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Buffalo, N.Y. -- Vatican backs Buffalo bishop on school closings -- Bishop Malone declares himself "relieved," says decision "reinforces the authority of the diocesan bishop."
Have you been reading NCR's new website devoted to covering the mission and ministry of Catholic women religious? Check it (daily) at Global Sisters Report.
Conservative states emerge as battleground on same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage is winning, as shown in two maps
China -- Academic briefing to government security council identifies "foreign religious infiltration" as one of four “severe challenges” to the country’s security
USA -- Coalition calls for papal apology to U.S. sisters
"Redeemed relationships" is the headline of an article in L'Osservatore Romano about gender complementarianism by American Sr. Sara Butler, which is interesting by itself. Just as intriguing, however, is that when the essay was printed in the May 9 issue of the weekly English language version of L'O, it followed a reprint of Cardinal Gerhard Müller's April 30 remarks to the leadership of the LCWR. Butler's essay is spread over pages 10-11 in an attractive layout; Müller's remarks begin on page 9 and then jump to page 11.
Philadelphia -- High school students lobby Vatican head of family council to get Pope Francis to visit
Romanian Catholic bishop martyred by Communists beatified tomorrow -- Bishop Anton Durcovici starved to death in communist prison 63 years ago.
Seremban, Malaysia -- Two Catholic sisters attacked at the Church of Visitation -- "Attack on nuns came after numerous car break-ins and snatch thefts."
News Organizations Sue Missouri to Reveal the Contents of Its Execution Drugs
Charles Curran to retire from full-time teaching
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.