I visited Ciudad Juarez while in El Paso, Texas, back in the early 1980s. It was a very depressing place. The cathedral was a masonic-looking block of concrete with a few small, scattered, and figureless stained glass windows. It was … Continue reading
Crux, Ines San Martin: Undoubtedly, the best-known sainthood cause Pope Francis advanced this week is that of Pope John Paul I, the “Smiling Pope” of 33 days. But not to be overlooked is the cause of an Italian nun murdered in hatred … Continue reading
Aleteia, Philip Kosloski: Padre Pio is known for his many mystical experiences during prayer, often piercing the heavenly veil while on earth. One such experience involved an unexpected encounter with a soul from purgatory. More here.
Rorate Caeli: Bishop Luke Li Jingfeng of Fenghsiang, an ‘underground’ bishop consecrated secretly, died this morning (11:20pm GMT) at 97. Please pray for him. More here.
Catholic Herald: Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has said he favours the banning of pro-life vigils outside abortion clinics. Story here.
Catholic Stand, Bob Drury: Moses set before the people Life and Death; from another aspect, Intelligibility and Inanity. He urged them to choose life (Deuteronomy 30:19). The Transcendentals Life and Intelligibility in this context refer to a single identity. They differ … Continue reading
ChurchPop: This is so cool! NASCAR driver Johnny Sauter recently won the Jag Metals 350 at Texas Motor Speedway. In a post-race interview, he added a few things you don’t normally hear: “I just thank the Sacred of Jesus and the Blessed … Continue reading
CNA: “The Rosary is what gave us the strength for years because we didn’t have the sacraments or priests; but the faithful prayed every day at least one Rosary in the early morning and another one at night,” and at the … Continue reading
Let us continue to remember Asia Bibi in our prayers. Agenzia Fides: Asia Bibi’s death penalty, the Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy and awaiting trial before the Supreme Court; resignation of the Minister of Justice Zahid Hamid; release of … Continue reading
Vatican Radio: In Yemen, an air raid by the Saudi-led military coalition fighting against the Houthi movement has shut down the nation’s main airport further isolating the country where millions are on the brink of famine. See here.
Yet, Pope Francis tells the Conference that euthanasia is “always” wrong. How is it that a Pontifical Academy then is giving a platform to pro-euthanasia speakers? This is not exactly “doublespeak,” rather it seems to me more like the politician … Continue reading
AsiaNews: For the first time in history, Lebanese President Michel Aoun has described Saudi Arabia as an aggressor against the “independence and dignity” of his country during a meeting last night with the National Media Council and the owners of the … Continue reading
National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin: In wishing to honor two recently deceased cardinals, the American cardinal makes a final plea to the Holy Father for clarity, saying the “grave” situation is “continually worsening” and that it is “urgent” the Pope “confirm … Continue reading
National Catholic Register, Kathy Schiffer: Vittorio Messori, in his book Kidnapped by the Vatican? The Unpublished Memoirs of Edgardo Mortara, quotes from Mortara’s own testimony: When I was adopted by Pius IX, the whole world shouted that I was a victim, a … Continue reading
AsiaNewsit: Fr. Wei Heping, 41, died in mysterious circumstances, his body dumped in a river in Taiyuan (Shanxi). For the police claim he committed suicide. Family members are not allowed to even see the autopsy report. For Card. Zen the Holy … Continue reading
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