The Eponymous Flower: At the end of June Malcom Cardinal Ranjith of Colombo in Sri Lanka condemns the celebration of the Mass on the supper table facing the pews. The Cardinal spoke in the framework of a conference, which took … Continue reading
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Archduke Otto, Son of Blessed Emperor Karl of Austria, RIP Age 98
The Telegraph: Within that neatly closed circle lay all the major political dramas of the 20th century, most of which he witnessed and some of which he influenced. He was centre stage for one of them — the unequal struggle … Continue reading
Vatican Declares Illicitly Consecrated Bishop Has ‘No Authority’
Catholic Culture: In a strongly worded statement, the Vatican has announced that a Chinese bishop installed by the government-backed Patriotic Catholic Association last week “has no authority to govern the diocesan Catholic community.” Read more about this here.
Head of SSPX Charges That Pope’s Wish to Favor Pre-Vatican II Monastic Discipline and Liturgy Is Being Thwarted by Subordinates
Catholic Culture: The wishes of Pope Benedict XVI are being thwarted by some of his own subordinates, charges Bishop Bernard Fellay of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X. More on this here.
Bishop Tobin of Rhode Island Warns God Will Judge Our State After Passing of Civil Unions Bill
LifeSiteNews: “Can there be any doubt that Almighty God will, in His own time and way, pass judgment upon our state, its leaders and citizens, for abandoning His commands and embracing public immorality?” That was how Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin … Continue reading
Sister Teresita: 84 Years in the Same Cistercian Cloister
I wish they would leave her with God in silence and peace. Rorate Caeli: Sr. Teresita has spent 84 of her 103 years within the walls of the cloistered convent of Buenafuente del Sistal (Guadalajara) [Castille-La Mancha, Spain], which gives … Continue reading
China Again Defies Pope Ordaining New Bishop Without Approval
Catholic Culture: Ignoring warnings from Rome, authorities in China have ordained a new Catholic bishop without the approval of the Holy See. The illicit ordination took place on June 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. The selection of … Continue reading
Woman Suing Opus Dei for Involuntary Servitude and Brainwashing
A French woman has brought suit against leaders of Opus Dei, charging that she was essentially held in servitude against her will at a school run by members of the group. More on this story here.
Prominent Israeli Rabbi Arrested Briefly for Promoting Another Rabbi’s Book That Justifies Killing Gentiles
200 protest his arrest in Jerusalem. AsiaNews: Right-wing activists staged a protest, blocking roads, against the arrest of Rabbi Dov Lior. Police moved in to clear the streets, arresting 25 protesters. Two police agents were hurt in the confrontation. The … Continue reading
Poland May Soon Outlaw All Abortions, No Exceptions
LifeNews: After months of shielding the initiative from English media, organizers of a massive pro-life grassroots campaign in Poland have now told LifeSiteNews.com that Parliamentarians in the country are preparing to vote this week on an historic bill that would … Continue reading
Pope Joyfully Recalls His and His Brother’s Ordination 60 Years Ago June 29
Zenit News: “Everywhere we were received even by total strangers with a warmth and affection I had not thought possible until that day,” he remembered. “In this way I learned firsthand how earnestly people wait for a priest, how much … Continue reading
Hilary Clinton Brags About State Dep. Role Bringing Perverted Blasphemer to Perform in Rome
CNS News.com: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday that the State Department played an instrumental role in “sealing the deal” for pop-rock star Lady Gaga to perform at a gay pride rally in Rome, Italy. More here.
Only 2 of 9 SC Justices Vote to Uphold California Ban on Sale of Sadistic Killer Videos to Minors
Am I missing something here? Children cannot buy cigarettes or pornography (good), but the court is saying that the state cannot prohibit their buying videos in which, virtually, women are mutilated, tortured, gagged, and killed? The culture war goes on. … Continue reading
Moslem Mobs in Egypt Burn Down Christian Homes Demand Priest Leave Town or Die
Catholic Online: Enraged Muslims burned down several Christian-owned homes, surrounded a church and threatened to kill a priest last week in two unrelated incidents in Upper Egypt. Salafis have made a series of attacks and threats against Coptic Christians since … Continue reading
China’s Police Kidnap Vatican-Approved Bishop-Elect Just Prior to Ordination Day
Meanwhile, the Communist-run Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association plans to have a priest consecrated bishop without papal approval for the Diocese of Leshan on June 29. CNA reports: The ordination of a Vatican-approved Chinese bishop has been postponed because of government … Continue reading