And he wears Our Lady’s Scapular. OBSEV: Big Papi always finds a way to make things special. The greatest hero in Boston Red Sox lore did something on Friday night that would seem unbelievable, if it were someone other than David … Continue reading
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Madrid: Archbishop Bans Crdl Muller From Presenting New Book at Catholic College
The Eponymous Flower: (Madrid) Pope’s confidant as a censor? Madrid Archbishop Carlos Osoro Sierra forbade Cardinal Gerhard Müller, Prefect of the faith of the Catholic Church, to present his latest book “Informe sobre la esperanza” (State of Hope) at the Catholic University of … Continue reading
23 Chinese Priests Make Pilgrimage to Rome
UCANews: The Chinese priests’ pilgrimage began two days earlier when they walked along the Via della Conciliazione in Rome singing hymns and praying the rosary. All were aware that 40 years ago such a pilgrimage was forbidden and unthinkable for Chinese Catholics. … Continue reading
Syria: Aleppo ‘Under Attack’ 200 Killed in One Week, Many Children
AsiaNews: Aleppo is “under attack”. Many parts of the city “have been shelled and bombed”. Two bombs have hit an area “under government control” where “the Caritas headquarters and my house” are located, said Joseph Yeghia, head of communication for Caritas … Continue reading
Colorado: Baker and Staff Ordered to Undergo ‘Re-education’
CNA: The lawyers of the bakery owner who made headlines for declining to make a wedding cake for a same-sex wedding is “evaluating all legal options” to preserve the man’s First Amendment rights after the state’s highest court declined to take … Continue reading
A Strange New Brand of Phariseeism in Urban Areas
Catholic Online: The wires are known as “eruv” (plural eruvim) and they are made of clear wire, usually fishing line. Tied about 10 feet above the ground from pole to pole, they make complete circuits around neighborhoods in urban areas. The … Continue reading
Philosopher Friend of Benedict XVI Says Amoris Laetitia Will Split the Church
1Peter5, Maike Hickson: Today, 28 April, an important exclusive interview with a well-known Catholic philosopher has been published in Germany. The important statements of Professor Robert Spaemann might well indicate that the wind is turning now against the “Francis Revolution”. Read his … Continue reading
Regularization of the SSPX? Looks Likely, When? Is the Question
CNA: Pope Francis may soon offer the Society of Saint Pius X regular canonical status within the Church, without requiring the acceptance of certain texts of the Second Vatican Council with which they disagree. Full report is here.
21 Great Quotes of St. Louis de Montfort on the Rosary and Devotion to Mary
Thursday, April 28, is the feast day of our Order’s patron saint. Louis de Montfort. It is also the 300th anniversary of his death. Joseph Pronechen has provided 21 of his favorite quotes (below) from the Marian saint. They are … Continue reading
Satanists Stage Baby-Killing Act to Mock Pro-Life Protesters
LifeNews: Pro-life protesters faced a disturbing scene this weekend in Michigan when a group of Satanists arrived to counter-protest wearing baby masks and carrying whips. More here.
Hans Kung Exhuberant With Pope’s Response to His Appeal to Change Infallibility Dogma
National Catholic Reporter, Editor’s note: Fr. Hans Küng, the Swiss theologian, says that he has received a letter from Pope Francis that responds “to my request to give room to a free discussion on the dogma of infallibility.” Küng declined to … Continue reading
China: No ‘Foreign’ Run Religions Allowed in China
Catholic Culture: Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that government officials should resist “foreign” religious influences. “We must resolutely guard against overseas infiltations via religious means and prevent ideological infringement by extermists,” the Chinese persident told Communist Party leaders. He insisted … Continue reading
Five Victims of Spanish Civil War Beatified
Catholic Culture: Describing persecution as the “daily bread of the Church,” Cardinal Angelo Amato, the prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, presided at the Mass of beatification of Father Valentín Palencia (1871-1937) and four companions on April 23. … Continue reading
Story of Miraculous Picture of Our Lady of Good Counsel
America Needs Fatima: Because of its proximity to Rome, the city was chosen by many patricians and imperial courtiers as a site for their country villas. The vast gardens surrounding these villas often served as the stage for perverse feasts, pagan … Continue reading
Bishops Delegation Calls Gaza a Prison
National Catholic Register: The delegation’s final statement also describes Gaza as a jail: “While there are signs of hope and the resilience of the population is remarkable, many remain homeless and traumatized by the war. The blockade continues to make … Continue reading
