Accusations have been made of the forced conversions of 32 children and teenagers who have celebrated First Communion and Confirmation in Gujarat. In Anand district local authorities have opened an investigation into the Catholic priests of the two communities in … Continue reading
AsiaNews: “On the Syrian border, the situation is worsening day by day. In the next few weeks we expect new waves of refugees. If action is not taken quickly there is the risk of a humanitarian catastrophe.” This is what … Continue reading
UCANews: Bishop Joseph Ma Yinglin of Kunming, who remains unrecognized by the Vatican, presided over the ordination of six priests on Monday, despite warnings and criticism from within and outside China. More of this report here.
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Catholic Culture: Pope Benedict XVI met at length with Cuban President Raul Castro on March 27 as he neared the conclusion of his visit to the island nation. On Wednesday, March 28, he will meet with Fidel Castro before returning … Continue reading
(Asia News) The Major Archbishop of Kiev, Sviatoslav Shevchuk, invites Russian Orthodox to recognize their complicity in the persecution of Catholics in the USSR. For the Moscow Patriarchate the Uniate situation is the biggest obstacle to the meeting between Kirill … Continue reading
(Eponymous Flower) Upon the “Angel of the Lord” the Pope recalled the anti-Christian persecution in Mexico and the armed struggle of the Cristeros, who fought for the freedom of the Church and religion in a bloody war 1926-1929. Benedict’s desired … Continue reading
Douse the flames, Mr. President! Pat Buchanan: Why doesn’t Obama give a Tucson-type speech over Trayvon incident? Barack Obama’s statement that the death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy that cries out for a more thorough investigation was the right … Continue reading
LifeNews: The nation’s highest court today held a hearing on one of the most contentious portions of the Obamacare law that is opposed by pro-life groups because of rationing and abortion funding concerns — the individual mandate. Read more here … Continue reading
Also says it’s time for a “gay” president; yes, that means a Mr. President and a First Gentleman. LifeSiteNews: Former president Jimmy Carter has been strongly identified as a “Born Again” Christian (sic) and as a liberal Democrat for nearly … Continue reading
LifeSiteNews: An Ontario Court of Justice judge erupted in a lengthy, angry tirade against pro-life activist Mary Wagner – and ejected a spectator from the public gallery – in a downtown Toronto courtroom Wednesday. The judge then sent Wagner to … Continue reading
(Turtle Bay and Beyond) Yesterday, Slovenia held a post-legislative referendum on the new Family Code that was adopted in the Slovenian parliament in June 2011. In a popular vote, 55% of voters rejected the new Family Code and 45% supported … Continue reading
LifeSiteNews: The Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ Religious Education Congress bills itself as an “opportunity to hear God’s voice in their own lives.” However, some of the featured speakers at the March 22-25 event, said to be the largest of its … Continue reading
Here’s a photograph to gladden the heart of any traditional Catholic and to give The Tablet’s Bobbie Mickens a fit of the vapours. The prelate wearing that magnificent mitre is a bishop of England and Wales, believe it or not, … Continue reading
“Oh, good, Father. I’ve been waiting for you. I want to go to Confession. Here is the account of the witnessing priest.
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