Church Militant: Political Changes in the West mostly occur through the ballot box. A week ago, however, one exception to that rule took place in the Kingdom of Spain. On June 1, the governing People’s Party lost a motion of censure … Continue reading
ChurchPop: Hey, anyone can make a mistake! Including diocesan newspapers. Archbishop Robert James Carlson of St. Louis, MO recently ordained 25 men as permanent deacons, the largest ordination class the archdiocese has had in 41 years. Given the shortage of ordained men, … Continue reading
Catholic Culture: In the wake of a referendum vote to allow legal abortion in Ireland, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced that all hospitals which receive public funding will be required to perform abortions. Individual doctors and nurses may decline involvement, … Continue reading
Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler: Calling for reconsideration of the appalling legislation that would call upon priests to break the confessional seal, Archbishop Christopher Prowse of Canberra writes: “Priests are bound by a sacred vow to maintain the seal of confession.” Wait. That’s … Continue reading
Crisis, Father George Rutler: The recent pardon of the late world heavy weight champion Jack Johnson by our president was a gracious act long overdue. A previous motion had passed the House but died in the Senate in 2008. Johnson’s racially motivated … Continue reading
Of course, there is much to disagree with in an article such as this. However, it is interesting that, for the unbiased scientist without the theological virtue of Faith, the study of DNA is continuing to expose more and more … Continue reading
The demolition crew continues its wreckage of the Faith in Eire. America Jesuit Review, Michael J. O’Loughlin: “I’m tremendously grateful for this invitation,” Says Martin, “not so much for what it says about my own ministry or writing but what it … Continue reading
A fourth priest, Father Rey Urmeneta, survived two gunshot wounds in Calamba City this past Wednesday. FOXNews: Philippine police say two gunmen killed a Roman Catholic priest as he prepared to celebrate Mass at the altar of a chapel in a … Continue reading
Breibart, Simon Kent: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attacked Austria’s impending closure of mosques and consequent expulsion of Turkish-funded imams, saying the move is anti-Islamic while promising a response. “These measures taken by the Austrian prime minister are, I fear, leading … Continue reading
Spirit Daily: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Sunday expressed regret over eating at Chick-fil-A, because of the chicken company’s CEO’s personal views on gay marriage. Read here.
1Peter5, Maike Hickson: The Vatican presented something important today, 8 June, at a press conference: the Preparatory Document for the upcoming 2019 Pan-Amazon Synod in which there is now talk about giving women some “type of official ministry” and of making … Continue reading
Fatima Network Perspectives, Christopher Ferrara: In light of the current confusion and moral scandal in the Church, it would be well to consider a neglected bit of recent Church history: the public testimony of Bella Dodd, who served as legal counsel … Continue reading
CitizensGo: Thousands of Christians have been killed or abducted by Boko Haram, the militant Islamist group who claim to have established a ‘caliphate’ (Islamic state) in northern Nigeria. On a devastating scale also, Christians are also the target of Hausa-Fulani … Continue reading
LifeNews, Micaiah Bilger: Brazilian authorities said they rescued a newborn baby girl Tuesday after her family buried her alive, thinking she was dead. The Daily Mail reports a 15-year-old indigenous girl gave birth to the infant Tuesday in Canarana, Brazil while she … Continue reading
I know. Someone is going to ask if Adrian Quiroz applied for US citizenship. I do not know if he did. The report about him does not say. What I have read, however, is that Mexican immigrants who have followed the … Continue reading
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