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News Headlines from our Apostolate and around the World
This is our portal for on-site and linked news pieces, including timely information about our apostolate. We take responsibility for the comments on our site only. Links from this news portal do not constitute endorsements of the editorial policies of the linked web sites. This includes, but is not limited to, RSS feeds from news and other informational sites, some of which a) advance ideas at variance with Catholic doctrine, or b) endorse political candidates, which is not something we do on this site.
Alternative news sources for secular news. Here is a list of online news sources that don’t reheat the standard New-York-Times-CNN-BostonGlobe-HuffPo-etc-etc-approved version of what goes on in the world. We in no way endorse the editorial policies of these organizations, but neither could we do the same for the common media outlets.
- Aljazeera
- Andrew Cusack (not news per se, but has many news items and links)
- American Spectator
- Human Events
- Info Wars
- Information Clearing House
- Interfax (and Interfax Religion)
- Israel-Palestine: The Missing Headlines
- RT (Russia Today)
- The American Conservative
- The New American
- Vatican Information Service
Hans Küng Goes Sedevacantist
(Rorate Caeli) Not, this is not May Fools Day – heresiarch Hans Küng, who, “in his writings, has departed from the integral truth of Catholic faith, and therefore … can no longer be considered a Catholic theologian nor function as such in a teaching role” (Declaration of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Dec. 15, 1979), has lost all notions of basic sacramental … More →
Methodist Minister Asks Forgiveness for 1921 Murder of Father Coyle in Birmingham
I wrote the story of the martyr Father Coyle a couple of years ago. You can read it here. Catholic Culture: In 1921, the rector of the cathedral in Birmingham, Alabama, was murdered by a Methodist minister who was outraged by the marriage of his daughter to a Puerto Rican. The minister, Edwin Stephenson, was defended by future Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black and acquitted. … More →
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Egypt: Incendiary Moslem Mob Acquited, Christians Sentenced to Life
Catholic Culture: A dozen Christians have been sentenced to life imprisonment for their role in violence that took place in the north-central Egyptian city of Minya in April 2011. Eight Muslims were acquitted. The Muslims had allegedly set fire to dozens of Christian homes; the Christians had reportedly shot at the attacking mob in self-defense. Links here.
ABC Finds 12 Lawsuits by Catholic Organizations Against HHS Mandate Not Newsworthy
LifeNews: ABC on Monday and Tuesday completely ignored 12 major lawsuits filed by Catholic groups over the Obama-imposed birth control mandate. NBC allowed a mere 20 seconds to the topic. Read more here.
China Daily Encourages Tourists to Come to Sheshan on May 24th, not Pilgrims
Asia News: Chinese pilgrims are not welcome in the Sheshan Marian Shrine near Shanghai on its Feast Day next Thursday. In fact, they are advised to stay home. By contrast, the press is urging tourists to visit the local animal preserve, the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, and the Golf Club. Full report is here.
Holy Father Speaks to Cardinals of Church Militant, Struggle, Martyrdom
National Catholic Register: Clip from Pope’s April Address to Members of College of Cardinals: Today the word ecclesia militans [Church Militant] is a bit out of fashion, but in reality we can always better understand that which is true, that which encapsulates truth. We see how evil wants to rule the world and that it’s necessary to enter the struggle against evil. We see how … More →
Young Actor: I Wanted to be a Cristero and Like the Martyr St. Jose Sanchez
CatholicOnline: “If they’re going to watch the movie,” he replied, “and I hope so because it’s a really cool story. If you are going to watch it, you must see Jose’s character and get involved in the feeling of all his torture because he is a martyr. Then be like him nowadays. “It’s hard being a Catholic. Maybe some friends are saying you are a … More →
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Over Forty Catholic Dioceses and Organizations Suing Obama Administration
CatholicOnline: The archdiocese of New York, headed by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archdiocese of Washington, D.C., headed by Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the University of Notre Dame along with 40 other Catholic dioceses and organizations nationwide announced on Monday that they are suing the Obama administration for violating their freedom of religion, guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution. Read more here.
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Abortionist Affirms All Women Who Abort Carry a ‘Burden of Sorrow’
German Pablo Cardoso, a well-known abortion doctor in Argentina, said that every woman who undergoes an abortion is burdened with “sorrow” and guilt. In an interview with MDZ Radio, the 54-year-old Cardoso, who markets himself online as “Doctor Abortion,” called the procedure “a burden, a sorrow in the soul, and there is no woman who does not live with guilt.” Read more here.
City Bans Bishop From Public Events for Preaching Against Homosexual Behavior
CNA: Priests in Spain voiced support for a local bishop after a city council adopted a motion banning him from official city events over his remarks criticizing dangerous behaviors within the gay community. More here.
President of Chile Gives Four Reasons Why He Has Always Fought Against Abortion
California Catholic Daily: Regarding the substance: as the whole country knows, I am against the legalization of abortion for multiple reasons and in many ways. I have peace in that this is a position that I have maintained in public and in private, for my whole life, including the period in which I was a senator, two times a candidate for the presidency, and it … More →
Romney Has Fundraiser at Home of ‘Morning After’ Pill Manufacturer
LifeSiteNews: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney scheduled a $50,000-a-plate fundraiser at the home of Phil Frost, the executive of the company that makes the Morning After Pill, on Wednesday night. Plan B One-Step is produced by Teva Pharmaceuticals, Frost’s company. Read more here.
Israel Wants America to Join Them in Attacking Iran Likely Before November Elections
Cheney and the Neocon’s war on Iraq, at Israel’s instigation, wasn’t enough. Afghanistan wasn’t enough. Almost 4500 American soldiers were killed in Iraq, over 33,000 wounded (some estimates have it at over 100,000 wounded). Iraqis killed after US invasion from whatever cause is over one and a half million. 2000 American casualties in Afghanistan. Perhaps 10,000 wounded. And for what?Who benefited from this chaos and … More →
More About the Cristeros Movie Opening June 1 in the US
CatholicOnline: “This is an international story for the world,” said Academy Award® nominee Andy Garcia, who headlines an international cast in FOR GREATER GLORY. “It’s a story that needs to be told.” Garcia plays General Gorostieta, the retired military man who transformed a roughshod group of Mexican Catholics into a formidable adversary in their fight against the Mexican government’s attempts to eliminate the Catholic Church. … More →
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Franciscan University Drops Health Insurance Over Obamacare
LifeSite News: Franciscan University appears to be the first casualty of the new Obama HHS mandate that requires Catholic colleges, groups and businesses to pay for drugs that may cause abortions and birth control for their employees. Read more here.
