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May 2015

May 16, 2015

That story about Catholic University offending Muslim students? Bull.

Steven Greydanus has been following the controversy—and doing a very good job of debunking it—over...

May 16, 2015

Great moments in education: teacher screens “Fifty Shades of Grey” for high school students

Details: Part of the erotic movie "Fifty Shades of Grey" was shown in a West...

May 16, 2015

There go the Germans. Again.

From the National Catholic Register: A public dispute has broken out between Germany’s top lay...

May 15, 2015

Is Ave Maria University losing its Catholic identity?

Some students and alumnae think so. From The Naples Daily News: Alexandra Clark ended her search for...

May 15, 2015

Is Ave Maria University losing its Catholic identity?

Some students and alumnae think so. From The Naples Daily News: Alexandra Clark ended her search for...

May 13, 2015

Douthat: those grim numbers from Pew may not be as grim as you think

The New York Times conservative commentator Ross Douthat — a Catholic—takes a slightly less pessimistic...

May 13, 2015

Holy See formally recognizes Palestine — UPDATED

Details to come. But here's the headline from the Associated Press: Vatican officially recognizes state...

May 13, 2015

Douthat: those grim numbers from Pew may not be as grim as you think

The New York Times conservative commentator Ross Douthat — a Catholic—takes a slightly less pessimistic...

May 13, 2015

Holy See formally recognizes Palestine — UPDATED

Details to come. But here’s the headline from the Associated Press: Vatican officially recognizes state...

May 11, 2015

Meet the gay Republican former seminarian running for mayor

This sentence has to win the prize for Best Lede of the Day: Salvatore “Sal” Circosta...

May 11, 2015

Meet the gay Republican former seminarian running for mayor

This sentence has to win the prize for Best Lede of the Day: Salvatore "Sal" Circosta...

May 10, 2015

Castro: “If the Pope continues to speak like this, sooner or later I will return to the Catholic Church”

From CNN: Cuba has eased its persecution of religion in the last 23 years, but...

May 10, 2015

“Bienvenido!” Pope welcomes Raul Castro to the Vatican

Details from AP: Cuban President Raul Castro received a warm welcome at the Vatican Sunday...

May 10, 2015

“Bienvenido!” Pope welcomes Raul Castro to the Vatican

Details from AP: Cuban President Raul Castro received a warm welcome at the Vatican Sunday...

May 08, 2015

Out-of-wedlock births falling: “People are just not having the kids”

From The New York Times: Single parenthood was on a “mysterious and alarming rise,” becoming...

May 08, 2015

Out-of-wedlock births falling: “People are just not having the kids”

From The New York Times: Single parenthood was on a “mysterious and alarming rise,” becoming...

May 07, 2015

Game changer? Study finds premature babies may survive at 22 weeks

From The New York Times: A small number of very premature babies are surviving earlier...

May 07, 2015

Prosecutors want to prevent “Dead Man Walking” nun from testifying in Boston Marathon bomber trial

Details: Federal prosecutors want the nun who inspired the movie "Dead Man Walking" to be...

May 07, 2015

Prosecutors want to prevent “Dead Man Walking” nun from testifying in Boston Marathon bomber trial

Details: Federal prosecutors want the nun who inspired the movie “Dead Man Walking” to be...

May 07, 2015

Game changer? Study finds premature babies may survive at 22 weeks

From The New York Times: A small number of very premature babies are surviving earlier...

May 06, 2015

German Catholic Church sets new employee policy for divorced and remarried, same sex couples

Details: Germany's Roman Catholic Church, an influential voice for reforms prompted by Pope Francis, has...

May 06, 2015

German Catholic Church sets new employee policy for divorced and remarried, same sex couples

Details: Germany’s Roman Catholic Church, an influential voice for reforms prompted by Pope Francis, has...

May 05, 2015

Vandals deface statue of Mary

It happened in Oklahoma over the weekend, at the beginning of the month dedicated to...

May 05, 2015

Great moments in American business: Nail salon forced to change name after harassment

From the In My Backyard Desk: The terrorists have won in Queens — where the...

May 05, 2015

Great moments in American business: Nail salon forced to change name after harassment

From the In My Backyard Desk: The terrorists have won in Queens — where the...

May 05, 2015

Vandals deface statue of Mary

It happened in Oklahoma over the weekend, at the beginning of the month dedicated to...

May 02, 2015

Historic: Brain-dead woman kept alive for two months so her baby could be born

Remarkable: A brain-dead and pregnant Nebraska mother was kept on life support for nearly two...

May 02, 2015

Historic: Brain-dead woman kept alive for two months so her baby could be born

Remarkable: A brain-dead and pregnant Nebraska mother was kept on life support for nearly two...

April 2015

April 30, 2015

Philadelphia monsignor ordered back behind bars

View image | gettyimages.com Details: A high-ranking Catholic church official in Philadelphia was ordered back...

April 30, 2015

Philadelphia monsignor ordered back behind bars

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