UCANews reports: Officials in northern China’s Hebei province have rearrested Father Peter Wang Zhong of Xiwanzi moments before he could walk to freedom following a three-year prison term. News report is here.
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First Papal Nuncio Assigned to Russia
Zenit News: Archbishop Antonio Mennini, until now the Pope’s representative to the Russian Federation, is now the Holy See’s first apostolic nuncio to the country, the Vatican is reporting. More on this news here.
Anglican Catholic Church of Canada Votes to Enter Roman Catholic Church
CNA reports: With “overwhelming support,” a recent meeting of leaders in the Anglican Catholic Church of Canada (ACCC) voted to unite with the Roman Catholic Church through the Apostolic Constitution created by Pope Benedict XVI. The ACCC, part of the … Continue reading
Bishop Frederic Baraga’s Cause Moves Forward
Catholic Culture reports: “The Diocese of Marquette (Michgian) has completed its investigation into a cure attributed to the intercession of the Servant of God Frederic Baraga (1797-1868), a Slovenian missionary who became the diocese’s first bishop. A liver tumor reportedly … Continue reading
Archbishop Chaput Addresses Latino Catholic Leaders on Their Urgent Mission
I believe that the future of the Catholic Church, as a vehicle of grace and salvation in the United States, is going to depend heavily on the good work of the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders. Archbishop Chaput said of … Continue reading
No Brothers or Sisters, No Cousins, Aunts or Uncles, China’s “Harmonious Society” Gets More Orwellian
China’s one child policy has created two generations now where children are left with just parents and, perhaps, grandparents, for a family. I read an article some years ago that highlighted another consequence of this unnatural law: spoiled children, especially … Continue reading
Mayoral Candidate for Providence Brings Our Lady to the Debate
I read about the removal of the Catholic Democratic candidate for the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, Christopher “Chris” Young, in the news reports. What caught my eye was the compelling photo of him being removed clutching the statue of … Continue reading
Cardinal Ouelett to Attend 400th Anniversary Honoring M’kmac Chief’s Baptism
CNA reports: The 400th anniversary celebration of a Nova Scotian chief’s baptism will be held next week. His baptism, along with others from the Mi’kmaq people represent the first conversions to the Roman Catholic Church in the area. The celebration … Continue reading
Italian Bishop Tells Mafia to Stop Using Church Shrines for Initiation Ceremonies
Telegraph uk.co: Monsignor Giuseppe Fiorini Morosini, bishop of Locri Gerace in Calabria, spoke out after more than 300 alleged mobsters – including the 80-year-old “Godfather” Domenico Oppedisano – were arrested in a police blitz earlier this month. Surveillance footage released … Continue reading
Atheist Humanists Annoyed That Freemasons Are Invited to EU Atheist Summit in October
I don’t know why everyone can’t just go along and get along. Rorate Caeli reports: Brussels is to hold an EU summit with atheists and freemasons in the autumn, inviting them to a political dialogue parallel to the annual summit … Continue reading
Convert From Buddhism Sister Wong Is “Mother” to 130 Myanmar Nuns
This is an inspiring story of a Chinese nun who takes care of 130 nuns from another order in the Philippines. She converted at the age of sixteen and is now seventy-six. What she says of her conversion is all … Continue reading
Monkey Smuggler Acted “Nervous” at Airport, Better Update Your Brilliant Caper List
This one is going to be hard to beat for the numero uno spot on the dumb criminals list. I’m still trying to get a mental picture of this: eighteen monkeys, each in a sock, tied around the man’s waist. … Continue reading
Protest the Pope Coalition Plans Rally in London During Papal Prayer Vigil
Catholic News Service reports: The British government has removed from its website a petition protesting Pope Benedict XVI’s Sept. 16-19 visit to England and Scotland. The petition had urged the British prime minister to dissociate the government from the pope’s … Continue reading
Uganda Seminarian Finds Way Home After Horrors of Military Enslavement
The following story is current and all too real. The brutality of the war in Uganda perpetrated by the Lord’s Resistance Army is almost beyond belief. Forty seminarians abducted at midnight, some beaten to death, the rest forced to be … Continue reading
Annual Portiuncula Plenary Indulgence, First Sunday of August
This year the first Sunday of August is also the first day of the month. To gain the indulgence one must go to confession during the eight days before or after August 1. The usual conditions apply: visit the Blessed … Continue reading