John Sullivan was born in Dublin in 1861 to a wealthy Protestant father and Catholic mother. He attended elite Protestant schools in Ireland before studying law in London. In his 20’s he stopped going to church. His father passed away when … Continue reading
Aleteia, Meg Hunter Kilmer: Towards the end of his life, Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1861-1936) probably looked like a thousand other old men praying the Rosary after daily Mass. But his path to holiness wasn’t typical, nor was his pursuit of … Continue reading
LifeNews Sarah Terzo: Pro-lifers say every abortion takes a human life – and surprisingly, many abortionists agree. ClinicQuotes.com has a collection of no fewer than 60 quotes from abortionists and abortion workers admitting that life begins at conception and/or that what they do is … Continue reading
The Federalist, Ashe Schow: Not even the job security that is supposed to come with tenure is safe from the current climate of political correctness on college campuses. Professor John McAdams, a tenured professor at Marquette University, was fired after … Continue reading
1Peter5, Claudio Pierantoni: At the Congress of April 22ro, at the Hotel Columbus, Rome, just one block from Vatican City, six lay scholars gathered in order to “make clarity one year after Amoris Laetitia” (“fare chiarezza a un anno da AL”), … Continue reading
TFP, Rex Teodosio and Seth Hakes: The United States and China are clashing on several policy issues especially relating to economy and trade. Yet, when leaders of the two countries get together, there is one thing that never gets mentioned: the … Continue reading
Vatican Insider, Andrea Tornielli: Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for New Evangelization, does not agree with Benedict XVI’s choice of being called “Pope Emeritus” after his renunciation. The prelate said during the presentation speech of “Il Papa del … Continue reading
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
Catholic Culture: In a May 4 audience with the prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Pope Francis approved the publication of decrees that advance 12 beatification causes. More here.
Fatima Perspectives, Christopher Ferrara: For years Father Nicholas Gruner has been saying that the reason the Pope failed to mention Russia in the 1984 consecration ceremony is that his advisors told him not to do so, because it would offend the … Continue reading
New Liturgical Movement, Gregory DiPippo: One of the most unusual true stories in the annals of Catholic hagiography is that of Bl. Carino, the assassin of the Saint whose feast is traditionally kept today, Peter the Martyr. Carino was one of … Continue reading
National Catholic Register, Matthew Archbold: So, last I heard, Republicans won the House, Senate, and the presidency. Yet we’re still funneling millions of dollars to Planned Parenthood. Uhm. Why? It seems that once again Republicans won the election and lost … Continue reading
The Stream, John Zmirak: Progressives agree with the Ku Klux Klan: Christopher Columbus was a villain. Article is here.
I had thought that the USCCB had forbidden Girl Scout activity in parishes decades ago. Apparently not. And what about the Boy Scouts of America? They’ve been corrupted as well. Well, I just read here that in the Denver Diocese … Continue reading
Congregation’s leader deplores Belgian brothers action. Let’s see what he does about it. Update: Since I posted this two hours ago, here is the latest from CNA. Catholic Culture: Belgian psychiatric hospitals run by the Brothers of Charity will now … Continue reading
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