Four Star Edition - Friday, January 23rd, 2009

• American Papist >> Kmiec claims consideration for Vatican diplomatic post
• Charlotte was Both >> Oh, and that other rumor
• Creative Minority Report >> Judge Bans "Secondhand Jesus" (religion is now a "thought crime" in the U.S.)
• RORATE CAELI >> Removal of the excommunications of SSPX Bishops: Updated thread below: Confirmations; note to be published tomorrow; Explanatory Note expected in L'Osservatore Romano (this is meant to be an "open thread" which will be constantly updated)