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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
Indications Are That Supreme Court Will Nix Obamacare Mandate
LifeNews: The nation’s highest court today held a hearing on one of the most contentious portions of the Obamacare law that is opposed by pro-life groups because of rationing and abortion funding concerns — the individual mandate. Read more here and here.
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Jimmy Carter Authors New ‘Bible Study’ Book, Criticizes Catholic Teaching and John Paul II
Also says it’s time for a “gay” president; yes, that means a Mr. President and a First Gentleman. LifeSiteNews: Former president Jimmy Carter has been strongly identified as a “Born Again” Christian (sic) and as a liberal Democrat for nearly five decades. He is once more blending those roles as he promotes “his” latest book, his own study Bible. Read more of Carter’s ultra-liberal rants … More →
‘You’re God is Wrong!’ Judge Adds 92 Days to Pro-Life Crusader’s 88 Served
LifeSiteNews: An Ontario Court of Justice judge erupted in a lengthy, angry tirade against pro-life activist Mary Wagner – and ejected a spectator from the public gallery – in a downtown Toronto courtroom Wednesday. The judge then sent Wagner to jail for an additional 92 days, added to 88 days already served prior to trial, after finding her guilty of mischief and two counts of … More →
Slovenia Says No to ‘Same-Sex Marriage’
(Turtle Bay and Beyond) Yesterday, Slovenia held a post-legislative referendum on the new Family Code that was adopted in the Slovenian parliament in June 2011. In a popular vote, 55% of voters rejected the new Family Code and 45% supported the law. Turnout was 30% on a sunny Sunday. “The people of Slovenia expressed their belief that motherhood and fatherhood are both unique and represent … More →
LA Archdiocesan Congress Featured Many Dissident Speakers Who Promote Sexual Perversity
LifeSiteNews: The Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ Religious Education Congress bills itself as an “opportunity to hear God’s voice in their own lives.” However, some of the featured speakers at the March 22-25 event, said to be the largest of its kind in the world, have described Barack Obama as “pro-life,” longed for “public models of gay priests,” opposed marriage protection legislation, and encouraged children to … More →
Summorum Pontificum Finally Implemented by Bishop of England and Wales
Here’s a photograph to gladden the heart of any traditional Catholic and to give The Tablet’s Bobbie Mickens a fit of the vapours. The prelate wearing that magnificent mitre is a bishop of England and Wales, believe it or not, presiding at a solemn Latin Mass to mark the re-opening of a parish where the worship will be in the Extraordinary Form. More than a … More →
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Modern ER Miracle: Man Wearing Scapular Returns to Life After Being Declared Dead
“Oh, good, Father. I’ve been waiting for you. I want to go to Confession. Here is the account of the witnessing priest.
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Pontifical Acad Conf Cancelled: Three Speakers Were Embryonic Stem-Cell Researchers
CNA reports: “The news of the cancellation of the Congress is an enormous relief to many members of the Pontifical Academy for Life, who felt that the presence on its program of so many speakers, including the keynote speaker, committed to embryonic stem cell research, was a betrayal of the mission of the Academy and a public scandal,” said another member of the Pontifical Academy … More →
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W Post Covers Atheist Rally, Ignores 120+ ‘Stand Up for Religious Freedom’ Rallies
Catholic Culture; Last Friday morning I predicted that the mainstream media would ignore the Stand Up for Religious Freedom rallies. I’m not boasting; it was an easy prediction to make. More on this here.
May 24, Romania: 20 Cities Hold Pro-Life Rallies
LifeNews.com: “The intention of this event is to raise awareness about the genocide of the Romanian nation for 55 years through the practice of abortion and serious demographic decline taking place under our eyes,” according to organizers. Unless urgent action is taken by the people of Romania to protect life and families, the groups warn, there will be “an unprecedented social and economic disaster” in … More →
Alabama Joins EWTN in Lawsuit Against Federal HHS Mandate
Eight states have now filed lawsuits against HHS Mandate CNA reports: The state of Alabama is joining the world’s largest religious media network in its lawsuit against the U.S. government’s contraception and sterilization coverage mandate. Read more here.
Mandate Requires Colleges to Offer Students Health Plans Covering Contraceptives/Abortifacients
California Catholic Daily: Representatives of Catholic colleges voiced disappointment in a new federal rule finalizing the requirement to include student health plans in a controversial new contraception mandate. More on this here.
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Report: 85% of ‘Hate Crimes’ in Europe in 2011 Against Christians
CNA reports: A new report says that 85 percent of hate crimes committed in Europe during 2011were aimed at Christians. The report, from the Austria-based Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe, summarized incidents ranging from vandalism and insults to the suppression of religious symbols, desecrations, “hate crimes” and religiously motivated violence. More here.
Huge Salaries for 17 Lay Employees of Boston Archdiocese
Never understood this. The Church is the Body of Christ the poor Man who warned how difficult it was for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. I assume these employees are Catholic. Making from $150,000 to $360,000 a year, no matter how talented you are, does not seem right at any time, never mind today with schools and churches closing and so … More →
Notre Dame Offering Internships With Pro-Abortion Organizations
LifeNews: The University of Notre Dame may be Catholic but it is once again coming under fire from pro-life advocates. Last time it was because the university gave platform to pro-abortion President Barack Obama and bestowed upon him an honorary degree. This time, Notre Dame is upsetting pro-life groups for promoting internships for its students with pro-abortion organizations. According to Tradition Family Property Student Action … More →
