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Daily Links, July 26: Vacations, advertising, and keeping the peace

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Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint, is in the news today. Read about reactions to her being named a saint [1] and how she is still being honored [2] today.

Going on a vacation still this summer? The Vatican reminds you to be sure to keep the environment in mind [3], even if you aren't at home.

After the tragedy in Aurora, here's one reflection on if we are really doing a good job of being peacekeepers [4]. Additionally, the outlook is grim [5] for legislation that would ban assault weapons.

Not to be outdone by Spain's video recruitment for the priesthood, Austria has taken to billboard advertising [6] to encourage vocations.

And, how much influence [7] do clergy have in shaping views on moral issues?

Elizabeth Lefebvre is assistant editor of U.S. Catholic.

See more posts by Elizabeth Lefebvre [8]

Created: Thursday, July 26 2012 4:29 PM

Source URL: http://www.uscatholic.org/blog/2012/07/daily-links-july-26-vacations-advertising-and-keeping-peace

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[1] http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/25/nyregion/complex-emotions-as-kateri-tekakwitha-is-named-a-saint.html?pagewanted=1&_r=3&smid=tw-share
[2] http://www.religionnews.com/faith/beliefs/catholics-walk-the-ground-traveled-by-new-native-american-saint
[3] http://ncronline.org/news/ecology/vatican-dont-take-vacation-protecting-environment
[4] http://www.christiancentury.org/blogs/archive/2012-07/blessed-are-peacemakers
[5] http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/240451-sen-durbin-says-theres-zero-chance-of-passing-assault-weapons-ban-soon
[6] http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/austrian-catholic-church-mounts-billboard-campaign-to-recruit-priests/2012/07/24/gJQADYqt6W_story.html
[7] http://sojo.net/blogs/2012/07/26/pro-life-or-pro-choice-many-are-saying-both
[8] http://www.uscatholic.org/authors/elizabeth-lefebvre