This is worse than the idle word. It is not a “Catholic Attitude” as author Tom Hoopes slleges in his piece. Aleteia, Tom Hoopes: What if we’re not alone in the universe? What if there are other intelligent beings with … Continue reading
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SInger Andrea Bocelli’s Devotion to Padre Pio
Aleteia, Patty Knapp: “I have always felt the protection of St. Pius,” said the legendary opera singer. At San Giovanni Rotondu, on the occasion of his 61st birthday, on September 22, the legendary opera singer Andrea Bocelli venerated the body … Continue reading
‘Spirit of Timidity’ Common Among Catholics Not Moslems
Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler:Years ago, at an inter-religious conference, I was befriended by a Muslim cleric who, when he learned that I had never met my father-in-law, promised to do his best to bring us together. (He fulfilled that promise, … Continue reading
Bishop Athanasius Schneider Sounding Athanasian
Diane Montagna’s Interview with Bishop Athanasius Schneider (“Bishop Schneider says Vatican is betraying ‘Jesus Christ as the only Savior of mankind’”) has some gems in it. Below are three paragraphs with statements I consider particularly worthy of attention. The underlining … Continue reading
Buffalo Seminarian In Leadership Position Quits Over Cover-Up Culture
(ChurchMilitant.com) – The dean of seminarians at Christ the King Seminary in the Buffalo diocese has resigned over an “alarming” climate of “blackmail” and “continual cover-up” of sex abuse. … In a six-page letter of resignation, Parisi described a climate of “continual cover-up of … Continue reading
‘The SPLC… Has Thoroughly Disqualified Itself as an Arbiter of Justice’
USA Today has published an anti-SPLC op-ed piece by Jessica Prol Smith, senior news writer and editor for the Alliance Defending Freedom. She used to work for the Family Research Council, and was there the day a crazed would-be mass-shooter entered … Continue reading
Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church Officially Ceases to Exist
(Catholic World News) Until recently, Ukraine’s Orthodox faithful were divided into the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate), the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Kiev Patriarchate), and the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, with only the first canonically recognized by other Orthodox churches. In … Continue reading
Irradiated Cross Returns to the Nagasaki Cathedral
(FSSPX News) — As Japan commemorated the 74th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 2019, a wooden cross found intact in the middle of the ruins was returned to its place of origin: Urakami Cathedral, located … Continue reading
Hungary Offering Married Couples Loans With Huge Incentives for Having Larger Families
ChurchMilitant, Stephen Wynne: Hungary is pushing forward with a raft of pro-family measures designed to boost the country’s birth rate. Last month, the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán began offering married couples a €30,000 ($34,000) loan with built-in benefits aimed at … Continue reading
Trump’s White House Abandons Family Values, Supports Unnatural Vice
C-Fam, Stefano Genarrini: The White House confirmed the launch of a global U.S. campaign to promote acceptance of homosexual acts last week after several months of confusion and misinformation surrounding the administration’s position on LGBT issues.Report is here.
PM of Pakistan Manifests Ignorance of Islam’s History, Mohammed, and Koran
I distinguish the Koran from Mohammed because there is ample evidence that this book was not written by Mohammed. In fact, Mohammedan scholars all agree that their prophet communicated his “revelations” only verbally. First mention of such a composite book … Continue reading
Jefferson’s Four Gospels: ‘He Made a Socrates Out of Jesus’
I knew that Thomas Jefferson was a Deist and he rejected the divinity of Christ. And I knew that with his own hand he made for himself an abridged four gospels excised of all miracles. What I did not know … Continue reading
St. Joseph’s Guild a Great Idea for Every Diocese
CNA, Perry West: Small business owners, laborers, and job-seekers in Minnesota can now connect with fellow Catholics using modern technology- a website and social network – and a very ancient concept – a guild. Read about it here.
China: 20 Years in Prison, Teresa Liu Has Helped Hundreds Convert to Catholic Faith
CatholicPhilly.com, Catherine Sheehan: A woman who spent 20 years imprisoned in China for being a faithful Catholic has helped hundreds of Chinese migrants convert to the faith in Australia. Story is here.
Pakistan: Archbishop Tells Interfaith Gathering ‘We Don’y Want to Convert Anyone’
Catholic Culture: Dialogue “helps negate violent confrontations,” said Archbishop Sebastian Shaw of Lahore. “Ours is a society divided between religions and sects since the 1980s, but we do not want to convert anyone. The Church appreciates the beauty of diversity, … Continue reading
