Forgive theself-promotion, but I’ll make it brief: Beliefnet has asked me to continue as the blogger on things Catholic, supplanting the pope-oriented “Benedictions” blog with a re-baptized (ordinary tap water) with something called “Pontifications.” Many would agree such a label suits me better,and it presumes a somewhat broader reach across Catholic faith, culture, politics, the lot. You all have more than enough to chew on over here, but you may find some entertainment, or even a bit of enlightenment now and then at “Pontifications.” My latest post, e.g., is an interview with Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, the retired Australian auxiliary who recently completed a U.S. tour to promote his controversial book, “Confronting Power and Sex in the Catholic Church.” His arguments spurred some local and Roman opposition, but I found him to be very commonsensical and deeply faithful to the church and the tradition. I also have posts on Tim Russert, Dan Brown (eye roll, please) and a recipe for the Pope’s Risotto. All welcome. Grazie mille.