AsiaNews: What can the church of Hong Kong do for the evangelization of Hong Kong, China, Asia and the world? We all acknowledge that all the baptized should be missionaries and have the spirit of evangelization, following the instructions given … Continue reading
The Moynihan Letters: In English: “the last pontiffs have been artificers of very many beneficial initiatives, toward individuals, toward peoples, toward the international community, promoting peace, justice, the world order.” But, in the official text as distributed by the Vatican, … Continue reading
UCANews: Burundi police clashed Tuesday with Catholic followers of a woman who claims to see visions of the Virgin Mary, leaving at least six people dead and 35 wounded, a regional governor said. More on this here.
UCANews: The Ides of March has taken on new meaning in the Santa Rosa, Calif., diocese, where teachers and administrators have until March 15 to sign a letter of intent to renew their contracts for the 2013-2014 school year. The … Continue reading
Phil Lawyer, of Catholic Culture, has something to say about Shephard Smith’s inept comments here as does Catholic Online here.
FOX News.com: A San Francisco man got to see his dying mother one last time at her bedside after United Airlines crews went above and beyond the call of duty to get him to his destination, more than 1,000 miles … Continue reading
Robert Moynihan doesn’t identify the cardinal with whom he spoke informally the day before the conclave, no doubt at the prelate’s request. Curiously, the cardinal was very open about criticizing Benedict XVI for resigning the Petrine office. “He never should … Continue reading
Crisis Magazine: In 1930, Margaret Sanger’s Birth Control Clinical Research Bureau allied with the Urban League to bring birth control services to the women of Harlem. By 1939, Sanger had raised thousands of dollars to support an expansion of the initiative … Continue reading
Lahore,India AsiaNews: The memorial dedicated to Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan’s Catholic minister of Minority Affairs murdered in 2011, was vandalised in broad daylight last Saturday. More on this here.
Creative Minority Report: “Two weeks ago, after Pope Benedict XVI had announced to the world that he would be resigning the office of Peter as of February 28th, I put the Pope’s picture, that usually hangs in the rectory, in … Continue reading
Homeless and hungry becoming victims of red tape bureaucracy. Food can be given only at “approved” locations. Houston Chronicle: Cited for “disturbing the contents of a garbage can in downtown central business district,” the 44-year-old Caucasian man is known only … Continue reading
Catholic Culture: Archbishop Bharanikulangara: “I was impressed by his programs,” he added. “As a diplomat, I was representing the Holy See, but I adored Chavez. The Communist government came to power in Kerala in 1957. So, what Venezuela was witnessing then was … Continue reading
Whispers in the Logia: 25 days since Benedict XVI announced his resignation, eight days into this sede vacante,we finally have an election date: the Conclave will begin on Tuesday, 12 March. More here.
Congressman Chris Smith: “The brave pregnant woman who refuses to give in is usually detained and beaten – or, if she goes into hiding, her relatives are detained and beaten. Families that succeed in hiding an “out-of-plan” pregnancy are punished with … Continue reading
LifeNews: Jury selection has concluded in Gosnell’s case and Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey P. Minehart has sent home any potential juror that professed to be pro-life. Six jurors were selected in all and reports show Minehart questioned candidates about their … Continue reading
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