A Reluctant Sinner: An Italian religious studies teacher, Cristina Vai, 55, who was recently suspended after discussing the Last Judgement with her pupils, has received a letter of support from the Pope. After describing the incident in a letter sent … Continue reading
CatholicOnline: The settlement of Yida, in South Sudan is home to more than 20,000 refugees who have fled sporadic fighting in neighboring states. Despite the treaty which grants predominantly Christian South Sudan Independence from the Muslim Sudan in the north, … Continue reading
Vatican Insider: Another point worth mentioning is the attempt to introduce a new regulation to the Chinese Penal Code, which would make forced disappearances illegal. Disappearances became legal last 30 August, when Chinese authorities published a number of amendments to … Continue reading
Haaretz editorial: When it comes to shooting a Palestinian, pulling the trigger does not come with a real fear of having to answer to the law. Read full report here.
A group of Lebanese lay Catholics have formed a group called New Creation, with the objective of fostering devotion to Jesus. They took their name from a phrase in the Second Letter to the Corinthians: “So whoever is in Christ … Continue reading
LifeSiteNews: The gay and lesbian news outlet Xtra is predicting that the 2012 Superbowl halftime show will go down in history as the “gayest Superbowl halftime show ever.” Full report is here.
LifeSiteNews: He may not wear his sunglasses at night, but U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) broke out the shades on Tuesday to join an international message to Chinese officials oppressing a blind advocate for forced-abortion victims. Full report here.
AntiWar.com: Israeli destruction of Palestinian homes and buildings, like the construction of illegal settlements, is part of a matrix of control aimed at limiting Palestinians to an existence on only a fraction of a fraction of their land. No objective … Continue reading
CNS: The church should fear the sin of its own members more than hatred against Christians, Pope Benedict XVI said. While the church has suffered from persecution throughout its history, it “is supported by the light and strength of God” … Continue reading
John Bergsma, The Sacred Page: By far the most interesting session at the recent Society of Biblical Literature Congress in San Francisco was one I wandered into by chance. Read the rest here.
Zenit News: A young Pakistani woman, 18-year-old Mariah Manisha, (also reported as Amariah Masih) is being hailed as a martyr. A Catholic, she was kidnapped by a Muslim man. More on this here.
I noticed that this “reversion” story was written by a man that had the same surname as me, only spelled out in Gaelic, so it caught my curiosity. Every conversion story is unique and this one is a real gem … Continue reading
Chicago Tribune: An 80-year-old South Side priest known for battling violence and poverty for decades was attacked and robbed in his church rectory early Tuesday by two men, authorities said. Full report here.
Whispers in the Loggia: We might still be a week out from the late-night mañanitas and the annual climax of the Stateside church’s ever-booming Guadalupe festival, but the coast-to-coast celebrations of what’s become American Catholicism’s “Super Bowl” kick into full … Continue reading
Campus Notes: In a special investigative report released today, The Cardinal Newman Society (CNS) provides evidence of “a well-orchestrated attempt to undermine the Church’s doctrine and its stand against homosexual ‘marriage’” at a series of conferences co-sponsored by two Jesuit … Continue reading
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