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January 2012

January 19, 2012

Newly ordained priest removed after fathering a child while in seminary

It happened in the Archdiocese of New York. Details: The priest, the Rev. Casmir Manyonyi...

January 17, 2012

Protecting Jesus: the story of the Catholic chaplain on that sinking cruise ship

His story is now being told: A Catholic chaplain aboard the sinking Costa Concordia rushed...

January 09, 2012

A priest in Nigeria: “I could have been among the victims…”

A deacon from Canada sent this story my way, with the following note: In our...

January 09, 2012

Lifting the curtain on child sex abuse in Hollywood

A story that's been lurking on the sidelines for several months (just Google "Corey Feldman")...

January 09, 2012

Philippine Catholics defy terror warning, hold procession

From the AP: More than 3 million Roman Catholic worshippers paraded with a charred Christ statue...

January 06, 2012

Cardinal George: “I’m truly sorry for the hurt my remarks have caused”

Details: Chicago's Cardinal Francis George apologized Friday for remarks aired on Christmas Day comparing the...

January 05, 2012

Sweden recognizes file-sharing as an official religion

I mean...seriously? From the BBC: A "church" whose central tenet is the right to file-share...

January 04, 2012

Before Zavala, there was Marino

While I was talking with a deacon friend this afternoon about the Zavala bombshell in...

January 04, 2012

Hard time: convict flees monastery, asks to be sent back to prison instead

Well, clearly, religious life isn't for everybody: A convicted criminal who was serving out his...

January 03, 2012

Jewish childhood friend of John Paul II dies

Details: Jerzy Kluger, a Polish-born Jew who was a lifetime friend and childhood playmate of...

December 2011

December 31, 2011

Cubans end year by honoring their patroness, Mary

In advance of tomorrow's solemnity, and the start of a brand new year, Cuba paused...

December 27, 2011

Obama, Clinton top most-admired list

The Pope made the list, too -- but in single digits. Details: President Obama and...

December 20, 2011

Priest who was beaten, robbed returns to give out Christmas gifts

An inspirational story of the season from Chicago: The Rev. Daniel Mallette, the 80-year-old South...

December 19, 2011

Report shows shift in Christian population around the world

Details, from a new Pew study: The study finds that there are 2.18 billion Christians...

December 18, 2011

“Shame and sorrow”: Dutch Church rocked by abuse report

Details: Tens of thousands of Dutch children were sexually abused by priests and other Roman...

December 17, 2011

“There are still people out there who feel this way”

Sign at a swimming pool in Cincinnati: Read the story behind it here.

December 15, 2011

Indian Catholics express solidarity with “untouchables”

Here's an issue we in the West don't hear about very much. Details: Parishes in...

December 12, 2011

Obama = John the Baptist?

Well, the Episcopalian who preached at yesterday's service, attended by the Obamas (shown above, walking...

December 12, 2011

Nun involved in abortion decision “no longer excommunicated” — UPDATED

From a news brief buried in a CNS report over the weekend: A Mercy sister...

December 11, 2011

Tim Tebow’s gospel of optimism

It's not everybody's favorite gospel, particularly in the world of professional sports, but it's got...

December 09, 2011

In hard times, a surge in cremations

At the rate things are going, by the end of this decade a majority of...

December 08, 2011

Researchers: nuns should take the pill to cut cancer risk

Really? Strange as it sounds, yes: Catholic nuns take a vow of chastity, so you...

December 07, 2011

Sebelius overrules experts, blocks selling abortion pill on store shelves

Details: In a surprise move, the nation's health secretary stopped the Plan B morning-after pill...

December 06, 2011

O, Tannen-bomb: the Christmas tree controversy in Rhode Island

Trouble is taking root, and spreading: Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee unwrapped a Christmas conundrum...

December 06, 2011

FDA weighs selling abortion pill off the shelf — UPDATED

The mind boggles: The federal government is grappling with the explosive question of whether to...

November 2011

November 30, 2011

Ruling: same-sex dorms at CUA not discriminatory

Details: Catholic University is allowed to segregate students’ living quarters into same-sex dormitories, according to...

November 28, 2011

Bevilacqua talks

But it's unclear how much he was able to say. Details: A retired Roman Catholic...

November 25, 2011

Less than half of children growing up in home with married parents — UPDATED

At a time when a lot of us are gathering with our families, a new...

November 23, 2011

Update: German bishops to sell company that publishes porn

This caused a sensation when it hit the news a couple weeks ago. Now, something...

November 21, 2011

Who is the most influential Christian? You might be surprised

The findings of a new poll show a split, with several prominent people in the...