“This measure provides an immediate benefit for those who have already given and incentive for those who are considering a charitable contribution,” House leaders said.
Signs Of the Times
News Briefs
An ad profiling Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow’s mother and her decision against medical advice not to abort him is scheduled to air during this weekend’s Super Bowl.
Stories of Hope, Sadness Emerge from Earthquake Ruins
“In all of this, we also hear the Haitian voices raised in song, praising God for being alive,” said Sister Mary Finnick.
Arms Race, U.S. Inattention Promote Rising Tension
The United States’ lack of attention to a renewed arms race in Latin America has some international policy experts worried.
Bishops Battle Over Spiritual Worth of Medjugorje Pilgrimages
The bishop who oversees Medjugorje has objected to Cardinal Christoph Schoborn’s very public pilgrimage to the site.
2010: Two Dozen U.S. Bishops Could Retire
Among those turning 75 this year is Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia.
Jesus-Era House Brings Joy to Nazareth
The recently discovered remains reveal new information about how people lived during Jesus’ lifetime.
A Push for Executive Accountability
The effort to give stockholders a “say on pay” gained traction in 2009 as 38 public companies said they would address compensation issues.
News Briefs
Thailand’s Catholic aid agency was refused access to more than 4,000 ethnic Hmong asylum seekers as Thai soldiers arrived to deport them to Laos.
Chaotic Conditions in Port-au-Prince Limit Rescue, Recovery
Relief agencies are preparing for “thousands and thousands” of dead and injured in the wake of the worst earthquake to strike Haiti in two centuries.
