The media ignored it, devoting major coverage to under-inflated footballs. Catholic Online: On the 42nd Anniversary of Roe v Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States, it was interesting that almost every cable TV news channel has done … Continue reading
No statement on record from either of these two power-happy “Nanny State” busybodies on banning abortion in New Orleans. They want to protect the poor, innocent, helpless citizens from second-hand smoke (aren’t they wonderful), but do they want to protect each … Continue reading
Washington Post: An emboldened group of moderate House Republicans put their leaders on notice this week that they intend to steer a more pragmatic course on social issues — including abortion, same-sex marriage and immigration — as the party tries … Continue reading
On the eve of Black Tuesday, President Obama went on the offensive defending abortion. Catholic Culture: In a January 22 statement, President Barack Obama described Roe v. Wade as “a decision that protects a woman’s freedom to make her own choices … Continue reading
CNA: The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition from a Louisiana Catholic diocese that fears a civil lawsuit could force a priest to violate the seal of confession or go to jail. The Diocese of Baton Rouge … Continue reading
William Kilpatrick, Catholic World Report: Where will the Pope live when Rome falls to Islam? It’s not an idle question. For one thing, there is historical precedent. Popes have been forced from Rome in the past. For another thing, numerous … Continue reading
Brietbart: The Cardinal’s first tweet focused on the President’s secular worldview, noting that the closest Obama came to mentioning God was his quote of Pope Francis. Obama’s State of Union address, all about Middle Class Economics, human effort alone, closest … Continue reading
Eva Bartlett, CounterPunch: On January 8, in his sparsely-furnished New York City office, the Syrian Arab Republic Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Bashar al-Ja’afari, sat down with for an interview. The veteran diplomat, who has held his … Continue reading
I was confused. I saw this headline and was intrigued, thinking it was a spoof. It isn’t. I wish she would not do this. But, Ms. Brightman has a fixation on outer space, donating lots of money to such technology. … Continue reading
I do not know who Barbara Lochbihler, Vice president of the European Parliament’s Sub-Committee on Human Rights, is exactly, but she was strongly behind this attempted block to undo an EU resolution to protect Christians and other minorities from being persecuted … Continue reading
Rorate Caeli: The Pope’s visit to the Philippines from January 15 to 19 saw him celebrate Mass three times for the public — at Manila Cathedral on January 16, at Tacloban on January 17, and a final Mass at the … Continue reading
Marie Meaney, Crisis: St John the Baptist gave his life in the defense of marriage. The German bishops, by coming out in favor of Cardinal Kasper’s proposals on divorced and remarried Catholics, took the side of Herod. In effect, they concluded … Continue reading
Bloomberg: Russia plans to shift all its natural gas flows crossing Ukraine to a route via Turkey, a surprise move that the European Union’s energy chief said would hurt its reputation as a supplier. Full report is here.
The new president of Catholic Charities USA was a special assistant to the president of Georgetown University before serving six years as prioress of the activist Adrian Dominican Sisters in Michigan. She also led an association of women religious that … Continue reading
Vatican Information Service; On the morning of Wednesday 14 January, the Holy Father transferred from the apostolic nunciature in Colombo to Galle Face Green. This urban park in the heart of the financial district of Colombo spreads over five hectares … Continue reading
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