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
Catholic Online: The cause of these killings is chilling. Soldiers were offered incentives for killing rebel insurgents. Those incentives included weekend passes, cash, promotions in rank, and even overseas vacations. Rather than risk their lives fighting insurgents, members of the … Continue reading
In preparation for the great feast day of Our Lady on December 12, CNA has a brief recap here of the Aztec saint’s encounter with “the true Mother of God” on December 9, 1531.
Catholic Culture: Around 5,000 runners are participating in the 10th annual relay from Mexico to New York in honor of the upcoming feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. More here.
Catholic Culture: Churchmen in Egypt are expressing alarm over the strong showing of Islamist parties in the November 28 elections. According to provisional election results that vary depending upon the news source, the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party received … Continue reading
Father Michael Rodriguez, Remnant Column: In light of the recent momentous events in the Diocese of El Paso, TX, I would like to present a special plea to faithful Roman Catholics from around the nation. On December 1, 2011, our … Continue reading
World News: Reuters reports that Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s ruling party lost 77 seats in parliament in an election held on Sunday, according to projections made by the Central Election Commission based on preliminary results. Putin’s United Russia is … Continue reading
CNA reports: Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has invited the public to a “Holiday Tree Lighting” ceremony next Tuesday at the State House, leaving many, including Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, to question the governor’s choice of such secular terminology … Continue reading
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