AsiaNews: Fr Dhiya Azziz, a Franciscan born in Mosul, has been released. This was announced by the Custody of the Holy Land with a statement posted yesterday on the site. “The Custody – the statement said – had had no news of … Continue reading
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Ramadan Ended by Slaughter in Baghdad
AsiaNews: The death toll so far from a series of bomb attacks that struck Baghdad yesterday is 29 dead and 80 people injured. At present there are no official claims for yesterday’s attacks, but – in recent times – these terrorist … Continue reading
The Confederate Flag and the Honor of the South
Father James V. Schall. S.J., Catholic World Report: “If we examine Lee first upon the art at which he surpassed, we find a curiously dispassionate understanding not just of technique, but of the place of war in the life of civilized … Continue reading
A Synopsis of the Sixteen Novels of Robert Hugh Benson
Ann Applegarth, Catholic World Report: An impressive list. And, unlike many “Christian”—even “Catholic”—novels that may entertain yet contain no insight whatever into the human condition, Benson’s fictional fare is sustenance for mind and soul. Intended by the author to be tales … Continue reading
Plight of 4 Million Syrian Refugees
AsiaNews: The number of people fleeing the civil war in Syria has now passed four million, United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) said in a report released today. For the UN agency, this is the single largest refugee crisis in … Continue reading
Early New England’s Anti-Catholic Fanaticism
Bradley J. Birzer, Catholic World Report: Maryland had not been the only place harboring anti-Catholic feelings in the colonies. Indeed, every colony had some form of anti-Catholic law, except for Pennsylvania. The farther north one journeyed, the stronger the anti-Catholicism became. As early … Continue reading
Interview With Mother Mary of the Lamb Convert from Judaism
Jim Graves, Catholic World Report: “Pope Benedict XVI himself, in his private writings, spoke about the Church having to go underground in our day, due to the evil that pervades civil governments. But, for me, the greatest tragedy is priests … Continue reading
Kenya: Lawmakers Oppose Obama Agenda, ‘Shut Up and Go Home’
Catholic Online: In 2013, during a visit to Africa, Obama called for acceptance of same-sex marriage and was openly dismissed by Kenyan Cardinal John Njue, Archbishop of Nairobi and president of the Kenyan Episcopal Conference, along with other African leaders. … Continue reading
Israeli Court Approves Wall That Will Cut Palestinians From Their Land and Vineyards
Catholic Culture: Reversing the effect of a previous decision, Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the country’s defense ministry can proceed with construction of a controversial “security wall” through the Cremisan valley, blocking Palestinian families from the vineyards they cultivate. … Continue reading
Bolivia’s Anti-Catholic President Gives Blasphemous Gift to Pope
Catholic Culture: Bolivia’s President Evo Morales drew a rebuke from Pope Francis when he presented the Pontiff with a crucifix mounted on a hammer and sickle. “That’s not right,” the Pope said when he saw the crucifix combined with the symbol … Continue reading
George Washington’s Portrait of Our Lady Back at Mount Vernon
George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Throughout the year, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association is delighted to welcome members of the Washington and Custis families to Mount Vernon. One such family visit, however, will remain especially memorable. In November 2003, when a … Continue reading
After the Vatican Largest Collection of Relics May Be in Pittsburgh Church
Saint Anthony Chapel in Pittsburgh hosts over 5000 relics, including a piece of the True Cross, a Thorn from the Crown of Thorns, and those of many saints. The Abbey of Saint Benedict Center in Still River, Massachusetts, has a … Continue reading
Married 75 Years Catholic Couple Die Together
CNA: Few love stories can say that they began at the age of eight. But for Jeanette and Alexander Toczko, they couldn’t have imagined life any other way. What began as a childhood crush later bloomed into a deep, committed love … Continue reading
Prayers: Franciscan Priest Abducted in Syria
CNA: The organizations of Franciscan missionaries serving in the Holy Land have requested prayers for the safe return of Father Dhiya Aziz, who was abducted by militants in Syria on Saturday. The Custody of the Holy Land have stated that … Continue reading
Father Thomas Byles Priest Who Died Saving Souls on the Titanic
Aleteia: On board in all directions there was the sound of running feet.It was clear there was something wrong. Before hearing anything, however, one had somehow sensed it. Some indiscernible threat had impacted and was quickly making its presence felt throughout … Continue reading
