Rorate Caeli: So many great names of the past deserve to be remembered! So many great men and women who shaped the debate in their nations and throughout the world. We now honor the memory of a great Italian, poet and … Continue reading
Category: Persecution of the Church
New Laotian Cardinal Spent Three Years Chained in Communist Prison
Catholic Culture: One of the new cardinals created by Pope Francis in the June 28 consistory was imprisoned by his nation’s Communist regime for three years. More here with link.
Analysis of Present Situation of Church in China in Light of 10th Anniversary of Benedict XVI Pastoral Letter
Written by “Joseph,” a faithful Underground Catholic, this is an excellent summary of the current state of ecclesiastical affairs in Communist China and the confusion caused by the Vatican’s compromising diplomacy and silence regarding detentions of bishops and clergy. AsiaNews: Marking … Continue reading
Vatican Expresses ‘Grave Concern’ Over Missing Underground Bishop
Along with Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, two other elderly Underground Bishops had not been heard of for many years, one of whom recently died in 2015 at ninety-four. They are Bishop James Su Zhimin, arrested in 1997 (he spent … Continue reading
Wars of Atheism, Genocides, Moslem Jihad, Defensive Crusades
Good summary here of the facts of history National Catholic Register, Angelo Stagnaro: Anti-Catholics, in their anger and deep-rooted desire to convince everyone they’re right about all things, all the time, (i.e., omniscient) would have people believe that: Nine Crusades … Continue reading
Lithuanian Archbishop, Martyred Under Communists, to be Beatified June 25
Catholic Herald; A Lithuanian archbishop who was martyred during the country’s Soviet occupation has been declared blessed, making him the country’s first martyr from the Communist era to be beatified. More here.
Anticipating Feast of Our Lady of Sheshan, Bishop Shao Taken Into Custody Again
Catholic Culture: Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, who was arrested by Chinese officials just before Easter, has again been taken into custody, the AsiaNews service reports. Bishop Shao, whose appointment is not recognized by the Chinese government, was arrested on … Continue reading
Moslem Terrorists Kidnap Priest and a Dozen Worshipers from Church
Spirit Daily: Philippines: Muslim extremists abducted a Catholic priest and more than a dozen churchgoers while laying siege to a southern Philippine city overnight, burning buildings, ambushing soldiers and hoisting flags of the Islamic State group, officials said Wednesday. President … Continue reading
Moslem Terrorists Could Not Cut the Neck of This ‘Protected’ Priest
The Eponymous Flower: Abuna Nirwan [Abuna, literally means “our father”] is a Franciscan from Iraq. Before his ordination he had completed a medical examination. When he went to the Holy Land in 2004, the Dominican Women of the Rosary gave him a relic and a … Continue reading
Secret Vatican Document Exposes Masonic Plot to Destroy Altar and Throne
1Peter5, Maike Hickson: Dr. Michael Hesemann, a German historian of the Catholic Church, has just given an interview to Robert Moynihan’s Inside the Vatican Magazine. In this interview, which deals with the 100th Anniversary of the apparitions of Fatima, Dr. Hesemann … Continue reading
Syrian Priest Tells His Astonishing Story of His Abduction and Escape From ISIS
Catholic Online, Kenya Sinclair: Speaking of his experience at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, he explained how he survived the terrifying ordeal. His words were shared with Church in Need, which explained Fr. Mourad’s ministry in Karyatayn (Al-Qaryatayn). Full account … Continue reading
Madagascar: Capuchin Priest Murdered, Thieves Wanted Church Bell
Agenzia Fides: Malagasy Capuchin Friar, aged 46, Fr. Lucien Njiva, was killed during the night of 22 April at the Friary in Ambendrana Antsohihy. Fides was told by Rev. Eric Franck Randriamiandrinirinarivo, Director of Radio Don Bosco Madagascar, “around one in … Continue reading
Egyptian Jesuit Tells Vatican Paper Islam ‘Is a Religion of the Sword’
Catholic Culture: In an interview published by the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, an Egyptian Jesuit has warned that the dominant strain of Father Henri Boulad More here.
Pakistan: Deranged Imam Calls for Hanging of Asia Bibi to Soothe Lynch Mob Vigilantes
Catholic Culture: An Islamic leader in Pakistan is calling for the prompt execution of Asia Bibi, claiming that the state’s failure to punish her alleged blasphemy is the cause of the lynching of another man accused of blasphemy. More here with … Continue reading
China: Reds Put Another Underground Bishop in Custody, the Second in a Week
Catholic Culure: As Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin was about to celebrate his first Paschal Triduum as bishop of Wenzhou, Chinese police took him into custody. More here with link to AsiaNews.
