In 3 Countries, Challenging the Vatican on Female Priests

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/23/world/23priest.html?_r=3&hp

World Youth Day Madrid to counter secularized culture
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/world-youth-day-madrid-to-counter-secularized-culture/
In a population of over 46 million Spaniards, 42.5 million are Catholic. However, less than 15 percent of the total population participates in Church life.

P.S. It's sad, but, true: I lived in Spain for a while, and the young people were very cynical...As for some of the older people, if they did go to Church, many wentonly to socialize...

The temptations of a Catholic celebrity – part one

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/column.php?n=1702

July 22, 2011
The temptations of a Catholic celebrity – part one
By Joe Tremblay *

The scandal and uncertainty surrounding the once highly acclaimed preacher, Father John Corapi, still lingers in cyberspace and among casual conversations around kitchen tables.
As Catholics recall Corapi’s teachings that regularly aired on Catholic radio and EWTN, they often ask: How can a world-renouncing … [More]

Documents Reveal Pius XII Saved 11,000 Roman Jews

http://www.zenit.org/article-33132?l=english
Pave the Way Foundation Announces Findings

ROME, JULY 22, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The direct action of Pope Pius XII saved the lives of more than 11,000 Jews in Rome during the Second World War, according to documentation recently discovered by historians.

Trintias, Yes, today we asked the priest at the 7:30 a.m., to please offer the Mass for the victims of the Oslo attack...

Archbishop Gómez: Mary Magdalene is counter to culture of condemnation
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/archbishop-gomez-mary-magdalene-is-counter-to-culture-of-condemnation/
Los Angeles, Calif., Jul 22, 2011 / 04:45 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The July 22 Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene is a time to recall the holy woman’s life and her “beautiful story” of God’s life-changing love and mercy for everyone, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles said. He contrasted her life with an … [More]

Catholics in Norway 'shocked' by Oslo attacks
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholics-in-norway-shocked-by-attacks-in-oslo/
Oslo, Norway, Jul 22, 2011 / 03:59 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholics in Norway are shocked by what appears to be a terrorist attack on government headquarters in Oslo that killed at least seven people and injured another 15 on July 22.

Catholic News Roundup 07-22 Today's stories:Obama to Axe DOMA
- Same Sex Federal Judge
- Hammering Down God-Haters
- Texas Defunds Planned Parenthood
- Planned Parenthood's Opinion