Catholic Culture: Pope Francis expressed his condolences to the Russian people after a Russian defense ministry plane crashed near Sochi, killing all 92 people aboard. The Pope made his remarks following his December 26 Angelus address. More here with links.
1Peter5, Maike Hickson: Editor’s Note: Bishop Andreas Laun is Auxiliary Bishop of Salzburg, Austria. He is also a Professor of Moral Theology at the Philosophical-Theological Faculty of Heiligenkreuz, Austria. He is a member of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Maike … Continue reading
AsiaNews: The UN Security Council has delayed a vote on a resolution calling on Israel to stop the expansion of its colonies in the Occupied Territories. The motion was filed a day earlier by Egypt, but the same country withdrew it … Continue reading
Catholic Culture: Pope Francis lashed out at “malicious” opponents of Church reform, in a December 22 address to the leaders of the Roman Curia. The Pope had stunned Rome in 2014 when he used his December address to the Roman Curia, … Continue reading
CNA: Coloring books for adults have exploded onto the bookstore scene in the past two years. What was once considered a hobby for the kids is now all the rage for people who are full-grown. More here.
Catholic Culture: The Holy See will allow Chinese bishops to participate in the December meeting of the Assembly of Chinese Catholic Representatives, although the Vatican refuses to accept the legitimacy of that organization. More here.
The Stream: An Army veteran was shot and paralyzed last year by a guy who robbed him and his girlfriend — and he’s showing Christ-like forgiveness to the shooter’s family this Christmas. Read more here.
Taken from 1Peter5, Andrew Bieszad “Whoever does not embrace the Catholic Christian faith is lost, like your false prophet Muhammad.” -St. Peter Mavimenus (d. 8th century), martyr from Gaza. Response reported in the Martyriologum Romanum when he was asked to convert … Continue reading
Blog for Dallas Catholics: We human creatures seem to have some built in flaws we are simply unable to overcome. Or we refuse to do so. One of the most critical of these is our steadfast refusal to learn from the … Continue reading
No comment necessary. AsiaNews: The Franciscan friars of Lahore celebrated the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad along with some Muslim families. The interfaith celebration was held yesterday at the “Dar ul Naeem”, center of Franciscan formation, during which the two religious … Continue reading
Community in Mission, Msgr. Charles Pope; I was explaining to a new Catholic recently that the reason the color purple (violet) is used during Advent is that Advent, like Lent, is considered a penitential season. During these times we are to … Continue reading
Let us pray that our Holy Father responds to grace and makes this an occasion for the collegial consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Catholic Culture: Pope Francis will make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady … Continue reading
This is a very informative article by our friend Maike Hickson. Her native tongue being German, she can easily get to the root of the truth coming out only in diluted form in German Catholic media. She has earned her … Continue reading
LifeSiteNews, Steve Jalsecac: Our Nov. 16-23 visit to Rome was the most dramatic of many such twice-per-year work trips we have taken there during the past 10 years. After meeting with cardinals, bishops and other Vatican agency and dicastery staff, John-Henry … Continue reading
Religion Digital, Cameron Doody: “mendacious information” libel. This has qualified the Archbishopric of Santiago de Compostela the news published by Infovaticana on Monday on the management carried out by Archbishop Julian Barrio two gay priests alleged “active” living as a … Continue reading
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