CNA reports: The Vatican’s doctrinal office has confirmed the excommunication of four priests expelled from the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, who asserted themselves as rivals to its bishops. Read more here.
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Priest Canon Lawyer Defends Action of Father Guarnizo
Rorate Caeli: As a priest and canon lawyer, I’d like in canonical terms, to revisit the controversial events surrounding the denial of Holy Communion to Barbara Johnson by Father Marcel Guarnizo. First of all, while I agree with many of … Continue reading
Indian State Targets 32 First Communicants Under Anti-Conversion Law
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
Humanitarian Disaster Looms as Thousands of Syrians Escape into Lebanon
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
Schismatic Bishop Ordains Six Priests in China, Sixteen Priests Concelebrate
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.
Scalia Invokes Eighth Amendment on 2700 Page Obamacare Bill
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Pope Ends Cuba Visit Today, Will Meet With Fidel Castro
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
Greek-catholic Patriarch: Orthodox connivance with Stalin undermines our relations
(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
¡Viva Cristo Rey! Holy Father Breaks Taboo
(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
Buchanan on Growing Tension over Trayvon’s Slaying
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
Indications Are That Supreme Court Will Nix Obamacare Mandate
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
Jimmy Carter Authors New ‘Bible Study’ Book, Criticizes Catholic Teaching and John Paul II
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
‘You’re God is Wrong!’ Judge Adds 92 Days to Pro-Life Crusader’s 88 Served
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
Slovenia Says No to ‘Same-Sex Marriage’
(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
LA Archdiocesan Congress Featured Many Dissident Speakers Who Promote Sexual Perversity
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
