AntiWar.com: The latest in a long line of Israeli officials railing about the P5+1 nuclear deal with Iran, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon talked up the idea that it posed a major threat to Israel, and meant the nation has to … Continue reading
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Israel Set to Demolish Palestinian Town for Fourth Time
And the persecution goes on and on. Of course the Palestinians are supposed to just roll over and let the bulldozers demolish their homes. AntiWar.com: With Israel trying to prove itself open to the renewal of peace talks with the Palestinians, … Continue reading
Prayers: Pakistani Supreme Court to Hear Asia Bibi Appeal July 22
Citizen Go: The first court hearing of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in connection with the conviction of Asia Bibi was just set for July 22 this year! We have no doubt about the fact that Asia Bibi is still … Continue reading
Metropolitan Sheptytsky Declared Venerable
Our website has his life story and other articles concerning this great apostle. Cindy Wooden, The Catholic Register: Pope Francis has signed a decree declaring “venerable” Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky, who led the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the tumultuous period of … Continue reading
Hillary Clinton Takes Her Cue From Anarchist in Dostoevsky Novel
“. . . were mankind’s belief in its immortality to be destroyed, not only love but also any living power to continue the life of the world would at once dry up in it. Not only that, but then nothing … Continue reading
Priest Murdered in Colombia While Vesting for Mass
Catholic Culture: Father Luis Alfonso León Pereira, a Spanish priest who has ministered for nearly five decades in Colombia, was brutally murdered by a homeless man on July 15. More on this here.
Another Priest Kidnapped in Syria
This is only a week after the Franciscan Father Dhiya Azziz was kidnapped and a week later released. Agenzia Fides: Since last Sunday no one is able to get in contact with Greek-Melkite priest Antoine Boutros and with Al-Said Abdun, … Continue reading
Bishop from Pontifical Academy Says UN Is ‘Quite the Opposite from the Devil’
CNS: In response to a question about whether the Vatican was letting itself become a platform for the United Nations to promote its own agenda, Bishop Sanchez said the idea for and organization of the meeting came from the pontifical … Continue reading
Italian League Leader Voices Outrage of Communist Gift to Pope
Ansa Latest news: The leader of the Italian “Christian Revolution” party slammed Northern League leader Matteo Salvini on Tuesday for saying he was “disgusted” by Bolivia’s communist crucifix gift to Pope Francis, arguing that no one should ever be sickened … Continue reading
Obamacare Ruling Crushes Work of Little Sisters of the Poor
CNA: The Little Sisters of the Poor have reiterated their commitment to following their conscience as they care for the poor and dying, following a federal appeals court ruling that they must obey the federal contraception mandate. “As Little Sisters … Continue reading
Anniversary of Quo Primum: For Those Who Have Not Read This Magnificent Decree for Awhile
The Papal Bull of Saint Pope Pius V granting in perpetuity the right of every priest use the venerable and traditional Latin Missal in offering Holy Mass. Issued July 14, 1570. Rorate Caeli: [From the very first, upon Our elevation to … Continue reading
Why? 6 of Total of 10 Irish Seminarians Sent Away
Father Z comments: Once in a while it is good to be reminded that the oppression is still going on. Did you see the story about the “conservative” seminarians who were given the heave ho from Maynooth Seminary in Ireland? More on … Continue reading
Kidnapped Syrian Priest Has Been Released
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
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
