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Pro-Life Party Takes Majority Seats in Ireland’s Lower House
No exceptions. No compromise. Good news for Ireland. Check this report from Zoe Romanowsky on Inside Catholic website.
The Conversion of Russia Must Be to the Catholic Faith
Russia’s original sin was not Communism but schism. That was the major sin of Russia in 1917 when Our Lady appeared to the Fatima children. Rejecting Communism is not a religious conversion; rejecting schism is. Russia will be converted. Our … Continue reading
Phil Lawler Explains Why Canonist Is Right on Obligation to Refuse Communion to Notorious Public Sinners
Catholic Culture: During the past few weeks Edward Peters, the noted canon-law expert from Detroit’s Sacred Heart Seminary, has been engaged in a running online debate on a familiar topic: Whether politicians who are in gross public violation of Catholic … Continue reading
Catholic Cabinet Minister Murdered in Pakistan
Catholic Culture reports: Shahbaz Bhatti, a lay Catholic who served Pakistan’s federal minister for religious minorities, was assassinated on March 2 while traveling to work. He was 42. More on this story here.
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for March 2011
The Vatican has announced the prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI for March 2011. The Holy Father’s general intention is: “That the nations of Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and progress in justice and peace.” His … Continue reading
World Youth Day Participants Wear Red Bandanas in Memory of Church’s Martyrs
CNA reports: Bishop Demetrio Fernandez Gonzalez of Cordoba, Spain recently explained that the red bandanas that were distributed to World Youth Day participants in his diocese recall the sacrifice of Christian martyrs. . . . The event was intended to … Continue reading
Cardinal Mahoney Passes on Leadership of LA Diocese to Archbishop Gomez
Catholic Culture: During two Masses at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger Mahony passed the leadership of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to Archbishop José Gómez, who has served as coadjutor archbishop since … Continue reading
RIP Underground Chinese Bishop Spent Decades in Prison and Labor Camps
Zenit News: Bishop Augustine Hu Daguo of the apostolic prefecture of Shiqian, Shihtsien, in the Chinese province of Guizhou, died on Feb. 17 at the age of 90. The bishop, who was approved by the Pope and part of the … Continue reading
Mass. Gov. Bestows Special ‘Rights’ on Self-Mutilating State Employees
CNSNews.com reports on some truly deranged politics: Last Thursday, Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick quietly signed two executive orders — Executive Order No. 526 and No. 527 — giving transgendered state employees protected status under the state’s anti-discrimination policy and establishing a state Office … Continue reading
Repentant Woman “Deacon” Attending Traditional Latin Mass
It is indeed refreshing to read the Catholic words of apology of this truly humble woman. May she receive more grace to inspire others who have fallen into error. Rorate Caeli reports: Most people saw the reports that, in 2007, … Continue reading
Six Morrocan Moslems Arrested in Italy for Saying Pope Deserves Punishment
Catholic Culture: Italian officials have arrested six Moroccan men on charges of inciting hatred against Pope Benedict XVI. The men said that the Pope deserved to be punished for baptizing Muslim journalist Magdi Allam in 2008. Link to AP story … Continue reading
Justice Department Gets Unjust Order From President Not to Defend Marriage
Catholic Online: On February 23, 2011, President Barack Obama ordered the US Justice Department to stop defending marriage. The Attorney General of the United States, Eric Holder, the Nation’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer released a statement which can be read … Continue reading
Pope Focuses Wednesday Address on Virtues of Jesuit Doctor, Saint Robert Bellarmine
CNA reports: St. Robert Bellarmine’s life and spirituality was the focus of Pope Benedict XVI’s teaching during his weekly general audience Feb. 23. This Jesuit cardinal was remembered by the Pope for his great legacy of writings and teachings and … Continue reading
Investigation Begins to Advance Canonization Cause for African-American Priest
A couple of years ago I wrote the story of Father Augustus Tolton for our website. Sometime afterward, I received a complimentary letter from his great grandniece. She must be very happy that the cause has entered the first phase. … Continue reading
