CNA reports: Leonel Grave: “In prison I prayed more because when you are isolated you sense God is with you,” he said. “In Spain I have seen more disrespect for the Church and for God, and less people at church … Continue reading
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In This Case New Is Better Because It’s Really Old: Vetus Melius Est
The 1973 ICEL so-called “translations” of liturgical Latin, for Mass and the Hours, are gone. Deo Gratias. The work of the late Father Frederick McManus, founding member of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy, is now buried. What … Continue reading
“No Religious Freedom in China” Cardinal Zen Tells Fellow Cardinals At Consistory
In reading these strong words of retired Cardinal Zen of Hong Kong keep in mind that the illicit consecration of Father Gao Jincai as bishop in a northern province will take place the very next day on November 20. AsiaNews: … Continue reading
Tensions Continue to Mount on Korean Peninsula
AsiaNews: Seoul (AsiaNews / Agencies) – A harsh speech by South Korean President Lee Myung-bak in his address to the nation after the bombing of the island of Yeongpyeong. “North Korea will pay a price in the event of further … Continue reading
The Challenge of Faith and the Hostility of the World
Anyone who believes the Gospels will accept it as fact that the world hates Jesus Christ and His Church — and always will. What we’re seeing in the current media brouhaha over contraceptive devices is only the most recent major … Continue reading
Pakistani Justice: Rapist and Murderer of Christian Girl Goes Free, Christian Couple Sentenced for Touching Koran
This is a country that has a nuclear arsenal, about eighty missiles. And they’re not reducing such weapons, but making more. Here and here are the links to Catholic Culture articles about the above headline.
Suicides Among Younger Vets Almost Four Times Higher Than Non-Vets
The statistics tell the story. Not all the wounded that return from Iraq and Afghanistan are physically maimed or scarred. Most of the wounded are mentally and spiritually disabled, especially in the emotional aftermath of realizing that they were brainwashed … Continue reading
Vatican Says Illicit Consecration Incurs “Severe Sanctions” and “Painful Repercussions” for Rev. Guo
The Vatican is also gravely disturbed over the fact that Chinese bishops loyal to Rome were forced to attend the unlawful consecration. BBC News: The Vatican said the ordination would have “painful repercussions” for Rev Guo, who “finds himself in … Continue reading
Cardinal Burke and Archbishop Dolan Say Pope In No Way Changed Perennial Church Teaching
Thanks to L’Osservatore Romano’s unethical leak, with no explanation, of a comment about condoms from the pope’s interview with the author of the new book Light of the World, defenders of the Holy Father are forced to busy themselves in … Continue reading
Planned Parenthood Pushing for Lowering Age of Sexual Consent to 14 in Peru
In its ongoing attack on pre-born babies and the innocence of children Planned Parenthood knows no bounds. The immoral organization is determined and well-funded. Catholic South America seems to be a favorite target. The more sexually active youth are, and … Continue reading
Vatican Approved Chinese Bishops Forced to Attend Illicit Episcopal Consecration of Patriotic Assoc. Priest
CNA reports: China’s government-run Catholic organization has ordained a bishop without the approval of the Pope. In response, a prominent cardinal said the action never should have happened. Read more of Cardinal Zen’s reaction here.
‘Latex Journalism’ and the Holy Father
Cut to the chase: It’s a pack of lies. In what is perhaps the worst Vatican PR nightmare since the Williamson Affair — now back in the news with a vengeance — the world’s media are abuzz with prurient headlines … Continue reading
Head of China’s Catholic Patriotic Assoc Unconcerned Over Vatican’s Warning Against Illicit Consecration
AsiaNews: The vice-president of the Patriotic Association, Liu Bainain confirmed to the media that the ordination of Fr Joseph Guo Jincai as Bishop of Chengde (Hebei) will take place tomorrow November 20. The ordination of the 42-year old priest, the … Continue reading
Iraqi President Opposes Death Penalty for Tariq Aziz, a Catholic Who Served in Saddam Hussein’s Cabinet
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani says he won’t sign off on a death penalty sentence against Tariq Aziz, seen by many as the international face of Saddam Hussein’s government. Read more here.
Two Chinese Catholic Bishops Being “Educated” to Join in the Illicit Consecration of Schismatic Priest
Catholic Culture: Priests in Hebei reported to UCANews that two bishops– Bishop Peter Fen Xinmao of Jingxian and Joseph Li Liangui of Xianxian—have been taken to an undisclosed location by local government officials. The priests fear that the bishops are … Continue reading
