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vatican denounce Nun

An American nun sister Magret A. Farley who taught Christian ethics at Yale Divinity School has been denounced by the Vatican`s doctrinal office for a book that attempted to present a theological rationale for same-sex relationships, masturbation and remarriage after divorce. The Vatican office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said that the book, "Just Love: A Framework for Christian Sexual Ethics," by Sister Margaret A. Farley, was "not consistent with authentic Catholic theology," and should not be used by Roman Catholics. "I can only clarify that the book was not intended to be an expression of current official Catholic teaching, nor was it aimed specifically against this teaching. It is of a different genre altogether."Sister Farley responds in a statement. The book, she said, offers "contemporary interpretations" of justice and fairness in human sexual relations, moving away from a "taboo morality" and drawing on "present-day philosophical, theological, biblical and scientifical resources." Coming only weeks after the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a reprimand of the main coordinating group of American nuns, prompting many Catholics across the country to turn out in defense of the nuns with protests, petitions and vigils. Three bishops have been appointed by d vatican to supervise the Nuns organisation.The nuns' organization, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, said on Friday that its board had declared that the Vatican's accusations were "unsubstantiated," and that it was sending some of its leaders to Rome to make its case. The censure of Sister Farley, who belongs to the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, will make it the second time recently that a book by an American nun has been denounced by the church's hierarchy. "Quest for the Living God: Mapping Frontiers in the Theology of God," by Sister Elizabeth A. Johnson, a professor of theology at Fordham University in New York,was condemned by the doctrine committee of united states bishop in 2011. The dean of Yale Divinity School, Harold W. Attridge, a Catholic layman, and the president of the Sisters of Mercy, Sister Patricia McDermott, issued statements in support of Sister Farley. So did 15 fellow scholars who, in a document released by the divinity school, testified to Sister Farley's Catholic credentials and the influence she has had in the field of moral theology. The Vatican's doctrinal office, led by an American, Cardinal William J. Levada,first notified sister Farley`s superior of its concern in march 2010. And has spent more than two years reviewing Sister Farley's book, which was published in 2006. The office said it had opened a further investigation because a response she had sent to the Vatican in October 2010 had not been "satisfactory." It said her book had "been a cause of confusion among the faithful."“ It cannot be used as a valid expression of Catholic teaching, either in counseling and formation, or in ecumenical and interreligious dialogue."Says Cardinal Leveda and Pope Benedict XVI approved the statement's contents and ordered its publication, The Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, said the Vatican had not called for any sanctions against Sister Farley and was not expected to do so because she has retired from teaching. Sister Farley's book finds moral and theological justifications for same-sex marriage, which aside from abortion, has become the major political and moral issue for American bishops. The statement took Sister Farley to task for writing that same-sex marriage "can also be important in transforming the hatred, rejection, and stigmatization of gays and lesbians." She wrote that "same-sex relationships and activities can be justified according to the same sexual ethic as heterosexual relationships and activities." "This opinion is not acceptable," the Vatican statement said. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, it said, says homosexual acts are "acts of grave depravity" that are "intrinsically disordered" and "contrary to the natural law." It said that Sister Farley's assertion that sometimes divorce is a reasonable option for couples who have grown apart contradicted church teaching on the "indissolubility of marriage." The statement quoted liberally from some of the racier passages in "Just Love," including ones in which Sister Farley writes that female masturbation "usually does not raise any moral questions at all." She adds that "many women" have found "great good in self-pleasuring - perhaps especially in the discovery of their own possibilities for pleasure. The Vatican said this assessment contradicted church teaching that "the deliberate use of the sexual faculty, for whatever reason, outside of marriage is essentially contrary to its purpose." And must not be encouraged in anyway.

2012 MTV Awards

On May 10, Russell Brand was announced to host the 2012 show,the show will be held at the Gibson Amphitheatre. The nominees were announced on May 1st. The 2012 MTV Movie awards will be held on June 3,2012. Winners will be voted by fans and a panel of Mtv executives. Here are the Nominees. Best Music Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO (21 Jump Street) A Real Hero - College with Electric Youth (Drive) The Devil Is in the Details - The Chemical Brothers (Hanna) IMpossible - Figurine (Like Crazy) Pursuit of Happiness - Kid Cudi (Steve Aoki remix) (Project X) Best On-Screen Transformation Elizabeth Banks - The Hunger Games Rooney Mara - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Johnny Depp - 21 Jump Street Michelle Williams - My Week with Marilyn Colin Farrell - Horrible Bosses Best Gut-Wrenching Performance Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Ellie Kemper - Bridesmaids Bryce Dallas Howard - The Help Jonah Hill and Rob Riggle - 21 Jump Street Ryan Gosling - Drive Tom Cruise - Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. . Movie of the Year Bridesmaids The Hunger Games Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 The Help The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 Best Male Performance Joseph Gordon-Levitt (as Adam Lerner) - 50/50 Ryan Gosling (as the Driver) - Drive Josh Hutcherson (as Peeta Mellark) - The Hunger Games Daniel Radcliffe (as Harry Potter) - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Channing Tatum (as Leo Collins) - The Vow' Best Female Performance Jennifer Lawrence (as Katniss Everdeen) - The Hunger Games Rooney Mara (as Lisbeth Salander) - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Emma Stone (as Hannah Weaver) - Crazy, Stupid, Love' Emma Watson (as Hermione Granger) - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Kristen Wiig (as Annie Walker) - Bridesmaids. Best Fight. Daniel Radcliffe vs. Ralph Fiennes - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig - The Hunger Games Tom Cruise vs. Michael Nyqvist - Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill vs. the Kid Gang - 21 Jump Street Joel Edgerton vs. Tom Hardy - Warrior Best Cast Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper - Bridesmaids Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson and Lenny Kravitz - The Hunger Games Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Dave Franco, Ellie Kemper and Brie Larson - 21 Jump Street Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jessica Chastain - The Help Best Hero Chris Evans (as Captain America) - Captain America: The First Avenger Channing Tatum (as Greg Jenko) - 21 Jump Street Jennifer Lawrence (as Katniss Everdeen) - The Hunger Games Daniel Radcliffe (as Harry Potter) - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Chris Hemsworth (as Thor) - Thor Best On-Screen Dirt Bag Bryce Dallas Howard - The Help Jon Hamm - Bridesmaids Jennifer Aniston - Horrible Bosses Colin Farrell - Horrible Bosses Oliver Cooper - Project X

Kelly clarkson

Kelly Clarkson The 30-year-old singer, who rarely ever talks about her private life, opened up to Zap2It that her current boyfriend Brandon Blackstock is "ruining her creativity" when it came to songwriting! But it isn't a lack of inspiration that's plaguing the "Duets" star. Clarkson said, "I'm trying to write a tough song and I can't; it's coming out all butterflies and rainbows. It's killing me." Though no song is forthcoming soon fans can instead expect a slimmer, toner Clarkson! They but share a personal trainer but don't train together

John Edwards Verdict

Former Sen. John Edwards was found not guilty tody by a north carolina jury, on one of six counts in a campaign-finance trial, and declared itself deadlocked on the remaining charges, leading the judge to declare a mistrial on those counts. Edwards, a two-time presidential candidate, accused of soliciting nearly $1 million from wealthy backers to finance a cover up of his affair and illegitimate child was found not guilty on count 3 of the six-part indictment.

That count pertained only to whether Edwards illegally received several hundred thousand dollars in donations from wealthy heiress Rachel "Bunny" Mellon to cover up the affair in 2008. Edwards, who remained silent throughout the trial, gave an emotional speech on the courthouse steps,following thhe verdict. He acknowledged his moral shortcomings and thanked his children, pausing when mentioning the child he fathered with his mistress, Rielle Hunter,4-year old Frances Quinn. His oldest daughter, Cate (30)joined her father in court everyday. He said he took care of his two other children, Emma, (14), and Jack, (12) seeing them off to school daily. He got choked up,when it came to acknoledging Quin. "My precious Quinn," he said, "who I love more than any of you can ever imagine, who I am so close to, so, grateful for." Edwards acknowledged the affair he conducted while his wife, Elizabeth, was dying of cancer was "awful" and "wrong,but he didn't believe he did anything “illegal“ He said he alone was reponsible for his sins and nobody should be held responsible After nine days of deliberations,the courtroom was thrown into confusion this afternoon when it appeared the jury had reached a verdict on all counts. The jury informed the judge it had not reached a verdict and was charged again to go back to deliberating. The other counts pertained to Mellon's donations in 2007, donations in 2007 and 2008 from Fred Baron, another wealthy donor,a charge of making false statements and a conspiracy charge. The jury returned and declared itself hung on those five outstanding counts,less than an hour after the judge sent them back to deliberate. Several Department of Justice officials indicated it was unlikely that the department would seek a retrial on the deadlocked counts against Edwards. The decision will be reviewed by the prosecution team,Attorney General Eric holder, the Department of Justice Criminal Division and the Public Integrity Section. Edwards hugged his attorney, Abbe Lowell, his two elderly parents and his daughter, Cate, after the verdict. These family members were a constant presence throughout the trial and were subjected to most of the torrid details of Edwards' extra-marital affair. Wallace,Edwards father, pointed the smile on his face, and said: "This says it all." Edwards did not come away completely unscathed, despite the verdict. This is a huge victory for him, and big burden off his shoulders, but a hollow one given his astounding fall from grace."

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway Born Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (12 Nov 1982).Anne Hathaway's first major role came in the television series "Get Real". She gained widespread recognition for her roles in "The Princess Diaries" and its 2004 sequel as a young girl who discovers she's a member of royalty,The Devil Wears Prada (2006)Alice in Wonderland (2010) Get Smart (2008)One Day (2011) Becoming Jane (2007)are all movies the actress starred in. Hathaway is also an Emmy-winning actress for her voice-over performance on The Simpsons. In 2005,Hathaway had dramatic roles in Brokeback Mountain and Havoc. She was acclaimed for her lead role in Rachel Getting Married,in 2008, for which she won awards and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In 2010, she starred in the box office hits Valentine's Day and Tim Burto

n's Alice In Wonderland, as well as Love and Other Drugs. She first appeared on People magazine`s list of the worlds 50 most Beautiful people in 2006.

Coco Arquette.

Courteney Cox and David Arquette's 7-year-old daughter emerged from a Memorial Day Party with hot pink feather eyelashes on monday in Malibu. Coco loves getting all dolled up. Last summer, Coco sported purple and blue hair streaks, which she got at a Malibu salon. She also loves to dig into her mom's makeup stash and try out lipstick and bright nail polish. Coco the only child of coureteney cox(43) and estrangled husband Arquette(40) has always had strong opinions about how people should look,says her mother "I have to battle with her," Cox told Harper's Bazaar last year. "I was walking out, and she goes, 'I don't want you to wear red lipstick!! "This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Coco Arquette, 7, Wears Pink Feather False Eyelashes

The different faces of Madonna

Madonna world tour

The World Tour starts in Israel,Madonna will be playing over 80 shows across Europe and the Americas. The singer will then travel to Dubai, Rome, Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdan, and several other European cities before coming to North America for shows in Boston, New York,  and Chicago. This is Madonna`s first major tour since her sticky and sweet tour in 2008.The tour will stop in 26 European cities including London, Paris, Milan and Berlin. Madonna will then play a string of shows in South America before heading to Australia, where she hasn’t performed in over two decades.some canadian shows are also planned. Madonna has also made several personal visits to the city. Madonna follows the Jewish mystic discipline of Kabbalah thou she isn't jewish. The Associated Press reports that Madonna has also adopted the Hebrew name Esther. When she arrived in Israel this weekend, the local media reported that ”Queen Esther has arrived.”Madonna is having a huge party and everyone’s invited. The Madonna 2012 World begins May 29, 2012, in Tel Aviv, Israel. The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sights including the Plains of Abraham in Quebec and a return visit to South America as well as Australia where she has not performed in 20 years. The first of 26 North American shows is scheduled for Aug. 28 in Philadelphia and includes an Oct. 30 stop at Sprint Center in Kansas City,

the cannes interbational film festival

The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is the world's most prestigious and publicized film festival. The invitation-only festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. Nanni Moretti the italian film director is the president of the jury. The Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 16 to May 27, 2012.

will smith

Will Smith, Jr.born willard smith on September 25, 1968), is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood.Will Smith has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, two Academy Awards, and has won multiple Grammy Awards. In the late 1980s,will Smith achieved modest fame as a rapper under the name The Fresh Prince. In 1990, his popularity increased when he starred in the popular television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The show ran for nearly six years (1990–1996) on NBC. In the mid-1990s, Smith moved from television to film, and starred in numerous blockbuster films. He is the only actor to have eight consecutive films gross over $100 million in the domestic box office and the only one to have eight consecutive films in which he starred open at #1 spot in the domestic box office tally. Fourteen of the nineteen fiction films he has acted in have accumulated worldwide gross earnings of over $100 million, and four took in over $500 million in global box office receipts. As of 2011, his films have grossed $5.7 billion in global box office.here are some of his most financially successful films have been Bad Boys, Bad Boys II, Independence Day, Men in Black, Men in Black II, I, Robot, I Am Legend, Hancock, Wild Wild West, Enemy of the State, Shark Tale, Hitch and Seven Pounds. He is married to jade pinkett smith he has three kids namely trey smith,willow smith amd jaden smith.

lebron james

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, winner of the 2011-12 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award, headlines the NBA All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced today. James totaled 53 points overall, including 24 First Team votes. He was the lone player to top 50 points. Joining James on the NBA All-Defensive First Team are forward Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder (47 points), guards Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers (35 points) and Tony Allen of the Memphis Grizzlies (33 points), and center Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic (41 points). Ibaka and Allen earn First Team honors for the first time; Allen was an NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection last season. James led the Heat to a 46-20 mark and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. He paced the Heat in steals (1.9 spg) and defensive rebounds (6.4 drpg), and tied for the team lead in rebounds (7.9 rpg). With James leading the effort, Miami's defense tied for fourth in opponent scoring (91.3 ppg), and ranked third in forced turnovers (16.6) and fifth in opponent field goal percentage (.434). Ibaka paced the league in blocks (3.65 bpg) while Paul led in steals (2.53 spg). Howard was the league's leading rebounder (14.5 rpg) as well as its top defensive rebounder (10.8 drpg). The Grizzlies allowed 96.0 points per 100 possessions with Allen on the court compared to 101.7 points per 100 possessions with him off. The NBA All-Defensive Second Team consists of guards Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, center Tyson Chandler of the New York Knicks, and forwards Luol Deng of the Chicago Bulls and Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics. The voting panel consisted of the NBA's 30 head coaches, who were asked to select NBA All-Defensive First and Second Teams by position. Coaches were not permitted to vote for players from their own team. Two points were awarded for a First Team vote and one point was awarded for a Second Team vote. Attached are the results for the 2011-12 NBA All-Defensive Teams balloting. The balloting was tabulated by the independent accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP. 2011-12 NBA All-Defensive First Team PositionPlayer (Team)1st2ndPoints ForwardLeBron James (Heat)24553 ForwardSerge Ibaka (Thunder)20747 CenterDwight Howard (Magic)16941 GuardChris Paul (Clippers)13935 GuardTony Allen (Grizzlies)13733 2011-12 NBA All-Defensive Second Team PositionPlayer (Team)1st2ndPoints ForwardKevin Garnett (Celtics)81026 ForwardLuol Deng (Bulls)6820 CenterTyson Chandler (Knicks)131036 GuardRajon Rondo (Celtics)91129 GuardKobe Bryant (Lakers)7317 Other players receiving votes, with point totals (First Team votes in parentheses): Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia, 19 (4); Joakim Noah, Chicago, 14; Iman Shumpert, New York, 13 (4); Paul George, Indiana, 10 (2); Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City, 9 (2); Josh Smith, Atlanta, 8 (2); Dwyane Wade, Miami, 5 (1); Thabo Sefolosha, Oklahoma City, 5 (1); Grant Hill, Phoenix, 5 (1); Tim Duncan, San Antonio, 5 (1); Avery Bradley, Boston, 3 (1); Marc Gasol, Memphis, 3 (1); Metta World Peace, L.A. Lakers, 3; Shawn Marion, Dallas, 3; Joe Johnson, Atlanta, 2, (1); Mike Conley, Memphis, 2; Derrick Rose, Chicago, 1; Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia, 1; Carlos Boozer, Chicago, 1; Luc Mbah a Moute, Milwaukee, 1. SEARCH NEWS FEATURES Playoffs At A Glance Hang Time Blog 2012 NBA Draft Social Spotlight Dunk Ladder HEADLINES Heat's Haslem suspended for Game 6 for flagrant foul Pacers, Heat respond to Bird's 'soft' comment Lakers will debate overhaul after playoff exit Heat's James top vote-getter among All-Defensive Team picks Parker, Spurs ready to go right at Westbrook LATEST VIDEOS Postgame: Elton Brand Elton Brand feels the momentum changed in the pivotal third quarter when the Sixers regained the lead. Sixers/Celtics Game 7 Preview The GameTime crew preview the Game 7 matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics. Iverson on GameTime Allen Iverson joins the GameTime crew via telephone after attending Game 6 between the Celtics and Sixers. Postgame: Doug Collins Doug Collins says he is so proud of his team for playing, smart, playing tough defense and forcing a Game 7. Arena Link: Elton Brand Sixers' forward Elton Brand joins GameTime after Philly forces Game 7 against the Celtics. Shop for NBA Gear Now! Source www.nba.com

jessica sanchez

Jessica Sanchez was born in Chula Vista, California on August 4, 1995 to Gilbert and Editha Sanchez . She was raised in Eastlake, Chula Vista, along with two younger brothers. Her father, a Mexican American originally from Texas, is a U.S. Navy veteran who fought in the Iraq War, served in Afghanistan and, as of April 2012, was expected to soon be deployed to Singapore. Her mother is a Filipino from Bataan province in the Philippines. Her maternal grandfather. Inspired by her Roman Catholic grandmother, Sanchez carries a rosary everywhere and prays quietly before going on stage. When 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez says she’s been singing her whole life, she means it. By age 11, the powerhouse singer had already appeared on America’s Got Talent, where she wowed with her cover of “I Surrender.” Five years later, she’s still stealing the show — this time as a finalist on American Idol Season 11.

The great gatsby

The Great Gatsby is a novel by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book was first published in 1925, and it has been republished in 1945 and 1953. There are two settings for the novel. The first setting is on Long Island's North Shore and the second major setting is in New York City. The book is set within the year 1922 from the spring to the autumn. The Great Gatsby takes place during a prosperous time in American History. In 1922, America has fully recovered from the First World War, and enjoying prosperity during the 1920s. The economy soared and emotions ran high. Yet, at the same time, Prohibition, the ban on the sale and manufacture of alcohol as mandated by the Eighteenth Amendment, was gaining traction. The title character of The Great Gatsby is a young man, around thirty years old, who rose from an impoverished childhood in rural North Dakota to become fabulously wealthy. However, he achieved this lofty goal by participating in organized crime, including distributing illegal alcohol and trading in stolen securities. From his early youth, Gatsby despised poverty and longed for wealth and sophistication—he dropped out of St. Olaf’s College after only two weeks because he could not bear the janitorial job with which he was paying his tuition. Though Gatsby has always wanted to be rich, his main motivation in acquiring his fortune was his love for Daisy Buchanan, whom he met as a young military officer in Louisville before leaving to fight in World War I in 1917. Gatsby immediately fell in love with Daisy’s aura of luxury, grace, and charm, and lied to her about his own background in order to convince her that he was good enough for her. Daisy promised to wait for him when he left for the war, but married Tom Buchanan in 1919, while Gatsby was studying at Oxford after the war in an attempt to gain an education. From that moment on, Gatsby dedicated himself to winning Daisy back, and his acquisition of millions of dollars, his purchase of a gaudy mansion on West Egg, and his lavish weekly parties are all merely means to that end. The ban on alcohol made millionaires out of bootleggers, who were smuggling in the illegal substance. That scenario is the backdrop for the novel, which contributed to its popularity. After the novel was republished in 1945 and 1953, The Great Gatsby quickly found a wide readership. Today the book is widely regarded as the epitome of the Great American Novel, and a literary classic.

Gina Rinehart is worlds richest woman

Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart became the world’s richest woman as her fortune almost tripled to A$29.2 billion ($28.6 billion), according to a ranking of the nation’s wealthiest people by BRW magazine. Rinehart, who controls Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd.,leads Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT)’s Christy Walton, whose wealth is estimated at A$26 billion, BRW said in a statement today. The 58-year-old Australian, who had a fortune of A$10.3 billion last year, remained at the top of the list of Australia’s 200 wealthiest people for the second consecutive year. Rinehart is ranked the 31st richest person in the world, with a net worth of $18.1 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.. Walton has held the top spot on Forbes' list for the past seven years. The mining magnate has grown her wealth by an unparalleled $18.8 billion this year even as the feud with her three eldest children continues to play out in court. BRW Rich List editor Andrew Heathcote said Ms Rinehart was a contender for the world’s richest person. To do this she would have to pass the $69 billion fortune of Mexican telecommunications mogul Carlos Slim Helu. A recovery in the iron ore price in the past six months and foreign investment in new projects has driven her growth and Heathcote said a $100 billion fortune within years was not out of the question. “If the demand for natural resources remains strong, additional multi-billion mines are almost inevitable,” he said. “There is a real possibility that Rinehart will become not just the richest woman in the world but the richest person in the world.”