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As Tucson mourns, two Catholics remembered
TUCSON, Ariz. — With flags nationwide flying at half-staff and people pausing for a moment of silence Jan. 10, the victims of the Jan. 8 mass shooting in Tucson were being remembered for their warmth and goodness, some for their sense of public service, and several for their involvement in their churches. (CNS)
One year later: Earthquake recovery moves slowly in Haiti
WASHINGTON — Not much has changed in the region around Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, since a magnitude 7 earthquake leveled just about anything that was standing. (CNS)
Catholic numbers down in U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON — With more than three dozen Catholic Democrats voted out of office or choosing not to run in the November election, a decline in the number of Catholics in the 112th Congress would seem inevitable. (CNS)
Pope Benedict guarantees Vatican financial transparency
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI has instituted a new agency to monitor all Vatican financial operations and make sure they meet international norms against money-laundering and the financing of terrorism. (CNS)
Serving ’His Excellency’ Russell the cat
I have a new cat. His name is Russell. I named him after his first owner, Russell Robertson. (Columns)
Lectors should read to promote meditation
I wish to share my opinion about a popular liturgical innovation, the opener/greeter/announcer person who states the name of the parish, welcomes visitors, gives cell phone instructions and who also functions as the lector. (Letters to the Editor)
