Tuesday, January 13, 2009

News Updates, 1/13

Christmas in India. "There was no room for them at the inn" (Chiesa)
Thousands of victims of the anti-Christian pogroms are still sheltering in the woods. The Vatican authorities are mobilizing to oppose Hindu fanaticism. But they are elusive on Muslim terrorism. The Islamologist Troll denounces the dangers of this inertia

“I can help others to learn from my mistakes”
Ex-NARAL member to join in Walk for Life

Homosexual bishop giving Obama inauguration prayer
Controversial Episcopalian asked to give invocation

Another first: Woman to give inaugural sermon
Obama committee invites her to National Prayer Service

“The federal government was the one defrauded”
Whistleblower in alleged Planned Parenthood over-billing swindle appeals judge’s dismissal of federal lawsuit

Albany Catholics brace for round of closings
Diocese restructuring plan promises parish mergers

Rochester: $3.2 million to close Catholic schools
Diocese wants to concentrate on 'vibrancy' of other schools

ACLU claims bishops misusing grant money
Lawsuit faults Church for 'imposing their beliefs'

Father, son duo a first for Catholic priesthood
Special dispensation from Vatican for defecting Anglicans

Pope Benedict names new bishop of Knoxville
Monsignor Stika is parish priest in St. Louis archdiocese

Pope baptizes newborns in Sistine Chapel
Annual ceremony marks end of the Christmas season

Maverick priest will break with Rome, take flock
Australian threatens to lead breakaway congregation

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