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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
LifeNews: The developments in Europe are accelerating. One statement after another shows how high-ranking bishops and prelates are now publicly opposing the traditional moral teaching of the Catholic Church, which is based upon the teaching of Jesus Christ Himself. First, on … Continue reading
Catholic Herald; At least 60 Christians have been abducted by ISIS gunmen in a central town in Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. They are among more than 200 civilians reportedly abducted by militants after the capture … Continue reading
CNA: After the release of the fourth video investigating the trafficking of fetal organs, Planned Parenthood pulled what seems to be a fake hacking stunt on their own website. At around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Planned Parenthood claimed its website had been “attacked … Continue reading
After reading this I felt sick. What a callous, pathetic, and tepid equation! The videos of Planned Parenthood doctors bargaining over the sale of aborted baby body parts is supposed to spur us on not only to fight against abortion, … Continue reading
CNA: Catholic archbishops from Iraq and Syria said Tuesday that while they hope to help their people stay in the Middle East, they also believe those trying to leave are being unjustly discriminated against when applying for United States visas. … Continue reading
Donald McClarey, The American Catholic: Born in New York City on September 11, 1929, he dreamed as a boy of being a missionary in Asia. He would go to Asia, as a priest, but as a Chaplain in the Army. … Continue reading
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