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Glancing up at an oil painting of a boy dressed in a black cassock, white collar, wide-brimmed hat and round spectacles, Pietro Canzi struggled to hold back his emotions.

Dr. Ronald J. Valenti, archdiocesan superintendent of schools, and Jalon Payton (center) admire the robot built and programmed by a team that includes Dominic Neal (from left) and Mecca Murphy, sixth-grade members of the Cardinal Shehan School Technology Club April 24. Sponsored by technology coordinator Philip Lathroum and math teacher Douglas Weimer, the club has 22 members in grades four through eight.

WASHINGTON – The University of Notre Dame announced April 30 it will not award its prestigious Laetare Medal during the May 17 commencement ceremony after Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, turned down the honor.

The Archbishop of Baltimore has issued some safeguards to help ensure that churches do not contribute to the spread of the Swine Flu. Below are listed some temporary, specific steps, which can be followed.

WASHINGTON – As the number of swine influenza cases increases around the world, some U.S. bishops are suggesting ways that pastors can alter certain practices within the celebration of Mass in an effort to prevent the spread of the highly contagious virus.

WASHINGTON – Citing concerns about plans to honor President Barack Obama despite his views on “fundamental principles of justice” that are contrary to Catholic teaching, former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican Mary Ann Glendon has turned down the prestigious Laetare Medal from the University of Notre Dame.