Catholic Culture: Catholic schools in Wales have been informed that they must provide their students with a “balanced” perspective on same-sex marriage. More here.
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Catholic Action League Raps Anna Maria College for Snub to Bishop
The Catholic Action League of Massachusetts today criticized Anna Maria College —founded by the Sisters of Saint Anne — for its decision to disinvite the Bishop of Worcester, the Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, to the school’s May 19th commencement … Continue reading
WH Visitors Office Requires Pregnant Mothers to Register Pre-Born Babies for Tour Count
The Washington Free Beacon: The White House Visitors Office requires that an unborn child—still residing in utero—must be counted as a full human being when its parents register for a White House tour, according to documents obtained by the Washington … Continue reading
Despite Media Reports, Fate of Chen Guangcheng and Family Is Obscure
UCANews: The fate of the blind and self-taught legal advocate Chen Guangcheng and his family was under the spotlight as US Secretary for State Hillary Clinton visited China last week for the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing. More on … Continue reading
Vatican Tells UN to Respect Parental Rights and Homeschooling
(The New American) As some totalitarian-minded governments escalate their attacks on parental rights and homeschooling, the Vatican’s delegation to the United Nations called on the world to respect families, the rights of parents to direct the upbringing of their children, and … Continue reading
Beautiful Kiwi Socialite, Oxford Grad, Quit High Life to Join Benedictine Cloister
She could have been Britain’s First Lady but she chose to become a Benedictine nun. 44 year old Laura Adshead dated British Prime Minister, David Cameron, from spring 1990 to summer 1991. In 2008, after seeing her life slip more … Continue reading
Book Review of ‘Church Militant: Bishop Kung and the Catholic Resistance in Communist Shanghai’
Thomas J. Craughwell for National Catholic Register: No China scholar wants to answer a knock on the door and find Chinese government officials standing at his doorstep. Yet, in 2006, that is what happened to Jesuit Father Paul Mariani. He … Continue reading
Pope to 26 New Swiss Guards: Strive Toward Sanctity in Eucharistic Christ
CNA reports: Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the new class of recruits for the Swiss Guard to draw close to Christ as they embark on their roles as the pontiff’s guardians. Read more here.
Self-Professed ‘Devout Catholic’ Biden Has ‘No Problem’ With Homosexual ‘Marriage’
US Vice President Joseph Biden surprised reporters when he said on May 6 that he would be “absolutely comfortable” with legal recognition of same-sex marriages. More here.
Unprecedented: London to Look Like a War Zone for Olympics
After reading about all this security, including rooftop placed missiles and Britain’s largest air craft carrier parked in the Thames, I am wondering: What’s up? CBS News: In London, where the Olympics begin in 83 days, tens of thousands were … Continue reading
Israel PM Netanyahu Facing Resistance in His Drive for War with Iran
AsiaNews: Israelis will vote in September, one year ahead of schedule. Surveys give the PM in the lead. Former generals and spy chiefs criticise his Iran attack plans, accuse him of being the only obstacle on the path of peace … Continue reading
Left Wing Socialist Elected President of France
CatholicOnline: In France, left-wing candidate François Hollande has defeated incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in the weekend’s runoff. Hollande has become the first Socialist to win a presidential election since François Mitterrand in 1988. The left-wing candidate took 51.7 percent of the … Continue reading
21 Catholics Killed After Mass by Moslem Terrorists in Nigeria
CatholicOnline: On the 4th Sunday of Easter, April 29, 2012, the faithful gathered for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass being offered at Kano’s Bayero University. Evil Islamic jihadists used small explosives to draw the faithful out and then shot … Continue reading
Arizona Governor Signs Law Banning Funding for Planned Parentood
CatholicOnline: Our positive law has rejected the Natural Law Right to Life and its prohibition against these intentional homicides committed against our youngest neighbors through procured abortions. Until the positive law is changed to reflect the truth, our tax dollars … Continue reading
Columnist Calls for Speedy Beatification of Pakistani Martyr Shahbaz Bhatti
Catholic Culture: John Allen of the National Catholic Reporter offers an interesting suggestion as to how the Holy See could dramatize the plight of Christians who die for the faith: Here’s the idea: Beatify Shahbaz Bhatti, and do it now. … Continue reading
