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New Chinese presence at University of Michigan A Confucius Institute, an official outlet for the Chinese communist government, opened at the University of Michigan. This is one of 60 such institutes in the U.S. Today in History: Guy Fawkes hoisted on his petard Catholic bishops applaud Maine vote for marriage	Elder Catholic clerics arrested at Seattle protest Israel restricts visas for priests and religious A brief overview of Mozambique Catholic laity challenges bishops on political campaign Argentina's freedoms endangered, say critics 7 months after stimulus, 49 of 50 states have lost jobs Pro-abortion violence in California
Analysis and Opinion
Muslim mass-murderer at Ft. Hood Abortion, indeed, is not Health Care The Bellarmine Veritas Ministry Sour grapes and bad apples: farm labor reaps little reward	What's Behind Cap and Trade? Schizophrenic Health Care Policy Barack Obama: Citizen of the World Scientists: Consensus on global warming is fake

geopolitics

UN official still hopeful for strong climate deal in Copenhagen as latest talks end As the last negotiating session before next month?s United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen concluded today, a senior official with the world body called on countries to push ahead to deliver on a strong international agreement to tackle global warming. New Chinese presence at University of Michigan Laos: Grandmother Khamsone, “The spirits don’t want to be here”	Somalia: Donor caution alarms aid workers U.S. Army Officer Detained After Mass Shooting At Fort Hood The Rundown - November 6 Tajikistan Detains Women For Alleged IMU Membership Armenian Party Seeks To Criminalize Talk Of Karabakh Concessions Russian Deputy Says Polish Comments Could Hurt Relations Georgian Foreign Minister Renounces Russian Citizenship
Analysis and Opinion
Ft. Hood Massacre: largest incident since 9/11 Muslim mass-murderer at Ft. Hood What's Behind Cap and Trade? Barack Obama: Citizen of the World	Guinea: Terror, Murder and Rapine Obama closes accounts in Sudan and moves ahead Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back Essays on US/Israel relations solicited

religion

Cardinal denies reports of JPII beatification Today in History: Slaveowning bishop appointed Another Catholic priest questions celibacy	No. Ireland Church leader calls for confidence Vatican conference on Migrants and Refugees Irish priests seek Vatican flexibility on condoms Conditions for Angolan refugees deteriorate Catholic bishops applaud Maine vote for marriage Pope honors memory of predecessor John Paul II Pope says theological debate is useful
Analysis and Opinion
Ft. Hood Massacre: largest incident since 9/11 Muslim mass-murderer at Ft. Hood Abortion, indeed, is not Health Care War on Christmas has commenced	Schizophrenic Health Care Policy Religion of Success is Religion of Death Obama administration to model Taliban on Hezbollah He has spoken through the Prophets

obama

Catholic laity challenges bishops on political campaign 7 months after stimulus, 49 of 50 states have lost jobs Controversial priest reconfirmed at Notre Dame	How African bishops view Obama Catholic bishops congratulate Obama on Nobel U.S. President Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize Archbishop Chaput responds to pro-Obama cardinal Obama expects 'civility' in public debates Religious leaders to press G-20 on hunger Former CIA chiefs write to President Obama
Analysis and Opinion
Abortion, indeed, is not Health Care The Bellarmine Veritas Ministry What's Behind Cap and Trade? Schizophrenic Health Care Policy	Barack Obama: Citizen of the World Obama administration to model Taliban on Hezbollah Obama check-mated by Russia and Iran Elections, like ideas, do have consequences

china

New Chinese presence at University of Michigan A Confucius Institute, an official outlet for the Chinese communist government, opened at the University of Michigan. This is one of 60 such institutes in the U.S. China: Despite crisis, Shanghai to get its own Disneyland China increasingly nervous about the Dalai Lama, Tibetan prime minister says	Korea: Influenza A: “red” alert China: The new Minister for Education and education problems in China CHINA – UNITED STATES US to start new era of military cooperation with China China: Take off in Shenzhen for Chinese Nasdaq: Dual stock prices CHINA – NORTH KOREA Beijing “erases” trade figures with Pyongyang China: Continued drought: millions of people and animals without water in the central and southern China China: The Chinese economy grows by 8.9%
Analysis and Opinion
Book Review: 'Africa: Altered States' China promotes an enemy of religion China: Communist Party boss says democracy is best China tire tariff an assault on free trade	North Korea remains a threat to the world Sudan: Urgent appeal from Christians China wants to exploit crisis at ASEAN Summit The U.S. and China at odds over petroleum

islam

Israel must halt eviction of Palestinians Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on Israel to halt what he called "provocative" actions after another Palestinian family in East Jerusalem was evicted from their home, the latest in a series of similar incidents. PAKISTAN: Opposition to ‘Islamisation” grows Pakistan: Taliban demands Christians to convert	Christians and Muslims confer on a 'Common Word' Pakistan: Debate still rages over Blasphemy laws Pope asks Iran to guarantee freedom of worship Today in History: Spain defeats Moslem invasion Philippines: Corruption, politics, and kidnapping No progress towards release of Catholic missionary Worldwide prayer for abducted priest
Analysis and Opinion
Ft. Hood Massacre: largest incident since 9/11 Muslim mass-murderer at Ft. Hood '2012': heavy on Catholic Church, easy on Islam Obama administration to model Taliban on Hezbollah	Jews live in fear in Yemen Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back Egypt: Radicals on the rise An appeal for abducted priest

environment

Scientist: Maldives sea level is not rising From 1790 to 1970, the sea level was about 20 cm higher than today War on elephants in Sri Lanka Issues discussed at African synod in Rome	African Synod discusses Church's challenges Prairie grasses show promise as alternative fuel Economic collapse and ghost ships Malawi: We have destroyed a lot in a short period China: More mining deaths Turkey: At least 31 dead in Istanbul Christian relief reaching Burkina Faso
Analysis and Opinion
What's Behind Cap and Trade? The Future of America's Great Lakes is Cloudy Climate change is a scourge Senator rebuts Kerry's 30-minute climate filibuster	Caritas in Veritate and the US economic future Mapuche struggle for autonomy in Chile Uneasy alliance of energy greens and hawks Obama: Americans should live smaller lives

entertainment

Anne Rice's Halloween Treat: A novel about angels Rice: In my earlier books, I never had the courage to put someone on the side of the angels Azerbaijan: Armenian 'European Idol' vote scandal Elton John wants to adopt boy from Ukraine	He's a Rebel: The Darlene Love story Terminator Salvation: dark message from the future How to find Wi-Fi in Greece Paramount to distribute film on MySpace The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem redux Brain processes stories as real life India has enthusiasm, criticism for 'Slumdog'
Analysis and Opinion
Harry Potter and Paganism reviewed Darlene Love and love of God We the People to King of the World: You're Fired! Dear Madonna: John McCain is not Adolf Hitler	The coming battle for the right to water Nuke deal opponents focus on U.S. Congress The race for the American mind American Idol phenomenon continues

economics

7 months after stimulus, 49 of 50 states have lost jobs Obama's employment projections are off by 6 million jobs To be effective, leaders must walk the walk Saudis demand subsidies to counter global warming	Tibet: huge methane reservoir discovered under ice Vatican: Poverty not caused by overpopulation African bishop says debt slavery must end Africa faces second colonization, says bishop African synod fathers speak African Synod discusses Church's challenges Church has no "magic solution" for Africa
Analysis and Opinion
Sour grapes and bad apples: farm labor reaps little reward Book Review: 'Africa: Altered States' Lecture on Catholic teachings and Capitalism Africans confront realities during historic synod	Is this another 'Lost Century' for the Arab world? Consumers need protection, from the government The Brazilian challenge to the U.S. Iraq: Cradle of Civilization and Commerce

health

Meningitis outbreak kills 35 in Uganda Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the lining surrounding the brain and the spinal cord Philippines: Young smokers 'look so cool' Jarred peanut butter is safe	Kabul experiencing strong earthquake tremors Pregnant women with HIV forgoing care in Liberia How to make business green Transcript of man threatening Obama on internet New evidence of life on Mars Air pollution worsens in Hong Kong Christians struggling to aid lepers in Burma
Analysis and Opinion
Congress limits health care options for unemployed Staying the course to Medicaid failure Should the promise of confidentiality be kept? Healthcare and Conscience	Tom Daschle's health proposals to deny coverage Yes, leftists, there is clean coal Facebook and the Mommy Wars The US military and its autistic kids

insight

Ft. Hood Massacre: largest incident since 9/11

Is the massacre at Ft. Hood, allegedly perpetrated by a Muslim who may have cried "Allah is great!" before killing 13, part of a broader ideological campaign against the US?
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religion Abortion, indeed, is not Health Care
religion War on Christmas has commenced
human rights Era of increased mobility requires better protection of migrants' rights, says Ban
us Child-safe Internet needed
progressivism The Bellarmine Veritas Ministry
film '2012': heavy on Catholic Church, easy on Islam
us Sour grapes and bad apples: farm labor reaps little reward
politics What's Behind Cap and Trade?

War on Christmas has commenced
religion Abortion, indeed, is not Health Care
religion Muslim mass-murderer at Ft. Hood
religion Ft. Hood Massacre: largest incident since 9/11

Marta the Possessed: A sobering tale of exorcism

Appearing orginally on Spero in 2005 is a translation of an account of an exorcism conducted in Spain by Rev. Jose Antonio Fortea, who was trained by acclaimed exorcist Rev. Gabriele Amorth.
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film '2012': heavy on Catholic Church, easy on Islam
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russia Obama check-mated by Russia and Iran
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