Former Commander of U.S. Nuclear Forces Calls for Large Cut in Warheads. General Cartwright said that the United States’ nuclear deterrence could be guaranteed with a total arsenal of 900 warheads, and with only half of them deployed at any one time. Even those in the field would be taken off hair triggers, requiring 24 to 72 hours for launching, to reduce the chance of accidental war.
USCCB joins in petition asking US to change 'outdated' nuclear policy
Catholic college drops health plan over contraception mandate
Catholic bishops reject Obama accommodation on birth control mandate, urge new rules
Obama 'accommodation' offers no fundamental change, USCCB attorneys say
Most Catholics support same-sex relationships: poll
Commentary: Bible not the rule book on gay marriage
Appleton, Wis. -- Green Bay Roman Catholic diocese trial under way
Cleveland, Ohio -- Bishop Lennon meets with parishioners to discuss reopening closed churches
NCR's sister publication, Celebration, posts reflections on each day's Scripture reading. Here's a link: celebrationpublications.org/dailybread. You may want to bookmark it. It's a great way to begin the day.
