Friday, August 29, 2008

News Updates, 8/29

Pelosi gets unwanted lesson in Catholic theology
Pittsburg Bishop David Zubik: Speaker "completely misrepresented the teaching of the Catholic Church in regard to abortion"

Pelosi’s "theology" should be disregarded by every faithful Catholic
Colorado Springs Bishop Michael Sheridan: "Catholics who take a public stance in opposition to this most fundamental moral teaching of the Church place themselves outside full communion with the Church..."

Mexico City's abortion-rights law is upheld
Decision likely to reverberate across South America

Jury gives $5 million to clergy abuse victim
Belleville diocese pays out for covering up perpetrator

New Green Bay bishop sings 'Drop Kick Me, Jesus'
David Ricken livens his installation ceremony

Catholics seek probe into priest's killing
2,000 march in streets of southern India with demand

Denver archbishop grabs spotlight from Democrats
Rabble-rousing included pro-life vigil, book signing

Italy horrified by violent assault on monks
'They hit him until he stopped crying out'

New Russell Shaw book uncloaks bishops' secrecy
The doings of the Church are as impenetrable as ever

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