Columbus, Ga. -- After outcry, SOA Watch receives new permit proposal for annual protest
Kansas City, Mo. -- Judge upholds order for breach-of-terms payment against diocese. Bishop Finn's got to find $1.1 million.
Gaza -- Israel Kills 3 Top Hamas Leaders as Latest Fighting Turns Its Way
Pope Francis calls slain journalist James Foley's parents
Assessing papal trip, Korean newspaper says, 'We were intoxicated under a holy spell'
Sisters, other Catholics, care for elderly in Cuba 
Global Sisters Report , devoted to covering the mission and ministry of Catholic women religious. It offers news, commentary and reflections on spirituality and theology.
Oklahoma City, Okla. -- Catholic bishop drops suit over planned 'black mass' Satanists turn over alleged consecrated host to Catholic priest.
Evansville, Ind. -- Fear of funding embryonic stem-cell research causes bishop to warn Catholics about ice bucket challenge. (He also doesn't like the idea of wasting all that water.)
Pittsburgh, Pa. -- Bishop David Zubik of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is taking the ice bucket challenge, but he's giving his money to Iowa City research center that uses only adult stem cells for research.
R-rated movie filmed at closed Catholic school. 'Sex Ed' filming at former Catholic school in Tampa 'mortifies' bishop Plot summary sounds more dumb than dirty.
Cardinal George Pell told the Royal Commission investigating sexaul abuse that the Catholic Church is no more legally responsible for priests who abuse children than a trucking company which employs a driver who molests women Victims' families say it's a ludicrous comparison.
"Suicide Tourism" In Switzerland Is More Popular Than Ever
St. Louis, Mo. -- Archbishop Carlson's letter on Ferguson
Global religious hot spots get their own U.S. envoy
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 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.
