Syria Defense Minister Killed in Blast [1]

South Africa sings Happy Birthday to Nelson Mandela [2], who turns 94 today.

As the widespread drought continues to damage grain crops across the Midwest, consumers could soon be facing steeper bills [3]at the grocery store.

Forth Worth, Texas -- Father and son join Catholic priesthood – together [4].Both men are both former Episcopal priests, each with a wife and children.

Discuss -- Should priests report crimes revealed in confession to police? [5]

More Catholic churches in Greater Cleveland schedule reopening Masses [6]

The China Post: Communist, Catholic conundrum [7]

Weston, Mass. -- More than 20 Haitian nationals suing Weston priest, others in sex abuse lawsuit [8], a former Fairfield University chaplain.

WARSAW -- Catholic youth crusade against Madonna in Poland [9]

A Nebraska federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by seven states against the Obama administration's new healthcare policy [10]that requires employers to provide birth-control coverage to employees.

Commentary -- Michigan Catholic Conference could sabotage school finance reboot by linking it to vouchers [11]

French priest charged with 30-year-spiel of child sex abuse [12]

On the air: Catholic radio stations start in New Jersey [13]

NCR: LCWR leader asks if Catholics can have 'questioning mind' [14]

NPR: An American Nun Responds To Vatican Criticism [15]

Editorial: Move forward to health care for all [16]

NCR's sister publication, Celebration, posts reflections on each day's Scripture reading. Here's a link: celebrationpublications.org/dailybread. [17]You may want to bookmark it. It's a great way to begin the day.