I introduced Asia Bibi to our website readers a few months ago with a link to an interview with journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollett, who is writing her life. You may wish to refer to that entry here. Ignitum Today: Asia Bibi’s … Continue reading
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SSPX Bishop Fellay’s June 7 Interview with Documentation Information Catholiques Internationales
Very informative interview. Among many other issues pertinent to healing the crisis within the Church, Bishop Fellay insisted that it is Pope Benedict’s personal desire to give canonical status to the Society and that Rome “no longer makes total acceptance … Continue reading
Ontario Catholic School Trustees Will Allow ‘Gay-Straight Alliance’ Clubs
CNA reports: Catholic schools in the province of Ontario will abide by a law requiring them to allow “Gay-Straight Alliance” clubs, despite concerns about the loss of religious freedom. More on this here.
Using the Pill, a Cancer-Causing Carcinogen, Kills Body and Soul
CNA reports: Experts in medicine, theology and minority issues warned that although the birth control pill is widely used by women in America, its adverse effects are being seen throughout the country today. “It’s just assumed that the pill is … Continue reading
Cleveland Diocesan High Schools Put Emphasis on Catholic Orthodoxy
Superintendent of Schools Margaret Lyons told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that the new program, developed under Bishop Richard G. Lennon, was “Gospel-centered” and “very orthodox.” Under the new program, she explained, “students read and are guided through Church documents. They … Continue reading
Pollen Expert’s New Discovery Confirms Age of Holy Shroud at 2000 Years
Vatican Insider: Here’s a clip from Palynologist Marzia Boi’s report: “The pollen traces on the Holy Shroud which have so far been linked to the geographic origin of the relic reveal what oils and ointments were put both on the … Continue reading
Cui Bono? Justice? Perpetual War Against Whom and For Whom?
Interesting blog hereabout a column by historian William Pfaff on Americas Mid-East foreign policy. The article appeared in the International Herald Tribune on May 29, 2012, titled America’s Wars: “Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan — and Islam.” William Pfaff has written another … Continue reading
Moslem Terrorists Continue Slaughter of Christians in Nigeria
Catholic Culture: At least 9 people were killed, and 35 seriously injured, in a suicide bombing at a Christian church in northern Nigeria on Sunday, June 3. More on this this here.
‘Utter Desolation’ Catholic Archimandrite Accuses Western Media of Ignoring Persecution in Syria
Catholic Culture: A Melkite Greek Catholic archimandrite has denounced Western media coverage of the Syrian conflict. “The reality on the ground is far from the picture that imposes disinformation in Western media,” said Msgr. Philippe Tournyol Clos. “Opposition forces have … Continue reading
LCWR Could Learn From Sister Augustine: Nun Draws 66 Converts in First Year Catechising
AsiaNews: Sister Augustine, a nun at the Ave Maria Convent of the Good Shepherd Sisters in Nayakakanda, teaches catechism. In the first year and half of teaching, she brought 66 people to baptism. Currently, she is helping an additional six, … Continue reading
Board of LCWR Response to Vatican Order? Defiance and Evasive Dishonesty
CNS: The national board of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious said June 1 the assessment that led to a Vatican order to reform the organization “was based on unsubstantiated accusations and the result of a flawed process that lacked … Continue reading
Federal Court Sanctions Assault on Marriage, Truncates DOMA
Catholic Culture: In a 3-0 decision, the First US Circuit Court of Appeals has declared a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional. The 1996 law passed by wide margins in both houses of Congress and was signed into … Continue reading
Abortion Funder Nanny Bloomberg Targets Big Soda After Cleaning (Ahem!) NY Air of Cig Smoke
Hypocrites! Yes, he’s a man with a mission. The legality of immoral acts that kill the pre-born victim and gravely injure the soul and heart of the mother he scrupulously protects. Does the baby in the womb not deserve health … Continue reading
‘Catholic’ Premier Tells Cardinal He’s in Charge of All Toronto Schools, Including Catholic
The Star.com: The provincial government — not the Catholic church — is the higher power when it comes to running Ontario schools, says Premier Dalton McGuinty. The reminder came a day after Cardinal Thomas Collins, archbishop of Toronto, accused the … Continue reading
Chinese Government Bans Episcopal Honors at Funeral for Underground Shepherd
UCANews: Government officials have barred the Church community from honoring Bishop Francis Li Yi of Changzhi’s status at his funeral, which is scheduled to take place in northern Shanxi province tomorrow. Read more here.
