Damon Linker, the author of the New Republic "review" of Neuhaus’ latest book, which is less a review than his own analysis of the Neuhaus Agenda, has made his appearance on a thread on this blog, and we’re happy to welcome him. He’s also popped up on threads discussing his article at the American Scene…

In Italy. Theocons! Oh, sorry. Anyway, this is a piece via the BBC. Interesting notes about life issues and religion being used on all sides. And then there’s this: When you arrive at Rome’s Termini Station you are greeted by vast election posters of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi beaming down at you from revolving…

Spokane diocese, that is. Sort of: I’m very concerned, obviously, about the fact that frankly every month this debtor goes further and further in the hole in terms of cash," U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Patricia Williams said during a hearing this week. "That’s a fact of life that is getting worse every single month and I…

A Catholic News Service article on big crowds in Rome: According to the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household, more than 2.8 million people attended the weekly general audiences, the Sunday blessings, special papal audiences or liturgical celebrations at which Pope Benedict presided. Also, the number of visitors going through the doors of the Vatican Museums…

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