National Catholic Register: For the first time and to coincide with the end of the Year of Faith, the Vatican is to put on public display the relics of St. Peter. Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of Pontifical Council for the … Continue reading
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Christians in Aramaic-Speaking Town Recall Horrors at Hands of Rebels
Zenit: Inhabitants of Sadad, near Homs, who fled the largely Syrian Orthodox town when rebels attacked last month, are now returning home to discover the scale of atrocities in what is being seen as the worst act of anti-Christian persecution since … Continue reading
Breaking News: CDF Gives Thumbs Down to Big Foot Visionaries
Eye of the Tiber: Bear Valley, CA–At the direction of the California Department of Forestry (CDF), a representative for the State agency has written a letter stating that enthusiasts “are not permitted” to participate in gatherings which take for granted … Continue reading
Indonesia: Inspired by Mother Theresa Nurse Gives Her All for the Dying
AsiaNews: Unlike euthanasia, which “eliminates pain by eliminating life, palliative care improves [the quality of life of] every suffering human being.” This is why, Amy Lim, a Singapore Christian, became a nurse specialising in the care of terminally ill patients. This … Continue reading
Vietnam: After 50 Years Government Allows Public Mass for President Diem
AsiaNews: For the first time in 50 years, Vietnam’s Catholic community was able to celebrate a public Mass in memory of the President of the Republic of Vietnam Jean-Baptiste Ngo Dinh Diem, who was assassinated along with his brother in a … Continue reading
Pope Francis and President Putin to Meet Privately November 25
Catholic Online: In a bid to improve ties with the Russian Orthodox Church, Pope Francis will receive Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 25. Putin has previously met the pope’s predecessor Benedict XVI, as well as late pope John Paul II. … Continue reading
Israel Demolishes House Owned by Latin Patriarch Leaving Family of 14 Homeless
AsiaNews: “The demolition of the house owned by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem is the result of a transgression by the Israeli authorities. The target was not the Catholic Church, but the Muslim family living in the house,” said Mgr William … Continue reading
Medjugorje Public Celebrations and ‘Seer’ Presentations Forbidden by Holy Office
This comes from an exclusive report on Spirit Daily, which is a pro-Medjugorje site. On it is reproduced the Official letter from the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States barring such celebrations in Catholic parishes, under the directive of the … Continue reading
Ireland: Contraception Brings Birth Rate Below Replacement Level
Fr. Z’s Blog: Does this surprise anyone? From the Iona Institute: Irish birthrate slips below replacement level Ireland’s birthrate has dropped below replacement level, new figures have revealed. The figures, published yesterday in the Central Statistics Office Statistical Yearbook, show that … Continue reading
Finland: Leader of Political Party Is Uncompromising Catholic
The Catholic World Report: Timo Soini is an interesting and somewhat unusual figure in Finland’s political establishment: a Catholic who is not hiding his Catholic faith while living in a highly secularized society, nor mincing his words whenever he needs … Continue reading
China: Underground Bishop Dies at Age 94, in Hiding for Past Sixteen Years
Retired Bishop Peter Liu Guandong of Yixian, former acting president of the “underground” Church community’s bishops’ conference, died on October 28 at the age of 94. The Vatican-approved bishop, who escaped house arrest and lived in hiding for the last … Continue reading
Tango Music for the Mass, With Latin, So Traditional
CNA: At a festival in Rome, an Argentinian composer noted the need for sacred music in modern society and spoke of a Mass he wrote honoring his country which draws from both classical and Tango traditions. “The Mass is a … Continue reading
Mortar Fire Hits Vatican Nunciature in Damascus, No Injuries
AsiaNews: A mortar round hit the Vatican Nunciature building this morning in Damascus. The bomb was aimed at the third floor, where the sleeping quarters of the Nuncio Mgr Mario Zenari, his secretary Fr Giorgio, and the sisters working at the … Continue reading
Ranchers in WY and SD Devastated by Loss of Livestock in Frigid Storm
As a neighboring bishop, and as President of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, I wish to express our fraternal and prayerful support for all the ranching families who experienced the full force of nature in this storm. My friends, you … Continue reading
Pope Regretted L’Osservatore Romano Published His Informal Interview
CNA: According to a Catholic writer in Italy, Pope Francis was aware that his reported words in an Oct. 1 interview published in “La Repubblica” could be misunderstood, and took measures concerning this. Antonio Socci, a Catholic columnist for the Italian … Continue reading
