October 29-31, 2011

Religion and Faith The Commandment of Assisi: "Purify your own faith" Pilgrims of Truth, Pilgrims of Peace: Pope's Wise Pastoral Leadership in Assisi Pope at Assisi: People still seeking faith are ‘pilgrims of truth’ too Bishop Slattery on Prayer, the Mass and New Vocations How to Help the Holy Souls in Purgatory Use of a Hand Missal at Mass VATICAN - World Mission Day: Catholic Church Statistics Legion starts paying Maciel abuse victims Believers must oppose violence to promote peace, pope says Ark of Grace Ch.7, Mary’s Sinless State Life and Lifestyle We Must Fight the United Nations’ Pro-Abortion Culture Planned Parenthood: Prenatal Care at 8% of Clinics, Abortions at 40% Shortage of women due to sex-selective abortion in India giving rise to ‘wife-sharing’ Government's priorities questioned, as panel tells boys to get HPV shots Info Sought on Planned Parenthood Records Sebelius Destroyed Miss. Catholic Charities hosts pro-life vigil Abortions Kill Adults Too! Philadelphia Dr. Kermit Gosnell's Aides Plead Guilty to Murder Abortionist’s wife tells 40 Days participants: ‘I appreciate what you do’ Abortionist’s wife tells 40 Days participants: ‘I appreciate what you do’

International News Libya: Prelate Says Sharia Can Be 'Positive Contribution' Terrorist Attack Outside US Embassy in Bosnia Argentinean Judge Fines Priest for Ringing Church Bells Syrian Security Forces Fire on Rallies, Killing 30 Spare Us from Vatican Economic Analysts Among Assisi participants, a sense of deeper crisis in modern society Expert downplays Vatican council’s idea for financial body British monarch can now marry a Catholic but cannot be one Bishops urge Argentinean president to proceed 'with the help of God' Bishops reaffirm doctrinal concerns with Fordham theologian's book Science and Technology Three eyed fish found near nuclear plant in Argentina Adya Clarity: imported as battery acid and sold for internal consumption Scientists create brain-like, massively parallel computer from molecules John Bolton: All These Wars Are For Oil Reopening The 'Sistine Chapel' Of Stone Age Art Sparks Controversy Halloween face paint found to contain high levels of toxic heavy metals Using the mind to ease pain and fight disease When Farm Boys Get Bored ! Corporate marketers now stamping 'artisan' on factory food products to make them appear healthy, unique Underwater Lava: Eruptions Could Create New Island in the Canaries

US National News Bringing Biblical Principles and the Gospel to the Occupy Wall Street Crowd For Santorum, Faith and Reason are Benchmarks for Politics Attention is focused on Catholic GOP voters US Catholic group urges all faiths to fight for religious freedom Atheist Group Tries To Stop Prayers At High School Football Games That Include ‘Jesus’ Maybe The American Catholic Church Does Not Deserve Catholic Priests and Other Vocations HHS Withholds Grant from U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Apparently Because Church Opposes Abortion Under Connecticut’s Spell of Witchcraft Blessed John Paul II Seminary opens in D.C. Police find historic church bell in scrap yard Media and Communication Real-life exorcist shares stories of possessions Italians mystified by figure in sky before Medjugorje meeting Editorial note: Assisi Ignored Live Action to Release New Planned Parenthood Expose’ Monday New Santorum video highlights his daughter Bella’s fight for life A Heavy Toll for Today’s Young Women Christian authors exhibit at Wheaton College This week's movie releases - Oct 28th 2011 Addicted to Horror For Catholics who want to rock

October 28, 2011

Religion and Faith Pope prays Assisi pilgrimage will foster dialogue, peace Assisi III: Terrorism is 'antithesis of religion,' Pope says Assisi delegates commit to peace, pray separately SSPX protests 'scandal' of Assisi pilgrimage Kingdom of Christ Cannot be Built By Force Religion Claims Its Place in Occupy Wall Street Maryknoll missionaries to celebrate 100 years of service Calif. University Introduces First U.S. Multi-Faith School of Theology “Who is like to God?” St Michael-Archangel St. Frumentius of Ethiopia Life and Lifestyle Planned Parenthood taps Obama White House aide as VP for government relations “Reproductive Health” Bill Legalizes Culture of Death If we can abolish slavery, we can end abortion Santorum Bashes Cain on Abortion, Black Pro-Lifers Defend Him European Union Court: No Patents on Human Life The Concept of Gift and the Church's Social Doctrine Kermit Gosnell Employees Will Plead Guilty in Abortion Case The Judge vs. the Dictator: Bill Clark Survives Moammar Kaddafi What Happened to Our Health Freedom? Governments Condemn UN Official’s Attempt to Create A Right to Abortion

International News Reflecting on violent world, Pope says true faith brings peace Pope prays for victims of Turkey earthquake The Arab Spring’s Forgotten Freedom Leave the Leftist Out of It Vatican 'global finance' document praised for analysis on sound money Pope’s Message for World Day of Migrants: “Immigration is an opportunity for the New Evangelization” New immigrants, guest workers alter face of Church in Holy Land Pontifical university Peru announces it will not accept directives from apostolic visitor Australian priest may win another stay of retirement Islamic rule coming in Tunisia? Science and Technology From 7 Billion People To 500 Million People – The Sick Population Control Agenda Of The Global Elite Shock vaccine study reveals influenza vaccines only prevent the flu in 1.5 out of 100 adults Cardinal Pell raps arrogance of climate-change crusade "Stage Two" of the BP Gulf of Mexico Environmental Disaster How the CDC really spends your tax dollars Mass Alien Abduction Experiment In Los Angeles A Step Towards Inception With Dreams Read By Brain Scanner Does the Earth Really Revolve Around the Sun? Are we turning Steve Jobs into a saint? The Thin Veil: Church and Technology

US National News Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics: Sheep Leading Themselves to the Slaughter Bishop warns Congress: religious freedom eroding Feds Withholds Grant from U.S. Bishops For Santorum, faith and reason are benchmarks for politics US envoy joins in Assisi pilgrimage Vatican Breaks Bread (Sort Of) With Occupiers Who’s Your Nanny? Non-Muslim activist: crosses at Catholic U. a sign of ‘malice’ towards Muslim students Carlisle man repaid Roman Catholic priest’s charity by burgling his house Massachusetts town bars Rosary rally on public property Media and Communication Did You Know the Feds Will Temporarily Cut Off All TV and Radio Broadcasts on Nov. 9? Getting tired of D&P and CCHD stories. So are we. A Catholic Manifesto in Dupport of Pope Benedict at Assisi III Little booklet claims soul in hell communicated with nun Media Elites Alarmed by Impending Baby 7 Billion Philippines: Catholic radio station torched 'Catholic Answers' takes IRS to Supreme Court Dad behind viral ‘I am the 10%’ Down syndrome image speaks out When Theocons Attack! Vatican Edition Hemingway’s promise to the Blessed Virgin Mary

October 27, 2011

Religion and Faith The Truth about Assisi. Never Before Seen Words from Benedict XVI Ahead of Assisi meeting, Pope speaks of Jesus bringing peace St. Joseph hailed as model for upcoming 'Year of Faith' Praying for the Holy Souls: The Soul You Help may be Your Own Exodus of Legionaries continues; reforms seen uncertain New Theological College rector sees priesthood experiencing renewal Doing What We Wouldn’t Have Done Blessed Damian of Fulcheri Black magic widespread in Middle East The Young Nuns Life and Lifestyle Republican presidential candidates discuss pro-life views in Iowa ‘Baby trafficking’ scandal just the tip of the IVF/surrogacy iceberg: expert Abby Johnson: Investigation of Planned Parenthood long overdue Scottish bishops warn government on same-sex marriage Policy focus should be on family, Irish primate argues Correction to story on Gov. Cuomo's gay 'marriage' comments Abortion advocates in North Carolina take aim at crisis-pregnancy centers European Union Court Rules: No Patents on Human Life Abortion Drops 30 Percent In Arizona After New Informed Consent Law Can’t We Battle Bullying Without Politics?

International News Egyptian government does not respond to Coptic pleas Israeli prelate challenges Catholics to visit, support Christians in Holy Land Obama’s Misplaced Mideast Optimism Pope Benedict Orders Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Over London School Claims Ousted Australian bishop rips colleagues’ support for Vatican decision Amid violence, Church calls Colombians to vote Pakistani advocate says public focus harms cause for Asia Bibi Hurricane Rina Strengthens, Takes Aim At Mexico Coastal Resorts Heavy rain complicates relief effort in famine-stricken Somalia Papal prayers for Turkish earthquake victims Science and Technology Physician speaks out: Gardasil vaccine dangerous, completely useless at preventing cervical cancer Corporate foodopoly is heading us toward farmageddon Millions of tons of Fukushima debris expected to soon wash up on Hawaii beaches, western US coastline New World Order: Implantable RFID chips capable of remotely killing non-compliant 'slaves' are here Federal government wants to jab healthy children with untested anthrax vaccine just to see if it works Shareholder resolution asks Pepsico to avoid research with fetal remains Soda consumption linked to teen violence, study finds Survey finds public support for geoengineering research The Tech Guru Who Almost Wasn’t Popular (Ideas of) Science

US National News Bishop addresses House panel on 'grave threats to religious liberty' Riot Squads Clear Wall St. Protests in 2 Cities HHS Withholds Grant from Bishops Because Church Opposes Abortion NYPD Keeps Files on Muslims Who Change Their Names Supreme Court to Pick Obamacare Lawsuits Next Month Survey shows major changes in US Catholic life Cain's Abortion Libertarianism Economy fix doesn’t involve cutting social safety net Milwaukee archdiocese discloses shortage in pension funds Texas nun keeps faith in Rangers, baseball Media and Communication 'Catholic Answers' Takes Internal Revenue Service to the U.S. Supreme Court A Round-Up of Excellent Comments On The Justice & Peace White Paper Assisi Gives an Encore. But Revised and Corrected Setting the Record Straight in the Father Pavone Dispute Activist who legally changed his name to ‘Prolife’ passes away at age 84 Interview: The Changing Face of Catholic Social Thought X Factor star gives credit for success to Catholic mom Take a Left at George Carlin American Catholicism: Bigger than a blog post College Students Given 200K Copies of Pro-Life Movie 180

October 26, 2011

Religion and Faith The Vatican Said What?! Read the Text for Yourself Vatican's economic analysis seen half-right, half-wrong The Radical Rabbi and the Great Commandment St Gaudentius: Witness to Eucharistic faith The Forty Martyrs of England and Wales Virgin Mary appears in Alexandria? Saturday Devotions in Honor of Our Lady Quote of the Day: Hans Urs von Balthasar The Call to be Disciples as Catholic Men A Catholic View: Ukraine gifts a Christmas tree to the Vatican Life and Lifestyle United Way Sent $1.9 Million to Planned Parenthood in 2008 Catholic education: Does it still make a difference? Much has changed for gay and lesbian Catholics in L.A. Pope praises efforts to reduce drug abuse, prostitution in Netherlands Spanish Catholic hospital reportedly continues scheduling abortions SPECIAL REPORT: New York's outrageous sex ed for kids Boys Should Get HPV Vaccine Too, Panel Says Your Relationship Deserves a Good Home Parish social ministry called an expression of love No sex on campus?

International News Pope to Call for New Evangelization of World's Migrants Vatican orders inquiry into reported abuse at English Benedictine schools Islamists claim victory in Tunisia Vatican document calls for global authority to regulate markets Ousted Australian bishop rips colleagues' support for Vatican decision Philippines: 20,000 march on behalf of slain missionary; army involved in killing? Lebanese patriarch urges vigilance to avoid 'Arab Winter' Indonesian bishops’ official: priests should steer clear of politics Guatemala: prelate leads thousands in march, Mass for peace Putin welcomes precious Marian relic to Russia Science and Technology Mysterious 'Copiale Cipher' Cracked After 300 Years, 18th Century Secret Society Ceremonies Of Initiation Vast Nebular Clouds of Organics --Support Biological View of the Universe U.S. Winter May Be Coldest in Decade, Commodity Weather Says - Businessweek Pepsi shareholders demand company stop using aborted fetal cell lines in flavor research Watch Car Vaporize During Fastest Ever Crash Test,Video US Dismantles Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Colorado Quakes - On Hydro-Fracking Drill Sites Again Ancient Cooking Pots Reveal Gradual Transition To Agriculture Mental health screening of teens creates a "crisis" where none exists After 24 Years, Joe Cohen’s Malaria Vaccine Will Probably Be World’s First

US National News "Occupy Wall Street." The Vatican at the Barricades Archbishop José H. Gomez: Defending Our First Freedom Catholic Charities voices concern about government trends Cardinal Backs Wall Street Protests as Vatican blasts ‘idolatry’ of global markets Survey: Religious identity slips among U.S. Catholics Former Candidate Steve Forbes Endorses Rick Perry's Candidacy and Flat Tax Plan Pax Christi USA names new executive director Slain ‘Candy Lady’ remembered for her kindness Catholic Answers’ lawsuit against IRS unlikely to succeed Citing religious freedom concerns, bishops appoint Picarello to new post Media and Communication Fact Check: Why Catholics Who Disagree With Justice & Peace White Papers Aren’t “Cafeteria Catholics” George Weigel: The Pope, Chaplain to OWS? Rubbish Pat Buchanan: What Is It We Wish to Conserve? Survey shows Catholic shift on church leadership, authority issues Paranormal Activity Has Parents Concerned William F. Buckley Jr’s Fascination with Italian Mystic Maria Valtorta Muslim nations in demographic free fall, claims author Book Review and Parents’ Guide: The Hunger Games Trilogy The Devotion of Aaron Neville Collin Raye Showcases Sacred Songs on New Album

October 25, 2011

Religion and Faith Pope names three new saints, man disrupts Mass in St. Peter’s Square Rome celebrates first ever Feast of Bl. John Paul II Cardinal says Assisi will feature joint pilgrimage, not joint prayer Philadelphia man’s recovery yields newest saint Pope Benedict notes first feast of Blessed John Paul II, looks forward to Assisi Pope names officers for 2012 Synod on New Evangelization Pope reflect on role of Christians in military Rome: Masses for reparation after demonstrators desecrate statue Vatican spokesman: Catechism a work of ‘truly remarkable courage’ St. Anthony Mary Claret Life and Lifestyle Vatican and Opus Dei hostile to AshleyMadison as Virtus Roma sponsor CCHD declares former grant recipient ineligible because of condom-distribution program 40 Days for Life Sees 361 Moms Change Their Mind on Abortion Los Angeles: archdiocese’s gay, lesbian ministry celebrates 25 years Mary's love for the Handicapped China's Shame: Two year-old Wang Yue Crushed Under Two Vans, Left to Die Catholics on social issues in Minnesota Television for toddlers?: ‘No way!’ says American Academy of Pediatrics House members tell Vanderbilt to rethink religious group rules French police brutality against Catholic demonstrators

International News Vatican council proposes a global financial authority UN calls for release of Iranian pastor, reform of penal code Sharia to be basis of Libyan law; men to be permitted 4 wives Ann Widdecombe: UK aid policy should help persecuted Christians Martyrs of England and Wales commemorated Oct. 25 Prelate optimistic about Tunisian democracy Spanish bishop hopeful separatist group will abandon violence India: Catholic schools vandalized Former British MP: Why don't Christians qualify for foreign-policy protection? Caritas appeals for Central America, Pakistan following floods Science and Technology Max Kane calls out FDA to enforce raw milk law against moms -- will the agency show up on Nov. 1? GM pigs could provide human organs 'by 2013' And Now: ‘The Gates Foundation Uses Genetic Modification For Good’ Global Warming 1800-Present: It's Real Says New Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature Study Serbian ecology leader arrested for openly defying GMOs and chemtrails The Wheel Reinvented – The Q Drum Is An Easy Way To Transport Water In Developing Countries Genetically Altered Astronaut Poo? NASA Wants To Know Electric car company uses $529 million in U.S. federal loans to assemble cars in Finland Inflating Volcano Puzzles Scientists Grave Robbing Robots In Space: Billions In Booty Waiting, DARPA To Harvest Parts From Dead Satellites

US National News Withdrawal of US Troops From Iraq Highly Suspect GOP Senate candidate Thompson’s Vatican speech creates stir in Wisconsin Catholic Bishops Endanger Church Tax Exempt Status Over Death Penalty Advocacy Obama's Czar's They All Support Socialism For America. "Do You Know Who Your Czar Is?" Is the American Occupy Wall Street Movement an Assault on Free Markets? Mission Creep: This Tennessee Highway Is Now Patrolled by TSA Could The 'Big One' Hit DC Or NY? McCain Raises Prospect Of Military Option In Syria Cain backs U.S. Constitutional amendments banning abortion, protecting marriage Cardinal O’Malley receives a special visitor: the Stanley Cup Media and Communication Samuel Gregg on the new “white paper” from the Pont. Con. for Justice and Peace Guest Opinion: Marian Desecration and Smashing the Hand that Feeds You Snowmen: A Film for Humans Pope John Paul's Impact Will Continue for Centuries, Biographer Says Media Promotes Left-Wing Panic Over 7 Billion People Film Review: John Paul II: The Man, The Pope, and His Message Catholic Historical Sci-Fi for Teens,Young Adults: Young Chesterton Chronicles Priest publishes book on Cardinal Ratzinger's liturgical thought Papal praise for Bruckner's music, born of faith Did Bruce Springsteen turn to the Virgin Mary after 9/11?

October 22-24, 2011

Religion and Faith Pope canonizes Luigi Guanella, a hero of the defense of life Pope canonizes Mother Boniface, known for work toward women's economic independence Thirst for silence: St Hilarion, one of the great Desert Fathers 'Ad limina' change means not all bishops meet privately with pope Vatican council sends Deepavali greetings to Hindus Benedict XVI: The Door of Faith Fr. Barron comments on What Faith Is and What Faith Isn't Background: World Mission Sunday The friar who led an army against the Turks Blessed Charles of Austria Life and Lifestyle Pro-Lifers: Obama Religious Outreach Can’t Hide Abortion Record Abortion is the Greatest Destroyer of Peace: Bullying Begins in the Womb Obama Admin Hides Public Comments Against Obamacare Mandate ‘The pro-life lobby got into a real mess’ Bishop Vows: Priest's Murder will not Silence Church Workers Man Nearly Starved to Death Like Terri Schiavo Now Responsive UK: bishops lament poor care for elderly in nursing homes Relationships and the Social Doctrine: The Gospel of the 'Is With' The Council of Europe Recognizes Necessary Restrictions on Abortion Catholic colleges on defensive against contraceptive ideology

International News Pope outlines Holy See's global vision for diplomacy Vatican hopes for peace in Libya after Qaddafi's death World looks warily to Libya’s future post-Gadhafi Catholics don't rejoice, but recall Gadhafi's brutality, look to future European rabbis urge Pope to suspend SSPX talks following Williamson remarks Cairo eyewitness account: ‘we’ll kill any Christian we get our hands on’ Vatican to issue document on global financial reform Australian bishops declare a Year of Grace Burma: soldiers shoot at worshippers during Mass, burn churches Cuban cardinal submits resignation as Archbishop of Havana Science and Technology Antibiotics Could Be To Blame For Skyrocketing Mental Illness Rates Were Comets the source of the Earth's oceans? Toxic Metals Arsenic And Cadmium Found In Baby Food West Nile Virus Super Spreaders Linked With Land-Use Patterns Demographer: world population may decline in 100 years Foods, cosmetics and vaccines all widely formulated with toxic smoothing agents (emulsifiers) Monsanto, GMOs, and the global genocide of science and humanity HAARP Rings Don't Lie - Again Jobs gave up Christianity at 13 Vermont Experiments In Cow Power

US National News Presidential Aspirants Clamber Over Mutilated Bodies of Their Grandbabies Democratic Party Rolls Out Their Anti Abortion Anti Gay Marriage Faith Point Man Under scrutiny, Herman Cain clarifies pro-life position Catholic humanism is superior to today’s exhausted secularism Obama announces total Iraq troop withdrawal War-Mongering News What Would Jesus Cut? Why Don’t I Like the Occupy Wall Street Protests? The Catholic League: Bishop Finn Deserves Better Bishops make World Series wager Media and Communication House Committee passes bill that criminalizes free speech, applies US 'drug war' policies across entire world The Mighty Macs: The Story Behind the Film Vatican paper analyzes protests against financial system Study: Catholics still read diocesan newspapers Author keeps saints alive with insight, humor Dutch sister’s online vocation efforts bearing fruit NY archbishop lauds reaction to Susan Sarandon's Nazi comment From producer of ‘The Passion’, ‘Snowmen’ a moral tale for a younger generation Gaddafi Dies Of His Wounds (Video) BBC film exposes baby trafficking in Spain

October 21, 2011

Religion and Faith With the Rise of Militant Secularism, Rome and Moscow Make Common Cause European rabbis urge Vatican to fight anti-Semitic rebels Pope Benedict XVI: The Son of God became Man to Give Life Pope praises new English translation of the Mass Vatican message to Hindus stresses religious freedom Pope officially opens Australian pilgrim center in Rome The Forum: Bishop Morlino on Beauty A priest who prays for priests is cold Foundress explains reaction to meeting Pope Benedict St Bertilla Boscardin: Not such a goose! Life and Lifestyle Vatican signs deal to collaborate on adult stem cell research Archbishop Nienstedt calls for marriage-amendment committee in every parish Testimony: From Darkness to Light - Discovering God's Plan for Marriage Illinois bill could save Catholic Charities adoption and foster care Pro-Life Students Speak Loudly Against Abortion on Silent Day Porn numbs body’s response to sexual pleasure: Psychology Today European Human Rights Court Protects Human Embryos A Look at the Catholic Social Teaching: Am I My Brother's Keeper? British, Swedes and Dutch Fund Abortion Pill Consortium Targeting Poor Countries ‘10 policies for renewing family life’

International News Vatican: Gadhafi’s death marks end of ‘harsh and oppressive regime’ Greek Lawmakers Pass Austerity Bill Despite Riots Pope urges Australian Church to embrace New Evangelization Australian bishops to issue Toowoomba statement Flood of Assistance Flows to Disaster Areas Angola: bishop speaks of witchcraft’s challenge Muslims free to convert in part of Indonesia Canadian bishops elect new president Freed Colombian girl may visit Benedict XVI Cardinal Erdo named apostolic visitor to pontifical university in Peru Science and Technology Healthy babies being given dangerous, unneeded prescription drugs How to avoid being like the 11 percent of Americans who now take antidepressant drugs every day GMO takeover: Transgenic canola popping up outside growing areas all over North Dakota Traipsing towards tyranny: New FBI service to track suspects using advanced facial recognition system Is It Time For Professional Baseball To Adopt Robot Umpires? Earth Is Burning: NASA Releases Global Fire Map, Visual Tour Of Planet In Flames Comet Storm, Mountainous Downpour Detected By Spitzer Telescope The 6 Most Mind-Blowing Things Ever Discovered in Space Face-To-Face With An Ancient Human From 8,600 BCE Zu and Kong Are Two Ping-Pong Playin’ Robots

US National News Pope names Archbishop Vigano new nuncio to the U.S. Pope appoints new ambassador to U.S. Archbishop Dolan welcomes appointment of new nuncio For Ron Paul, life, morality, liberty inextricably entwined Cain: Government Shouldn’t Make Decision on Abortion, Rape Catholics Stand Against Obama for Pro-Life Conscience Rights The Persecution Has Begun Is Whether Mormons are Christians a Political Question? Illinois bishop runs Kansas City Marathon Chuck Colson: A Permission Slip from Caesar Media and Communication Audio: Buchanan says U.S. to 'break apart' The Big Rock Candy Nation Rock Star Gives Life to Jesus Led there by the Queen of Peace Former publisher clarifies Zenit's history, finances Sheen, Estevez Talk About 'The Way,' Their Own Faith Journey NPR Gets Radio Host Fired For Occupying Romantic Relationships in Kids’ Shows Susan Sarandon Is Condemned by Jewish & Catholic Groups Over Nazi Comment Screening of new Kibeho film tomorrow in California The Mighty Macs: A Movie Review

October 20, 2011

Religion and Faith Is the Second Miracle to Be Confirmed for the Canonization of Blessed John Paul II? A revision of the Cathholic Mass seeks to restore some theological weight Pope Benedict: The love of God is forever Williamson gives his anti-Semitic hatred another go - Vatican Insider Woman with child formed in cloud during Mass in Medjugorje Mother Teresa's Dark Night No joint prayer at pope’s interreligious meeting Beatification cause for Carmelite nun opened in Spain Atheist philosopher AC Grayling turns down Assisi invitation Archbishop Nichols praises St Barnabas Society Life and Lifestyle In Search of the Catholic Work Ethic Massive petition campaign launched to Defund Planned Parenthood Tolerance, Decadence and Violence Family Values the Solution to Economic Crisis, Says Pope The Court of Justice of the EU: No Patent on Embryo Destroying Procedures Phill Kline: The Man Who Knows Too Much Planned Parenthood president: ‘I work hard’ for my $400,000 salary Priests for Life tax returns show heavy management, fundraising costs St. Isaac Jogues, St. John de Brébeuf and Companions: Models for Pro-lifers Some Belated Parental Advice to Protesters

International News If only the residents of Dale Farm had been treated with more mercy  Pope Invites Syro-Malabar Church to Seek Peace in India Vatican to issue document on global financial reform Vatican laments violence at Occupy Wall Street protests in Rome European shrine directors meet in Walsingham  Kenyan archbishop backs military action against Somali militia Sharia imminent in Sudan Australian bishops meet Vatican officials to discuss removed colleague Kenyan archbishop backs military action against Somali militia Guatemala: archbishop announces march for peace Science and Technology Freedom Riders to stage demonstration at FDA headquarters on November 1 in defense of raw milk Report: Antibiotics can permanently destroy gut flora balance, leading to lifelong illness Why the World May Be Running Out of Clean Water Endless Windmills In the Ocean Powering Our Cities? It’s Not SciFi, It’s Here…At Least in the EU CVS pharmacy promotes flu shot propaganda using life-sized grim reapers Bizarre Giant Fish Filmed Food for thought - Glucose levels affect willpower and mental focus New Radar Could Give Soldiers X-Ray Vision Lego Robot Beats Human World Record For Solving the Rubik’s Cube! Infrared saunas safely detoxify the body and help heal injuries

US National News Needed, Political Leaders who serve Christ the King Pope names Archbishop Vigano new nuncio to the U.S. US bishops urge Obama to defend religious minorities in Egypt Senate may kill US religious freedom commission Courts Rule US Government Above the Law San Francisco OKs New Law Attacking Pregnancy Centers Romney, Cain Under Fire At Feisty GOP Debate Cain surges past President Obama in hypothetical matchup: poll US bishops may add Blessed John Paul II feast day to liturgical calendar Pope gives North Dakota's capital new bishop Media and Communication Mainstream Media Attacks Show Pro-Life Movement Winning 'The Mighty Macs': The Cinderella Story of Women's Basketball That Will Leave You Cheering Coach, star player put on full-court press for ‘Mighty Macs’ film Canadian journal opens new dialogue on faith's public role Chuck Colson: Stop Quibbling Over Romney's Mormonism Catholic school buses students to hear gay radical blast Church Death of IndyCar Driver Dan Wheldon Shows No Respect for Life Andrea Bocelli sings Schubert's "Ave Maria" at the Vatican Actor, former playmate, Jenny McCarthy ‘had every intention to become a nun’ Book Review: In Our Backyard

October 19, 2011

Religion and Faith Pope announces 'Year of Faith' to help renew missionary energy Pope highlights need to harmonize business and family life Changes announced in oversight of Regnum Christi's consecrated laity Details of Assisi peace gathering unveiled Pontiff to Mark Feast of Guadalupe With Special Mass Cardinal says Assisi will feature joint pilgrimage, not joint prayer Saint's Secret: To Pray and Suffer St. Luke: Evangelist, Physician On the Camino: French Heavens and Basque Shadows Amazing Angel Accounts: Mysterious Disappearing Visitors Life and Lifestyle Second Students for Life staffer passes away after car accident Planned Parenthood Denied $397K in Tax Funding in Tennessee ‘I had an abortion and it’s killing me inside’ Freedom from hunger is essential part of right to life, pope says Illinois lawmaker pushes legislation to restore Catholic Charities adoption services A new hearing for distributists? So Ungrateful In Her Role - Sr. Joan on the state of Catholic Women Newspaper scrutinizes financial affairs of Priests for Life House passes bill to prevent taxpayer-funded abortion in health care law Disease-Causing “Preventive Care”

International News Patriarch asks Egyptian Christians to pray and persevere Coptic Catholic patriarch mourns demonstrators, expresses confidence in regime Vatican condemns attack on Rome church during protest Respect Life convention speaker to tell personal experience of Rwandan genocide Gunman kills priest in southern Philippines Mongolia President Visits Pontiff Unorthodox Australian priest resisting retirement Evangelizing Aborigines at heart of mission: Australian prelate American Named Apostolic Nuncio in Peru Irish Hierarchy’s Statement on the Condition of Ireland Science and Technology Gardasil injury victims hold press conference at GOP debate Whispering Truth: Scientists and The Hidden God Women endangered by high rate of false-positive mammograms U.S. Army to fly ‘kamikaze’ drones Japan cities face growing radioactive ash, troubles ahead Earthquakes in Mid America 10 Ways Satellites Are Used To Spy On You New Universes are Being Constantly Created CDC caught in blatant lies about pandemics and vaccines World's First Commercial Spaceport Opens

US National News America's Orwellian Liberalism Ron Paul proposes saving $1T by scrapping five federal departments Archbishop Dolan welcomes Obama’s remarks on Egypt’s Christians Enthusiasm poll shows Obama losing support across base Quotes without God on MLK memorial spark controversy Bishop Finn Pleads Not Guilty to Failure to Report Abuse KUHNER: The last conservative, Pat Buchanan Mount Soledad cross supporters will appeal to Supreme Court Dust storm roils through Texas South Plains Mexican bishop slams Herman Cain for proposing electric fence along border Media and Communication Study finds divide exists in how Catholics read church news Ron Paul ad stresses his pro-life position Susan Sarandon rapped for calling Pope Benedict a Nazi Church warns of 'satanic' German band to perform in Osijek Time Magazine Attacks Pro-Life Bills Allowing Ultrasound Vatican Radio Pays Tribute to 'Devout Catholic' Cherie Blair US bishops’ conference releases new CCHD video Celebrities gave Kabbalah Centre cachet, and spurred its growth Pro-life news agency barred from Canadian bishops' meeting Making Things Visible: Graphic - Chinese Child Hit By Car No One Helps Her

October 18, 2011

Religion and Faith Council Under Construction. But Some Are Folding Their Arms Big News! Pope Benedict Announces 2012 Will Be The “Year of Faith” The Abundance of God and Our Christian Response St. Margaret Mary, 'Apostle of the Sacred Heart,' remembered Oct. 16 St. Ignatius of Antioch Anita Caspary dies at 95; ‘rebel nun’ founded Immaculate Heart Community Aging pope uses wheeled platform in St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican spokesman discusses value of silence Render to Caesar Speak Up, Act Out! Life and Lifestyle Pedophiles want same rights as homosexuals Fr. Pavone refuses meeting with Bishop Zurek, requests mediator Discovering the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church Principal of a Winnipeg Catholic school is off the job Wisconsin Catholics urged to promote life and living wage Former ‘sorority girl’ off to the convent Embrace ministry born out of couple's grief Stockpiling Human Merchandise The “Forgive-and-Forget” Chromosome What a Franciscan Says About Healthy Relationships

International News Leader of Egypt's Catholics Urges Fraternity After Attack Jerusalem Patriarch Meets With Pope on Mideast Situation Canadian bishops urge Egyptian government to respect Christians’ rights Pope believes secularized nations can become Christian again On rescue anniversary, bishop urges Chilean miners to trust God Malawi: bishops’ headquarters destroyed Congo’s bishops call for peaceful elections Australian Anglican primate sees 'two sides to the story' in Hepworth accusations Italian missionary murdered in Philippines Mixed reaction to proposed British monarchy law reform Science and Technology Flu shots often result in delayed side effects and long-term injury FDA Trilateral Cooperation Charter - the end of health freedom as we know it Vernor Vinge's Children of the Sky : bootstrapping high-tech civilization from hive-mind Machiavellis Earth Came Close To An Extinction Level Event In 1883 Immersive Labs Creating the Future of Intelligent, Scanning Ads – But Don’t Call Them Minority Report Plants absorb carbon dioxide 25 percent faster than previously thought, say scientists Sprites – The Computer Chip-Sized Spacecraft That Will Send You a Text Message (for $300) Google Maps Gets New Look With WebGL 3D (video) Space dust: Your tax dollars at work Inside Alvin: Scientists as Makers

US National News KC Bishop Finn, diocese plead not guilty to failure to report child abuse Daily amount of food waste in America enough to fill a football stadium Greatest American Catholic Intellectuals Opinion: Is 'Occupy Wall Street' an opportunity for Christians? Pope challenges Christians in marketplace: find economic logic beyond profit Eviction order for Massachusetts church occupiers argued in court NJ monastery to display Shroud of Turin copy Pennsylvania school voucher plan would start small California: Controversial Therapy For Pre-Teen Transgender Patient Raises Question Moral good meets 'best practices' at Chicago business summit Media and Communication The centennial of the Apostolic Constitution "Divino Afflatu" Andrew Greeley, Outspoken Catholic Priest Is Silenced After Traumatic Brain Injury Sheen, Estevez talk about 'The Way,' their own faith journey 'The Way' Takes Us On a Life-changing Journey - An Interview Catholics’ religious media tastes favor print publications Catholicism' series airing on PBS is 'visually splendid' Lino Rulli, the Catholic Guy, Talks of Life, Faith and His New Book - Sinner New York Catholic priest protests local street named after George Carlin Movie Review: The Mighty Macs Vitamins are deadly? Media hoax exposed, part two

October 15-17, 2011

Religion and Faith Petition to Pope Benedict XVI for a more in-depth examination of the Second Vatican Council Pope reflects on duties of public servants Pontiff Recommends Daily Rosary JP1 - The cause of the forgotten Pope Around Mary’s Kitchen Table Vatican Diary / The bishop factory no longer speaks the language of Dante Assisi III: Pope puts his own mark on prayer summit's third edition Why Should Lay People Fast for Priests? Rome denies Twin Cities parishes’ appeals Jason Berry, Church Whistleblower Life and Lifestyle Protect Life Act passes in House USCCB spokesman: anti-trafficking grant recipients lack experience Father Pavone a no-show for meeting with his bishop [ updated ] Army General: ‘Where Were the Churches’ in DADT Fight? Too many children are being seized by social workers without good reason: why do these families have no protection from the Human Rights Act? Catholic school principal may lose job over 40 Days for Life UN Women’s Agency Openly Promotes Abortion Rights Federal contraception law upsets Catholic colleges Catholic organizations protest contraception mandate with ad in DC papers Vatican stem cell endeavor with US company in full swing

International News Bishops urge European governments to defend Egypt’s Christians Catholic priest murdered in Nairobi English monk missing after jumping bail; faces child-abuse charges EU considering massive cuts to food aid for poor Pope praises St. Ambrose at meeting with Italian regulators US bishops find Iraqi Christians want return to peace, meaningful jobs New Fighting Breaks Out in Heart of Libyan Capital Pope to celebrate Latin American countries' independence Pope signals support of Honduran leader's reconciliation efforts Free Market Sweden, Social Democratic America Science and Technology US Homeland Security Quietly Researches Pre-Crime - Minority Report's Source Code Exposed: Out-of-control Medicare program subsidizing drug habits of tens of thousands of abusers, drug dealers The Battle Over Genetically Modified Food Continues – FDA Petitioned To Require GM Labels The HPV vaccine - what do you really know about it? Optimum Global Energy Supply: A Technological Summary Vaccine industry receives government financial bailouts via Vaccine Injury Compensation Program The Strange World of Assisted Reproductive Technology Revolutionary New Brain Chip Allows Monkeys To Grasp AND Feel Objects Using Their Thoughts Faster-Than-Light Neutrino Puzzle Claimed Solved by Special Relativity When Humans Play Dead

US National News Obama is Alienating Catholic Voters President Obama Has Got Catholic Bishops Riled Up Like Never Before Administration drops Catholic humanitarian work that provoked ACLU Advance of Same-Sex Marriage Deepens Concern for Religious Liberty Treatment center says it’s barred from giving priests’ records to DA Religion 'Purifies' Politics, Cardinal Burke Says... U.S. Presidential Contender Ron Paul: Powerful Pro-Life Video Bishop Finn, diocese plead not guilty to failure to report child abuse Bloomberg beneficiaries seen as vulnerable for turning against marriage Gov. Perry praised for dissociating from anti-Catholic pastor Media and Communication Hispanic Heritage Month, Saint Teresa of Ávila Saint Louis Catholic: Pat Buchanan as Cassandra Catholic organizations protest contraception mandate with ad in DC papers Nun Who Kissed Elvis Looking to Raise Cash Actor Brings St. John Vianney to Life on EWTN Chicago Priest's Film Aims to Lift Up Catholics Ignatius Press moves monthly magazines exclusively online Antonio Gaspari named Zenit’s new editorial coordinator GOP Rep Peter King: "We Can’t Allow More Coverage Of Occupy Wall Street, Or They Will Win" Defund Abortion Rally

October 14, 2011

Religion and Faith Pope Visits Monastery: Calls Whole Church to Silence, Prayer and the Living Waters In the face of the storm, Pope Benedict stood strong Conference to highlight ‘New Evangelizers for the New Evangelization’ The Miracle of the Sun 94 Years Later 94 years ago, on this day in Fatima The Divine Mercy Devotion and Praying the Fatima Chaplet A Lutheran’s view on “the harm SNAP does by mounting little less than an anti-Catholic smear campaign” Bishop Morlino asks priests to limit use of Precious Blood at Mass St. Edward the Confessor Italian influence wanes in Vatican’s powerful Congregation for Bishops Life and Lifestyle House Approves Bill to Stop Abortion Funding in Obamacare Obama vows to veto Protect Life Act - vote set for Thursday Obama, the Pill, and Catholics: The Sham 20 Catholic leaders call for repeal of HHS contraception mandate Population Control Zealots Going Nuts Over 7 Billion People Child sacrifice is growing danger in Uganda Down Syndrome Awareness Helps Stop Abortions on Special Kids Nancy Pelosi: Republicans Want Women To Die On The Floor Former D&P Execs Spill Beans, Demote Humanae Vitae’s Teaching Praying outside an abortion clinic is never boring

International News Arab Spring Becomes Terrible Autumn: Egyptian Bloodshed Darkens Horizon Support grows as condemned Iranian pastor awaits sentence US bishops visit Baghdad Fire destroys Catholic offices as Malawi unrest continues Gaddafi's son captured, humanitarian crisis grows Vatican spokesman: German bishops didn’t snub Pope India: police issue warrant for US Protestant evangelist’s arrest Rio's 'Christ the Redeemer' monument turns 80 Bills on sexuality raise stakes of Argentinean presidential race At 83, Honduran priest returns to help his country face its past Science and Technology Scientists to resurrect 'Black Death' bacteria in lab Study: Unvaccinated children far less prone to allergies and disease than vaccinated children Asteroid 2011 SG68 Greatest Earth Threat Says ESA, Amateur Astronomers Aid NEO Search Antibiotic widely prescribed for decades has dangerous side effects which can kill Cloaking Device 'Can Erase History' By Hiding Event In Time Volcanic Super-Eruptions: Possible Trigger Found How to heal a cavity naturally and nutritionally without the need for 'drilling and filling' Mysterious Tombs Discovered on Pamirs Plateau Flesh-Eating Piranhas Bark When Angered Wildcat Driverless Robot Car: More Time, Fewer Crashes, Less Congestion

US National News LA archbishop charts missionary course for Hispanic theology's future School Choice in Pennsylvania: Governor Tom Corbett's Educational Reform Plan Shooter kills eight in quiet California community Cain leads Republican race Catholic League: Perry must rebuff bigot God bless them? Congresswoman Pelosi on the Wall Street Mob Maryland Episcopal parish becomes Catholic, hopes for ordinariate N.Y. St. Patrick's Cathedral begins search Kennedy Catholic student plans concert to aid Joplin Who is America's largest landowner? Media and Communication Our World: The forgotten Christians of the East The Bishops' Immigration Obsession 'Catholicism' documentary debuts on PBS Time Magazine Poll: “Occupy” Movement Is More Popular Than The Tea Party Bob Chapman Cointelpro, Occupy’ Movement Infiltrated? The Mighty Macs movie NFL: Super Bowl halftime show will be ‘appropriate’ 'Ghostwriting' The Torah? Computer Algorithm Identifies Different Writers Of Old Testament From the Stage to the Altar The 9 Weirdest Horror Movies Ever Made

October 13, 2011

Religion and Faith God's help is often unexpected and overwhelming, Pope tells Wednesday audience Who Me? Evangelize? Italian influence wanes in Vatican's powerful Congregation for Bishops The Latest Christian Halloween Protest: JesusWeen Pope reminds Christians to thank God for good things The Lay Reform of Church and World Ninety percent of priests are happy, study finds Assisi meeting will emphasize pilgrimage more than prayer No inter-religious prayer planned for Assisi event Our Lady of the Pillar (Nuestra Señora del Pilar) Life and Lifestyle Bishops Lose Obama Anti-Sex Trafficking Grant Over Abortion Obama Threatens to Veto Bill For No Abortion $ in Obamacare Archbishop Gomez: This is who we are as Catholics. We are a people of life and for life Catholic Church steps up gay marriage attack Action urged on Protect Life Act ‘Mom, I’m pregnant’: a profile in pro-life courage ‘Pieces of children’: former abortion worker describes life at Boston Planned Parenthood Sisters of Mercy ministries merge Ground Zero Report – Day 15 Diocese of Austin files suit against pregnancy center ordinance

International News Egypt: 20,000 Attend Funeral of Coptic 'Martyrs who have Saved the Church' Catholic spokesman: Egyptian government complicit in church burnings Pope's appeal for Christians of Egypt Pope, at audience, condemns attack on Christians in Egypt Egypt riots reveal brutal reality behind 'Arab Spring' Pope deeply saddened by Egyptian violence Vatican spokesman rejects claim German bishops disrespected Pope Patriarch Kirill lauds Putin for ‘enhancing Russia’s international authority’ Pakistan: 12-year-old Christian girl kidnapped, forced to convert to Islam Saudi police detain soccer player for showing tattoo of Christ Science and Technology Apocalypse Earlier? 2005 YU55 Asteroid Dangerously Approaches Earth On 8 November 2011 Optimum Global Energy Supply: A Technological Summary Clearing Of The Cosmic Fog After Big Bang Revealed Engineers to drill two miles down into Antarctic lake Injured Rat Receives Brain Chip, Can Move Again Atlantic Quakes Could Trigger Mega-Tsunami Brown Dwarfs Roaming Galaxies May Be Common, Astronomers Find Bounty Of Failed Stars Experimental drug successful in early onset of Alzheimer's Vinegar technique used in rural villages helps prevent cervical cancer Origo’s 3D Printer Could Be The Last Toy Your Ten Year Old Will Ever Need

US National News At Supreme Court: Obama’s EEOC Claims Authority Over Churches, Theology 100 Members of Congress Tell Obama: De-Fund Pro-Abortion UNFPA Wishing I was Wrong About the Occupiers HHS won’t renew trafficking-victim grant to US bishops’ agency Response to bishops' document gives glimpse of coming political season Bishops’ note on voting a welcome clarification, Catholic Advocate says Issa issues subpoena to U.S. Attorney General in 'Fast and Furious' debacle Partnership in Philadelphia could be model for inner-city Catholic schools Supreme Court: World Vision may fire non-Christian employees Pennsylvania bishops praise governor's school voucher plan Media and Communication Jesuit editor compares Steve Jobs with St Ignatius, Pius XI Journalist urges Peruvians to defend Church from attacks Secular claim: 'Occupy Wall Street' echoes Pope Catholic League Launches New Website Vampire and occult entertainment 'going too far' Fox's Chris Wallace Likens Being Black to Homosexuality; Santorum Says: 'Simply Not True' Movie producer visits diocese to promote latest film Sixteen injured on 'Resident Evil' set Acting as the Pope: Teen Wins Praise for Portrayal of John Paul II “October Baby” Movie Brings Pro-Life Message to Theaters

October 12, 2011

Religion and Faith Cardinal Piacenza explains 'crisis' of Catholic priesthood Presbyterian ordination of homosexual man could worsen global split Author laments criticism women face for becoming nuns Pennsylvania man’s miraculous healing will canonize Italian priest Hundreds Crowd Church To Witness Miraculous Icon The King with a Pope in His Belly Italian abuse victim asks to meet pope, wants norms applied Why Catholics Should Build Beautiful Churches Palestine to request UN cultural honors for Bethlehem Monasteries are Indispensable to Modern Society Life and Lifestyle Is My Priest Pro-Life? The Lack of Homilies on Abortion Vatican spokesman explains Holy See’s role at UN Choosing your Gender? California Passes 'Gender Equality' Laws, Promotes Cultural Revolution California Catholic leaders decry child STD vaccinations Study Confirms Abortion Negatively Impacts Women’s Health A Catholic House Divided Over Reproductive Healthcare: Bishops Launch a New Campaign 360 years later, a feminist nun gets her due Moral theologian laments cloning’s ‘giant step forward’ Women's Affairs minister in Peru slammed for promoting abortion Pink Awareness Program Turns Blind Eye to Cancer Risks

International News What Arab Spring? Blood of Arab Christians flows in Cairo, Egypt Vatican official slams “senseless” religious violence in Egypt Muslim mob attacks Christians in Pakistan Bishop warns of growing Islamic extremism in Indonesia Former Maronite patriarch refuses to criticize successor's stand on Syria Yemeni women brutalized during celebration Syria: patriarch fears descent into civil war A Lutheran Reflects on Benedict XVI’s German Visit Is the Bible legal in England? Zimbabwe's Mugabe unmoved by Archbishop of Canterbury's plea for Anglican leaders' security Science and Technology Tokyo On The Edge Of Being Lost To Radiation 'Ghostwriting' The Torah? Computer Algorithm Identifies Different Writers Of Old Testament The Battle Over Genetically Modified Food Continues – FDA Petitioned To Require GM Labels 'Natural' breakfast cereals loaded with pesticides and GMOs - explosive new scorecard from Cornucopia reveals all How vaccines are made: Monkey kidneys, spinal material, animal pus and more Japan Quake Struck Earth's Atmosphere First Electric Sheep: Stunning Visual Creatures Spawned By Thousands Of Computers While They Sleep Celtic "Stonehenge" Discovered In The Black Forest, Oriented To Lunar Standstills 'Flawed' Diamonds Could Speed The Development Of Diamond-Based Quantum Computers Egypt time travel shocker: Camcorder found in Egyptian tomb

US National News The murder of Americans: Existence of secret kill lists now admitted by lawless White House Judge says Bevilacqua can be examined by prosecution expert Cardinal Wuerl: ordinariate in the US is imminent  Protesters Stream Past Millionaires' NYC Homes Obama has a big secret edge in 2012 Important pro-life vote Thursday! Calif. governor signs Gardasil vaccine bill Obama: Jobs Bill Is 'Moment of Truth' for Senate Behind the Stats: Fastest Growing Religious Group has No Religion The North American Martyrs: Our Founding Fathers in Faith Media and Communication Catholic World Report, HPR to cease print publication Now we know why TPT won’t air “Catholicism” in the Twin Cities Ron Paul: Who Else is on Obama’s Secret Kill List? Newt Slams Media For Not Demanding Transparency Of Federal Reserve Video Of Boston PD Attacking Veterans At OWS Protest Online banks boom as dissatisfaction with traditional banks grows From Notre Dame: Questionable Observer Detector Spots Suspects At Crime Scenes Georgia Tech Releases Cyber Threats Forecast For 2012 'Austin Powers' actor allegedly kills sex offender in prison - chicagotribune.com Aretha delivers national anthem in Detroit

October 11, 2011

Religion and Faith Church and state: Why can’t they be friends? Pope Benedict: modern life needs silence Pope: Evangelization without solidarity for oppressed is unacceptable The era of the "smoke of Satan" - And congratulations to Prof. de Mattei QUAERITUR: I did something stupid when the confessor thought I was a man Church celebrates St. Teresa of Avila, mystic and reformer, Oct. 15 Maryknoll's 100 Years of Mission Saint of the Day: St. Francis Borgia Pope condemns Mafia, lauds cloistered monks, on quick trip to Calabria The Sneakiest of the 7 Deadly Sins Life and Lifestyle US cabinet official: 'We are in a war' for abortion funding Bishops’ new ad hoc committee will tackle religious liberty concerns Birth dearth: over 60 million fewer children in developed world than in 1965 Exquisite and Excruciating: The Life of Married Love 122 Babies Spared From Abortion During 40 Days for Life Event Young pro-life activist, unborn daughter killed in tragic car crash A 'reality-based' approach to children's stake in marriage dispute Abortion and Disabilities: 87% of Downs Die, 64% Spina Bifida Marriage defenders see reasons for hope Colombian Catholic university cancels LGBT events amid protests

International News Egypt: police open fire on Coptic Christian protestors; dozens slain Egyptian church mourns riot deaths, blames 'infiltrators' for violence Pope Shenouda declares days of mourning after protest turns violent Iran Pastor to Live or Die? Supreme Leader to Decide Canadian bishops call for release of Iranian Christian convert Ireland Government Tells UN: We Won’t Support Abortion Pakistani Christians oppose death penalty for governor's assassin Russia: local officials deny permit to complete Catholic parish China: supporters of blind pro-life attorney beaten Initiative helps keep school open in El Salvador Science and Technology Zombie training? OWS Atlanta turns into collective hypnosis 'one voice' weirdness Conclusive link now admitted: swine flu vaccine causes chronic nervous system disorders The Battle Over Genetically Modified Food Continues – FDA Petitioned To Require GM Labels Embryonic cloning experiment blasted by ethicists, scientists India Produces World’s Cheapest Tablet for less than $50. 10k Made, Millions More To Come New Way To Predict Big Earthquakes? Major Viking Site Discovery Described As ‘Mind-Blowing’ Considering a winter flu shot? Here's a better way to 'winterize' your immune system Masters On Unprecedented Arctic Ozone Hole: Inaction Risks Future Nasty Climate Change Surprises Far More Serious BPA levels in humans far higher than previously thought

US National News Obama’s Flawed Strategy, Part 1 Bishop Aquila predicts state attempts to silence Catholic Church Cardinal Wuerl receives Episcopal parish into Catholic Church Crops rotting, families leaving, say critics of Alabama immigration law Herman Cain Competitive With Barack Obama in New Polls Rick Santorum Shares Bold Pro-Life Message at Values Summit Our Lord’s Agenda Values Voters Summit: Alliances between Catholics and Evangelicals Needed Catholic Hall of Fame Honors American Intellectuals Massachusetts diocese sues participants in vigil at closed parish Media and Communication Zenit editors resign en masse 'Providence' at Hand During Filming, Says Estevez The Pope's Favorite Film: "Mission" PBS documentary highlights marijuana's amazing ability to treat disease From Cape Cod to Florence. The Artistic Road to Ecumenism On Steve Jobs, Roseanne Barr, and the Wall Street Mob Estevez Makes Film He Sees as Metaphor for Life Movie on importance of fatherhood wows at box office Santorum 'Google bombing' shows dark side of LGBT movement Book Review: Alexander Solzhenitsyn's Warning to the West

October 8-10, 2011

Religion and Faith Pope Benedict Speaks Truth to Power Our Lady of The Rosary: 'People must say the Rosary' US students remind Romans of Our Lady of the Rosary feast Our Lady of the Rosary The drawing power of God the Father North American College welcomes 35 new deacons with joy Hello? Anybody out there? The Cruelty of Hedonism Lost Coins, and Sheep, and Men Food for Peace Fades to Black Life and Lifestyle ‘Darn Tootin’: Obama celebrates regulation forcing employers to pay for abortifacient contraception GOP Leader Promises Another Vote to De-Fund Planned Parenthood Archdiocese: Catholic military chaplains will not witness same-sex weddings HHS Director Accuses Republicans of Demeaning 'Women's Health' Pro-life victory in Mexican Supreme Court Santorum recalls crying baby in middle of partial-birth abortion speech Conference to Consider Schools as Places of Hope Peoria Catholic Charities withdraws from state social service contracts Suit Challenges Austin, Texas Disclosure Requirement For Pregnancy Center ‘Donation after cardiac death’ links organ donation, right-to-die movement

International News USCCB, CRS again urge Catholics to lobby on behalf of international poverty aid Indonesia can be beacon of religious freedom, Pope says Maintain pressure for religious liberty, Pope asks Indonesian bishops Catalonian leader criticized for financing abortion clinics Scotland: Frost forms between Church & gov't Quebec order to pay $18 million for abuse Uruguayan bishops encourage participation in Marian pilgrimage Did German bishops snub the Pope? World’s largest Marian procession taking place in Brazil Possible contraception link to HIV spread in Africa Science and Technology Steve Jobs dead at 56, his life ended prematurely by chemotherapy and radiotherapy for cancer Steve Jobs Had Little Known Spiritual Side Dr. Fred Bisci teaches people how to reverse serious degenerative disease with healing foods 12,000 Year Old Unexplained Advanced Structures at Gobekli Tepe Japanese Government Insiders Reveal Fukushima Secrets Biotech's dirty tricks exposed in new documentary: 'Scientists Under Attack' Five short videos from Jeffrey Smith provide sharable introduction to GMOs for your friends who need to know Giant Icebergs Floating In Space Found, Source Of Ocean Water Carried To Earth By Comets The Alpha Dog Is Out of Its Cage – New Walking Robot From Boston Dynamics Destined For Battle? A "Third Realm"? --Alien Technology Could Exist That's Beyond Matter

US National News Supreme Court asks: could discrimination claim force female priests? Occupy Wall Street turns violent with mass arrests, police beatings Faith Is Good for the Country, Say Cardinal Scherer Religious freedom: main public focus for Church in coming years? Ave Maria University granted official 'Catholic' status N.J. Gov. Christie discusses Catholicism For US Hispanics, poverty is growing faster with little relief in sight Tennessee prison frees former death row inmate Pennsylvania Bishops Support School Choice as a Matter of Social Justice American priests are happy, says adviser to US bishops Media and Communication Fox Journalists Hit With Batons, Maced By NYPD At #OccupyWallStreet Protests From Cape Cod to Florence. The Artistic Road to Ecumenism Vatican daily remembers Steve Jobs as 'visionary' of technology and art "180" Movie --- Shocking Award-Winning Documentary On Steve Jobs, Roseanne Barr, and the Wall Street Mob Vatican in front page attack on BBC Tim Tebow and Christophobia Live tweeting the Values Voters Summit AP reporter becomes practicing Catholic after covering scandal Airplanes and French Communion Rails

October 7, 2011

Religion and Faith Secretary of Ecclesia Dei Positive about Negotiations between SSPX and Catholic Church Communiqué of the General House of the Society of St. Pius X Father Jaime Rodriguez: Legionaries of Christ Appoint New General Secretary Vatican cardinal warns priests not to let humanity overshadow God Beatification cause opened for young Jesuit killed by Nazis The Lord is Our Shepherd: Pope Calls Faithful to a Closeness with God which Transforms Reality Vatican: Pope: Even in the “valley of darkness,” God is always close to his flock 'If you get lost, take Mary's hand,' Cardinal Amato tells conference Outrageous: Mandatory University Training Negatively Stereotypes Catholics Blessed Marie Rose Durocher Life and Lifestyle House Votes Next Week on Bill to Stop Abortion in Obamacare Sebelius Attacks Republicans on Abortion at NARAL Event Michael O’Brien: ‘It’s a battle to the death with a dictatorship of moral relativism’ US Census Playing Charades With Homosexual Numbers.... Major Pro-Life Legal/Scientific Document Launched at UN Headquarters Father Pavone to meet with Bishop Zurek on October 13 UK: Cameron calls for legalization of same-sex marriage; bishops split on civil partnerships Former abortion worker: when my childhood enemy came in for an abortion ‘Like pigs in the slaughterhouse’: The day Chinese officials brutally murdered my unborn child Maternal health group denied funding over Catholic beliefs

International News More than 600 thousand displaced persons, victims of typhoons: humanitarian help is urgently needed Caritas helps 1 million in Horn of Africa Fears for the outbreak of a conflict of ample proportions in Sudan South Sudan village is refuge for 350 lepers Pope appeals for more aid for famine victims Over 10% of Irish priests join dissident group Bishop calls for separation of religion, state in Pakistan South Sudan: religious brothers minister as village becomes leper colony Mexican organizations praise court decision upholding pro-life reforms For Obama, 10-Year Afghan War Mark to Pass Quietly Science and Technology Jesus, Steve Jobs and Thinking Different Stem Cell Tourism: Seeking Treatment On The Internet And Paying For It With Your Life Complete Genomics and Inova: Two Companies, 1,500 Genomes, One Ambitious Fight Against Preterm Births UFO Sighting Phenomenon Gets Help From Nobel Prize Astronomers Space Hazard Warning Delivered By European Scientists Earth's Supersun and Subsun, Two Suns Explained Remembering Steve Jobs, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire LUCA Great-Grandparent Of All Living Things: Last Universal Common Ancestor More Complex Than Previously Thought Real-Time Updates on E-Cat Test Being Held Today The Cure for Caterpillar Syndrome

US National News Franciscan University of Steubenville, the Federal Government and the Gates of Hell Defiant Obama Challenges GOP on Jobs Bill Opinionated Catholic: Contrasting Two Funerals - Archbishop Hannan and the Murdered Candy Woman Vision of a ‘Just Society’ is Just Plain Funny Lindy Boggs Makes Long Trip Home To Say Goodbye To Archbishop Hannan Details emerge about Bishop Zubik’s accuser Ohio removes pork from prison meals following Muslim’s lawsuit MN Catholic Conference: Catholic leaders will not be silenced APNewsBreak: Feds Target Calif. Pot Dispensaries The Case in Phoenix Media and Communication Vatican protests Czech doctor’s erotic movie shoot at Vatican Embassy in Prague Catholic League finds Madonna unacceptable for Super Bowl USCCB Launches New Marriage Radio and TV Ads Major Pro-Life Document, San Jose Articles, Launched at UN A Catholic View: Steve Jobs knew the value of communication, Jesuit says Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez on The Way Steve Jobs remembered for his stance against porn on iPhone Ad removed after protests by Venezuelan Catholics Somewhere Up the Road – A Reflection on The Way Sabbath-Free Pleasant Valley Sunday

October 6, 2011

Religion and Faith The Propers of the Mass, then and now Reflecting on Psalm 23, Pope returns to message of trusting God Priests must be radically countercultural, says Vatican prefect Legionaries of Christ appoint new general secretary SSPX Official Offers Cautions Concerning Possible Reconciliation with Rome Pius X leader gives cool reaction to Vatican peace offering Canon Law and the SSPX St. Maria Faustina, Apostle of Divine Mercy 7 cardinals petition for St. Faustina to be named doctor of the Church Italian priest’s canonization follows Pennsylvania man’s healing Life and Lifestyle Christian Parenting—Nurturing Faith in a Secular World Modern-day slavery decried Christian leaders urge rejection of abortion in Chile Till Death – or Alzheimer’s – Do Us Part? Catholic Bishop to Keep Father Pavone in Texas Indefinitely Doctor's research on abortion praised Report links economic woes with decline of marriage, birth rates Cardinal Bertone: Education Needs Religious Dimension The Good and Bad of Fear Culture of Death Architect Faces Deconstruction

International News Remembering Syria European bishops issue statement on new evangelization Pope again appeals for aid to Horn of Africa Hungarian Cardinal Re-elected to Lead Europe Bishops Egyptian opposition promises million-man march to Tahrir Square Pastoral center created to counter Christians leaving Lebanon Apparent Eucharistic Miracle in Poland Reveals What Catholics Already Know Scottish bishop warns government on 'serious chill' in relations with Church Canada: 3 parishes for sale for 95 cents Former Swiss Guard Owes Business Sense, and Faith, to John Paul II Science and Technology Scientific studies conclude GMO feed causes organ disruption in animals It’s Not Easy Subsidizing Green Where does all the Komen for the Cure money really go? Technological Telepathy? Scientists Scan Your Brain To Watch The Movies Playing In Your Mind A Whole New World At The Edge Of The Solar System From Pap Smears To Mammograms, More Robots Are Stepping Up to Play Doctor Parallel Universes: Life Does Exist In Multiverse Parallel Universes Introducing Siri: DARPAs Ghost In Apples Machine Artificial Intelligence And The Soldiers Servant Tens of millions of Florida bees mysteriously drop dead in one day, beekeepers blame pesticides Shy children now candidates for dangerous psychiatric drugs

US National News Huge Battle on Abortion, Planned Parenthood Funding Coming Catholic Action: US Bishops Reissue Faithful Citizenship with New Introduction US Catholic bishops say 2007 voting document was misused Religious leaders line up in support of Supreme Court case Senate Democrats Add Millionaire Tax to Jobs Bill Napolitano Defends Immigration Enforcement Policy Pittsburgh bishop calls accusation made against him 'false, offensive' JPMorgan Chase donates millions to NYPD prior to mass arrests at Occupy Wall Street Vision of a ‘Just Society’ is Just Plain Funny Nuns ride motorcycles to raise money for low-income school clinics Media and Communication Martin Sheen discusses new film about The Way of St. James Vatican newspaper blasts change from ‘BC, AD’ to ‘BCE, CE’ New website to streamline communication between Latin American bishops ‘The Playboy Club’ TV Show Cancelled Following Outcry LifeSiteNews to question Fr. Gravel’s bishop regarding $500,000 lawsuit against LSN NY Times Claims Illegals 'Vanishing' In Alabama 'Like The Aftermath Of Some Sort Of Rapture' AP IMPACT: NYPD Spied on City's Muslim Partners New Podcast: Curtis Mitch, ed. of Ignatius Catholic Study Bible and Dominic Iocco on Film Vatican Museums Host Specialists on Art Conservation (no) Surprise! Chaz Bono survives 'Dancing' elimination

October 5, 2011

Religion and Faith Vatican official: ecumenism is not political compromise Vatican Diary / Not All Bishops Are of Good Will The mysterious suicide that has rocked the Vatican St. Francis of Assisi: A Brief Bio, Writings, Quotes, and Prayers Cardinal Erdo re-elected president of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences St. Francis for Seekers News Flash: Four-Year-Olds Don’t Understand Mass Marian procession in Manchester ends 20 year drought The Anglican woman vicar who gave up her ministry to become a Catholic Vatican police show off new hardware on feast day Life and Lifestyle Why Defunding the UNFPA Will Do More Good Than We Can Know More comments filed objecting to HHS mandate, religious exemption Catholic Charities: contraception mandate unconstitutional Fathers for Good launches Respect Life Month resources Bishop says Fr. Pavone to remain in Amarillo for ‘indefinite’ period – Pavone responds Pope Urges Professors: Teach Love of Learning Minnesota Catholic leaders say ‘gay marriage’ group is misleading Bishop O’Connell: Catholic schools need strong ‘identity and mission’ When Two Become None: Mexico City Lawmakers Push Trial Marriages? Ontario Bishops And Their False Moral Equivalence

International News Pope tells European bishops to evangelize with courage Archbishop calls Catholics to support Holy Land Christians Iranian pastor’s life still in jeopardy Cardinal laments mother's death in Madrid parish Czech Republic: Church to receive $2.5B in compensation The Amanda Knox case is an indictment of Italian justice Agreement in Mexican village where Protestants were threatened with crucifixion Africa: cardinal says family breakdown spurs rise in alcoholism Sudan: bishop appeals for peace in Blue Nile State Patroness of Depressed Enthroned in Argentina Science and Technology Nursing home scandal exposed: Lost generation of senior citizens being hospitalized for profit US tried to conspire with Japan to dump nuclear waste into world's oceans, reveal documents Four Years After Cloning, Drug-Sniffing Dogs Celebrate Remarkable Success in South Korean Airport Free Energy for the Downcast -- "One Man's Trash..." Revolution Commencing Earth is having a bad acid trip, study finds Monsanto is secretly poisoning the population with Roundup Finding Faith in God's Creatures Lost City Of The Maya - Documentary Rome’s Christian past revealed by 3-D imaging Feds demand 25 more bundles of Indian wood from Gibson Guitars

US National News Reform CCHD releases report, 24% of organizations funded by USCCB's CCHD program Involved in anti-Catholic work Supreme Court begins religious liberty case US Bishops Defend the Freedom of Religion in the Face of Growing Threats A Catholic View: Bishops Start Religious Liberty Committee Supreme Court Attends Red Mass Before Start of Crucial Term Chris Christie Will Not Seek Republican Presidential Nod Cain Jumps to Second in Tie With Perry in GOP 2012 Race New Jersey bishop to start treatment for kidney disease Buying Happiness on Borrowed Bucks Rosary violates Nebraska school's dress code Media and Communication Cyberbullying: Dan Savage's Attacks on Rick Santorum Must be Opposed Michael Moore Jokes ‘Jesus Was Gay’ During Lecture at Georgetown Blessed John Paul II and Padre Pio in a Comic Book Vatican's Council for Migrants Opens Web Site Vatican newspaper criticizes BBC change to 'common era' dating Bishops reissue 2007's 'Faithful Citizenship' with new introduction Report: Facebook, Google, Apple censor religious speech Vatican daily criticizes BBC for 'erasing Christ from history' “King” of the Silver Screen Book Review: Francis Woke Up Early

October 3-4, 2011

Religion and Faith Saint Francis of Assisi, 'giant of holiness,' honored Oct. 4 Pope explains why he is going to Assisi-III Joyfully Leading With One's Heart It’s the Cause — Not the Effect St. Mother Theodore Guérin Do not forget your guardian angel, Pope says 950th anniversary of world’s largest Romanesque church Pontifical College Josephinum forming 'Renaissance Priests' Pope meets with Russian Orthodox ecumenical officer Italian nun beatified Life and Lifestyle Dead wrong: Catholics must no longer support capital punishment Vatican official: ‘no room for supporting the death penalty in today's world’ New Hampshire Fights Obama on Planned Parenthood Funding Women’s Hall of Fame to induct St. Katharine Drexel Teacher bans “Bless You” from classroom Illinois Catholic Conference creates marriage defense department Priest asks for prayers for murdered Spanish mom's baby Faith Healing Parents Convicted In Death of Child Military's gay wedding rule 'seems to ignore' federal law Syphilis Study Subjects Subhuman?

International News Egypt: Militant Muslim Mob Burns Christian Homes, Businesses and Coptic Church Christians who have fled Iran receive death threats Cardinal Erdo denounces spread of anti-Christian attitude in Europe Safe at last: Bhutanese refugees find new home in Charlotte Polish Catholics see miracle in communion wafer Spain: Gunman kills pregnant woman, baby lives Sudanese bishop urges peace to end refugee crisis Stocks Tank As Greece Admits It Won't Hit Targets Catholics, Evangelicals thriving in Canada Mexico City mulls two-year marriage contract Science and Technology Death blow to GMOs? California ballot initiative calls for mandatory labeling of all genetically engineered foods Clean Living and Organic Farming ~ Country Music Video Warning to parents: Anesthesia used in surgical procedures for babies and toddlers causes learning disabilities USDA threatens $60,000 fine, federal raid against woman in legal possession of indoor lemon tree Nuclear Energy After Fukushima Massive Hole in Arctic Ozone Layer Rome’s Christian past revealed by 3-D imaging Cannabis oil is a highly efficient natural cancer cure US to break record number of solar panel installations in 2011 The Art of Transhumanism…Part II

US National News Pope Benedict XVI on what the principal focus should be for Catholic voters Will Obama Destroy Franciscan University of Steubenville? Citing Obama administration actions, US bishops establish religious liberty committee In US, Capuchins punch above their weight Wall Street Protesters Dress As Zombies in NYC Is Herman Cain a Contender? Bishop Mansour: Maronite chapel is 'special gift' to universal Church Court Upholds Regulation of Fortune Tellers Guest Opinion: Marian Consecration and America's Conversion California forbids circumcision bans Media and Communication 80th anniversary of Vatican Radio PBS to Broadcast 'Catholicism' Series by Chicago Priest Occupy Wall Street, the American revolution that the mainstream media is ignoring Insults against Peruvian cardinal offend the entire Church, says journalist The secret weapon against abortion: LSN interviews ‘180’ creator Ray Comfort Young author says Catholic Church must engage in new media 'Dolphin' nudges 'Lion King' reissue from top spot My 'granddaddy' John Wayne, actor and Catholic convert “Holy Mother” performed by Eric Clapton and Luchianno Pavarotti Facebook, other new media censor Christian viewpoints

October 1-2, 2011

Religion and Faith Orthodox archbishop: we're internally divided on question of 'primacy' The lost tomb of St. Jerome, Doctor of the Church. A Roman mystery. St. Jerome Why We Bless Animals "We Are Church," Signed Ratzinger An Irish Catholic’s Prayer for Rosh Hashanah 5772 Vatican encourages laicized priests' involvement in parish life Pope Thanks Madrid Cardinal for WYD Vatican police force celebrated on Feast of Archangels ‘A new generation of theologians’ Life and Lifestyle Pope praying for terminally ill in October HHS Birth Control Mandate Tied to NARAL, Planned Parenthood The Folly of Federal 'Safe Sex' Campaigns Archbishop Carlson: Speak words of hope and comfort on matters of life issues 18 Catholic universities join in appeal against contraceptive mandate Notre Dame joins outcry against HHS contraception mandate Religious exemption to HHS mandate 'wholly inadequate,' CHA head says Contraception mandate committee faulted for abortion ties, flawed science British judge denies request to withdraw basic care from brain damaged woman The Infection You Want to Catch

International News Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death: Nadarkhani Refuses to Convert Egypt: desire for divorce drives Coptic-Muslim tensions Palestinian Christians Are Hopeful About Statehood India's Christians document continued mistreatment in Orissa Diocese may push for assassin’s canonization Spanish political party seeks to revise abortion law US Strike Kills American Al-Qaida Cleric in Yemen Pope recalls with Cuban bishops that the Church is called to offer the "only true hope" Dozens of churches closed or demolished in Indonesia Murder-suicide in Spanish church Science and Technology Will the Singularity lead to the demise of capitalism or will it somehow thrive? Adult stem cells making news in courts, Congress and on football field Gardasil mother speaks out: SANEVAX vaccine injury victim support line Many popular organic brands now owned by large industrial food processors New Technology Makes Tank Disappear Right Before Your (Infrared) Eyes (video) Hyperthymesia – A Newly Discovered Memory In Which People Remember Every Day Of Their Lives (video) IROS 2011 – The Robots Rule San Francisco Pentagon Developing Spy Drones to Spot “Adversarial Intent” Troubling Emails Reveal Federal Scientists Fear FDA Approval of Genetically Modified Salmon Canadian Arctic Nearly Loses Entire Ice Shelf

US National News The Democrats’ Deadly Sin Occupy Wall Street protest sparks nationwide movement Are We at War, or Are We Not? Transgenders Say They Too Should Be Allowed Military Service GOP Can Learn from Reagan on Immigration U.S. Considers Fencing Along Canadian Border Rick Perry's presidential campaign imploding in wake of Gardasil scandal Alabama bishops welcome immigration ruling New Orleans mourns loss of Archbishop Hannan HELP! First Time Pot Offender Seeks Presidential Pardon for 30-year Sentence Media and Communication Silence and Word: Pope Announces Theme of World Communications Day 2012 Things are not always what they seem at first glance Film Reveals Life of Cloistered Benedictine Nuns The most moronic TV news journalist ever? Gold is "backed by nothing" while dollars are backed by government! Canada: Internet hate speech censorship code could face repeal Don’t Worry, The Federal Reserve Just Wants To Be Your “Online Friend” Chemtrail article in Project Censored’s Top 10 most censored stories Wall Street Journal Changes Privacy Policy To Track Users' Browsing Data Without Consent Wendell Berry and the Great Economy Sherwood Pictures' Courageous reaches more than $2 million in pre-sales