This is the second time that Pope Francis has insisted on the impossibility of being a follower of Christ while rejecting the Church. The first time was less than a year ago and we posted the relevant sermon on our … Continue reading
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Fastest Growing Religion in Ireland?
International Business News: The Republic of Ireland may be intimately associated with the Roman Catholic Church, but the fastest-growing faith on the emerald isle is Islam — at such a rapid rate that Muslims are projected to replace Protestantism as … Continue reading
Devout Catholic Pro QB to Receive Honorary Degree From CU
Cardinal Newman Society: As the Olympic Games spotlight some of the world’s best athletes, the Catholic University of America has announced plans to honor an award-winning football player who also champions the Catholic faith. Philip Rivers, a Pro Bowl quarterback … Continue reading
Hospital Criticizes Chaplain for Not Absolving Impenitent Penitent
Phil Lawler: Catholic Culture: During a sacramental confession, a priest says something to which the penitent objects. The penitent lodges a complaint. The priest, bound by the seal of confession, cannot defend himself; he cannot say anything at all. If the … Continue reading
Devout Catholic Couple Saved 80 People During Typhoon Haiyan
Catholic News Service: TACLOBAN, Philippines (CNS) — Mention the name of Maria Rosevilla Margate and many of the residents of the community known as Barangay 54A nod approvingly. They know exactly where to find her. People tell stories of her kindness … Continue reading
Abortion Engineers Pressure Africa to Abandon Life and Family
Obianuju Ekeocha for Catholic Online: Back in December, I wrote to inform my readers concerning the courageous MP’s of Uganda overwhelmingly voted for a bill to stop or at least keep at bay in their country the worldwide push of the LGBT propaganda. As a … Continue reading
Vietnam: Catholic Lawyer Loses Appeal, Gets 2 1/2 Years on False Charge
UCANews: One of Vietnam’s most prominent dissidents lost his appeal Tuesday against imprisonment for tax evasion, as dozens of supporters protested outside the court against the communist state’s crackdown on dissent. Scores of police encircled the Hanoi People’s Court of Appeals, … Continue reading
Juvenile Robbers Kill Two Salesians in Venezuela
CNA: During a suspected robbery at Don Bosco College in the Venezuelan city of Valencia the evening of Feb. 15, two Salesians were stabbed to death, and another was wounded. Fr. Jesus Plaza, 80, and Brother Luis Sanchez, 84 were … Continue reading
Catholic Athletes for Christ, the Faith Comes First
National Catholic Register: Mike Sweeney, Ray McKenna, and the Del Rios. Sweeney: “If you want to see how to fulfill the will of God, look no further than Mary,” Sweeney said. “She is the first Christian, the ideal Christian and the … Continue reading
Jewish Convert Nun Establishes Contemplative Priory in VA
ABINGDON, Va. (Tricities.com) — As a young Jewish girl in Indiana, she was intrigued by the Catholic church across the street. One day, she got the nerve to sneak inside and she was smitten. Later, in her 20s, she started … Continue reading
Despite Denial Girl Scouts Have Connections to Planned Parenthood
LifeNews: [L]inks between the Girl Scouts and Planned Parenthood are longstanding, with a Girl Scouts CEO and individual troops admitting as much. Fresh on the heels of Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA) sharing a recommendation for pro-abortion Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis … Continue reading
Bulgarians Protest Islamisation
(EastSideHunky’s Klobasa Klub) The Bulgars have given an example to the world, filled with many chickified nations, such as the UK, among others. At least in the sphere of pushing back to the creeping shariaization of Europe and the Americas. … Continue reading
Pro-Death Girl Scouts’ Lawfare against Pro-Lifers
(Austin Ruse/Breibart News) The Girl Scouts of the USA has sent threatening letters to at least two small pro-life groups that have been critical of Girl Scout collaborations with Planned Parenthood and other abortion advocacy groups. Since the beginning of … Continue reading
Pope Francis Considers Traditional Mass ‘a Kind of Fashion’
(Rorate Caeli) [Abp. Jan Graubner speaks:] When we were discussing those who are fond of the ancient liturgy and wish to return to it, it was evident that the Pope speaks with great affection, attention, and sensitivity for all in order … Continue reading
Dr. Edward Peters Gently Bludgeons Anti-St. Pius X Writer for ‘Daily Mail Online’
(In the Light of the Law) Maybe the Daily Mail Online does not have fact-checkers, or maybe its fact-checkers were on break when John Cornwell’s screed against Pope St. Pius X and Confession was submitted for publication. Or maybe any … Continue reading
