What do you think of the Republican push to embrace immigrants? Jeb in the Vortex by Maureen Dowd
Manila, Philippines -- The Supreme Court upheld Tuesday the constitutionality of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012. The Catholic church, which counts over 80 percent of the country’s 100 million population as members, had led street protests denouncing the law as “evil.”
Women of Philippine slum welcome birth control victory
India -- Catholic priests ordered to pull out of elections -- One cleric already suspended, second suspension likely.
Study indicates wide rejection of new translations by US clergy
Additional Vatican synod survey reports tell similar stories
Nun at center of Charlotte Catholic High controversy goes on leave
Commentary: When it comes to resisting the temptations of wealth and opulence, Pope Francis hoes a long, uphill row by John M. Crisp
Anglican, Catholic bishops unite to praise the role of food banks
Cincinnati -- Catholic teachers navigate big rulebook to avoid being fired
Too much faith: How Albany pols double-crossed the church on tax credits -- A cardinal and nine bishops walk into the state Capitol -- and the very bad joke was on them.
Tucson, Ariz. -- Mother lives in church, fighting daughter's detainment
Cordoba, Argentina -- Archbishop defends decision to allow baptism of lesbian couple’s child -- As archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio insisted that all children should be baptized, whatever the situation of their parents. Baptisms in the Buenos Aires region are said to have quadrupled as a result of the then-Cardinal Bergoglio’s policy.
Los Angeles -- A couple's commitment to skid row doesn't waver. Catholic Workers Jeff Dietrich and Catherine Morris
Commentary: Why Cardinal Kasper’s Proposal Is So Dangerous -- Do we really want to cripple the church’s ability to stand as the world’s last great defender of marriage?
Seattle -- Gay Boy Scout Master Refuses to Leave Post. BSA organization wants him removed, but parents and church sponsor of the troop support him.
Art collective aims to humanize drone casualties with massive portraits of victims
France's far-right to ban faith-based school lunch options
Looking for a little inspiration to begin your day? NCR's sister publication, Celebration, gives you two options, both based on the Scripture readings of the day:
Pencil Preaching is a blog in which Celebration editor Pat Marrin combines Scripture and sketching to reflect on the Word.
Daily Bread is a series of short reflections written by four authors who meet regularly to share the readings. Daily Bread is intended to help daily preachers and others who pray from the assigned Scriptures each day to orient themselves to the Living Word addressed to the church in the world. It's a great way to begin the day.
