Eric Worrall, WUWT: Catholic Online reports that new priests will be expected to be familiar with and promote efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The rest is here.
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Parallels Between Current Controversy Over Amoris Laetitia and Council of Chalcedon
www.chiesa, Sandro Magister: The conflicts set into motion today by “Amoris Laetitia” have a precedent in the Christological controversies of the late Roman empire. They were resolved by the ecumenical council of Chalcedon. From Chile, one scholar proposes that the … Continue reading
Another Cardinal Comes to the Defense of the Four Cardinals and Their Dubia
The Wanderer, Maike Hickson: Cardinal Paul Josef Cordes, a retired Curial Cardinal and former head of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, has now added his own voice to those voices supporting the Four Cardinals and their dubia as sent to the … Continue reading
Bishop Schneider: a Bizarre Schism Exists Already in the Church Today
Bishop Athanasius Schneider, the internationally renowned apologist of the fullness of the Catholic faith, admits that we are already witnessing a bizarre schism among some clergy who profess union with the pope but who have broken their ties with Christ, … Continue reading
Could Rebel Leftists Be Planning to Disrupt Trump’s Inauguration?
WND: Does leftist activist and filmmaker Michael Moore know something the rest of us don’t? Moore predicted President-elect Donald Trump may not become America’s next president, saying anything can happen between now and Jan. 20, 2017. “Nothing anyone has predicted has happened,” Moore … Continue reading
Bishop Schneider: Negative Reactions to Cardinals’ Dubia Stalinesque
LifeSiteNews, Jan Bentz: Schneider [said] that “dialogue seems to be accepted only if you think like everyone else – that is practically like a regime.” Schneider brought up his experience in Russia, where he was born in the time of the Soviet … Continue reading
Heroic Pearl Harbor Chaplain, Remains Identified and Laid to Rest After 75 Years
National Catholic Register, Joseph Pronechen: When Archbishop Michael Jackels lifted the chalice during the consecration at a memorial Mass on Oct. 8 in Dubuque, Iowa, many hearts were filled with emotion. It was the first time this chalice had been used … Continue reading
Ethiopia: Zealous Young Catholic Helps Bring 300 to Baptism, More Coming
CNA: A distant part of Ethiopia last week celebrated the baptisms of 300 adult catechumens, youth, and infants. “Today when you receive this great Sacrament of Baptism you become sons and daughters of God, people of God and members of the … Continue reading
Devout Pro-Life Catholic May Be Next President of France
CNA: A staunchly right-winged politician whose chances seemed slim when the primaries began is now in line to become the next President of France. François Fillon, former prime minister of France and a faithful Catholic, has pulled ahead in the Republican … Continue reading
200,000 Moslems Rally for Sharia Law in Jakarta
AP: At least 200,000 conservative Muslims rallied in the Indonesian capital on Friday in the second major protest in a month against its minority Christian governor who is being prosecuted for alleged blasphemy. Report is here.
Father Rodriguez on Our Lady and the Painting of the Mother of God by S Luke
Blog for Dallas Area Catholics: …….and the end of the liturgical year. You know me, I have to upload pretty much any material from Fr. Michael Rodriguez that goes public. He just helped me out this weekend with advice on … Continue reading
China: 2nd Illicit Bishop Consecrated in As Many Days
AsiaNews: Again in Xichang, as in Chengdu, police deployed to ensure the participation of the excommunicated Bishop Lei Shiyin. Comment: “Chinese bishops are spineless.” The Diocese of Xichang is formed by 35 thousand faithful and 10 priests. Its sisters run a … Continue reading
Myanmar: Church of S Francis Xavier Destroyed by Bombs on His Feast Day, 3000 Refugees
AsiaNews: On December 3 last a government army air strike destroyed the St. Francis Xavier church in Mung Koe, Shan State (northeastern Myanmar). Msgr. Philip Za Hawng, bishop of the Diocese of Lashio, where the parish is located, wrote a message … Continue reading
Last Message of Pilot on Brazilian Airways Flight Crash That Killed 71
Aleteia: Pilot Gus Encina: “Where do you look for your life? Forward or behind? May the Lord grant you the grace to leave things behind, even those which you consider precious in this life, and may he allow you to … Continue reading
Black Catholic American, Daniel Rudd, Newspaper Man and Proselytizer
Aleteia, Larry Peterson: Daniel Rudd was born August 7, 1854, and was one of 12 children. His dad was a slave on the Rudd estate close to Bardstown, Kentucky, and his mom was a slave on the Hayden plantation in … Continue reading
