AsiaNews: Hundreds of thousands of people, both Catholic and non Catholic this month have flocked to the nation’s Marian shrines to celebrate the feasts of St. Anne and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. More here.
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China: Before Year’s End All Clergy Must Get Certified by Government-Controlled Patriotic Association
AsiaNews: Later this year, all priests must register to receive a certificate that allows them to exercise their ministry. But the request has to go through the Patriotic Association, whose statutes are “incompatible” with Catholic doctrine. Many priests, official and unofficial, … Continue reading
Are German Liberal Hierarchs Preparing for Priestless Church?
1Peter5, Maike Hickson: Alexander Kissler – the well-respected, often subtly ironic, conservative German journalist and editor of the culture section of the German journal Cicero who recently wrote a piercing critique of Pope Francis – has now written another important article … Continue reading
Olympian Convert Would Like to Have Had Dinner With Mother Angelica
CNA: When the New York Times interviewed retired Olympian Dominique Dawes, she was asked a peculiar question: if you could have dinner with one person who is no longer living, and whose obituary was published in the New York Times, … Continue reading
Two Friends of Loreto Publications Knighted in the Order of Isabela the Catholic
Maria Conchita Marquez de Lucero and her husband, John Padilla y Lucero are friends of Loreto. Albuquerque Journal: Call them “Sir” or “Dame.” Three people from New Mexico have been knighted into the Spanish royal order, La Orden de Isabel … Continue reading
KOC Joe Kovacs Going for Gold in Shot Put
Catholic Online, Kenya Sinclair: Speaking to the Knights of Columbus magazine Columbia, Kovacs explained his role in the Church and Catholic community has deeply influenced the athletic side of his lifestyle. His father and grandmother passed away when he was … Continue reading
Russian Patriarch Sends Turgid Greetings to Castro on Birthday
Catholic Culture: The head of the Russian Orthodox Church offered “cordial congratulations” to Fidel Castro on his 90th birthday. More here.
KOC Head Says Catholic Position Is That Abortion Should Be ‘Substantially Restricted’
aka Catholic: On August 17th, Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, promulgated a Bull (or load thereof) in the form of an editorial published by The Hill. The editorial is an embarrassing display of both unbridled Americanism and … Continue reading
The ‘Dormition’ of Our Lady and a Special Privilege Jesus Granted Her
I use the word “dormition” (sleep) in the title as Our Lord used it in referring to the death of Lazarus. Our Lady did truly die, desiring to be in all things like Jesus, as the article that follows demonstrates … Continue reading
Bishop of Cuernavaca, Defender of Catholic Marriage, Ready to Go to Jail If Necessary
Catholic News Agency: Amid allegations of interference in politics after receiving demonstrators critical of the governor of the state of Morelos, Bishop Ramón Castro Castro of Cuernavaca has said he is not afraid of facing prison. “ If I go to … Continue reading
Writer Robert Spencer Takes Issue With Msgr. Swetland for Saying Islam Is a Religion of Peace
Fr. Z’s blog: The other day Catholic radio show host Drew Mariani had a (too short) debate about the claim that Islam is a “Religion of Peace” between Robert Spencer (an Eastern Catholic who has written extensively on Islam and who directs Jihad … Continue reading
Pro-Kasperite Appointed Head of Pontifical Academy for Life
1Peter5, Maike Hickson: Vatican expert Dr. Sandro Magister revealed yesterday – a day before the announcement was officially made – the troubling news that Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia has been chosen by Pope Francis to be the new head of the Pontifical Academy for Life, as … Continue reading
China: Are Concessions Imminent? Will There Be a Betrayal?
www.chiesa, Sandro Magister: He is preparing, that is, to grant the communist authorities the privilege of selecting candidates. And he is exiling to an island in the Pacific the highest ranking Chinese archbishop in the curia, contrary to the agreement. … Continue reading
Washington Post Leaves Out ‘Of the Sacred Heart’ in Naming Olympian’s High School
So who is winning the race, this far into Rio 2016, to be the beaming face on the front of the post-Olympics Wheaties box? Will it be gymnastics icon Simone Biles? How about the amazing, and inspirational, Simone Manuel? Or … Continue reading
Sioux Convert ‘Nick’ Black Elk, Lay Missionary
National Catholic Register, Patty Armstrong: Hiking up South Dakota’s 7,242-foot Harney Peak, the highest North American point east of the Rocky Mountains, is one of our family’s fondest memories. My husband took the three oldest boys one summer and, a … Continue reading
