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LOCAL NEWSSouthern California LE - Former Los Angeles Police detective sentenced.by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A retired Los Angeles Police detective has been sentenced to 27 years to life in prison on Friday for murdering her ex-boyfriend's wife more than two decades ago. 
U.S.Mitt Romney: Mormon Candidate at Baptist Liberty University Moves Catholic Editorby Keith A FournierGovernor Romney did not attempt to argue the compatibility of his own religious faith and that of most of the graduates. I was relieved. He told the graduates and their guests, "People of ... 
AMERICASLatest massacre of 49 'not an attack against the civilian population'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)At least 49 decapitated and dismembered bodies have been discovered along a highway in the northern border state of Nuevo Leon, authorities say. The body parts were left along the road between ... 
HOMESCHOOLINGBright futures loom large for homeschooled childrenby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Across the nation, more and more parents are making the decision to homeschool in an effort to ensure their kids are kept safe, well educated, and get the attention they deserve. 
CELEBRITYCrime experts debate whether 'Jack the Ripper' was a womanby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There have been countless suspects as to who the infamous "Springheel Jack" - or "Jack the Ripper," the killer who preyed upon prostitutes in Victorian London. As the world's most famous unsolved ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBe warned against the overvalued Facebook and their IPOby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In our current economy, the Facebook IPO is quite exciting. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's CEO, doesn't want to take the company public. The ownership structure allows him to have control over the ... 
LOCAL NEWSSouthern California LE - Website asks to boast about your momby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)With Mother's Day about two weeks away, the website missionviejo.patch.com is looking for "Mom and Me," "Me and the Kids," or "Wife and Kids" photos. 
U.S.World Trade Center once again the tallest building in New York Cityby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The single One World Trade Center, being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes to reclaim its title of New York ... 
EUROPESpanish crisis may make people long for Greek crisisby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Spain's is in the grasp of its second recession in three years. Spain's economy shrank 0.3 percent in the first quarter compared with the previous three months, following a similar decline in the ... 
LIVING FAITHThe Old, Old, Story: Fr Dwight Longenecker on Authentic Evangelizationby Fr. Dwight LongeneckerThrough video, radio, internet, blogs, e-books and publishing on demand the world is opening up to the proclamation of the gospel as never before. What is needed now is an army of enthusiastic, ... 
MOVIES'Think Like a Man' tops at U.S. box officeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The ensemble African American comedy "Think Like A Man" kept its top spot at the nation's box offices for what was a relatively quiet weekend before the rush of big-budget adventures that typify ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBitumen, or 'dirty oil' carries transportation risksby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Bitumen, commonly referred to as "dirty oil," has many concerned over its environmental impact on the petrochemical industry. Far more corrosive than regular crude oil, bitumen poses a hazard to ... 
LOCAL NEWSSouthern California LE - Daytime meteor seen in SoCalby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Sunday, a strange and rare daytime meteor was visible from northern Nevada as far south as Orange County, according to the National Weather Service. 
U.S.Results from 13,000 mph Falcon flight released by the Pentagonby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The test flight of an experimental aircraft capable of traveling at 20 times the speed of sound was undertaken last August. The Pentagon has now released the results of the super-fast vehicle, ... 
EUROPEChristian Resurgence in Russia? Patriarch Kirill Leads Day of Prayer in Moscowby Deacon Keith FournierThere is a growing recognition that there is more that joins theologically faithful Catholics and theologically faithful Orthodox than that which separates us. The cultural decline compels ... 
LIVING FAITHVatican Congregation for the Clergy: God Stands Before Us and Invites Us to Touch Himby Congregation for the ClergyGod stands before us and invites us to touch Him. God does not set conditions for us; He does not call for a special 'work' or a special 'space' in order for us to meet Him. Rather God ... 
TELEVISIONActor who played TV vampire 'Barnabas Collins' diesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The mythical blood-sucking vampire is supposed to be immortal. It still came as a bit of a shock to learn that TV vampire Jonathan Frid, who played Barnabas Collins on the Gothic soap opera "Dark ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSWalmart admits that Mexican branch may have used bribesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Retail giant Walmart has admitted it is investigating allegations that its managers in Mexico used widespread bribery to secure the company's presence in the country and expand its market share. ... 
LOCAL NEWSSouthern Callifornia LE - Coachella's second weekend promises a great timeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)There are a few things to keep in mind to get most out of the experience we call the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which is, for the first time, expanded into two weekends this year. 
LOCAL NEWSSouthern California LE - MESA students compete at Chapman Universityby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On April 14, Chapman University hosted the regional Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Day for high school students to compete in challenges related to the disciplines. 
U.S.Georgetown Invites Sandra Fluke to Talk to Undergrads About Contraception; Bans Outside Pressby Edwin MoraGeorgetown University, a Catholic institution run by the Jesuit order, invited Sandra Fluke to talk to undergraduate students at its main campus on Monday on the subject of contraception.The ... 
EUROPESociety of Pius X Responds Positively to Overture From the Vaticanby Deacon Keith FournierPope Benedict's 'Impelling Duty' is to rebuild the full and visible unity of this Church. It will be forged through orthodoxy (right teaching) and orthopraxy (right practice) - but it will be lived ... 
LIVING FAITHTeen Pregnancy Rates Fall? Hold the Applause!by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"The church's response is total charity. We do everything to convince a teen they have other options than abortion. We as a church respond to the pregnancy with love." 
MOVIESMovie audiences still hungry for 'Hunger Games'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The blockbuster adaptation of the young adult book series "The Hunger Games" is still making - pardon the pun - a killing at the box office. The crowd pleasing epic remains at the top spot for ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSMany renouncing U.S. citizenship to avoid paying taxesby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Record numbers of Americans living abroad have been renouncing their U.S. citizenship - and not for political reasons. They're just trying to avoid the difficulties of filing for their income ... 
LOCAL NEWSSouthern California LE - Hollywood Chef teaches Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club about cookingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An estimated 200 members, along with their families, of the Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club experienced a two-hour long cooking lesson, as well as the meal, as a part of their Spring Break.
LOCAL NEWSSouthern California LE - Hollywood Chef teaches Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club about cookingby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)An estimated 200 members, along with their families, of the Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club experienced a two-hour long cooking lesson, as well as the meal, as a part of their Spring Break. 
LOCAL NEWSSouthern California LE - Churches gather for "Easter Together" eventby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Sunday morning, worshippers all over the Southern California region gathered for Easter service, celebrating their faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and one of the most important holidays ... 
LOCAL NEWSSurf's up in SoCal!by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Sunday, Southern California's coast experienced some big waves, or rather, the surfers did. 
MOVIESDispelling myths - The real reason Titanic didn't have enough lifeboats and other facts.by Marshall Connolly (Catholic Online)As the world prepares to observe the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster, questions still linger over why the ship was lost and if more people could have somehow been saved. Packed ... 
U.S.Cardinal Burke: Employers who Provide Contraceptives Cooperating with Sinby Catholic Action for Faith and FamilyCardinal Burke has illuminated with piercing clarity the controversial issue which has seen dissent from Church teaching on this matter among Catholic institutions and universities here in the ... 
ASIA PACIFICIslamic cultural differences do not justify forcible rapeby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Being a traumatized Muslim refugee from Afghanistan does not give you permission to rape teenagers, according to an Australian court ruling in the case of a refugee who assaulted two women. The ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYMiracle baby found alive in freezing morgue!by Marshall Connolly (Catholic Online)A baby's parents are calling it a miracle that their newborn daughter, declared stillborn and deceased by doctors, is alive after spending 12 hours in a freezing hospital morgue. Hospital officials ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSUS economy, two out of three ain't bad?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Claims for jobless benefits are on the rise while the trade deficit has decreased and inflation has remained flat. That's good news for most in two out of three economic reports released by the ... 
U.S.Why I'm outraged over the real race war in Americaby Marshall Connolly (Catholic Online)As America revisits old issues of race and violence amid the allegations of the Trayvon Martin case, a lot of attention is focused on the possibility of a "race war" in the US. Racist groups like the ... 
ASIA PACIFICCommunist Chinese Police Pressure Underground Churchby Wang Zhicheng"This year" - an underground priest told AsiaNews -" we will celebrate Easter in silence and discretion, without any solemnity. In other years, we had to find locations big enough so we could ... 
LIVING FAITHArchbishop Dolan - Obama policy 'intruding into the life of faith.'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Cardinal Timothy Dolan boldly stated that Obama's contraception policy is "intruding into the life of faith," during an interview on CBS News' Face The Nation. 
CELEBRITY60 Minutes' Mike Wallace dies at 93by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"I've often replied, when asked, 'I'll retire when my toes turn up,'" 60 Minutes' fiercely tenacious newsman Mike Wallace once declared. "Well, they're just beginning to curl a little, which ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSGas prices on Catalina Island, California top $7 a gallonby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Catalina Island is a popular resort off the coast of California best known for its picturesque scenery, seafood and hiking. The island paradise does have a catch, however: For the past two weeks, ... 
U.S.Tornado Outbreak in Dallas Areaby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)At least two tornadoes have done significant damage in the greater Dallas area. Heavy damage is being reported. No fatalities or injuries have yet been reported. The hazardous weather situation is ... 
AFRICASouth Africa to emphasize breastfeeding, not formula, to HIV-positive mothersby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)All nine provinces in South Africa will begin phasing out provision of free formula to HIV-positive mothers and implement a new policy on breast-feeding. Many respected individuals from leading ... 
HOME & FOODAntioxidants - Popcorn is good for you!by Taylor WilkersonPopcorn is one of the top guilty food pleasures today and is, for most people, the highlight of going to the movie theater. As soon as the tickets are bought, moviegoers make a bee-line for the ... 
MOVIESOCTOBER BABY: A Box Office Winner is BornOCTOBER BABY had the third highest per-screen average and closed at No. 8 in the nation for its opening weekend competing against The Hunger Games - one of the most successful Hollywood blockbuster ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSU.S. car sales on line for the best quarter since 2008by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)The Big Three U.S. automakers reported strong March sales. Americans flocked to their new car dealers the past month to buy everything from small, fuel-efficient vehicles to big work trucks. The ... 
LOCAL NEWSSurf Film Festival to happen in Mayby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)California surf fans will be looking forward to the San Diego Surf Film Festival that starts on May 11 and ends on May 13 at Bird's Surf Shed. 
U.S.Former NAACP leader blasts Jackson and Sharpton as 'race hustlers'by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A former leader of the NAACP is blasting Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson for what he calls "exploiting" the tragic death of Trayvon Martin. Rev. C.L. Bryant told the Daily Caller on Monday that "His ... 
ASIA PACIFICTibetan exile sets himself on fire to protest Chinese ruleby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)A Tibetan exile set himself on fire in protest of his native land's rule by China in New Delhi this week. The man doused himself with flammable material, set himself alight and ran shouting ... 
LIVING FAITHCatholic Online iReport - Allentown, PA rallies for Religious Freedomby Carolee Gifford (NEWS CONSORTIUM)"It's terrible! It has to be rescinded!" said Sister Josanne Huber, M.S.C., commenting on the healthcare mandate thousands and thousands protested at noon, Friday, at federal buildings all over ... 
MOVIES'Hunger Games' wins third largest film opening of all timeby Greg GoodsellThere was no doubt that the opening for the movie adaptation of the phenomenally popular "Hunger Games" was going to be huge. "Hunger Games" made history, earning an astounding $155 million at ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSDartmouth president named as surprise choice to lead World Bankby Greg GoodsellUnited States President Barack Obama has named the president of Dartmouth College, Jim Yong Kim as its nominee to lead the World Bank. Kim has now become the frontrunner to lead the multinational ... 
LOCAL NEWSSoCal museums celebrate the end of PST with free admissionby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Saturday, March 31, 19 local museums will be celebrating the end of Pacific Standard Time with free admission to all. 
U.S.Rejoice! Bishop William Lori, Defender of the Faith, Named Archbishop-Designate of Baltimoreby Deacon Keith FournierThis Nation which we all love has been given one more courageous Catholic Bishop in a position of significant leadership at a critical time in the history of the Catholic Church in the United ... 
AMERICASSlightly unusual - Environmentalists divorce renewable projectby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)In Mexico, environmentalists are divorcing a usual friend - renewable energy. Mexico is one of the most oil-dependent countries in the world, using oil almost exclusively to fire its economy, so ... 
LIVING FAITHStand up for Religious Freedom - NOW!by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)Right now, rallies are being held across the nation as a grassroots interfaith movement puts on a demonstration of American solidarity against the Obama Administration's Health and Human Services ... 
MOVIESOctober Baby Premiers! Author and Co-director Jon Erwin Talks about the Filmby Randy Sly"October Baby" premiers in select theaters on Friday, March 23. As I said in my review, see the film then take others to it. The Erwin brothers have created this movie for us, delivering a ...
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSDartmouth president named as surprise choice to lead World Bankby Greg GoodsellUnited States President Barack Obama has named the president of Dartmouth College, Jim Yong Kim as its nominee to lead the World Bank. Kim has now become the frontrunner to lead the multinational ... 
LOCAL NEWSGirl Scouts celebrate 100th Anniversaryby Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)On Monday, the San Pedro Girl Scouts gathered at Peck Park to celebrate the organization's 100th Anniversary. 
U.S.United for Religious Freedom: US Bishops Unified Statementby Catholic OnlineMost importantly of all, we call upon the Catholic faithful, and all people of faith, throughout our country to join us in prayer and penance for our leaders and for the complete protection of our ... 
EUROPEA New Springtime for the Church in Ireland: Who is Saint Patrick and Why Does it Matter?by Deacon Keith FournierHis story still inspires us for a reason. It needs to be heard once again and written in the lives of contemporary saints for the Third Christian millennium, a new missionary age. ... 
MARRIAGE & FAMILYChild Proofing Revisitedby By Carolee Gifford, Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)From the moment our children enter the world we want to protect them. God graced us with this beautiful embodiment of his love and our desire to protect that gift begins. 
BOOKSBook Review: 'Indivisible' is a Book for Our Time and A Call to Christian Collaborationby Randy Sly"I read this book from cover to cover, in one sitting, in awe of what God was up to in these pages. INDIVISIBLE builds a sure bridge of faith and reason over which our country can walk, from our ... 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSCost of living increases - Time for a raise?by Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)If you're feeling a little pinch on the green, it's not because of St. Patrick's Day. According to economists, the cost of living in the US rose sharply in February, mostly because of the spike in ... 
TECHNOLOGYSocial Media - An Extension of but Not a Substitute for Being Togetherby Randy SlyPope Benedict XVI has made it clear on numerous occasions that the church needs to pay careful attention to the unfolding new world of technology both in terms of its potential and its dangers. These ... 
U.S.Cardinal Mahony Retires, Passes Leadership in LA to Archbishop Gomezby Benjamin MannBefore a crowd of 3,500 faithful at Los Angeles' Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Cardinal Mahony ceremonially passed on his crozier to Archbishop Gomez, investing him with the traditional ... 
U.S.'Faithful to the teachings of the church and to the Gospel': Archbishop Gomez Takes LAby Deacon Keith FournierThe faithful of the Archdiocese of the Angels have been given an extraordinary gift, a holy, faithful, courageous, joyful and dynamically orthodox new Shepherd to lead them at a critical time in ... 
LOCAL NEWSVatican Radio Celebrates 80 Years With Eyes Towards The Futureby Mike StarkVatican Radio celebrates it's 80th year of broadcasting this month.On February 11th, 1931, Pope Pius XI became the first pope to broadcast a message to the world. Radio's ... 
LOCAL NEWSThe Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics Celebrates 25 Yearsby Archdiocese of Los Angeles MinistryJesus said, "Zaccheaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house." And he came down quickly and received him with joy. When they all saw this, they began to grumble, saying, "He has ... 
U.S.American neighborhoods becoming more racially diverseby Catholic OnlineAmerica's neighborhoods are becoming much more racially diverse and integrated - although some disparities remain and much work remains to be done. Segregation in many parts of the U.S. persists, ... 
U.S.Latino students in the majority in California's public schoolsby Catholic OnlineHispanic and Latino students now make up the majority of students in California's public school system, cracking the 50 percent barrier for the very first time. According to data released by the ... 
TELEVISIONPope's masses to be telecast in High Definition shortlyby Catholic OnlineThe pope is working on having his masses being telecast in high definition, or HD. The Vatican has unveiled a new $6 million high-definition mobile unit this week to broadcast the pope's Masses, ... 
LOCAL NEWSLA Archdiocese Goes Green; Launches First Environmental Committee To 'green' Parishesby Archdiocesan News ArchiveArchdiocese to "go green"....... 
U.S.Survey finds many Americans Ignorant of Major Religionsby Catholic OnlineThe independent Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life says it asked 3,400 Americans in a telephone survey to answer questions about their religious knowledge. On average, their answers were ... 
EUROPEVatican Releases Statistical Yearbook: Number of Catholics on the RiseOver these nine years, the Catholic presence in the world has grown from 1.045 billion in 2000 to 1.166 billion in 2008, an increase of 11.54%. Considering the statistics in detail, numbers in Africa ... 
EUROPEPope Calls His Priests to the Internetby Randy SlyPope Benedict has called his pastors to actively use the new communications media to preach the gospel. 
BUSINESS & ECONOMICSBillionaires asked to 'will' their wealth to the worldby Catholic OnlineThe organization the Giving Pledge is encouraging the mega-wealthy - who can't possibly spend all their money in their lifetimes - to will a great part of their fortunes to charities to make the ... 
HOME & FOODMcDonald's gets big thumbs-down from Consumer Reportsby Catholic OnlineThe bigger they are, the harder they fall. Consumer Reports, listing the quality of hamburgers, from the smaller - to the most major fast food chains rated McDonald's as the absolute worst. Misery ... 
MUSICThe Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Townby Mike Stark"Tonight I'll be on that hill 'cause I can't stopI'll be on that hill with everything I gotLives on the line where dreams are found and lostI'll be there on time and I'll pay the ... 
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