For many orthodox Catholics, the word “globalization” immediately raises hackles — it evokes fears of loss of national sovereignty, of undesirable immigration, of Masonic conspiracy: in a word, the spectre of a Satanic “One-World Government.” Images of the Bilderbergers, the … Continue reading
Vatican Insider: The Pope’s ‘thoughts’ went to “the dear people of Madagascar, who were recently hit by severe natural disasters,” he said after the Angelus, “with serious damage to people, structures and crops.” He ended by saying that: “While I … Continue reading
Today is Mid-Lent Thursday, day twenty of our forty-day fast. The Church defers celebration of this Lenten midway mark to Laetare Sunday, when the Introit tells us to “Rejoice” (Laetare), and some non-Lenten modifications make their way into the liturgy, … Continue reading
Padua (La Stampa) An expert in the field has published a new study that suggests radiation as the likely cause of image formation on the Shroud. … The results of the scientific analysis carried out by Fanti have been summarised … Continue reading
Victim of Pakistan’s anti-blasphemy law, this poor, devout woman languishes for two years now in a windowless cell. Sentenced to death, her case is currently under appeal. French journalist, Anne-Isabelle Tollett, has interviewed her and has now finished a book … Continue reading
CNA reports: A recent poll shows that President Barack Obama’s approval ratings dropped 12 percentage points among women voters, despite claims that a federal contraception mandate would help his bid for re-election. Full article here.
When people with a favorite heresy or moral depravity choose to hate and attack the Catholic Church for opposing their ideas, I can understand. I cannot agree, but can I understand the underlying logic behind their reaction. But when someone … Continue reading
CNA has published a statement made by Father Marcel Guarnizo concerning both the incident that took place on February 25, and his subsequent disciplining by Archdiocesan authorities. It appears in its entirety below. Fr. Marcel Guarnizo’s Response to the Eucharistic … Continue reading
Rome A world-renowned work of literature, Dante’s epic poem Divine Comedy, has been described as racist, homophobic, anti-Islamist and anti-Semitic by Gherush 92, a human rights organization that acts as a consultant to United Nations groups. More here.
Boston Catholic Insider: The Boston Archdiocese is offering a yoga class at the Pastoral Center. As most people know, yoga (Sanskrit, Pāli: योग, yoga) is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India.We reference the definition in wikipedia: … Continue reading
Not to fret. Relax, good Catholic New Yorkers: the governor assured Cardinal Dolan that “he would protect religious freedom.” Now turn on the red lights of #1 World Trade Center and keep them on for TCD Week. NY Times: N.Y. Region: … Continue reading
CNA reports: A convent in Uruguay reported on March 7 that a container holding 15 consecrated hosts has been stolen from the monastery chapel’s tabernacle. More on this here.
Catholic Culture: A study conducted by researchers at the University of Warwick in England found that the suicide rate is 74% higher in nations where 85% or more of the population is Protestant than in nations where 85% or more … Continue reading
A couple in Oregon has been awarded $2.9 million because they would have aborted their little girl had they known she had Down Syndrome. Deborah and Ariel Levy told an Oregon court that prenatal testing they received said little Kalanit … Continue reading
LifeNews: A federal judge on Friday ordered the Obama administration to turn over documents related to the HHS department sending taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood after New Hampshire officials cut off funding for the abortion business. Read more here.
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