www.chiesa: Guinean cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the congregation for divine worship, is in Regensburg these days to present the German edition of his book “God or Nothing,” published in France last February and about to be released in nine … Continue reading
Category: Current Issues in the Church
‘Catholics’ Who Serve Planned Parenthood in the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Amid the gruesome revelations of the ghoulish practices by Planned Parenthood—the country’s worst perpetrator of abortions—came the news that the local political arm of this organized crime network, the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts, keeps a list of “Champions” … Continue reading
Catholic Laymen Speak Up in Defense of a Persecuted Swiss Bishop
On August 10, as reported (lifesitenews.com), a Swiss umbrella organization of homosexuals, Pink Cross, has sued Bishop Vitus Huonder for defending the Catholic Church’s traditional teaching on homosexuality. Bishop Huonder has since then made a public statement where he repeats … Continue reading
C. J. Doyle’s Remarks at the National Day Of Protest Rally In Boston: August 22, 2015
This is really a wonderful turnout. It looks like we have more than 250 people here today. God bless all of you, and you are certainly to commended for showing up on this Saturday in August. Well, the mask has been … Continue reading
11 Cardinals Author Book Against Kasperites
Fr. Z’s Blog: The Italian site La Nuova Bussola has learned that, in advance of the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the family, yet another “Cardinals Book” is being released. This time, however, its the “Eleven Cardinals Book™”! More here.
China: Excommunicated Bishops Ordain Priests
UCANews: Two excommunicated illicit bishops in China have ordained priests in separate ceremonies during the past two months. Catholic leaders expressed concern over the ordinations, saying it was yet another example of the Communist government tightening its control over the Church. … Continue reading
Archbishop Vicenzo Paglia: Si, Si, No, No? Now Hold On a Minute Jesus
LifeSiteNews: In recent days, several news reports have come from Europe that are worth presenting to the U.S. Catholic world. The most important event is the publication in Rome of a new book that contains the presentations of an earlier set … Continue reading
Chinese Clergy Rally to Save Church Crosses from Government Desecration
AsiaNews: Communist officials responsible for the anti-cross campaign in Zhejiang have been acting “with a vengeance” going beyond their rights and duties. For this reason, “they must be brought to justice” before China’s “peaceful development” does not fall “into yet another calamity”. … Continue reading
The Passion of Mary Healed Nun Violated in Hatred of Christ
AsiaNews: “We are aware of the existence of evil, and yet we go ahead to meet the future with confidence and hope”, says Sister Meena Barwa, a religious sister from Kandhamal (Orissa), speaking to AsiaNews. With the approach of the feast … Continue reading
400,000 in Philippines Sign Petition to Pope to Stand Firm on Marriage Law and Communion
AsiaNews: More than 400,000 people, including 105 prelates, have signed a ‘Filial Appeal’, urging Pope Francis to stand by the traditional marriage in the forthcoming Synod on the Family in October. Read more here.
Adelante La Fe’s Exclusive Interview with Monsignor Schneider: Vatican II, Communion in the Hand, Crisis, SSPX
With the gracious permission of the Spanish language web site, Adelante La Fe, we reproduce here their own English translation of their complete interview with Bishop Athanasius Schneider, O.R.C., the auxiliary bishop of Astana, Kazakhstan and titular bishop of Celerina. His Excellency says … Continue reading
Liberal European Bishops Accelerate Assault on Church Teaching on Morals
LifeNews: The developments in Europe are accelerating. One statement after another shows how high-ranking bishops and prelates are now publicly opposing the traditional moral teaching of the Catholic Church, which is based upon the teaching of Jesus Christ Himself. First, on … Continue reading
At Least 60 Syrian Christians Taken Captive by ISIS Terrorists
Catholic Herald; At least 60 Christians have been abducted by ISIS gunmen in a central town in Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. They are among more than 200 civilians reportedly abducted by militants after the capture … Continue reading
Bravo! Bishop David D. Kagan Forbidding BSA Sponsorships by Bismarck Diocesan Institutions
SEE THE DIOCESE OF BISMARCK WEBSITE. August 3, 2015 Dear Faithful Catholics of the Diocese of Bismarck, Much has happened during the course of the last few weeks. First, I am most grateful to you for your cooperation and support … Continue reading
The Common Factor
A month ago the SBC website posted an article by me in which I wrote: “Money is not evil. We all need it. What is evil is putting it at the center of the life of the society and men … Continue reading