Morning Briefing

India: A Catholic initiative to popularize yoga. Christ is depicted in a series of yogic posture in an exhibition at Agra's St. Peter's College, adjacent to the historic cathedral, where a sustained effort is being made to populairize the ancient Indian scientific regimen.

Illinois: Lawmaker seeks to get Catholic Charities back in foster care. State Sen. Kyle McCarter introduces legislation.

Philippines: Italian Catholic priest shot dead in church compound in southern Philippines

In charging diocese, prosecutor takes rare step

How will KC Catholics heal amid charges against their bishop, diocese?

In Kansas City Churches, Tiptoeing Around the Latest Scandal

Louiville, Ky. -- Hospital Merger: Altered Catholic rules pose problems. Agreements can unravel if decisions are reversed

Ireland: Want to be a priest? There's an app for that

Fargo, N.D. -- Bishop Samuel Aquila of Fargo recently told a reporter in Rome that it looks like government authorities in the U.S. may move to silence Catholics.

Archdiocese plans anti-gay marriage committees in every Minnesota Catholic church