Campus Notes: The ACLU has filed a brief in support of the HHS mandate, comparing Catholics to racists. More on this here.
Category: News
China’s Underground Church Holding Catechetical Summer Camp for Youngsters
Catholic Culture: The Wall Street Journal reports on a summer camp run by “underground” Catholics of the Wenzhou diocese, giving young people a thorough grounding in the Catholic faith. More here.
NCR Publisher Tells LCWR to ‘Just Say No’ to Vatican
Catholic Culture: At the second day of the annual assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), the publisher of the National Catholic Reporter called upon the sisters present to “just say no” to Vatican concerns—leading to “audible groans” … Continue reading
Our Lady of Guadalupe Honored by 100,000 in LA Coliseum
CathNews.USA: The Virgin Mary will accompany the Church in the New Evangelization, just as she did during the first preaching of the Gospel in the Americas, Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez told around 100,000 devotees at the Aug. 5 … Continue reading
Nancy Pelosi Says Spirits Spoke to Her in White House
No kidding. CNS News.com: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) told a recent gathering of the Women’s Political Committee that the spirits of suffragists Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Alice Paul spoke to her at the White House. … Continue reading
Abortionist Says He Wants to Rid World of ‘Ugly Black Babies’
LifeNews: The abortion practitioner who is getting national attention for telling pro-life advocates that his abortions help rid the world of “ugly, black babies” turns out to be a prominent Democratic Party donor. Read more here.
Baker Sees Business Double After Refusing to Bake Homosexuals a ‘Wedding’ Cake
LifeSiteNews: The owner of a cake shop in Lakewood, Colorado said that, following a refusal to provide a wedding cake for a homosexual couple his business has more than doubled. Read more here.
Israel’s National Security Adviser Says Iran Should Be Afraid the Next 12 Weeks
AsiaNews: Reports of an attack against Iran’s nuclear facilities have become more insistent in the past few days. The cut-off time would be November, when the United States holds its elections. Read report here.
Moslem Attacks Push 100 Coptic Families to Flee Village Near Cairo
AsiaNews: About 100 Christian families have fled from the village of Dahshur (Giza), 40 km south of Cairo after recent violence between the Coptic and Muslim communities. Yesterday, a group of Muslims set fire to several Christian homes and shops… … Continue reading
Impressive Crowds Lined-Up for a Chicken Sandwich on Chick-Fil-A Day
Catholic Online: The massive crowd reflected a cross section of America.You sensed you were participating in something historic by simply purchasing a chicken sandwich. I do not doubt everyone wanted their chicken sandwich, especially after such a long wait. However, … Continue reading
Catholic Charities Invites Obama Again to Speak at Al Smith Dinner
LifeSite News: Although controversy dogged his first appearance at the charity’s annual fundraiser in 2008 alongside Sen. John McCain, Catholic Charities has again extended an invitation to President Obama to speak at this year’s event. More on this here.
Blackout in India Hits a Population Double That of the United States
Time World: India’s energy crisis spread over half the country Tuesday when both its eastern and northern electricity grids collapsed, leaving 600 million people without power in one of the world’s biggest-ever blackouts. More here.
Cardinal George Defends Chicago’s Moral Values Against Mayor’s ‘Edict’
Catholic Culture: “Chick-fil-A’s values are not Chicago values,” Emanuel said in response. “They’re not respectful of our residents, our neighbors and our family members. And if you’re gonna be part of the Chicago community, you should reflect Chicago values.” Read … Continue reading
Old Chinese Woman Has Saved 30 Babies Left to Die in the Streets and Trash
This is unbelievable. But are Americans any better? No, abortion mills are our streets and trash where murderers dump the unwanted children. LifeNews.com: A Chinese woman has become a local hero thanks in part to her work finding and raising … Continue reading
Romney Outrages Palestinians With Flatulent Racist Remarks
My Way News: Mitt Romney told Jewish donors Monday that their culture is part of what has allowed them to be more economically successful than the Palestinians, outraging Palestinian leaders who suggested his comments were racist and out of touch … Continue reading
