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Newark, N.J. -- Archbishop Myers fires back in letter to the faithful - A defiant Newark archbishop lashed out at critics in a letter to Catholic clergy, defending his handling of an alleged pedophile priest and denouncing the media, victims’ advocates and politicians as "evil" for distorting his record.

North Jersey churchgoers voice skepticism about archbishop. One churchgoer on Sunday said he has a hard time buying the Newark archbishop’s explanation.

Viral Photo Shows Muslims Protecting Church in Egypt as Congregants Attend Mass Amid Threat of Attack

Coptic bishop hits out at West amid reports of nearly 80 church buildings attacked

Christians targeted because extremists perceive they helped oust Morsi

Commentary: Negotiating peace in the Middle East before the trains collide by Tony Magliano

Rebellious nuns remain rebellious

Fundraiser stole thousands from school PTA

Pew Research on Religion and Public Life: U.S. Catholics Happy with Selection of Pope Francis

Flight 93 Memorial Chapel to remain at present location

Obama urges renewed push for Wall Street overhaul

Backing Egypt’s generals, Saudi Arabia promises financial support

PP-header2.jpgLooking for an 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 that Celebration editor Pat Marrin combines scripture and sketching to reflect on the word.

Daily Bread is a series 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.

 

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