In a powerful address given before international heads of state in a New York summit on Millenium Development Goals the Cardinal from Ghana minced no words as to the nefarious goals of this pretended anti-poverty organization. Here’s a clip from … Continue reading
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Republic of Ireland Bans Pro-Life Commercial
Why? Because the ad told the truth; it related a fact that everyone knows and no one would deny. But the truth makes pro-abortion people uncomfortable, so ban it, ban the fact. They don’t want to see or read what … Continue reading
Loyal to Pope, Great Grandnephew of Martyr Saint Consecrated Bishop in China
UCANews: Father Peter Wu Junwei was ordained the third bishop of Xinjiang (Yuncheng) diocese with both papal approval and government recognition today. In his speech, Bishop Wu thanked Pope Benedict XVI for his appointment and trust. “I am determined to … Continue reading
5000 Chinese Catholics Make Pilgrimage to Shrine of the Holy Cross on Feast Day
Fides News Service: More than 5,000 Chinese faithful on the mainland, from different dioceses, made a pilgrimage to the shrine dedicated to the Holy Cross, located in the district of Mei Xian, in the Diocese of Zhou Zhi, in the … Continue reading
On Pilgrimage
Members of the IHM and St. Joseph Brigades are in our respective caravans headed to Lake George, NY. Tomorrow, bright and early, we will meet up with the other brigades and begin the Pilgrimage for Restoration. We will keep all … Continue reading
Young Pro-Life Activist Lila Rose Rallies Students at CUA to Help Build an Army for Life
Catholic Online reports: Live Action President Lila Rose recounted the path that led to her becoming one the most influential pro-life activists in the country. She also expressed her vision that one day there would be an “army” of activists … Continue reading
Fish Being Feminized From Birth Control Hormones in Waters
Catholic Culture reports: Five years after Colorado scientists discovered that birth control hormones were causing the feminization of some fish, environmental groups contacted by the National Catholic Register remain unconcerned. Read more with link here.
Pope Says the Truth Must Be Proclaimed Not Just Held, and a Price Must Be Paid
Zenit News: In his speech at Hyde Park, the Pope spoke movingly about all the martyrs that died at Tyburn Gallows, which were located at the park’s entrance: “[T]he witness of their fidelity to the end was ever more powerful … Continue reading
U.K. Prime Minister Thanks Pope for “An Incredibly Moving Four Days.”
Zenit News: U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron is underlining the impact of Benedict XVI’s visit, affirming that the Pope’s message has reached millions of citizens over the past few days. Cameron stated this in a farewell address to the Pope … Continue reading
Pope Calls Upon English Bishops to Evangelize Their Country
The Holy Father had much to say in his homilies after beatifying Cardinal Newman. Foremost was his call to counter the secular culture with the fullness of the Gospel: […] In the course of my visit it has become clear … Continue reading
After Investigation Police Found No Evidence of a Plot to Kill the Pope in London
Catholic Herald.co.uk: Metropolitan Police have completed their investigations into the six Muslim street cleaners arrested in connection with a plot to assassinate Pope Benedict, concluding there was “no credible threat” to the Holy Father. More of the report here.
New Look for the Ad Rem
My email newsletter has a new look. We’re operating it on updated software, but all previous subscribers have been migrated to the improved system. NOTE: Because of the strict anti-spamming parameters of some Internet providers, we are sending text-only versions … Continue reading
Vatican Astronomer At It Again With the Aliens
Actually, no religious belief is required to be a member of the Pontifical Academy of the Sciences, however the astronomer, Brother Guy, is employed by the Vatican. The PAS itself is strictly an academic organization. Even Stephen Hawking is a … Continue reading
Five Men Accused of Plotting to Assassinate Pope Benedict Arrested in London
Catholic Online: The five men are being held “on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism..The men are aged 26, 27, 36, 40, and 50, and were arrested … at [a] business premises in central London. … Continue reading
Pope Sets Sanctity as the Ideal in Direct Address to England’s Children
CNA reports: “I hope,” he said, “that among those of you listening to me today there are some of the future saints of the 21st century. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you … Continue reading