The village of Liuhecun, China. Writing for Ignatius Insight, author Anthony E. Clark, Ph.D., recounts his experience visiting this astounding oasis of vibrant Catholicism in rural Shanxi province, China. Population 7000. Over 90% Catholic. Here’s a clip: “One of the … Continue reading
Inside Catholic’s Deal Hudson reports: The new governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, is distinguishing himself in two ways as a Catholic politician. Not only he is pro-life, but he is also aggressively pursuing a set of policies grounded in … Continue reading
CatholicOnline reports: After a meeting with the homosexual activist group Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) on Thursday, NBC changed its rules for the Today Show wedding contest that is broadcast on morning TV, allowing same-sex “couples” to apply … Continue reading
Catholic Culture reports: Following a student complaint, the University of Illinois refused to renew the contract of Dr. Kenneth Howell, an adjunct religion professor, who wrote in an e-mail that “Natural Moral Law says that Morality must be a response … Continue reading
According to the UK’s Telegraph,”Researchers exploring the legend of Britain’s most famous Knight believe his stronghold of Camelot was built on the site of a recently discovered Roman amphitheatre in Chester.” If the researchers are correct in their conclusions, the … Continue reading
Catholic Culture reports: Six months after a devastating earthquake killed over 220,000 of the nation’s 8.8 million people, some 2 million Haitians are still living on the streets, according to the Fides news agency. More information here with links.
News reports coming off the Associated Press have been calling the killer of Father Joseph Zhang Zhulai and Sister Mary Wei Yanhui a “monk.” Truth is Zhang Wenping was an expelled seminarian whom Father Zhang gave shelter to because the … Continue reading
The young martyr’s feast day was Tuesday, so the Holy Father highlighted her heroism in a special exhortation to the young at his Wednesday general audience. Zenit reports: Even the very young can show strength and courage against evil, Benedict … Continue reading
Here’s the president on why he doesn’t need Congress. CatholicOnline reports: Obama defended the decision to appoint Berwick. “It’s unfortunate that at a time when our nation is facing enormous challenges, many in Congress have decided to delay critical nominations … Continue reading
CatholicOnline: Sister Marie Stella, 59, talked about her brother’s attack, the difficulties Kerala’s Christian minority faces, dialogue with Muslims and the value of forgiveness, which alone can “alleviate suffering” and “bear fruit”. Her 81-year-old mother and sisters have joined the victim in forgiving. … Continue reading
CNA reports: Following unprecedented dialogue between Cuban officials and the country’s Catholic leaders, political authorities in Cuba announced today that they will release 52 political prisoners. According to the Miami Herald, Cuba’s leader Raul Castro announced the move to Cardinal … Continue reading
Catholic Culture reports: In a June address that was published on July 7, Bishop Kevin Dowling of Rustenburg offered strong criticism of the extraordinary form of the Mass and of what he characterizes as the “restorationist” vision of Venerable John … Continue reading
The Keene Sentinel has printed a follow up on their earlier story about the Town of Richmond’s settlement with Saint Benedict Center. Traditional Catholics who have large families are contemptuously labeled “rabbits” by a commenter online. Those unfamiliar with the … Continue reading
I’ve been coming across a number of stories recently about pro soccer players who are devout Catholics. Here’s another: Wesley Sneijder, who just recently came into the Church and is very devoted to the Rosary, which he wears in public. … Continue reading
Catholic Culture reports: Gov. Linda Lingle of Hawaii on July 6 vetoed a bill that would have granted homosexual couples and heterosexual couples civil union status. “I am vetoing this bill because I have become convinced that this issue is … Continue reading
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