Zenit: On Monday, the Maltese government legalized same-sex unions as well as adoption by homosexual couples. The unanimous vote is seen as a major cultural shift in social policy in a country where Catholicism is the state religion and 98% of … Continue reading
LifeSiteNews: In part of a letter from Ignacio to his wife, quoted by La Gaceta, Ignacio wrote: “I sensed we were going to suffer a lot, that it would be very hard and probably very long, but I also assured you that, … Continue reading
Father Z’s Blog: A little gift in time for World Youth Day. Once again we have an example of the Magisterium of Sophomores. Another ‘c’atholic High School blows up when they hear the truth about Catholic teaching. Yah… I want to … Continue reading
Quartermaster of the Barque: For those of us who lack multiple degrees in theology, ancient history, and sacred scripture, diving into exegesis isn’t much different than Aristotle recognizing a Nike “swoop” or President George Washington thinking the Apple Computer logo is just a … Continue reading
A new case that seems to resemble that of Sister Jane Dominic in Charlotte, North Carolina has arisen in the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island. Learn from Father Z about the case of Rev. Francis “Rocky” Hoffman and his not-well-received talk on … Continue reading
Catholic World News: The head of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church has welcomed the Syrian government’s victory over rebel forces in the historic Christian town of Ma’loula. Rebel forces seized the town in December and kidnapped 13 Orthodox nuns, who were … Continue reading
AsiaNews: Before dying from stomach cancer, he wanted to become, as he put it, a ‘son of God’ by joining the Catholic Church. A few days later after his baptism, on the evening of 4 April, he died peaceful surrounded by … Continue reading
AsiaNews: “Seeing the life of Jesus on stage changed my life,” Chandrarathna told AsiaNews. For the 30-year-old Buddhist, watching the Passion of Christ has led him to Christianity, a radical choice that will allow him to improve himself and “finally lead a … Continue reading
AsiaNews: Appeal proceedings have been delayed again in the case of Asia Bibi, the Christian mother of five sentenced to death for blasphemy. Lahore High Court Judges Sardar Tariq Masood and Abdul Sami Khan adjourned the case shortly after the … Continue reading
Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture: Charlotte’s Bishop Peter Jugis has finally issued a statement regarding the unseemly controversy at Charlotte Catholic High School. In that statement the bishop clearly affirms the teachings of the Catholic Church. But he does not affirm Sister Jane Dominic Laurel, … Continue reading
Catholic News Service: Responding to concerns about Catholic involvement with Girl Scouts, a U.S. bishops’ committee released key points from its dialogue with Girl Scout leaders outlining major concerns of church leaders and the national organization’s responses. The aim of the … Continue reading
Aleteia: Growing up, I wasn’t exposed to God, or the Catholic Church. I knew that my grandparents were Catholic, but no one talked about this, and I didn’t know what “Catholic” even was. Due to terrible abuse, I was removed from … Continue reading
Why do I simplify this? Because the outrageous English “translation” of the Latin Novus Ordo, which had infected parishes in English speaking countries ever since Father Frederick McManus and crew of the ICEL (International Commission on English in the Liturgy) … Continue reading
AsiaNews: In recent weeks, the Pakistani government has launched a series of peace talks with the Taliban, in an attempt to break the spiral of violence and terror that has battered the country in recent years. Bombs and attacks that have targeted government … Continue reading
Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange: After Constantine the Great, there were emperors who were heretics and emperors who adhered to Christian orthodoxy. Then there was Julian the Apostate. From the time of Constantine to the French Revolution, he is the only … Continue reading
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