Archive for January 4th, 2013
Clergy Sexual Abuse Listed among ‘Ways Religion Shaped News’ & ‘Most Under-Covered Vatican Stories’ in 2012
Posted by Voice of the Faithful in Clergy Sexual Abuse, Voice of the Faithful on January 4, 2013
From Nuns to ‘Nones,’ 10 Ways Religion Shaped the News in 2012
From the nuns to the “nones,” religion dominated the headlines throughout 2012. Faith was a persistent theme in the presidential race, and moral and ethical questions surrounded budget debates, mass killings and an unexpected focus on “religious freedom.” Here are 10 ways religion made news in 2012.” By Kevin Eckstrom, Religion News Service
Top Five Under-Covered Vatican Stories of 2012
Now that the dust has settled on the New Year’s holiday, it’s time for my annual run-down of the most under-covered Vatican stories. By that, I mean those stories that fell through the cracks in the last year or that didn’t quite generate the buzz they really deserved.” By John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter
Fallout Over Money Laundering Rules Means Vatican Can’t Accept Credit Cards
Posted by Voice of the Faithful in Vatican, Voice of the Faithful on January 4, 2013
It’s Cash Only Now for Tourists at the Vatican
It’s “cash only” now for tourists at the Vatican wanting to pay for museum tickets, souvenirs and other services after Italy’s central bank decided to block electronic payments, including credit cards, at the tiny city-state.” By Frances D’Emilio, Associated Press