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Feminists and the Church

The Dallas Morning News

Columnist Kathryn Jean Lopez writes about the deep misunderstandings old-guard feminists have about the Catholic Church. They are not open to listening, but to dictating an unworkable agenda, she writes. If they were open to it, they would hear and see the Catholic Church's embrace and celebration of women. “Women will not be priests,” she writes, “but they will always be an essential part of the Church.” More info here>

Atheist soldier sues government

The Washington Post

U.S. Army Spec. Jeremy Hall has filed a lawsuit alleging he's been harassed and his constitutional rights have been violated because he doesn't believe in God. He says he's been called immoral, a devil worshipper and -- just as severe to some soldiers -- gay, none of which, he says, is true. "I see a name and rank and United States flag on their shoulder. That's what I believe everyone else should see," he told The Associated Press. More info here>

Singing priests ink deal

The London Times

Three Roman Catholic priests signed a £1 million contract last week with the music company Sony BMG. Father Eugene O’Hagen, 48, his brother Martin, 45, and their old school friend David Delargy, 44, who all hold parishes in the Northern Ireland Diocese of Down and Connor, sealed the deal by the steps of Westminster Cathedral in London. The singing trio, known as The Priests, have a special exemption in their contract, which allows them to break off from promotional duties to deal with parish work, such as presiding over funerals. More info here>