AsiaNews: Today, and in the past few days, many Catholics in and outside of China have remembered Fr Yu Heping, also known as Heping (peace in Chinese), on the first anniversary of his death. On 8 November exactly a year … Continue reading
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British Couple Barred From Adopting Because They Oppose Adoption by Same Sex Couples
Catholic Culture: A British couple has been informed that they will not be allowed to adopt their foster children because of their opposition to placing children in same-sex households. More here.
China: ‘Underground’ Church in Despair Over Treatment from the Vatican
This is betrayal at its worse. To snub the very bishops and clergy who are totally loyal to Rome. The courageous spokesman for the persecuted Church in China, Cardinal Zen, is now being shunned by the Vatican. Fellow Salesian, Archbishop … Continue reading
Moscow: Putin Lauds His Patron St. Vladimir at Dedication of 52′ Statue
Catholic Culture: Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the dedication of a 52-ft. high statue of St. Vladimir near the Kremlin. Vladimir the Great, who ruled as grand prince of Kiev from 980 to 1015, converted to Christianity in 988 … Continue reading
Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati: Looks Like a Miracle Here
Aleteia: In 2011, Kevin Becker fell from the second floor of a house he shared with a couple of college roommates, fracturing his skull in five places and damaging every lobe of his brain. After an emergency operation he lay stable but … Continue reading
More on Vatican-Beijing Agreement, ‘a Disaster’ in the Making
Quite a good article here considering that The Week is a secular magazine. There are a couple of errors of historical fact, but the overall message is commendatory. The author lives in Paris and he has written some excellent articles, … Continue reading
Priest Admonished for Telling Faithful to ‘Vote Catholic,’ ‘Vote Pro-Life’
Albuquerque Journal: At places of worship across the country, abortion is not an unusual topic for discussion, or even instruction. That the subject may be given more intense attention during an election season isn’t unusual, either. That’s because even though abortion … Continue reading
Cardinal Zen Deplores a Compromise From Rome With Atheistic Government
Zen said he would prefer “no bishops” rather than the government “puppets” that head the official Church. Catholic Culture: Cardinal Joseph Zen has issued a dramatic warning against a proposed agreement that, he fears, would give the Chinese government control over … Continue reading
Our Lady of Prompt Succor and the Battle of New Orleans
Magnificent article by historian Marian Horvat Tradition in Action: The cities and towns of Europe often have a particular devotion to Our Lady. Through the ages she manifested herself under a particular title and expressed her desire to be invoked under … Continue reading
The Holy Pastor of Knock and the Morning Offering
Tradition in Action, Elaine M. Jordan: It was commonly remarked among the people of Knock, Ireland, that the apparition took place there in part because of the holiness of its priest, Fr. Bartholomew Cavanagh. Full article is here.
Latin Requiem Mass Offered Yesterday on Hood of Jeep at Fort Hood
Church Militant: An All Souls Day Traditional Latin Mass was celebrated Wednesday on the Fort Hood Military base. The Mass was offered on the hood of a military jeep, the traditional way Mass is offered during time of battle. More here … Continue reading
Philippines: Bishops Say Honor the Saints, Pray for the Dead, Do Not Wear Scary Costumes
Bishops warn against current Halloween practices, plead for a keeping of our Catholic culture during these four holy days. UCANews: Church leaders in the Philippines have warned Catholics to be wary of bogus priests offering their services for money during the … Continue reading
San Diego: Diocesan Synod Extols Conscience Over Church Teaching
California Catholic Daily: Bishop McElroy, “Many Catholics tend to think of our moral life as being rule-oriented,” McElroy said. “Rules are important primarily as a check on rationalization. The real core of Catholic teaching is and always was a decision … Continue reading
Common Sense From a Lutheran Convert
The Motherlands, Denise Renner: We’ve been hearing a lot about Martin Luther lately. Earlier this year, Lutherans received communion at St. Peter’s Basilica. Then there was the chocolate Luther on display at the Vatican, part of a Lutheran pilgrimage leading up to the … Continue reading
38 Albanian Martyrs, Killed by Communists, to Be Beatified Nov 5
CNA: During 40 years of communist rule in Albania – which in 1967 declared itself the first completely atheist country in the world – praying, making the sign of the cross, wearing a crucifix around one’s neck, or any other evidence … Continue reading
