Catholic Herald: A missing Mexican priest was found shot dead off the side of a highway in western Mexico days after he was kidnapped from his parish residence, state prosecutors said on Sunday. He was the third Catholic priest to … Continue reading
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Warning Graphic: The Horror of China’s Organ Harvesting Business
Our “most favored nation” trading partner, Communist China, land of government-run killing machines. They force women to have abortions at the hands of merciless abortionists. They take prisoners of conscience and, without anesthetic, cut out their organs for “harvesting.” Catholic … Continue reading
Mexico: Hours After Gaining Plenary Indulgence 11 Opus Dei Women Killed in Accident While on Pilgrimage
Opus Dei: The Mass on September 15 was celebrated in the Church of Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, in Guadalajara. During his homily, Fr. Francisco read from the letter that the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría, sent on … Continue reading
On Padre Pio’s Feast Day, Let Us Give Thanks for His Father
Seton Magazine, John Clark: On a hot and sunny day about one hundred and twenty-five years ago, on a little Italian farm, the landscape contained a familiar image—a man tending to the needs of his land. That man, Grazio Mario … Continue reading
Catholic University Set to Open in Communist Vietnam
CNA: After 40 years, the first Catholic Church-operated university opened in Vietnam since the advent of communism in the country. “The institute aims to enhance theological knowledge and competence among all priests, religious and laypeople,” Bishop Joseph Dinh Duc Dao, … Continue reading
Prayers: Two Priests Murdered in Mexico
CNA: One day after they were kidnapped from their parish, Mexican priests Alejo Nabor Jiménez Juárez and José Alfredo Suárez de la Cruz were found murdered in a field. More here.
Philippines: Bishops Call Abortion a Sin That ‘Cries to Heaven for Divine Justice’
LifeNews: Amid a rash of violence in the Philippines, the country’s Catholic bishops issued a statement on Thursday crying for mercy toward every human life. The bishops reminded Catholics that abortion, terrorism, murder and other attacks on human life are … Continue reading
Intrepid Roman Exorcist Dead at 91
Father Gabriele Amorth was critical of the new rite of exorcism and refused to use it. He also was unapologetic in insisting that the consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary has not been done as Our Lady … Continue reading
Cardinal Not Afraid to Say It: ‘Christians and Moslems Do Not Worship the Same God’
Catholic Online; American Catholic Cardinal Raymond Burke, the former head of the highest court at the Vatican, believes Muslims and Christians do not worship the same God. He believes the largest differences between the two religions is the way Christians attempt … Continue reading
The Victory Over the Turks 1683 Battle of Vienna
Last Monday was the feast of the Holy Name of Mary, which also commemorates the Christian victory over the invading Moslem army at Vienna. Steve Weidenkoph gives an excellent and concise review of that victory on Catholic Answers website. Today … Continue reading
Pakistan: Catholic Driver For 20 Years Has Been Carrying Pilgrims to Marian Shrine for Free
AsiaNews: A Catholic driver has carried pilgrims from Lahore to the national Marian shrine of Mariamabad, 200 km away, for free. Arif Sadiq, 48, told AsiaNews that it all started with a vow to Our Lady. “I promised Mary that I … Continue reading
Critical Commentary on Pope’s Letter to Bishops of Argentina
The Catholic Thing, Robert Royal: So, now we know. We knew before, really, but didn’t have explicit confirmation. The long, agonizing slog, however, is finally over: from Pope Francis’ invitation to Cardinal Kasper to address the bishops in Rome in February … Continue reading
China: 5000 Attend Funeral for Bishop, Coadjutor Still in Custody
Catholic Culture: More than 5,000 people attended the funeral for Bishop Zhu Weifang of Wenzhou, China, while government officials continued to hold his coajdutor (sic) bishop, the AsiaNews service reports. More here.
Communion and Liberation Covers Statue of Our Lady to ‘Avoid Clashes’ at Annual Meeting
The Remnant; Our Lord told his disciples that the proclamation of the Kingdom of God is highly likely to cause opposition, hostility and even persecution. Under these circumstances, Jesus said, “everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before … Continue reading
Facts to Share With Unbelievers About the Miraculous Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mountain Catholic: Here’s four (literally) awesome facts about the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe: 1. It has qualities that are humanly impossible to replicate. Made primarily of cactus fibers, a tilma was typically of very poor quality and had a rough … Continue reading
