Daily News
Morning must-reads
March 18
Two mosques death toll rises to 50, with 34 injured
Until internat'l community develops ethics 'framework'
After Vatican was informed, he was quietly reassigned
21% hide it on website; only 28% specify influence on care
Hundreds of deaths lead to perfecting of new cell lines
After state senate considered bill forcing doctors to kill
March 15
Was prominent lobbyist at conclave that elected Francis
345 victims were under age 15; 58% of them were male
On celibacy, sexual teachings, reduced clerical power
Over 400 attend Rites of Election at Westminster Cath.
Aims to hold 'Goliath' media corporations accountable
Forbids all public institutions from discriminating
March 14
He was involved in lawsuits against archdiocese, McCarrick
Gallup finds 37%, versus 22% who felt similarly in 2002
Nothing yet scheduled during Xi’s upcoming visit to Italy
737 people on death row, but last execution was in 2006
Words were absent from synods on family, abuse summit
Film of her story, 'Unplanned,' hits theaters on March 29
March 13
Minimum of 3 years, 8 months before eligible for parole
Known for being outspoken against extrajudicial killings
Francis sees Pelagianism, Gnosticism in today's Church
First Amendment protects peaceful exercise of beliefs
Judge: No 'due process right to perform abortions'
Throughout history, laity essential to reform of clergy
March 12
Former led West Virginia; latter was auxiliary in Baltimore
55-year-old man sues former school basketball coach
Says abuse crisis is caused by 'unmastered sexual desire'
He gave churches, schools three days to send all records
Gaughran no longer invited to St. Patrick’s Day parade
Network was 'more vicious' in its attacks than Wash. Post
March 11
Similar to Archbp. Lori's system in Baltimore archdiocese
Archdiocese explains: Parents' values clash with school's
Zen asks, 'Can the Vatican tell us what we have gained?'
Amb. Sam Brownback describes China as 'at war with faith'
As American-born faith dedicates its first temple in Rome
Lay group protests his suspension; diocese obfuscates
March 8
Underground Protestant community had been outlawed
After three women are accused of desecrating Quran
Barbarin to meet with Pope and submit letter by hand
Bishops' conference issues statement seeking forgiveness
Schneider directly discusses with Pope, shares exchange
Paprocki favors a national commission for probing bps.
March 7
Hinges on whether jury was given fair chance to decide
Barbarin is given six-month suspended prison sentence
To visit N. Korea; friendly relations with Russia facilitate
Decline in number of candidates for priesthood worldwide
Geoengineering is an emerging global ethical issue
Father of aborted baby's wrongful death suit proceeds
March 6
Poland: Allegations of abused minors cause public turmoil
N.Y. loses appeal to keep his remains in St. Patrick’s crypt
The larger constitutional issues to be decided elsewhere
She has been convicted for killing but claims self-defense
Meanwhile, lay group demands Ezzati be removed
New rule stops Title X 'family planning' abortion funds
March 5
Says Holy See should lift nuncio's diplomatic immunity
Per official publication of Faith Inst. for Cultural Studies
Endorse the intention but cite unfortunate legal realities
His skills needed 'where civil and Church matters intersect'
Memphis recovering after bishop removed from office
Any verdict will cause controversy with global audience
March 4
Some become 'running dogs of the regime,' power hungry
Bishop says Pope has finished removing problem prelates
200K Salvadorans, 50K Haitians, Nicaraguans, Sudanese
Invites 'serious, objective historical research' of war time
Emphasis on 'co-responsibility' of diocesan lay leaders
He extols open discussion but doesn't practice it
March 1
Archbishops would investigate allegations against bishops
Apply for injunctive relief, in part to 'clarify their scope'
Points to heterodox seminaries, unfit priestly candidates
Societies becoming 'racist, one-sided, divided, conflicted'
Dishonestly-lived homosexuality creates cover-up culture
Amid culture increasingly hostile to people of faith
February 28
Says first priority is child’s well-being, right to have a dad
Special case of pastoral challenges in remote rural areas
Sees Vietnam as model for reform, relations with Church
Tensions escalate following airstrike and terrorist attack
USCCB supports abortion-funding restrictions in Title X
Was bizarre statement attempt to lay ground for appeal?
February 27
Francis speaks to Global Congress Against Death Penalty
75-foot Cristo Rey statue honors martyrs of Cristero War
His lawyer says Pell decided against applying for bail
'Advocating for intrinsically evil acts' is grave, mortal sin
Says, 'Stop threatening them or you will have to face me'
Surprise: Delegates affirm teachings against homosexuality
