This a great story and the book seems like a good read NBCNews: When the young Chicanos who fought valiantly in World War II returned home, many did not return to the high schools they had left to go fight … Continue reading
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Santorum Wants Planned Parenthood Officials Prosecuted
LifeNews: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, like millions of Americans today, is upset by the shocking new video showing Planned Parenthood dissecting a live “aborted” baby to be able to sell his body parts. But he hopes lawmakers will move … Continue reading
Satanic: Aborted Babies Kept Alive for Heart Harvesting
Catholic Online: In another chapter in the horrific ongoing story of unborn baby body parts being sold for research, world-renowned scientist Dr. Theresa Deisher has revealed her belief that unborn babies are kept alive in laboratories – before their hearts … Continue reading
Arkansas Is Fourth State to Defund Planned Parenthood
The other three are New Hampshire, Arizona, and Indiana. Aleteia: On Friday, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson canceled the state’s contracts with Planned Parenthood making it the fourth state to do so after a series of videos were released showing that the federally-funded organization … Continue reading
Guard for Colts on Living His Catholic Faith
Trent Beattie, National Catholic Register: For someone who did not play football in college, Joe Reitz has come a long way. The 6-foot, 7-inch, 320-pound Indianapolis Colts’ offensive guard helped his team get to the AFC Championship Game last season … Continue reading
11 Cardinals Author Book Against Kasperites
Fr. Z’s Blog: The Italian site La Nuova Bussola has learned that, in advance of the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the family, yet another “Cardinals Book” is being released. This time, however, its the “Eleven Cardinals Book™”! More here.
China: Excommunicated Bishops Ordain Priests
UCANews: Two excommunicated illicit bishops in China have ordained priests in separate ceremonies during the past two months. Catholic leaders expressed concern over the ordinations, saying it was yet another example of the Communist government tightening its control over the Church. … Continue reading
Archbishop’s Plea from Syria
CNA: Although they are afraid [Christians in Hassake, Syria], they aren’t paralyzed, the archbishop said, adding that there is still work they can do. “If we need to praise we must praise Christ,” he said, and, quoting a Syriac saint, added: … Continue reading
Archbishop Vicenzo Paglia: Si, Si, No, No? Now Hold On a Minute Jesus
LifeSiteNews: In recent days, several news reports have come from Europe that are worth presenting to the U.S. Catholic world. The most important event is the publication in Rome of a new book that contains the presentations of an earlier set … Continue reading
Chinese Clergy Rally to Save Church Crosses from Government Desecration
AsiaNews: Communist officials responsible for the anti-cross campaign in Zhejiang have been acting “with a vengeance” going beyond their rights and duties. For this reason, “they must be brought to justice” before China’s “peaceful development” does not fall “into yet another calamity”. … Continue reading
The Passion of Mary Healed Nun Violated in Hatred of Christ
AsiaNews: “We are aware of the existence of evil, and yet we go ahead to meet the future with confidence and hope”, says Sister Meena Barwa, a religious sister from Kandhamal (Orissa), speaking to AsiaNews. With the approach of the feast … Continue reading
400,000 in Philippines Sign Petition to Pope to Stand Firm on Marriage Law and Communion
AsiaNews: More than 400,000 people, including 105 prelates, have signed a ‘Filial Appeal’, urging Pope Francis to stand by the traditional marriage in the forthcoming Synod on the Family in October. Read more here.
A Man Protects Children: ‘That’s What It Means to Be a Man’
The following is part of an article written by a “pro-choice” husband who received a strong scolding from his pro-life wife. Right now the author is still hesitant to “be a man.” Ruben Navarrette, Jr., The Daily Beast: As I’ve only realized … Continue reading
Syriac Bishop, a Martyr, to be Beatified August 29
CNA: On Saturday Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing the martyrdom of Flavien-Michel Malké, a Syriac Catholic bishop who was killed in 1915 amid the Ottoman Empire’s genocide against its Christian minorities. More here.
‘The Bells of Nagasaki’ by Catholic Convert Nagai Takashi
Nippon.com: “Comforting, cheering, the bells of Nagasaki ring!” The song “The Bells of Nagasaki,” sung by Fujiyama Ichirō, was a tremendous hit in 1949, not long after the end of World War II. This year, 2015, marks the seventieth anniversary … Continue reading
