THURSDAY MORNING EDITION

Cardinal Burke: Faith Is Needed in the Public Square – Marianne Medlin, EWTN News

The First—and Last—‘European’? – George Weigel, First Things/On the Square

Why are Prominent Pro-Lifers Swimming the Tiber? – Kevin Birnbaum, Our Sndy Vstr

Just Sex – Melinda Selmys, Sexual Authenticity

Habitless Nuns Convention: “Suspension of Rational Western Thinking” – Cal Cthlc Daily

Thomas Aquinas College Earns Princeton Review’s Best Academic Rating – CNS

Mexican Bishop Leads 2 Pro-Abort Human Rights Orgs. – Matthew C. Hoffman, LSN

Sr. Keehan Praises HHS Mandatory Contraception Requirement – Mt Archbold, CMR

 . . . Kathleen Gilbert: US Bishops: HHS Must Think Catholics are Fools . . .

 . . . Kevin J. Jones: Scholars Blast Aggressive US Contraceptive Mandate . . . 

 . . . Our Sunday Visitor: A Clear Violation of Conscience Rights . . .

Up Next: Glamorizing Pedophiles – Mark Shea, National Catholic Register

Breaking Discoveries from the Third Century? – Mollie Ziegler, Get Religion

Pope Recommends Summer Reading for Faithful – News.va/Vatican Radio

 . . . Catholic Herald/Rome Reports video . . .

Dear Critics: Don’t Blame Vatican for Doctrines You Don’t Like – Abp. Tm Dolan, AONY

The Finding of St. Stephen’s Relics – Catholic Lane