Annan's Syria plan: Ailing but not yet dead [1]

Election 2012 -- Why won’t Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich quit? [2] By Wesley Pruden

The Republicans have a problem: [3] Their budget promises don't add up. They've committed to new tax cuts. They've proposed spending more on defense.

Ireland -- The first steps are being undertaken towards a handover of Catholic Primary schools [4] to other patron bodies.

Manila -- Catholic bishops on Tuesday called on the faithful to 'Meet North Korea rocket launch with prayers' [5]

Stockton, Calif., priest removed from ministry after jury finds he molested boy in mid-1980s, bishop says he still believes the priest is innocent [6]. See also: In wake of molestation ruling, many rally to Kelly's defense [7]. Second phase of trial to start Wednesday.

Philadelphia -- The Lynn Trial: Sister testifies she was told to keep quiet or gt out. [8]

Central African Republic: Congolese Nun Helps Vulnerable Female Victims of LRA Violence [9]

NCR's sister publication, Celebration, posts reflections on each day's Scripture reading. Here's a link: celebrationpublications.org/dailybread [10]. You may want to bookmark it. It's a great way to begin the day.