Catholic Culture reports: Chinese authorities say that they are making plans to appoint new bishops, pointing toward a new clash with the Vatican. More on this here.
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Iraqi Sister Founds New Order in Boston to Evangelize and Serve the Poor
CNA reports: Iraqi Sister Olga Yaqob is beginning a women’s religious order in the Boston archdiocese this year, to carry out the Church’s mission to evangelize. More here.
Pope Leads Corpus Christi Procession to Saint Mary Major in Rome
Catholic Culture reports: Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass at the basilica of St. John Lateran, and led a Eucharistic procession through the streets of Rome, as the Vatican observed the feast of Corpus Christi on June 23. Read more here.
Message From Medjugorje: True Believers Must Respect Other Religions
Finally, at Medjugorje (which the Vatican is still studying, and has not yet approved), seers, like near-deathers, say on the other side we find out that God is the God of everyone and that it is man who makes divisions. … Continue reading
Federal Health Officials Pushing Graphic Warning Pics on Cigarette Labels
As Pat Archbold notes, however, in his post in Tuesday’s National Catholic Register, graphic pictures of aborted babies are deemed offensive by the same “officials.” In their warped minds, mothers who plan to kill their pre-born babies have a right … Continue reading
Prayers Offered in Rome for Thousands of Modern Refugees Who Died Trying to Reach Europe
Where there are refugees there is grave injustice. Whether it be from Communist oppression, Islamist, Zionist, racist, and now we must add Hindu fanaticism, refugees are among the poorest suffering victims of the tyrannical inhumanity of might makes right leviathans. … Continue reading
Father Corapi Leaving Priestly Ministry
CatholicOnline: The Rev. John Corapi, a nationally televised Roman Catholic priest, known for his no-nonsense style and declarations of “My mother [Mary] wears combat boots,” has declared that he is leaving the priesthood. Accused of sexual misconduct by a female … Continue reading
Former NY Giant Great Speaks Out Against Homosexual Agenda and For Marriage
I was stunned to read that the Giant’s Mark Strahan was pushing for same-sex “marriage.” In fact, this is what prompted David Tyree to speak out and give his support for the National Association for Marriage. Catholic OnLine: As an … Continue reading
St. Anthony’s Relic Has Been Found and Returned
Catholic Culture: Police in Long Beach, California, have arrested Maria Solis, 41, in conjunction with the theft of a relic of St. Anthony of Padua from a parish on June 13. The relic was discovered undamaged in her living room … Continue reading
North Carolina Third State to Cut Funding of Planned Parenthood
LifeNews: North Carolina has become the third state to de-fund the Planned Parenthood abortion business now that both houses of the state legislature have agreed to override pro-abortion Gov. Bev Perdue’s budget veto. More on this here.
Catholic Governor Chris Christie Rejects Church Teaching on Sinfulness of Homosexual Acts
It is rather pathetic that someone as astute as the NJ governor would neglect to distinguish between the non-sinful homosexual tendency (which can be cured) and the immoral act in deliberate thought and/or deed. LifeNews: One of America’s top conservative … Continue reading
Ambassador Says Padre Pio Cured His Son
Rome reports: Fernando Sanchez is the ambassador of Costa Rica to the Vatican, but his story has nothing to do with his job. He says, his son is alive thanks to a miracle of Padre Pio. He talks about it … Continue reading
Chaldean Catholic Bishop Warns That Syria Will End Up Like Iraq If Assad Ousted
CNA reports: One of Syria’s most respected bishops is condemning the violence in Syria but is also defending the Syrian government’s response to the uprising there. He said the insurgents are “fanatics” who seek “destabilization and Islamization.” More here.
1/4 of Diocese of Victoria, Texas’, Parish Priests Are From Ghana
Catholic Culture: Sixteen of the 64 priests who minister in the Diocese of Victoria (Texas) are from Ghana. Ghanaian Archbishop Matthias Nketsiah told the southeastern Texas diocese’s newspaper that he is happy to send his priests as missionaries to the … Continue reading
NY “Catholic” Governor Pushes Bill to Undermine Marriage and Family
CatholicVote Blog: There is a marriage showdown happening right now in Albany, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduced a bill today that would redefine marriage in the state. Read Kathyrn Lopez’ interview with NY archdiocesan spokesman Ed Mechmann here.
