Morning Briefing

Ex-priest named state homeless czar, former vicar general

A Vatican delegation is in India to discuss the role of Indian theologians in the context of global theology. Cardinal William Levada meets with 28 bishops and 26 leading theologians from India.

Scranton: Bishop: Catholic schools are alive and well, here to stay

Nova Scotia: Abuse victims reach deal with Catholic Church

St. Louis: Catholic Charities cuts 12 jobs

Catholic Healthcare West and Mercy Foundation have awarded $1,183,907 in funds to 35 nonprofit organizations in Nevada, Sacramento, Placer and Yolo counties.

From the cardinal's own blog: Roger Mahony of Los Angeles shares retirement plans

Filipino lawmakers push for revival of death penalty