginning of persecution An Archbishop Who Inspires the Faithful: Courageous Charles Chaput Helps Lead the Catholic Resistance Marian in Vietnam shrine attracts thousands Denver Theology on Tap inspires controversy, venue change Mexican Archbishop Calls Drug Lords to Life and Lifestyle Teacher Buys Morning After Pill for Student at Planned Parenthood Catholic priest, pro-life activists arrested outside White House protesting Obama mandate Panel Behind Obama Mandate Dominated by Pro-Abortion Orgs Oklahoma Senate overwhelmingly approves bill saying life begins at conception Marriage Fight Continues in Washington State Minnesota Bills Ban Webcam Abortions, Allow Inspections Honduran Supreme Court declares morning after pill an abortifacient Washington state bill could mandate abortion coverage CNN: Americans Oppose Obama HHS Mandate 50-44 Percent Archbishop: Asia's next for sex-abuse scandals Osmocop: a new World Observatory against Paedophilia Catholic 'limousine liberals' rescued mandate Young Women Exploited by Fertility Industry You Can’t Claim to be a Christian and Support Abortion Pro-Life Groups to Hold Nationwide Rally Against Obama Mandate White House, HHS, & allies spread false statistic Detroit columnist calls for birth control sterilants to be added to public water supply Ron Paul reintroduces Parental Consent Act, prohibiting federal funding for psychiatric screening of children Anything Goes: Reproductive medicine grows ever more disturbing U.S. schoolchildren now subjected to sack lunch searches by government agents

International News Iran Says It's the Victim in Nuclear Showdown Sudanese bishop: The world is ignoring the massacre of my people... Obama poised to accept nuclear armed Iran? Interfaith harmony week celebrated at United Nation Honduran prison, site of fire that killed 300, had triple number of inmates Hundreds flee Mogadishu clashes India exploits U.S. embargo on Iran Chinese banks have lent $75 billion to Latin America since 2005 Forgotten massacre under way in Sudanese border region British official sees Vatican as ally against global challenges As Many As 300 Killed in Honduras Prison Fire Egypt: Church and homes set on fire by some 2,000 Muslim extremists Sri Lanka: Govt ignores fuel protest by thousands of Catholic fishermen Police Say Russian Man Behind Bomb Threat At Amsterdam Airport Hong Kong: Scepticism greets Xi's speech Syria reaches a blind alley as violence continues Terrorist Attack in Bangkok, Iranians Involved Arabs open way for arming Syrians, civil war feared Iran Uses Homemade Fuel Rods – PR Stunt or Step to N-Bomb? AB Nichols says UK government meeting marks high point in Holy See relations Science and Technology U-Michigan embryonic stemcell line goes on national registry Astronomers Watch Instant Replay Of Powerful Stellar Eruption U.S. Wants Automakers’ Help In Stopping In-Car Facebook, Twitter Use ET Mummy Found In Egypt Adult stem cell institute undertakes ambitious campaign for cures Scientists Use Brain Waves To Eavesdrop On What We Hear While Average Lifespans Increase, 114 Remains A Stubborn And Mysterious Upper Bound. Why? World's Tiniest Chameleons Discovered In Madagascar, Can Stand On Match Head 550 Year-Old Carvings Depicting Aztec Myths Found in Mexico City Flying Robotic Insects A New Mass-Production Technique For Electromechanical Devices Fukushima At Increased Earthquake Risk Flapping-Wing Aircraft Gets Closer To Reality After Breakthrough Latest Game In The Star Wars Universe Cost $200 Million Man Receives New Bionic Hand With Electronic Opposable Thumb Will Automation Lead to Economic Collapse? CERN About To Find God Particle? Mystery illness has killed 24,000 in Central America NASA Makes Plans For Deep-Space Base Near The Moon Court rules organic farmers can sue conventional, GMO farmers whose pesticides 'trespass' and contaminate their fields Scientists warn on 'supervolcano'

US National News Five Ways the Obama Administration is losing the HHS mandate battle Every single Catholic bishop in the United States has publicly condemned Obama's HHS mandate... Sebelius admits to keeping bishops uninformed CNN Poll: Americans Oppose Obamacare Contraception Mandate 50% To 44% Underwear Bomber Sentenced to Life Bishop Lori Tells Parable of the Kosher Deli and the Pork Mandate in Congressional Testimony Santorum's beliefs come under renewed scrutiny Obama is knowingly and intentionally trampling on the US Constitution Election 2012: Republican Presidential Primary -Santoram now leads Romney The Surge of Rick Santorum and the Road to the Nomination White House Criticizes Bishops, Trumpets Support from CHA, Catholic Charities Cardinal DiNardo Urges Senate Support of ‘Respect for Rights of Conscience Act’ Cardinal Designate Timothy Dolan: 'You Can't Compromise on Principle' Obamacare grants doctors liberty to withhold care Notre Dame and Jesuits accept Obama compromise Cardinal Designate Timothy Dolan: 'You Can't Compromise on Principle' Religious Freedom: Civil Disobedience May Become Necessary White House Kept CHA Informed on 'Compromise,' With Bishops in the Dark 12 state attorneys general: we will file lawsuit against Obama mandate ‘in weeks, not months’ Senate Will Vote on Amendment to Stop Obama’s Abortion Mandate Media and Communication Making “The Way” His Way Catholic Athletes for Christ and Christina Wirth: Growing in Faith Through Basketball Free, independent and pluralistic. Radio: a tool for peace The View’s Joy Behar: Pro-Life Virginia Law Like the Taliban Movie Review: The Artist ‘The View’ takes on the sonogram law: as told by an unborn baby Vatican Spokesman Calls for Calm, Clear Thinking Concerning Leaked Documents ‘The View’ takes on the sonogram law: as told by an unborn baby 'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore' on its way to glory at the Academy Awards Jolie In Sarajevo For 'Blood And Honey' Screening Nicki Minaj makes her Grammy moment all about the Catholic Church Timeline of celebrities killed by Big Pharma: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, Farrah Fawcett, Elvis and more Whitney Houston yet another victim of pharmaceutical drug industry What Satan had to do with singer's death Jeremy Tin: Another Tebow? Pro-Life Motion Picture Opens Nationwide in March Jim Douglass' new book, 'Gandhi and the Unspeakable' Teen-Friendly Book on Sex and Song of Solomon? Fr. Lombardi SJ: reason and good will in reporting Caution! Calling Alex Jones Can Be Bad For Your Health.

February 16, 2012

Religion and Faith Cardinal says commission on Medjugorje will report to Pope this year Pope Benedict Reflects on the Last Words of Christ Pope: We never fall from God’s embrace Bishop Morlino: ‘divide and conquer’ strategy is beginning of persecution An Archbishop Who Inspires the Faithful: Courageous Charles Chaput Helps Lead the Catholic Resistance Marian in Vietnam shrine attracts thousands Denver Theology on Tap inspires controversy, venue change Mexican Archbishop Calls Drug Lords to Conversion As Papal Visit Nears Leader of Legion's consecrated women resigns Anglican Clergymen Become Catholic Priests Involved laity and determined pastor rebuild St. Louis parish The Slovak church now looks to Rome “Europe needs to become more confident in its Christianity” Mexico: Church draws fire for voting guidelines “The Vatican will not be bullied. The commitment to financial transparency persists” The tyranny of misunderstood freedom European, African Bishops Study Evangelization Religious liberty in focus during US Bishops' ad limina Lefebvrians say preamble is not acceptable Courageous, Well-Timed Action by Bishops Renewed Catholic Credibility and Strength Life and Lifestyle You Can’t Claim to be a Christian and Support Abortion Pro-Life Groups to Hold Nationwide Rally Against Obama Mandate White House, HHS, & allies spread false statistic Detroit columnist calls for birth control sterilants to be added to public water supply Ron Paul reintroduces Parental Consent Act, prohibiting federal funding for psychiatric screening of children Anything Goes: Reproductive medicine grows ever more disturbing U.S. schoolchildren now subjected to sack lunch searches by government agents Radical gays protest at Chicago cathedral Website Has 1,000 Documents on Abortion Practitioner Abuses U.S. contraception debate unlikely in Canada Virginia House approves bill recognizing life begins at conception Verbal abuse after food pantry refuses donation from Planned Parenthood What Did CHA's Carol Keehan Know and When Did She Know It? The Church as a Powerful Voice for Abuse Victims (Part 1) The Church as a Powerful Voice for Abuse Victims (Part 2)

International News India exploits U.S. embargo on Iran Forgotten massacre under way in Sudanese border region British official sees Vatican as ally against global challenges As Many As 300 Killed in Honduras Prison Fire Egypt: Church and homes set on fire by some 2,000 Muslim extremists Sri Lanka: Govt ignores fuel protest by thousands of Catholic fishermen Police Say Russian Man Behind Bomb Threat At Amsterdam Airport Hong Kong: Scepticism greets Xi's speech Syria reaches a blind alley as violence continues Terrorist Attack in Bangkok, Iranians Involved Arabs open way for arming Syrians, civil war feared Iran Uses Homemade Fuel Rods – PR Stunt or Step to N-Bomb? AB Nichols says UK government meeting marks high point in Holy See relations China's Crackdown on Christians Without dialogue Syria will become a new Iraq, Aleppo bishop says Venezuela: The post-Chavez era could begin in church Israel raises alert Cardinal Rivera encourages greater religious freedom in Cuba Myanmar: Violations against civilians 'still grave' Christian Revival in Egypt Includes Revolution Story Science and Technology Adult stem cell institute undertakes ambitious campaign for cures Scientists Use Brain Waves To Eavesdrop On What We Hear While Average Lifespans Increase, 114 Remains A Stubborn And Mysterious Upper Bound. Why? World's Tiniest Chameleons Discovered In Madagascar, Can Stand On Match Head 550 Year-Old Carvings Depicting Aztec Myths Found in Mexico City Flying Robotic Insects A New Mass-Production Technique For Electromechanical Devices Fukushima At Increased Earthquake Risk Flapping-Wing Aircraft Gets Closer To Reality After Breakthrough Latest Game In The Star Wars Universe Cost $200 Million Man Receives New Bionic Hand With Electronic Opposable Thumb Will Automation Lead to Economic Collapse? CERN About To Find God Particle? Mystery illness has killed 24,000 in Central America NASA Makes Plans For Deep-Space Base Near The Moon Court rules organic farmers can sue conventional, GMO farmers whose pesticides 'trespass' and contaminate their fields Scientists warn on 'supervolcano' Can A Free Online Education Land You A Job? The Era Of Online Education Dawns Texas now requiring meningitis vaccination for all college students UN-backed marine expedition highlights impact of climate change in oceans Why Zebras Have Stripes

US National News Obama is knowingly and intentionally trampling on the US Constitution Election 2012: Republican Presidential Primary -Santoram now leads Romney The Surge of Rick Santorum and the Road to the Nomination White House Criticizes Bishops, Trumpets Support from CHA, Catholic Charities Cardinal DiNardo Urges Senate Support of ‘Respect for Rights of Conscience Act’ Cardinal Designate Timothy Dolan: 'You Can't Compromise on Principle' Obamacare grants doctors liberty to withhold care Notre Dame and Jesuits accept Obama compromise Cardinal Designate Timothy Dolan: 'You Can't Compromise on Principle' Religious Freedom: Civil Disobedience May Become Necessary White House Kept CHA Informed on 'Compromise,' With Bishops in the Dark 12 state attorneys general: we will file lawsuit against Obama mandate ‘in weeks, not months’ Senate Will Vote on Amendment to Stop Obama’s Abortion Mandate Whistleblower Says Planned Parenthood Defrauded Government Santorum Revels in Sudden Support — But How Deep? Bishop Blaire Refutes White House Press Secretary’s Claim That Bishops Never Supported Health Care Reform GOP Critics Hit Obama's $3.8 Trillion Budget 200+ leaders denounce Obama's 'accommodation' U.S. Bishops to White House: 'Recission of Mandate Only Solution' Catholic governor signs gay marriage law Media and Communication Vatican Spokesman Calls for Calm, Clear Thinking Concerning Leaked Documents ‘The View’ takes on the sonogram law: as told by an unborn baby 'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore' on its way to glory at the Academy Awards Jolie In Sarajevo For 'Blood And Honey' Screening Nicki Minaj makes her Grammy moment all about the Catholic Church Timeline of celebrities killed by Big Pharma: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, Farrah Fawcett, Elvis and more Whitney Houston yet another victim of pharmaceutical drug industry What Satan had to do with singer's death Jeremy Tin: Another Tebow? Pro-Life Motion Picture Opens Nationwide in March Jim Douglass' new book, 'Gandhi and the Unspeakable' Teen-Friendly Book on Sex and Song of Solomon? Fr. Lombardi SJ: reason and good will in reporting Caution! Calling Alex Jones Can Be Bad For Your Health. Horror at the Grammys The Science of Television: Reading Viewers’ Minds to Create Popular Programming Vatican Radio's inauguration: a sound picture USA censorship on the rise as YouTube censors video critical of government Reflections on RealCatholicTV.com and 'Catholic' branding The Power of Courtship in The Vow

February 15, 2012

Religion and Faith Top nun who supported Obama mandate thanks pro-choice group in private e-mail “The Vatican will not be bullied. The commitment to financial transparency persists” The tyranny of misunderstood freedom European, African Bishops Study Evangelization Religious liberty in focus during US Bishops' ad limina Lefebvrians say preamble is not acceptable Bishop Jenky exhorts Catholic pols who attack Church Courageous, Well-Timed Action by Bishops Renewed Catholic Credibility and Strength A Call to Prayer and Joyful Witness Pope: 'This Is the Victory of Christ, Which Is Our Deep Healing' Catechism Helps Faith Spring from Intelligence, Bishop Says Illinois bishop fires priest over changes in liturgy Jesus cured leper to show man’s salvation, Pope says Leader of US Anglican ordinariate explains how to join Loving Christian family is best soil for vocations, Pope writes The new Jesuits, always hovering between orthodoxy and progressivism The Pope will die within a year: Vatican 'assassination fears' revealed Vatican dismisses pope assassination threat document Mike Huckabee: 'We are all Catholics now' Protecting the Pope from assassination Life and Lifestyle Virginia House approves bill recognizing life begins at conception Verbal abuse after food pantry refuses donation from Planned Parenthood What Did CHA's Carol Keehan Know and When Did She Know It? The Church as a Powerful Voice for Abuse Victims (Part 1) The Church as a Powerful Voice for Abuse Victims (Part 2) Liberated love Amish farm shut down Rick Santorum's advice helps metro Detroit family with Trisomy 18 child New Jersey passes gay marriage bill Wisconsin court case dismissal "enormously important" I Choose No Contraception, so Why am I Paying For It? Looking for ways to celebrate Valentine's Day? Abortion & the Creed of Progress Figure That 98% of Catholic Women Use Birth Control Debunked Victory: Texas ultrasound law goes into effect after heated court battle Bishops get earful at Vatican sex abuse summit Scicluna: “The Church’s practice in combatting child abuse needs to be audited” Washington governor signs gay ‘marriage’ bill without religious protections Divorce and Children: New Study Confirms Irreparable Harm How the Catholic Church became cool overnight...

International News China's Crackdown on Christians Without dialogue Syria will become a new Iraq, Aleppo bishop says Venezuela: The post-Chavez era could begin in church Israel raises alert Cardinal Rivera encourages greater religious freedom in Cuba Myanmar: Violations against civilians 'still grave' Christian Revival in Egypt Includes Revolution Story Nigeria: Religion, Oil, ethnic and political conflicts Bangladesh: Outrage at murder of journalist couple Costa Rica Needs Laws That Support Life, Bishops Say Phillipine Church Backs Farmers' Call for Land Distribution Russia: Church and politics show proof of a grand alliance Copts Protest Eviction of Christians from Shabrat Baroness Warsi leads British government delegation to Vatican Obama proposes $800 million in aid for “Arab Spring” countries Stock markets gain in Asia, while Athens burns Mystery illness killing thousands of Latin Americans, spreading fast China: In Ngaba, 18 year old nun dies in self immolation Pakistan: Priest urges Christians to fight porn 'Unconventional' weapons threat? Science and Technology Timeline of celebrities killed by Big Pharma: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, Farrah Fawcett, Elvis and more GMOs may cause widespread umbilical cord deformities Fukushima At Increased Earthquake Risk Flapping-Wing Aircraft Gets Closer To Reality After Breakthrough Latest Game In The Star Wars Universe Cost $200 Million Man Receives New Bionic Hand With Electronic Opposable Thumb Will Automation Lead to Economic Collapse? CERN About To Find God Particle? Mystery illness has killed 24,000 in Central America NASA Makes Plans For Deep-Space Base Near The Moon Court rules organic farmers can sue conventional, GMO farmers whose pesticides 'trespass' and contaminate their fields Scientists warn on 'supervolcano' Can A Free Online Education Land You A Job? The Era Of Online Education Dawns Texas now requiring meningitis vaccination for all college students UN-backed marine expedition highlights impact of climate change in oceans Why Zebras Have Stripes UFO Sighting in Mich: Witness Experiencing Emotional Trauma, "Sense of Loss" FDA now regulating free online sperm donation The Era of Robotic Warfare Has Arrived – 30% of All US Military Aircraft are Drones Boston Dynamics Takes Alpha Dog Military Robot Out For Its First Walk

US National News Cardinal Designate Timothy Dolan: 'You Can't Compromise on Principle' Religious Freedom: Civil Disobedience May Become Necessary White House Kept CHA Informed on 'Compromise,' With Bishops in the Dark 12 state attorneys general: we will file lawsuit against Obama mandate ‘in weeks, not months’ Senate Will Vote on Amendment to Stop Obama’s Abortion Mandate Whistleblower Says Planned Parenthood Defrauded Government Santorum Revels in Sudden Support — But How Deep? Bishop Blaire Refutes White House Press Secretary’s Claim That Bishops Never Supported Health Care Reform GOP Critics Hit Obama's $3.8 Trillion Budget 200+ leaders denounce Obama's 'accommodation' U.S. Bishops to White House: 'Recission of Mandate Only Solution' Catholic governor signs gay marriage law Obama Chief of Staff: New Pro-Abortion Mandate Here to Stay Archbishop: The President Did Not Respond to Deep Moral Concerns Romney Defends Faith, Family Values at Conservative Summit Obama Admin Implements Original Pro-Abortion Mandate Chaput: rescind health mandate Obama's "accommodation" only made matters worse. CHA & Catholic Charities welcome Obama plan Will Obama Next Force Insurance Companies to Fund Abortions? Media and Communication Whitney Houston yet another victim of pharmaceutical drug industry What Satan had to do with singer's death Jeremy Tin: Another Tebow? Pro-Life Motion Picture Opens Nationwide in March Jim Douglass' new book, 'Gandhi and the Unspeakable' Teen-Friendly Book on Sex and Song of Solomon? Fr. Lombardi SJ: reason and good will in reporting Caution! Calling Alex Jones Can Be Bad For Your Health. Horror at the Grammys The Science of Television: Reading Viewers’ Minds to Create Popular Programming Vatican Radio's inauguration: a sound picture USA censorship on the rise as YouTube censors video critical of government Reflections on RealCatholicTV.com and 'Catholic' branding The Power of Courtship in The Vow Columnist gets close-up view of tearing Rosa Mystica statue Outrage over 'exorcism' Free, independent and pluralistic. Radio: a tool for peace Bruce Springsteen and Southern Catholic Authors Walker Percy and Flannery O' Connor Latin Is Not Dead Whitney Houston killed by prescription drugs and alcohol, not drowning, say coroner officials

February 14, 2012

Religion and Faith Pope: 'This Is the Victory of Christ, Which Is Our Deep Healing' Courageous, Well-Timed Action by Bishops Renewed Catholic Credibility and Strength A Call to Prayer and Joyful Witness... Catechism Helps Faith Spring from Intelligence, Bishop Says Illinois bishop fires priest over changes in liturgy Jesus cured leper to show man’s salvation, Pope says Leader of US Anglican ordinariate explains how to join Loving Christian family is best soil for vocations, Pope writes The new Jesuits, always hovering between orthodoxy and progressivism The Pope will die within a year: Vatican 'assassination fears' revealed Vatican dismisses pope assassination threat document Mike Huckabee: 'We are all Catholics now' Protecting the Pope from assassination Obama has put an end to the American Experiment Wuerl, Colson and Soloveichik: United We Stand for Religious Freedom Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrims to trek to Lourdes for 154th anniversary this February 11 Two New American Saints, Three Notable Firsts Priest underscores Cuba's devotion to Blessed Mother Lent begins renewed 'Catholics Come Home' effort Life and Lifestyle I Choose No Contraception, so Why am I Paying For It? Looking for ways to celebrate Valentine's Day? Abortion & the Creed of Progress Figure That 98% of Catholic Women Use Birth Control Debunked Victory: Texas ultrasound law goes into effect after heated court battle Bishops get earful at Vatican sex abuse summit Scicluna: “The Church’s practice in combatting child abuse needs to be audited” Washington governor signs gay ‘marriage’ bill without religious protections Divorce and Children: New Study Confirms Irreparable Harm How the Catholic Church became cool overnight... Cardinal Brady reflects on "Healing and Renewal" conference Vital info is lacking in contraception flap Catholic leaders ask forgiveness for child abuse Diocese seeks name for Crystal Cathedral ACLU: Promoting the Rape of Boys is Protected; Living According to the Catholic Faith is Not Pastor Rick Warren: I’d Rather Go to Jail Than Obey Mandate Planned Parenthood defends Obama from critics Philly monsignor seeks new abuse-case judge "The Catholic Church has always been right on birth control"... Milwaukee Archdiocese tries to dodge fraud case

International News Stock markets gain in Asia, while Athens burns Mystery illness killing thousands of Latin Americans, spreading fast China: In Ngaba, 18 year old nun dies in self immolation Pakistan: Priest urges Christians to fight porn 'Unconventional' weapons threat? U.S. Naval Commander Warns Against Iran’s ‘Suicide Ships’ “African and European bishops united to better proclaim the Gospel” Venezuela: The post-Chavez era could begin in church The situation in Syria, a Christian perspective Israeli missions in India and Georgia under attack Pope Benedict makes appeal for Syria In Africa's 'Warm Heart' Pontiff: Africa Is Continent of the Future and Hope for the Church Pope Calls for End of Syria Violence Sudan's forgotten carnage Colombian bishops demand rebel group to release kidnapped Saudi Arabia will buy nukes if Iran tests A-bomb, report says Indonesian children forced to convert to Islam Syria Says Suicide Bombers Kill 28 in Aleppo Pope urges international community to address poverty in Sahel region Science and Technology CERN About To Find God Particle? Mystery illness has killed 24,000 in Central America NASA Makes Plans For Deep-Space Base Near The Moon Court rules organic farmers can sue conventional, GMO farmers whose pesticides 'trespass' and contaminate their fields Scientists warn on 'supervolcano' Can A Free Online Education Land You A Job? The Era Of Online Education Dawns Texas now requiring meningitis vaccination for all college students UN-backed marine expedition highlights impact of climate change in oceans Why Zebras Have Stripes UFO Sighting in Mich: Witness Experiencing Emotional Trauma, "Sense of Loss" FDA now regulating free online sperm donation The Era of Robotic Warfare Has Arrived – 30% of All US Military Aircraft are Drones Boston Dynamics Takes Alpha Dog Military Robot Out For Its First Walk Neuroscience A New Front In Global Warfare, Experts Say Neotame the next aspartame? Abandon the ‘norm against killing’ to solve organ transplant problem: leading US bioethicists Man Receives New Bionic Hand With Electronic Opposable Thumb Hospital Throws Down $25,000 Prize To Decode Genomic Information In Scientific Coup, Russians Reach Antarctic Lake Ten-Year-Old Discovers 'New Molecule'

US National News U.S. Bishops to White House: 'Recission of Mandate Only Solution' Obama Chief of Staff: New Pro-Abortion Mandate Here to Stay Archbishop: The President Did Not Respond to Deep Moral Concerns Romney Defends Faith, Family Values at Conservative Summit Obama Admin Implements Original Pro-Abortion Mandate Chaput: rescind health mandate Obama's "accommodation" only made matters worse. Either he just doesn't get it, or he just doesn't care... CHA & Catholic Charities welcome Obama plan US Bishops: Obama's 'Compromise' Has No Clear Protection for Key Stakeholders Obama Revises Mandate: Free Abortion-Causing Drugs for Women The Rising Tide of Catholic Resistance Cardinal Dolan: Fight Harder Against Obama’s Mandate Why the HHS “Compromise” Doesn't Work Will Obama Next Force Insurance Companies to Fund Abortions? Obama's policy shift isn't an olive branch. It's a smallpox blanket. Bishops Studying Initial White House Movement on Religious Liberty Georgia justices allow assisted-suicide ads Budget Deficit Drops to $27 Billion in January Mother Angelica faces off against Obama Proposition 8: Two Federal Judges Decree, Marriage Not Between a Man and a Woman Media and Communication Caution! Calling Alex Jones Can Be Bad For Your Health. Horror at the Grammys The Science of Television: Reading Viewers’ Minds to Create Popular Programming Vatican Radio's inauguration: a sound picture USA censorship on the rise as YouTube censors video critical of government Reflections on RealCatholicTV.com and 'Catholic' branding The Power of Courtship in The Vow Columnist gets close-up view of tearing Rosa Mystica statue Outrage over 'exorcism' Free, independent and pluralistic. Radio: a tool for peace Bruce Springsteen and Southern Catholic Authors Walker Percy and Flannery O' Connor Latin Is Not Dead Whitney Houston killed by prescription drugs and alcohol, not drowning, say coroner officials Whitney Houston dead at 48 Telling the Catholic Story Another Fleeting Failure for NBC FDA monopoly enforcement goes after Google for $500 million in online pharmacy ad profits Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Have Abortion in Comic Book After acquisition, Crisis Magazine re-launches website Catholic movie reviews - The Vow, Journey 2, Safe House & Chronicle

February 12-13, 2012

Religion and Faith The Pope will die within a year: Vatican 'assassination fears' revealed Vatican dismisses pope assassination threat document Protecting the Pope from assassination Obama has put an end to the American Experiment Wuerl, Colson and Soloveichik: United We Stand for Religious Freedom Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrims to trek to Lourdes for 154th anniversary this February 11 Two New American Saints, Three Notable Firsts Priest underscores Cuba's devotion to Blessed Mother Lent begins renewed 'Catholics Come Home' effort Pope Prays for Those Suffering the Cold Spell Healing a Wounded Church Anti-Semitism in the Presbyterian Church Vatican: “Confidential” documents and that non-existent conspiracy Pope: Learn From Dying Jesus to Pray for Others' Needs Abuse fallout: media tries to indict Mother Teresa Vatican investigator: hold bishops accountable Preparing for Lent: Learning to Pray, Love, and Live Our Lives in Communion with God US Ad limina: George on meeting with Pope Archbishop Timothy Dolan on Life and Liberty Christian Unity Summit Brings Together Leaders From Several Ecumenical Organizations Brazil's Christ statue lit with 150 colors for World Youth Day Life and Lifestyle How the Catholic Church became cool overnight... Cardinal Brady reflects on "Healing and Renewal" conference Vital info is lacking in contraception flap Catholic leaders ask forgiveness for child abuse Diocese seeks name for Crystal Cathedral ACLU: Promoting the Rape of Boys is Protected; Living According to the Catholic Faith is Not Pastor Rick Warren: I’d Rather Go to Jail Than Obey Mandate Planned Parenthood defends Obama from critics Philly monsignor seeks new abuse-case judge "The Catholic Church has always been right on birth control"... Milwaukee Archdiocese tries to dodge fraud case Priest: Catholic voices silenced by abuse allegations Symposium ends with launch of internet Centre for Child Protection Officer says Crucifix saved her life during shooting (secular report) Abuse survivor praises Pope for listening to victims Komen executive who quit blasts Planned Parenthood for 'vicious' coercion Catholic Social Doctrine: The Right to a Just or Living Wage Warden now fights to stop executions Abuse: “Never Again” says Pope Benedict XVI Vatican Conference: "Combatting the deadly culture of silence"

International News Pope Calls for End of Syria Violence Sudan's forgotten carnage Colombian bishops demand rebel group to release kidnapped Saudi Arabia will buy nukes if Iran tests A-bomb, report says Indonesian children forced to convert to Islam Syria Says Suicide Bombers Kill 28 in Aleppo Pope urges international community to address poverty in Sahel region Greek PM Says Default Would Lead to "Chaos" Calls for strike divide Egypt as Muslim Brotherhood snubs government Vatican Points Out False Claims in Corruption Charges UN official outlines priorities ahead of sustainable development summit Syrian Armored Forces Move Nearer to Israel Ayman al-Zawahiri says Somali militant group joins al-Qaeda ranks Bedouin Kidnap 18 Egyptian Soldiers Near Border with Israel Egypt: Alexandria: forced eviction of 62 Coptic families by the Salafis Rebel group should cease violence, Colombian archbishop says Melkite patriarch seeks prayers for Syria during Lent China: Pushed by food prices, China’s inflation accelerates China. Cardinal Zen Against Saint Egidio Drug cartel unfurls banners in Mexican city, warning rival gang not to escalate violence during Pope Benedict's visit... Philippines: Church steps up quake relief Deadly attacks in Iran tied to secret Israeli team Science and Technology UN-backed marine expedition highlights impact of climate change in oceans Why Zebras Have Stripes UFO Sighting in Mich: Witness Experiencing Emotional Trauma, "Sense of Loss" FDA now regulating free online sperm donation The Era of Robotic Warfare Has Arrived – 30% of All US Military Aircraft are Drones Boston Dynamics Takes Alpha Dog Military Robot Out For Its First Walk Neuroscience A New Front In Global Warfare, Experts Say Neotame the next aspartame? Abandon the ‘norm against killing’ to solve organ transplant problem: leading US bioethicists Man Receives New Bionic Hand With Electronic Opposable Thumb Hospital Throws Down $25,000 Prize To Decode Genomic Information In Scientific Coup, Russians Reach Antarctic Lake Ten-Year-Old Discovers 'New Molecule' Surge in genetic crops When the Earth Gets Sick: Most Mass Extinctions Happened Slowly Interstellar Superhighway Boosts Light Speed Limit The Oldest Animal Ever Found Is 760 Million Years Old The Technology for the Mark of the Beast is Here Now - Smart Skin... Bill Gates Pours Millions Into Geoengineering Entire Genome Of Extinct Human Decoded From Fossil

US National News Obama Revises Mandate: Free Abortion-Causing Drugs for Women The Rising Tide of Catholic Resistance Cardinal Dolan: Fight Harder Against Obama’s Mandate Why the HHS “Compromise” Doesn't Work Will Obama Next Force Insurance Companies to Fund Abortions? Obama's policy shift isn't an olive branch. It's a smallpox blanket. Bishops Studying Initial White House Movement on Religious Liberty Georgia justices allow assisted-suicide ads Budget Deficit Drops to $27 Billion in January Mother Angelica faces off against Obama Proposition 8: Two Federal Judges Decree, Marriage Not Between a Man and a Woman Obama "reinforces" decision not to compromise with Catholics Priests for Life sues Obama administration over contraception mandate Boehner vs. HHS: 'Attack by the Federal Government on Religious Freedom ... Must Not Stand' Birth Control is Not the Issue Congress Urged to Move Ahead Now on Planned Parenthood Probe So far, no call to bishops from White House The president and birth control Protests Continue Over Insurance for Contraception, Abortifacients Media and Communication Whitney Houston dead at 48 Telling the Catholic Story Another Fleeting Failure for NBC FDA monopoly enforcement goes after Google for $500 million in online pharmacy ad profits Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Have Abortion in Comic Book After acquisition, Crisis Magazine re-launches website Catholic movie reviews - The Vow, Journey 2, Safe House & Chronicle Church leaders use Internet against pedophiles Video: pilgrims head for Lourdes Secular journal says Humanae Vitae was right C-SPAN Broadcasts Excellent Discussion on HHS Contraceptive Mandate FOCUS Missionary challenges Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco over pornography -- and gets a personal Twitter response Barbara Walters: “Heartbreaking” for Women to See Ultrasound TSA Help Wanted animation video goes viral Drudge Crashes LifeSite! Stanley Cup winning goaltender: ‘I stand with Catholics’ against birth control mandate Early Unpublished Photos Of Marilyn Monroe Spanish bishops denounce TV censorship of religion ad Facebook: Pro-life post "offensive to community standards". High-Speed Photography Captures Art In Drops Of Water Windows onto Heaven: exhibition of manuscripts at British Library

February 7, 2012

Religion and Faith Being Catholic means 'paying a price,' says Detroit archbishop Pope Benedict: Overcoming illness with faith The mysteries surrounding the tomb of St. Paul The cost of conversion and discipleship Ignatian Spirituality – Prayer, Spiritual Direction, Retreats, and Good Decisions No Generic God Making the Church's Message Brilliant and Attractive Jesus, Our Contemporary Man comes back to life during church service Bishop Fellay to Rome: "We are ready." Catholicism waking up to dangers of enneagram Pope Benedict XVI: I'm praying for metro Detroit 45 Years After Restoration, Permanent Diaconate Soldiers On Reunion Between East & West Pope Benedict selects Oklahoma priest as Bishop of Salina, filling longest-standing diocesan vacancy in U.S... Jesus of Egypt Inexplicable Cure Opens Way for Sister Sweetness' Beatification Lefebvrians incited by Fellay to say “no” to the Vatican proposal Fellay: "...you can be certain that the Progressives will not be happy." Consistory: day of prayer and reflection Life and Lifestyle Komen Caves Modern Kids: Raised by Wolves ‘I promised God that if he would save my baby, I would leave the homosexual lifestyle’ Text of Cardinal Levada address opening Rome symposium on abuse No such thing as 'safe' abortion, says Argentinean priest Miracle Joey: The boy who refused to die The Tide is Turning, Pro-Life Movement is Now Winning Poor Planned Parenthood: Media and Politicians Run to the Rescue Ontario Catholic Teachesr come out in favour of Gay-Straight Alliances Planned Parenthood Closing Abortion Business in Iowa Bishop Leonard Blair reacts to Komen controversy Planned Parenthood unleashes Mafia-style tactics Lombardi Editorial: Credibility and transparency Planned Parenthood Fired Staffer Who Put Women Over Money Blessing of Bella Gregorian University to host conference on 'Healing and Renewal' from sex abuse Virginia Senate Passes Ultrasound Bill Ringing doorbell saves family from fire Our bizarre times: bearded and breastfeeding -- the story of a pregnant Canadian 'man' Protection of children must be priority for the Church

International News U.S. Diplomats Leave Syria Amid Violence Syria, a cry for help from Father Dall'Oglio Increasing civilian casualties in Afghanistan, more than three thousand in 2011 Catholicism still dominant in Caribbean, but its influence wanes The sacrifice of two Central American priests International attention important amid pressure on condemned Iranian pastor Panetta: 'Strong possibility' Israel will strike Iran's nuclear installations in spring Prices Rise, Patience Thins in Sanctions-Hit Iran French, German Leaders Warn Greece To Stick To Commitments Syria: Chinese media claim veto to UN resolution against Damascus "for the good of the people" A Brilliant Reign: Queen Elizabeth at 60 Years on the Throne Philippines: Quake hits the Philippines, at least 13 dead, dozens missing Uganda cardinal to religious: 'rise up to Africa's suffering' Spain resists Muslim invasion Northeast india: Where the Church's Growth Is Fastest EU representative to the Holy See is a woman Honduras: mortally wounded by narcotics and divisions Concession fails to quell Egypt clashes; politicians seek early presidential vote Double veto from Russia, China sink Syrian sanctions Mubarak to be Moved to Prison Hospital Science and Technology Vatican astronomer: Big Bang fits with faith The universe withholds the mystery of magnetism Flying Robotic Swarm of Nano Quadrotors Gets Millions of Views, New Company See In A Single Cell In Never Before Seen Detail Scientists Shed New Light On Mariana Trench Fungus That Devours Plastic Might Help Clean The Environment In latest vaccine marketing fraud, CDC says Gardasil shots should be 'routine' for boys Fission Rockets Could Open Up The Solar System The Whole World Has Chemtrail Alzheimers Anesthesia may cause ADHD and Brain Damage “In God We Trust…But All Others Bring Data” Parents sue after Quebec teen dies following Gardasil vaccination Dropping the F-BOMB, A Disposable Spy Computer Funded by DARPA Faith-based solutions for energy efficiency Fight against malaria continues Hackers Take Over Law Enforcement Websites Scientists warn on U.S. volcano threat Bizarre UFO Photographed From Small Plane Over Oregon Hackers Intercept FBI, Scotland Yard Call Microsoft buys eugenics technology from Merck, becomes drug development partner with top global vaccine manufacturer

US National News Standing with the bishops U.S. army prevented Catholic Chaplains from reading bishop's pastoral letter at mass Obama’s Mandate: Timeless Wisdom from Ronald Reagan The Cost of Conscience: Obama’s Violating Judeo-Christian Ethics Regulations are muzzling free speech White House falsehoods about Obamacare Reese: "Obama will lose if he does not win back the Catholic vote" David Jones on Rick Santorum: Our Lives, Our Fortunes, and Our Sacred Honor The Calm Before the Storm in Philadelphia Archbishop Chaput Says Obama Administration Sold Out Catholic Supporters White House’s defense of mandate called inaccurate, misleading Panetta: 'Strong possibility' Israel will strike Iran's nuclear installations in spring Obama targets religious freedom with healthcare reform Romney critics recall his shift on 'conscience' Mitt Romney Writes Op-Ed Against HHS Mandate Bloomberg Gives Planned Parenthood 250K as 40% of NYC Babies Aborted Obama's betrayal of faith Radiation leak closes California power plant Obama Administration: Catholic Conscience Not to be Tolerated Judge dismisses complaint against Vatican in swindle case Media and Communication Detroit's blogging bishop documents Roman pilgrimage The "Vatican Insider" interviews Archbishop Loris Capovilla on the Second Vatican Council Are football fans more devoted than Christian disciples? Owned by devout Catholic family, Giants win another Mexican artist thrilled to craft papal throne for Pope's trip Media Back Planned Parenthood, Ignore Obama Pro-Life Attacks Kurzweil Featured In Superbowl Ad? Yes, It’s True! Author Amy Bonaccorso on the EF, OF and the Sacred Liturgy Generally Hottest Christian book gets hotter The Church comes to the Sundance film festival 3 Ways Facebook Plans To Exploit Users Vatican promotes exhibition on history of universe Catholic movie reviews - The Woman in Black, Big Miracle and more Order of Nuns Using Art to Open Door to Faith Pimps, traffickers flock to Super Bowl venue Networks Rush to Defend Planned Parenthood From Komen Planned Parenthood TV Ads Defend Obama’s Attack on Catholics Unable to Speak the Language: Journalists on Religion Birmingham, Ala. bishop discusses EWTN with Pope Are TV Stations Abusing the Law?

February 4-6, 2012

Religion and Faith Lefebvrians incited by Fellay to say “no” to the Vatican proposal Fellay: "...you can be certain that the Progressives will not be happy." Consistory: day of prayer and reflection Fr Dwight Longeneckers: Should Priests and Politics Mix? The Feast of St. Blaise and the Blessing of the Throats Concistory to be preceeded by day on new evangelisation Vandal desecrates Communion hosts, steals $10,000 in Texas church attack Salmon farmer who visited apparition site now feeds half a million poor a day Why has Fr. Becker been removed from the consistory? 'New atheist' plans London 'temple to atheism' Saints for a Secular Nation Creating Cardinals: Ceremony Features Something Old, New, Borrowed, Red On Candlemas: three considerations Pope's blessing silenced possessed men, says veteran exorcist Spirituality: Mother Teresa's 15 Tips for Humility Pope Benedict XVI Calls Christians to Prayer as the 'Yes' Which Sets Us Free Pope Shares Vision of a Better Earth “Creative conservatives”: A new generation of bishops is here Marcelo Rossi: The Singing Priest Who’s Setting Brazil On Fire Who are We: Americans or Catholics? Life and Lifestyle Irish Bishop investigated for ‘hate crime’ for upsetting humanist in homily No Law Allowing Abortion Can Be Moral Cleric Sex Abuse ‘Declining’ But at ‘Alarming’ Level in Rest of Society ‘Dead babies in jars’ found in basement of old illegal abortion facility From horror to hope: Euthanasia in Europe Susan B. Komen foundation crumples under pro-abortion pressure Not Ready to Give Up on Down Syndrome St. Louis has plan to fill its Catholic schools Family group challenges J. C. Penney Social activists in Guatemala march against 'femicides' Gregorian University to host conference on 'Healing and Renewal' from sex abuse How Lila Rose Became Pro-Life  and Catholic American Life League’s 2011 'Moloch' Awards Sex Abuse Dropping Where 'Code of Silence' Is Broken, Says Vatican Official Parents End Request for Abortion on Mentally Ill Daughter London designer’s style classes encourage God-given potential Susan B. Anthony prez: Most women are pro-life Occupy protestors disrupt pro-life rally in R.I. Why I rejected Plan B after my disabled daughter was raped Pro-aborts hack Komen website over cutting Planned Parenthood

International News Chinese officials arrest 5 'underground' priests Taliban Leader Sent Letter to Obama Ahmadinejad Calls For NWO Archbishop Sentamu says “Cameron is a dictator if he says yes to gay marriage” The dynamics of Boko Haram's war on Nigeria's Christians International Bishops: To Be pro-Israel Has to Mean Being pro-Palestinian Pakistan: Strange developments in the Asia Bibi case Violent Mexico Needs a Papal Visit Activists urge release of clergy, lawyer European Evangelization Initiative to Spread to 72 Cities Iran’s Khamenei threatens retaliation against oil embargo, military attack U.S. tourists, guide kidnapped by Bedouins in Egypt’s Sinai freed Cairo: 400 Injured in Clashes Between Police and Protesters Merkel to visit Guangzhou bishop Islamist-led opposition wins majority in Kuwait’s parliamentary vote United Nations asks Syrian president to step down Catholic bishops visit London Olympic site Pakistan rejects report that nation is aiding Taliban U.S. Worries Israel is about to Strike Iran Greek debt at the top of the list at eurozone crisis meeting Science and Technology Parents sue after Quebec teen dies following Gardasil vaccination Dropping the F-BOMB, A Disposable Spy Computer Funded by DARPA Faith-based solutions for energy efficiency Fight against malaria continues Hackers Take Over Law Enforcement Websites Scientists warn on U.S. volcano threat Bizarre UFO Photographed From Small Plane Over Oregon Hackers Intercept FBI, Scotland Yard Call Microsoft buys eugenics technology from Merck, becomes drug development partner with top global vaccine manufacturer A Look At BMW’s Semi-Autonomous Driving Car Snitch-ology —iPhones & Blackberrys Are Tapped Sandia Labs' Bullet Doesn't Miss Black Holes Help Stars Form, A Surprise To Astronomers The Big Guys Of Faux Organics Are Cramming Coexistence With GMOs Down Our Throats Cold Fusion With Over Ten Times Energy Gain Was Demonstrated At MIT Forget personal privacy - UK to microchip prescription medicines with new smart pill New Super-Earth Detected Within The Habitable Zone Of A Nearby Cool Star The Oldest Crocodile So Far Found Was 30 Feet Long Had A Shield For A Head The Current State Of Wind Power — 2012 Should Be The Biggest Year Yet Genetically Modified Insects

US National News The Calm Before the Storm in Philadelphia Archbishop Chaput Says Obama Administration Sold Out Catholic Supporters White House’s defense of mandate called inaccurate, misleading Panetta: 'Strong possibility' Israel will strike Iran's nuclear installations in spring Obama targets religious freedom with healthcare reform Romney critics recall his shift on 'conscience' Mitt Romney Writes Op-Ed Against HHS Mandate Bloomberg Gives Planned Parenthood 250K as 40% of NYC Babies Aborted Obama's betrayal of faith Radiation leak closes California power plant Obama Administration: Catholic Conscience Not to be Tolerated Judge dismisses complaint against Vatican in swindle case Obama Ties Public Policy Decisions to Faith at Prayer Breakfast Panetta Says Afghan Combat Missions To End In 2013 STOCK Act introduced to limit insider trading of members of Congress Cardinal Bevilacqua dies In the Wake of the Florida Fiasco, Time to Consider Bella Santorum's Dad, Rick White House denies health-care mandate violates Catholic consciences Catholic Latino leader calls HHS mandate insulting Romney in decisive Florida win Media and Communication 3 Ways Facebook Plans To Exploit Users Vatican promotes exhibition on history of universe Catholic movie reviews - The Woman in Black, Big Miracle and more Order of Nuns Using Art to Open Door to Faith Pimps, traffickers flock to Super Bowl venue Networks Rush to Defend Planned Parenthood From Komen Planned Parenthood TV Ads Defend Obama’s Attack on Catholics Unable to Speak the Language: Journalists on Religion Birmingham, Ala. bishop discusses EWTN with Pope Are TV Stations Abusing the Law? Thailand: Seeing Through the Eyes of 'Ghosts' New BBC TV series: 'Catholics' The Separation: movie review How Google Knows Everything About You The Last Day: a shocking video of a nuclear holocaust First things First, Tim Tebow is Still the Most Valuable Player 'Bella' Star Believes America Will See End to Abortion Status Update: Facebook to Go Public, Raise $5B Actor: 'If not for Medjugorje, I would never have played Christ in The Passion' Former Manchester Utd player swaps Old Trafford for the Vatican

February 2-3, 2012

Religion and Faith On Candlemas: three considerations Pope's blessing silenced possessed men, says veteran exorcist Spirituality: Mother Teresa's 15 Tips for Humility Pope Benedict XVI Calls Christians to Prayer as the 'Yes' Which Sets Us Free Pope Shares Vision of a Better Earth “Creative conservatives”: A new generation of bishops is here Marcelo Rossi: The Singing Priest Who’s Setting Brazil On Fire Who are We: Americans or Catholics? Scicluna calls on Catholic Church to act with determination against child abuse Vatican Official: Yes, We're in a State of Generalized Crisis, But There's Hope No Glorious Sunset for Cardinal Bertone Strong bond with God is defining quality of religious life, pope says A passport of faith for the Catholics in England and Wales Archbishop Schnurr reflects on unworthiness at St. Peter’s tomb After energizing Vatican visit, Southern bishops ready to evangelize Restoration of the Virgin of Lepanto Cardinal-Designate Dolan and Fellow Priests on Pilgrimage Boost Holy Land Christians Bishops in U.S. ask Catholics to fast Friday, meditating on food shortages, climate shift Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. XVI Day for Consecrated Life. A... 550 want restitution from Milwaukee archdiocese Life and Lifestyle American Life League’s 2011 'Moloch' Awards Sex Abuse Dropping Where 'Code of Silence' Is Broken, Says Vatican Official Parents End Request for Abortion on Mentally Ill Daughter London designer’s style classes encourage God-given potential Susan B. Anthony prez: Most women are pro-life Occupy protestors disrupt pro-life rally in R.I. Why I rejected Plan B after my disabled daughter was raped Pro-aborts hack Komen website over cutting Planned Parenthood Catholic Business Leaders Denounce HHS Mandate Pelosi: Girl Scout Relationship With Planned Parenthood “Valuable” Putting people before politics Life (and Its Advocates) Passing Before Our Eyes Komen also stops funding embryonic stem-cell work Komen Affiliate Leaders Quit, Complain About Funding Decision US Bishops continue fight against health care ruling A Eulogy for "Selective Death" Is Denial of Life-Saving Care for Mentally Disabled Girl a Sign of Things to Come? Komen Foundation ceases Planned Parenthood funding over Congressional investigation Michiganders respond to Obamacare mandate Florida senator introduces bill to reverse Obama ruling on contraception, Catholic hospitals

International News United Nations asks Syrian president to step down Pakistan rejects report that nation is aiding Taliban U.S. Worries Israel is about to Strike Iran Greek debt at the top of the list at eurozone crisis meeting Ferry sinks off coast of Papua New Guinea 200,000 Missiles Aimed at Israel India: Mob attacks Jesuit College in Anekal Egypt’s security forces fire teargas to disperse protesters incensed by soccer tragedy Continued Discrimination Against Bosnian Catholics Egypt’s army, police blamed for deadly soccer riot UN to hear of 'shameful' conditions for native children Irish Prime Minister May Reconsider Closing of Embassy at Vatican Death toll in Eastern Europe cold snap continues to climb Sri Lanka: Catholics protest to save church Islamists in famine-hit Somalia ban Red Cross aid Hundreds of thousands of Rwandans want church help to stay in Zambia Hong Kong: Study shows rise in Catholics Egypt Islamists stop protesters on way to parliament UN scales up food assistance for more than 80,000 people in South Sudan Former Haitian leader must face charges for human rights abuses, says UN Science and Technology Microsoft buys eugenics technology from Merck, becomes drug development partner with top global vaccine manufacturer A Look At BMW’s Semi-Autonomous Driving Car Snitch-ology —iPhones & Blackberrys Are Tapped Sandia Labs' Bullet Doesn't Miss Black Holes Help Stars Form, A Surprise To Astronomers The Big Guys Of Faux Organics Are Cramming Coexistence With GMOs Down Our Throats Cold Fusion With Over Ten Times Energy Gain Was Demonstrated At MIT Forget personal privacy - UK to microchip prescription medicines with new smart pill New Super-Earth Detected Within The Habitable Zone Of A Nearby Cool Star The Oldest Crocodile So Far Found Was 30 Feet Long Had A Shield For A Head The Current State Of Wind Power — 2012 Should Be The Biggest Year Yet Genetically Modified Insects Petition to investigate the MPAA for bribery over SOPA Thyroid medical scans use radioactive dye, now linked to permanent thyroid damage Pope Creates 'Science and Faith' Pontifical Foundation Don't Believe In Chemtrails? Try Time-Lapse Pfizer recalls a million birth-control packs Proof that the cancer industry doesn't want a cure - even if it's a pharmaceutical GSK fined measly $90,000 by Argentine court for killing 14 babies in illegal vaccine trials; drug giant actually appealing All Your Bandwidth Are Belong To Us: Half Of World’s Bandwidth Consumed By Only 1% of Users

US National News Obama's betrayal of faith Radiation leak closes California power plant Obama Administration: Catholic Conscience Not to be Tolerated Judge dismisses complaint against Vatican in swindle case Obama Ties Public Policy Decisions to Faith at Prayer Breakfast Panetta Says Afghan Combat Missions To End In 2013 STOCK Act introduced to limit insider trading of members of Congress Cardinal Bevilacqua dies In the Wake of the Florida Fiasco, Time to Consider Bella Santorum's Dad, Rick White House denies health-care mandate violates Catholic consciences Catholic Latino leader calls HHS mandate insulting Romney in decisive Florida win Nearly 65% of US Bishops Publicly Blast Health Care Rule Parishioners sue El Paso bishop President of U.S. bishops unleashes his wrath on Obama administration Obama's war on Christians Obama Appoints Architect of Roe v. Wade to Appeals Court Bishop Lori: Catholics faced with choice between Jesus' mandate or Obama's HHS mandate: An edict delivered with a sneer US Navy To Deploy Third Carrier Group To Persian Gulf Media and Communication Planned Parenthood TV Ads Defend Obama’s Attack on Catholics Unable to Speak the Language: Journalists on Religion Birmingham, Ala. bishop discusses EWTN with Pope Are TV Stations Abusing the Law? Thailand: Seeing Through the Eyes of 'Ghosts' New BBC TV series: 'Catholics' The Separation: movie review How Google Knows Everything About You The Last Day: a shocking video of a nuclear holocaust First things First, Tim Tebow is Still the Most Valuable Player 'Bella' Star Believes America Will See End to Abortion Status Update: Facebook to Go Public, Raise $5B Actor: 'If not for Medjugorje, I would never have played Christ in The Passion' Former Manchester Utd player swaps Old Trafford for the Vatican Polish Bishops Appeal for Freedom to Broadcast Under hail of criticism CBS relents, adds some photos of pro-lifers to March for Life album Dutch ISPs Refuse to Block Traffic to … Social media and silence 1/30/12 Bishops plan to use London Olympics to renew interest in Catholic faith Google: Enough With The Surveillance

February 1, 2012

Religion and Faith Bishop: Obama Mandate Tells Catholics “To Hell With You” Pope Benedict XVI at the Helm: The Prophetic Vision of St Don Bosco About St. John Bosco Pope names new Patriarch of Venice Mexican Ambassador: excitement for Papal visit growing Archbishop Dolan prays at Crucifixion site Cardinal Koch: “The Crisis of the Church is Above All a Crisis of the Liturgy” African sisters launch eight nation strategic plan Incredible Shrinking Churches' Indian Bishops to Discuss 'Population Explosion,' Persecution of Christians Pope Benedict: Jesus 'Heals the World Corrupted by Sin' U.S. clergy read out protest letters at Masses Archbp. Dolan talks natural law at Fordham Law Archbishop Gomez to lead fight for Catholic freedom Pope to Place Golden Rose Before Patroness of Cuba Pope: True authority is humble service in love Contraceptive Coverage Decision Decried American parishes line up for visit from Medjugore seer Bishop Mario Toso: A Salesian against capitalism Missionary Pope Calls Catholics to Preach the Gospel and Bring all Nations to Jesus Life and Lifestyle Pro-life supporters take a stand in Barcelona Ill.: Catholic Social Services becomes 'Christian' Young People Provide Hope to End 54 Million Abortions New Planned Parenthood Ad Campaign: We’re Your Private Area Newt Gingrich Understands Why Transhumanism a Pro-Life Issue Thriving Catholic schools University motion orders pro-life groups to invite pro-abort speakers, declares campus ‘pro-choice’ The Twenty-First Century Battleground: Man Against Helpless Child Man Arrested After Forcing Girlfriend to Take Abortion Drug Catholics: Hold Obama Accountable for Conscience Violations Court sides with counseling student expelled for religious beliefs Pro-life groups back judge who refused abortion for 11-year-old Occupy Wall Street protesters throw condoms, drown out speakers at Rhode Island pro-life rally Abortion Lobby Uses Obamacare Mandate to Attack Catholics Pro-Life Group: Republican Candidates All Oppose Abortion That attack on hospitals: don't count Catholics out Gingrich Would Scrap Embryonic Stem Cell Research Funding St. Philomena Encourages Youth to Be Pure The Waiting Womb Scholar punches holes in pro-cohabitation study

International News China: Officials arrest 'underground' priests Irish bishop faces legal complaint for homily against secular pressure India: Hindu radicals say tolerance for Christians is revoked Iran and religious minorities Saudis Arrest, Plan to Deport Ethiopian Christians Catholic priest murdered in Mexico US Nuclear Sub And Destroyer Enter Red Sea UN Leader Demands African Nations Respect 'Gay Rights' EU nations agree on new "fiscal compact" Sudan: kidnapped priests released Asia increasingly sides with US instead of China Somalia PM: More international support needed for peace The two priests kidnapped on January 15 have been freed without ransom EU summit: 23 million jobless in EU Air raids on al-Qaeda bases in south Yemen kill 15, including senior operatives Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood gear up to challenge the army Holy See Meets With Palestinian, Israeli Representatives Gyration: record cold spreads in eastern Europe Sharia Court in India Orders Expulsion of Christians Thousands Attack Christian Homes, Shops in Egyptian Village Science and Technology Pope Creates 'Science and Faith' Pontifical Foundation Don't Believe In Chemtrails? Try Time-Lapse Proof that the cancer industry doesn't want a cure - even if it's a pharmaceutical GSK fined measly $90,000 by Argentine court for killing 14 babies in illegal vaccine trials; drug giant actually appealing All Your Bandwidth Are Belong To Us: Half Of World’s Bandwidth Consumed By Only 1% of Users Video: Exotic Looking UFO Over Russia Florida Pythons Out Of Control, Gobbling Native Animals At Alarming Rate Magnetic Shift Imminent: Thousands Of Arctic Snowy Owls Migrating South SkyLight Adapter Connects Microscopes To Smartphones FDA hacked into private Gmail accounts of its own whistleblower scientist using covert spy technology Confirmed: African Natives Kill Dinosaur Gigantic Radio Telescope to Search for First Stars and Galaxies New Observations Of Interstellar Matter: Raw Material For The Formation Of New Stars, Planets And Even Human Beings Udacity to Revolutionize University Education? Kickstarter: We’re Succesful, We’re Growing, We’re Changing Whole Industries Children's medicines coated with brain-damaging aluminum ACTA is worse than SOPA, here's what you need to know Nearly all corn and soy products purchased at grocery stores are genetically modified Blue Marble 2012 Need a New Assistant? Evi Makes a Bid to Replace Siri on iPhone and Android

US National News President of U.S. bishops unleashes his wrath on Obama administration Obama's war on Christians Obama Appoints Architect of Roe v. Wade to Appeals Court New 'Protect Our Conscience' initiative launched Bishop Lori: Catholics faced with choice between Jesus' mandate or Obama's HHS mandate: An edict delivered with a sneer US Navy To Deploy Third Carrier Group To Persian Gulf Calif. hierarchy stands against federal 'dragnet' Lincoln Bishop: Prepare for 'Suffering' Under HHS Mandate Florida primary turns into religious brawl Obama’s Birthplace Question May Boot Him Off Georgia Ballot       Obama desires a weak America Catholic Resistance Must be the Response to the Unjust HHS Edict to Violate Conscience An Open Letter to Catholics on Behalf of Ron Paul Santorum Says Disabled Daughter Bella’s Condition Improving Romney Credits Change in Tactics for Florida Surge Praying for New Orleans, one block at a time Country's debate over Keystone XL pipeline is far from over Pentagon Hopes to Develop ‘Mother of All Bombs’ Cardinal Designate Timothy Dolan on the Intolerance of the Obama Adminstration Media and Communication Polish Bishops Appeal for Freedom to Broadcast Under hail of criticism CBS relents, adds some photos of pro-lifers to March for Life album Dutch ISPs Refuse to Block Traffic to … Social media and silence 1/30/12 Bishops plan to use London Olympics to renew interest in Catholic faith Google: Enough With The Surveillance Apple petitioned - will anything change? Indianapolis Catholic Church Welcomes Super Bowl Fans A stand-out film of the year Primetime Blues Catholic faith set the foundation for 'Extreme Makeover' homebuilder Funny Video: Pope Benedict XVI releases doves only to have them re-enter his window Twitter in Arabic, but for Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti, it is “full of lies” A Tale of 2 Ratzingers Shame: movie review W./E.: a review of Madonna's latest avatar The Best Films of 2011 Twitter Just Committed Social Suicide Reuters promotes eugenics with 'abortion is safer than giving birth' headline RSF Slams Twitter For Preparing To 'Cooperate With Censors'