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There it is, in the middle of the word Scouts, the letter “u.” But the real “u” in Scouts is “you.” We are blessed that the vast majority of Scouting units (Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Venturing crews, Explorer posts and Varsity Scout teams) not only survive, but thrive for many years. Some are celebrating 50 years or more of community service and character building for young men – and women. You, the individual, truly are so important to Scouting. Some of you are Scout leaders, others are merit badge counselors and some have special or unique talents you have selflessly shared with the Scouts. Many of you support Scouting with that generous donation or participation in “Friends of Scouting,” the Boy Scouts of America family donation program, or by buying that can of popcorn from the kid next door or donating food during “Scouting For Food.”

SAN FRANCISCO – The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco March 3 upheld a 2006 lower court ruling that the Vatican is not entitled to sovereign immunity from a clergy sex abuse lawsuit that named it as a defendant.

LUSAKA, Zambia – Zambia’s Catholic bishops urged the government to tackle a variety of problems, including corruption, the economy and poverty.

ROME – Charles Darwin’s theory that all living organisms have descended from one common biological species is a scientific fact that has tremendously aided medical research, said an evolutionary biologist attending a Vatican-sponsored conference.

I have been a member of Regnum Christi for 5 years, and feel that another side must be presented in response to “Archbishop raises concerns over Legion” (CR, Feb. 26).