The women were waving a white flag after fleeing from their home which had been hit by a tank shell. 1400 Palestinians were killed in this “Cast Lead” Israeli offensive of 2009. 13 Israelis were killed. AFP: An Israeli soldier … Continue reading
Category: News
Nigerian Biomedicist Sends Open Letter to Melinda Gates: We Don’t Need Contraception
CatholicOnline: I see this $4.6 billion buying us misery. I see it buying us unfaithful husbands. I see it buying us streets devoid of the innocent chatter of children. I see it buying us disease and untimely death. I see … Continue reading
Cardinal Dolan Offers Explanation for Inviting President Obama to Al Smith Dinner
Catholic Culture: Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York has defended his decision to invite President Barack Obama to the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. More on this here.
Security Guard Shot at Family Research HQs Subdues Gunman
LifeNews.com: A security guard was shot this morning at the headquarters of the pro-life group Family Research Council, and the shooter has been apprehended while police officials investigate the act of violence. According to information provided to LifeNews, a man … Continue reading
Jewish Convert Offers the Traditional Latin Mass in France
From the Eponymous Flower: Fr. Oliver Horovitz was ordained for the Archdiocese in 2007. The bi-monthly newspaper ‘L’Homme nouveau’ mentioned him in an article of the 30th of June. Read more here.
Austrian Government Fining Visiting Homeschooling Families
Robert F. Cassidy writing for Crisis magazine has the story: For four families in Austria—named the “Gaming 4” after the city where they reside—it is also becoming more and more crucial in their legal fight to homeschool their children. Indeed, … Continue reading
Bishop Morlino of Madison Requires Seminarians to Learn the Traditional Latin Mass
Father Z’s blog: In another entry I answered a question from a lay person who desired to pray for a priest as he learns the Extraordinary Form of Holy Mass at the request of his bishop. It occurs to me … Continue reading
40 Youth Finish Coast to Coast Walk for Life in DC
National Catholic Register: More than 40 young people who walked across the U.S. for pro-life service, advocacy and witness held a rally at the U.S. Capitol on Saturday to mark the end of the 18th annual cross-country trek run by the … Continue reading
Catholic Vicariate Removed from Kuwait on Account of Islamic Injustice
Arabian Business.com: Bahrain will take over from Kuwait as the headquarters of the Vicariate of Northern Arabia for the Roman Catholic Church. Read more here.
Over 100 Pro-Life Groups to March in Spain October 7
CNA: More than 100 organizations from Spain and around the world are set to participate in the International March for Life that will take place in the country next month. Read more here.
Olympic Closing Ceremony Incuded ‘No-Possessions’ Lennon’s Song of Atheism
You can google this if you want to read about how far England has fallen in their idolization of “rock” stars as something to do with British culture. I didn’t find a worthy link to refer to, so no links … Continue reading
Melkite Nun on Innacurate Reporting of Syria Crisis
Yes, she goes into ecumenicalspeak in her comments. But her observations are on the ground, and confirm what we’ve heard from other sources: the West is getting a deceptive view of what is really going on in Syria. In short: … Continue reading
Ethiopian LD Runner Holds Up Picture of Our Lady After Winning Gold
CNA: Ethiopian athlete Meseret Defar provided one of the most emotional moments of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games when she crossed the finish line in the 5000 meter race to win the gold. More here.
Pope’s Ex Butler Indicted for Theft Will Stand Trial
The Guardian: A judge at the Vatican has ordered the pope’s butler and a fellow lay employee to stand trial over leaks from Pope Benedict XVI’s private apartment. Read report here.
Prayer for the Opening of the Canonization Cause for Cardinal Kung
Here is the beautifully done graphic with prayer and contact information for obtaining the prayer card. Spread the word.
