Vatican punishes French priest for being a Freemason

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22656659

As a footnote it is worth noting the Grand Orient de France is not recognised by United Grand Lodge of England. However, there may be wider implications for those jurisdictions that are.

The Freemasons' Code: Dan Brown reveals the message that told him the door to the lodge is open

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/the-freemasons-code-dan-brown-reveals-the-message-that-told-him-the-door-to-the-lodge-is-open-8625968.html

Interesting article about Dan Brown's new book. Can 't say I'm too delighted with the phrase "whose tentacles are said to extend into the highest echelons of power". What does the Independent we are? Some sort of giant octopus? 

So, for the benefit of The Independent Freemasonry is a philanthropic, charitable and social organisation, not a form of institutionalised nepotism. We don't run the government, Jay-Z is not a Freemason (as far as I know) and we don't have Barack Obama on speed dial. We're not responsible for corn circles, UFOs, Area 51, Jack the Ripper, the weather, the collapse of the banking system. Oh yes, we're not hiding the Templar treasure, either. It's a gentleman's club that encourages its members into good citizenship behaviour, end of.

Mayor of Kirklees Clr David Ridgway looks back on year in office

Good to see an old tradition re-established. Freemasonry and civic responsibility are entirely compatible and not a conflict of interest as the ridiculous conspiracy theorists claim.

http://m.examiner.co.uk/ms/p/tmg/huddex/sKQnidg56v-Lrrz3VgWirMw/view.m?id=5789861&tid=638956&cat=News

Stepping inside the world of Croydon's Freemasons

http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/Stepping-inside-world-Croydon-s-Freemasons/story-18812568-detail/story.html#axzz2S2FxLoqG

Man stabs four at Albuquerque Church, Suspect Thought Choir Leader was a Freemason

http://kfyo.com/man-stabs-four-at-albuquerque-church-suspect-thought-choir-leader-was-a-freemason/