Wednesday, October 01, 2008

News Updates, 10/1

Benedict XVI Has a Father, Romano Guardini
He was the guide of the young Ratzinger, who has not ceased to draw inspiration from his thought. Forty years after the death of the great Italian-German intellectual, an analysis of his influence on the current pope

“Free speech on Tuesdays and Thursdays”
Yuba College threatens to expel student for proselytizing without a permit

Barack Obama Under Fire for Very Negative Radio Ads on McCain on Abortion
Even some of Obama's own supporters are questioning it

Another Catholic Law Prof Endorses Barack Obama Despite Pro-Abortion View
Duquesne University School of Law dean Nicholas Cafardi will likely earn the same rebuke from pro-life Catholics as has Douglas Kmiec.

Vatican No. 2 blasts search for quick profits
Basic rights and the common good have been ignored

Catholic bishops offer 5-point bailout plan
Search for just, effective responses to economic turmoil

Religious leaders draw up Blogging Commandments
'Thou shalt not murder the reputation of another blogger'

Christian naturists forced to cancel naked 'Mass'
Hostile reactions from more conventional worshippers

A business plan for the Catholic Church
Group of execs are putting management skills to work

Province to offer vaccine at clinics for Catholics
HPV shots banned by school board on moral grounds

Archbishop criticizes Oregon governor on abortion
Catholic politician hosted abortion rights fundraiser

Priest who abused girls 30 years ago is jailed
Victims discovered each other on social networking website

Vatican police force to join Interpol
Pope thanks gendarme for dedication

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