Rome -- Even pope’s friends a bit leery on Lefebvrites [1] by John L. Allen Jr.

Ireland -- Cardinal Brady: Political leaders and Vatican at odds [2]

Ireland -- Brady never offered his resignation to the Vatican – Catholic Church [3]

BIDDEFORD, Maine -- Convents turn to Internet for recruitment [4]

"Modern Family," the TV show known for the gay marriage of Cameron Tucker and Mitchell Pritchett, received the Television Award at the 2012 Catholics in Media Associates [5], ceremony in Beverly Hills.

At Sartain's cathedral -- “Support the Sisters” vigils will take place on Tuesday evenings — May 8, 15, 22 and 29 — between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. [6]

Italy -- Catholic Priest Sentenced in Italy for Child Sex Abuse [7]

Commentary -- Sending Catholics Running for Cover [8] By Louis Betty. Religion and academia have never had an easy relationship.

Election 2012 -- The Catholic vote is the 2012 bellwether [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.