Catholic Culture: Two Catholic priests who were kidnapped on January 15 in Sudan are alive and well, and the Archdiocese of Khartoum is negotiating for their release. More here with link to Fides report.
Category: News
Hungary Capitulating?
This, from RT: “Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has promised to revise the constitution that Europeans say has breached EU rules. The European Commission earlier this week mentioned curbs on the independence of the Hungarian central bank, the early retirement … Continue reading
New Italian PM Praises Pope Benedict and Stresses Europe’s Return to Christian Roots
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, who assumed office in November, said that the Church’s Magisterium and the Christian roots of Europe are indispensable in facing the continent’s economic crisis. More on this here.
A Note on NH Pro-Life Victory
A little note about the pro-life victory in Saint Benedict Center’s home state. Read the following, from Lifenews.com: Michael Tierney, an Alliance Defense Fund-allied attorney in Manchester, New Hampshire who helped promote the language, added, “It is time to get … Continue reading
NH House Votes to Defund Planned Parenthood
LifeNews. com: After the Obama administration forced the state to fund Planned Parenthood, the New Hampshire legislature is taking steps to revoke taxpayer funding for the abortion business. The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed HB 228 by an overwhelming … Continue reading
Catholic Charities and DC Parish Honor ‘Catholic’ Mayor Who Is Pro-Abortion and Pro Same-Sex ‘Marriage’
Creative Minority Report: Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington have bestowed the “Keep the Dream Alive” Award on Anthony Williams, who served as mayor of Washington from 1999 to 2007. Williams, a Catholic, supported abortion … Continue reading
Catholic Chaplain Aboard Costa Concordia Consumed Holy Eucharist, Relates Acts of Valor
Catholic Herald: A Catholic chaplain aboard the sinking Costa Concordia rushed to consume the Eucharist in an attempt to protect it as the cruise liner began to sink on Friday night. Read more here
Two Priests Kidnapped From Rectory In Sudan By Truckload Of Thugs
CNA: A truckload of attackers kidnapped two Catholic priests from their rectory in Sudan on Jan. 15, causing fears for their safety at a time of continued regional tensions. Read more here.
Chinese Secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples Calls for Release of Imprisoned Clergy
Catholic News Service: The Vatican’s highest-ranking Chinese official called on Beijing to release nine arrested Catholic bishops and priests, saying their continued detention “damages China’s international image.” Read more here.
Pre-Born Baby’s Kick Wakes Up Mother to Save Father’s Life
LifeNews: File this one under amazing tales: We’ve all heard stories of how children — or event pets — have been able to alert 911, emergency officials or simply another person to an alarming situation that involves a life or … Continue reading
Another Hungarian Uprising, Another Invasion
This time it’s a kinder, gentler communist, the type who does everything in the name of democracy. From the Lew Rockwell Blog: Regime Change Express Surges Toward Budapest. Poor Tamas Fellegi. Hungary’s envoy to the International Monetary Fund had to … Continue reading
If You Want to Know What the Pope Did Not Say Read What Rueters Says He Said
Catholic Culture: When Andrew Brown wrote in the Guardian, chastising the Reuters news service for a slanted report on the Pope’s “State of the World” speech, L’Osservatore Romano was pleased. So pleased, in fact, that the Vatican newspaper reprinted Brown’s … Continue reading
Government Decision to Close Embassy to Vatican Overwhelmingly Opposed by Irish People
Irish Examiner: TÁNAISTE Eamon Gilmore’s decision to close the Irish embassy to the Vatican was met with overwhelming opposition from the public with over 93% criticising the move. It was in stark contrast to the hugely supportive response to Taoiseach … Continue reading
Poll Says Only 13% of Catholics in Spain Practice the Faith
CNA: New data shows that despite over 70 percent of Spaniards identifying themselves as Catholic, only 13.6 percent say they practice their faith and attend services on Sunday and holy days. Read more here.
Finally a Diocesan Program for Hispanics (Or Anyone With Holy Zeal) to Reclaim Their Catholic Faith and Culture
CNA: The St. Andrew School of Formation (Escuela de Evangelización San Andrés) is offering classes in Arkansas to teach Hispanic Catholics about their faith and how to evangelize others. More on this here.
