The following is published as a complement to Joe Doyle’s fine piece, Biden Celebrates Fall of Syria, But Christians Face Peril. Over the weekend, I emailed a Syrian lady I know to assure her that her family back in Syria … Continue reading
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Biden Celebrates Fall of Syria, But Christians Face Peril
The following news analysis was produced by the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts… Lame duck, neo-liberal U.S. President Joe Biden is celebrating the collapse of the regime of Bashar Al Assad, the former President of the Syrian Arab Republic. Assad … Continue reading
Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Historic Christian Village in South Lebanon Destroyed
As is so often the case, the Christians are caught in the crossfire of this Jewish-Muslim conflict. While Hezbollah are fighting the Israelis because of the atrocities in Gaza — the scope of which is ignored by the author of … Continue reading
Chartres Pilgrimage: Traditional Latin Mass to be Forbidden at Both Cathedrals in 2025?
The semi-official newspaper of the French bishops, La Croix, published an article two days ago on the scrutiny that the Chartres Pilgrimage has come under from the Holy See. Rorate Caeli reports on the controversy here. Below is an AI-produced … Continue reading
President of the Balearic Islands Meets with Pope Francis, Discusses Canonization of Blessed Raymond Lull
Marga Prohens, the President of the Balearic Islands, met with Pope Francis yesterday at the Vatican and asked him to visit the island of Mallorca to venerate the Jesuit lay brother to whom he is devoted, Saint Alonso (or Alphonsus) … Continue reading
Korean Church after the imposition of martial law: ‘President Yoon must apologize and take responsibility’
Seoul (Agenzia Fides) — “The behavior of President Yoon, a man who denies what exists and asserts what does not exist, no longer surprises us. We ask ourselves: how can someone behave like this?”. If the group of 1,466 Catholic … Continue reading
Donald Trump To Attend Notre Dame Reopening Ceremony, Unlike Pope Francis
(Hélène de Lauzun/The European Conservative) — The ceremony for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which comes after five years of intense work to raise it from the ashes following the terrible fire in April 2019 that almost … Continue reading
JK Rowling Opens Up About ‘Thousands of Threats’ She’s Received for Opposing Transgenderism
(Alyssa Murphy/National Catholic Register) — Author J.K. Rowling has opened up this week about the harsh treatment she has received — including “thousands of threats of murder, rape and violence” — for daring to speak out against the dangers of … Continue reading
Traditional rite to demolish wall protecting Holy Door held at St. Peter’s Basilica
(lmudena Martínez-Bordiú/CNA) — On the evening Dec. 2, the rite of “recognitio” (Latin for “verification”) took place in St. Peter’s Basilica. This is a traditional ceremony to verify and ascertain that the Holy Door, closed during the last holy year, is … Continue reading
Emergency Campaign: Prayer and Solidarity for the Christians of Aleppo and Syria
(ACN) — Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is making an urgent appeal for prayer and support for the Christian community and all residents of Aleppo, Syria, who face a worsening humanitarian crisis following the recent occupation of the … Continue reading
What’s Going on in Syria?
The United States, Israel, and other players have unsuccessfully attempted to take out the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria for more than a decade. Al-Assad is gratefully supported by Christians, who consider him their protector from the Salafist Sunni fanatics … Continue reading
Ex-Israeli Defense Chief: Israel Guilty of Ethnic Cleansing
(Joe Lauria/Consortium News) — Moshe Ya’alon, a former Israeli defense minister and army chief, has caused an uproar in Israel by publicly accusing the Israeli government of ethnically cleansing Palestinians in Gaza. Twenty-four hours after he first made the remark … Continue reading
Pope Francis had new Latin Mass restrictions on his desk but didn’t sign document: report
VATICAN CITY (PerMariam/LifeSiteNews) — A friend of Pope Francis’ has claimed that the Pope told him that a document – much rumored about during the summer – to implement new restrictions on the Latin Mass does exist, and Francis only … Continue reading
Pope Francis writes letter in support of persecuted Catholics in Nicaragua
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Francis wrote to the increasingly persecuted Catholics in Nicaragua today, telling them that their trust in Christ and faithfulness to the Church are the “two great beacons that illuminate your existence.” In a December 2 letter addressed … Continue reading
Vandals target Nativity scene in Lebanon
(ACI MENA/CNA) — A gun was placed near a Nativity scene on Nov. 23 in the town of Faraya in the Keserwan District of Mount Lebanon in the country of Lebanon, sparking outrage among locals. Residents gathered in the town … Continue reading
