AP: “Yes, it’s a recognition that the state exists,” said the Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi. The Israeli foreign ministry said it was “disappointed” by the development. “This move does not promote the peace process and distances the Palestinian … Continue reading
Reggie Littlejohn, founder of Women’s Rights Without Frontiers, said “the U.S. government should urge China to abolish all forms of coercive population control, offer incentives for couples to have girls and offer pensions to couples who do not have sons.” … Continue reading
BeliefNet: Crosses in every room at Washington D.C.’s Catholic University of America are a human rights violation that prevent Muslim students from praying. That’s the complaint to the Washington, D.C. Office of Human Rights filed by a professor from rival George Washington … Continue reading
CNA: One of tens of thousands of people to take to the streets of Rome for this year’s March for Life, Mary Rathke is living proof that those conceived in rape deserve life, and not abortion. “Many people use the … Continue reading
Catholic World Report: Flanked by candle-bearing acolytes, the priest held the monstrance aloft and processed through the aisles of the massive Milwaukee Theatre. More than 2,500 men were on their knees in adoration as the body, blood, soul, and divinity … Continue reading
It was just repealed. Here it was on the books: “Any person who by word or deed publicly insults or in an offensive or injurious manner shows contempt for any creed whose practice is permitted in the realm or for … Continue reading
AP: Cuban President Raul Castro paid a call Sunday on Pope Francis at the Vatican to thank him for working for Cuban-U.S. detente – and said he was so impressed by the pontiff he is considering a return to the Catholic … Continue reading
CNS: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has not always lived life in a wheelchair. He was on his morning jog 31 years ago when a falling tree broke his spinal cord, leaving him partially paralyzed. Abbott, a Catholic, noted at the National … Continue reading
I remember what a big deal earth day was in the 70s. It was headline news every year back then. Everyone was planting a tree to save the earth. My high school economics teacher was convinced that in twenty years, … Continue reading
CNA: Sister Diana, a Dominican Sister of Saint Catherine of Siena, intended to take part in an Iraqi delegation planning to travel to Washington. She was to meet with the Senate and House foreign relations committees, the state department, the U.S. … Continue reading
This is an account of a stupendous miracle of Saint Padre Pio. Wait till you read the last line. Catholic News and Inspiration, Patti Maguire: A woman from St. Madeline’s in Ridley Park, gave her five prayer cards for people who … Continue reading
ChurchMilitant.com — America Magazine Editor-at-Large Fr. James Martin has given his public blessing to Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ decision to celebrate Mass for “LGBT Catholics” who oppose Church teaching on homosexuality. On his Facebook page — home to more than 200,000 followers — … Continue reading
Rome Reports: New data from the United Nations and the Norwegian Refugee Council show that 38 million people were displaced in 2014. That is up from 33 million in 2013. JAN EGELAND Norwegian Refugee Council:”It’s the third year in row we present … Continue reading
Natural News: The successor to Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s former chief exorcist for 25 years, has come out in condemnation of fantasy novels and yoga, declaring both to cause demonic possession. Speaking to The Independent (UK), Father Cesare Truqui … Continue reading
Catholic Culture: “The exclusion of remarried divorcees from the sacraments must be ended,” stated Walter Müller, the bishops’ information officer, as he summarized Swiss Catholics’ “very concrete requests to Rome.” “Partnerships for gays and lesbians should have a place in the … Continue reading
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