Daily News
Morning must-reads

September 21
In defiance of Cdl. Woelki and 2021 Vatican declaration
Jesuits, Vatican, Rome diocese continue smarmy cover-up
18% now from Asia/Oceania; from Europe: now 39%
In the mostly Christian Nagorno-Karabakh region
Gunmen separated Christians from Muslims, shot them
Italy: Prelate, age 66, triggers an avalanche of derision
September 20
After convictions spotlight gov't targeting of pro-lifers
'Use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral'
Seitz: Must address coercive forces uprooting many
Began in Spain, spread across Europe, is now in U.S.
To 'surround mothers in need with lifegiving support'
After 3 years; includes abstaining from same-sex liaisons
September 19
Pro-lifers condemn his politically motivated switch
Also talks of climate change, health care, migrants
Saunders, now 73, 'likely' abused & groomed youths
On Catholic intellectual tradition centered on Christ
Writer urged secrecy because he feared for his life
'Arabic' architectural elements removed & replaced
September 18
Darnel, Bell, Marshall could get 11 years & a steep fine
State, local bills/laws focus on 'deceptive advertising'
Urges their dioceses to send missionary priests abroad
Names euthanasia doctor as palliative care director
Mix of folk, country, bluegrass, & Irish performances
Proposes more interaction; Taiwanese leaders pass
September 15
Says others' claims to guard the faith are driven by power
He's received no information on the matter from Rome
Maintains Church teaching & vows respect, compassion
He was appointed in 2016 despite ‘multiple warnings’
Other guests: Gavin Newsom and Mich. gov Whitmer
On China's side, no mention of meeting with papal envoy
September 14
It expands term past tissues/cells to embryos, fetuses
Nation has one priest per 9,500 Catholics, on average
Pope sends assurance of prayers, words of consolation
World champ for Brazil team shares news of his baptism
Parish serves 4,000 and oversees 3 schools, orphanage
Fr. Andrew Kim Taegon was beheaded in 1846, age 25
September 13
Cites 'unacceptable level of liability' after new state law
Cardinal Zuppi to meet with Prime Minister Li Qiang
$2M 'Alternatives to Abortion' follows model from TX
Odd for a Church that touts openness, accountability
And Pope's words to Chinese during trip get no coverage
Leading lay movement also expressed opposition to it
September 12
After visitation; due to papal criticism & management
Who think they can judge ‘doctrine of the Holy Father’
After letter by former women members in Chile, Argentina
Her last rad-fem work was titled 'God Save the Queer'
Regime forbids mention of imprisoned Bp. Álvarez
Abp. professes unity with Pope four days after rebuke
September 11
Nine martyred during WWII for hiding 2 Jewish families
Priest's letter accuses six current & retired bishops
For Aug.; lawmakers mull new parental rights restrictions
Video presents killing as empowering therapeutic tool
Pro-life actor Verástegui decries status quo, nation's crisis
Authorities growing more wary of foreign electronics
September 8
'Not meeting to invent new Church or new structures'
Over 4,300 were hidden by 155 religious congregations
In major effort at damage control after papal remarks
Nation boasts millions of Catholics; no pope has come
Broglio has priest for role, but bureaucracy stymies all
As new right party makes inroads among Catholics
September 7
They face up to 11 years in prison, $350,000 max. fine
Trial marked by novel charge & skewed jury selection
About Russia; Francis restates his 'closeness' to Ukraine
Pro-life doctors condemn stance as fatal & harmful
'Pivots' to serving a few hundred in graduate programs
Provides 'home for Catholic thought' on secular campus
September 6
Clarifies all 9 family members are considered martyrs
At funeral Mass for cardinal; later offers 'explanation'
Church squandered opportunity of mission, proclamation
USCCB: It threatens Church's capacity for social service
69% of those married work, & 72% of the unmarried do
Incl. 'Jelly Roll' Morton, B. Holiday, L. Armstrong, L. Horne
September 5
Crowd of 2,000 also incl. Koreans, Vietnamese, Russians
Part of sending 'warm greeting to the noble Chinese'
'No place for ideology'; to be dialogue among the baptized
Claims 'priests were angry' when he spoke out on abuse
SCOTUS exempted them from affirmative-action ban
Hospital pushing her to palliative care against her will
September 1
Its 1,450 Catholics are led by world’s youngest cardinal
Helps spur nearby nations to cultivate official relations
While prelates from other nearby countries are going
At Mass opening academic year at his diocesan seminary
Meanwhile, folk practices of Buddhists & Taoists targeted
Head of effort declares 'Sheen is clean' after scrutiny