Friday, September 19, 2008

News Updates, 9/19

The Surprising Geopolitics of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope (Chiesa)
After three years in the pontificate, and defying the expectations of most, the refined theologian has left his mark on international politics as well. In the West, with Islam, with China. The journal of the Aspen Institute in Italy explains how, and why

Prof Who Desecrated the Eucharist Now Leads Attack against Pro-Life Pharmacist
Myers' latest screed of religious intolerance on his blog Pharyngula incited an all-out internet attack against pharmacist

Joe Biden loses Barack Obama the Catholic vote
Backlash in every state by Catholic newspapers, TV and radio stations, and blogs.

“Thoroughly authentic”
Gregorian chant CD by Orange County Norbertines a big hit

Churchgoing Catholics returning to GOP fold
Palin has huge impact on important bloc in key states

“Not on my dime”
Public interest law firm files complaint over utility’s contribution to "No on 8"

British schools introduce sex guide for 6-year-olds
First lesson includes naked boy and girl comic book

Feds sue Catholic Charities for firing 71-year-old
Non-profit organization accused of age discrimination

Biden abortion issue to Georgia Catholics
Candidate's 'flawed moral reasoning' brought to light

Pope says Pius XII 'spared no effort' to help Jews
He should resist temptation to wade into theology

Cleveland parishes protest downsizing plan
Catholics working to save 45 churches from closing

Theologian rejects Vatican demand for retraction
Priest criticized Church's attitude toward ecumenism

French Cardinal: Time right for a new secularism
Notes religious history of Europe, anti-Catholicism

Comic escapes prosecution for insulting Pope
Government blocked an investigation against her

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