“To deceive even the elect.” Father Gruner, we pray, will do more good now than he did on earth. Pray for the repose of his soul. Michael Brown’s Spirit Daily: We’ve been reporting on a new book about Fatima visionary Lucia … Continue reading
Category: Current Issues in the Church
German Bishops Dismiss Labor Law Requiring Employees’ Adherence to Church Teaching
LifeSite News: The German pro-life activist and author, Mathias von Gersdorff, responded to the recent decision of the German bishops with indignation: “With shattering pace and decisiveness, the Catholic Church in Germany continues it self-secularization. Now, she loosens the Church’s … Continue reading
Iraqi Nun Denied VISA by State Dept to Come and Testify on Christian Persecution
National Review: Why is the United States barring a persecuted Iraqi Catholic nun — an internationally respected and leading representative of the Nineveh Christians who have been killed and deported by ISIS — from coming to Washington to testify about … Continue reading
Soviet Spy Defector Says ‘We Created Liberation Theology’
CNA: Espionage deep in the heart of Europe. Secrets in the KGB. Defection from a communist nation. Ion Mihai Pacepa has seen his share of excitement, serving as general for Communist Romania’s secret police before defecting to the United States in … Continue reading
German Bishops Conference Abandons Church’s Moral and Sacramental Teaching
CNA: While discussing civil marriage and cohabitation, the German bishops emphasize that “a further development of the Church’s sexual morals” is needed. “This entails an enhanced appreciation of individuals’ ability to shape their lives in following Christ on their own … Continue reading
Idaho: City Ordinance Says Jail and Fines for Pastors Who Refuse to ‘Marry’ Homosexuals
Fr. Z’s Blog: Idaho city’s ordinance tells pastors to marry gays or go to jail. Coeur d‘Alene, Idaho, city officials have laid down the law to Christian pastors within their community, telling them bluntly via an ordinance that if they refuse … Continue reading
178 Catholic Churches Under Police Protection in France
Catholic Culture: After a planned terrorist attack on two French churches was averted, Prime Minister Manuel Valls announced that “specific protection” is being provided to 178 Catholic places of worship. More on this here.
Jesuit Father Fahy Stood Up to the Communists in China
CNS.com: Every San Franciscan — and every friend of freedom — should learn about Eugene Fahy, a native of Northern California who took a stand against tyrants and never backed down. Born in San Mateo in 1911 and educated at … Continue reading
More on the War Against Archbishop Cordileone
“Holy Father, please provide us with a leader true to our values and your namesake. Please replace Archbishop Cordileone,” read the headline of a full-page ad published on April 16 in the San Francisco Chronicle. Marking a new tactic in … Continue reading
Melbourne: 3 Historic Catholic Churches Torched by Arsonists
Catholic Cravings: In Holy Week, three historic Catholic churches were torched in Melbourne, Australia. On Holy Monday, St Mary’s Church, St Kilda East and St James’ Church, Brighton were set alight. On Holy Wednesday, the third, St Mary’s Church in … Continue reading
Cardinal Kasper Honored by CUA With the Quasten Award
This was back in November 2014, but I just now came across the news of it. Oddly enough, Cardinal Gerhard Müller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, was the featured speaker for the ceremony. And, on that … Continue reading
Exiled Melkites Long to Return to Their Village Destroyed by Israeli Army
Catholic News Service: For the elders of Iqrit, their biggest regret in life is not having been able to raise their children together. On April 13, they congregated with the younger generations in the old Church of St. Mary for … Continue reading
Catholic Church Still Under Severe Persecution in China
Lina Chan for AsiaNews: The Justice and Peace Commission of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese is concerned about the situation of the Catholic Church in the Mainland China. The Chinese authorities have imposed political and religious policies that have been … Continue reading
Turkey’s President to Pope Francis: Don’t ‘Make Such a Mistake Again’
AsiaNews: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday “warned” Pope Francis “not to make such a mistake again”. Today, he said that a motion set to be voted upon in the European Parliament would “go in one of our ears and … Continue reading
Dr. Maike Hickson’s Interview With Cardinal Brandmüller
LifeSiteNews: Cardinal Walter Brandmüller has been among the leading voices critical of proposals stemming from the Vatican’s Synod on the Family that risk subverting Catholic teaching on the sacraments and morality. He was one of five cardinals who contributed to … Continue reading