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Catholic church bombed in Benghazi CWN – May 20, 2013 A Catholic church was bombed in Benghazi, Libya, on May 17. Exploding in the nave of the church shortly before midnight, the bomb shattered several windows in the church itself and the adjacent rectory, but no one was injured. Additional sources for this story Some links will take you to other sites, in a new window. •Bombers target Catholic church in Benghazi, priests escape unhurt (Malta Today) www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/newsdetails/news/world/Bombers-target-Catholic-church-in-Benghazi-priests-escape-unhurt-20130519 Read more [...]

Italy’s top politicians unite against ‘homophobia’ CWN – May 20, 2013 Italian President Giorgio Napolitano called for a “firm and constant commitment” to battling prejudice against homosexuals, as Italy observed “Anti-Homopobia Day” on May 17. His statement was echoed by several other leading Italian political figures. “The state must take action, not only for recognition but also for protection of homosexuals’ rights,” said Pietro Grasso, the speaker of the Italian Senate. Read more [...]

[Founder of another "new movement" group disgraced] Community of St. John acknowledges lapses by founder CWN – May 20, 2013 The Community of St. John has acknowledged that its founder, Father Marie-Dominique Philippe, had improper relations with women under his spiritual direction. Established by Father Philippe in 1975, the Community of St. John grew rapidly, particularly among traditional-minded Catholics in France. Father Philippe led the group until he suffered a debilitating Read more [...]

[A Catholic college president notes its anniversary] Land O’Lakes Statement at 45 45 years after the Land O’ Lakes Statement, Catholic education is gaining strength . . . by Michael McLean September 3, 2012 www.legatusmagazine.org/land-olakes-statement-45-years-later/ The 1960s was a time of great tumult in the United States — one that had devastating effects on the country’s institutions and mores. Its ravages could be seen perhaps nowhere more clearly than on college Read more [...]

Anti-Abortion Protesters Rally Outside of Boston College Commencement Ceremony Lauren Landry 5/20/13 bostinno.streetwise.co/2013/05/20/protest-at-2013-boston-college-commencement-ceremony/#ss__332588_1_0__ss As Boston College ushers in the Class of 2013 Monday, welcoming them to the “real world” with diplomas in hand, students and anti-abortion groups are rallying outside of the ceremony, protesting the institution’s choice to award Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny with an honorary Read more [...]