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
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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
Republicans introduce bill to define ‘male’ and ‘female’ based on biological differences
(Tyler Arnold/CNA) — Several Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to clarify that the terms “male,” “female,” and “sex,” among others, refer to the biological distinctions between men and women when those words are used in laws. The Defining Male and Female Act … Continue reading
Pope Francis proposes joint Catholic-Orthodox celebration of Nicaea anniversary
(AC Wimmer/CNA) — Pope Francis has proposed celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea together with Orthodox leaders in a personal letter to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople. The letter, published by the Vatican on Saturday, was … Continue reading
British Parliament Votes To Legalise Assisted Suicide
(Michael Curzon/The European Conservative) — The health secretary has warned that the bill will result in vulnerable people being “coerced” into ending their lives. Parliament’s most experienced MPs have been scathing of both the legislation’s “process” and “likely practice once implemented,” which a … Continue reading
The Rise of Religious Young Men
(Father Dwight Longenecker/National Catholic Register) — As pastor of a parish in South Carolina, I am witnessing a remarkable trend: Almost every week I receive a call, email or visit from at least one young man interested in learning more … Continue reading
Follow-Up on Father Carlos Martins Accusation: Looks Like Much Ado About Nothing
Following up on what we posted yesterday, here is more about the story concerning Father Carlos Martins. Through attorneys, who wrote in the context of a cease and desist letter to the news outlet, The Pillar, Father Martins has given … Continue reading
