Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. The End of the World. From The Wrap:  In its final edition, the News of the World offered a “sad but proud” farewell to its readers, after 168 years in print. Several of the most prominent stories made the case that the…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Has former White House reporter Helen Thomas mellowed?  From Politico: Many who criticized Thomas at the time of her (anti-Jewish/anti-Israel) remarks say the ensuing months have only made matters worse, claiming that she has embraced her controversial views more fully. 2. Bill…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Tracy Morgan steps in it again. From E! Online: The Arc, a nonprofit advocacy group serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is the latest organization demanding an apology from the comedian for remarks he made during his stand-up routine Saturday—his first…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. 2011 Catholic Media Convention  convenes tomorrow in Pittsburgh. This year the annual gathering of Catholic media professionals note the 100th anniversary of The Catholic Press Association (one of the event’s organizers).View event website. Also featured, previews of three upcoming faith-based films. Details…

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