I am not familiar with this convert from Judaism, however the following brief clip from the L’Osservatore Romano article has aroused my curiosity. He has written a book titled The Faith of Demons. I am anxious to read the full … Continue reading
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NYT Once Again Takes Aim at Pope Benedict in Inflammatory Article
Catholic Culture reports: In what purports to be a news article rather than an op-ed piece, The New York Times reported on July 2 that “the future pope, it is now clear, was also part of a culture of nonresponsibility, … Continue reading
Home Depot Encourages Children to Join in Its Pro-Sodomy Sponsorship
Home Depot is at it again sponsoring a Homosexual “Pride” Parade in Portland Maine. Here’s some more information. http://4simpsons.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/home-depot-sponsors-kids-booths-at-gay-pride-parades-seriously/ http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/jun/10062212.html
Local Catholic Charities Director Reports on the Devastating Impact of the Oil Spill Disaster
Randy Sly of CatholicOnline: In the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux the spill has impacted 3500 resident fishermen, oystermen and trawlers along with 1100 crabbers, 232 seafood dealers, 375 seafood transport companies and 175 recreational fishing charter boats. If there is a long term moratorium … Continue reading
500,000 Ugandans Came to Honor Saint Charles Lwanga and 21 Companion Martyrs June 3
I don’t know how I missed this great event in a country that is fast becoming Catholic. The Ugandan martyrs were burned by fire or speared to death between the years 1885-1887. Pages all at the court of King Mwanga, … Continue reading
Cardinal Kasper Retires
Catholic Culture reports: The Holy See Press Office announced on July 1 that Cardinal Walter Kasper, 77, has retired as president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. More info here.
L’Osservatore Romano Article Traces Soccer to Paraguayan Indians
Interesting. Here’s a CNA clip from a Jesuit missioner’s description of the native’s pastime: “They often played with a ball that, although it was made completely of rubber, was so light and quick that instead of them hitting it, it … Continue reading
12 US Warships, 1 Aircraft Carrier, Pass Through Suez Canal on Way to Red Sea . . . and Beyond
Three Israeli nuclear subs are already stationed off coast of Iran. Everything looks like we are gearing up with our insatiably expansionist and bloodthirsty ally for major strikes and soon. AsiaNews it. reports: After 387 bunker buster bombs were shipped … Continue reading
Updated Pilgrimage Sites and Video
The organizers of the “Pilgrimage for Restoration” have updated their main site and obtained a new blog for informational purposes. The blog has all the necessary information for the Pilgrimage, plus some videos posted, including a Video Documentary on the … Continue reading
Belgium:Former Church Abuse Commission President Says She Received Threatening Phone Call
CNA reports: Following unannounced police raids in the Archdiocese of Belgium last week, a former head of an internal Church commission on sexual abuse cases has revealed that she contacted local police after an anonymous caller advised her to “watch … Continue reading
Archbishop of Quebec to Fill Post as Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops
Catholic Culture reports: Pope Benedict has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 76, as prefect of the Congregation for Bishops and has named Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Archbishop of Quebec, as his successor, according to a June 30 Vatican … Continue reading
Pope Creates New Council for Re-Evangelizing Secularized Christendom
Zenit reports: [Pope Benedict] announced: “In this perspective, I have decided to create a new organism, in the form of pontifical council, with the specific task of promoting a renewed evangelization in countries where the first proclamation of the faith … Continue reading
Supreme Court Allows Abuse Case Against Vatican to Proceed
CNA reports: Today the U.S. Supreme Court declined an immunity appeal by the Holy See in a case that attempts to sue the Vatican for transferring a priest accused of sexually abusing a minors several decades ago. The ruling by … Continue reading
Anti-Foaming Agent Used in Silly Putty Also Used in Chicken McNuggets
San Francisco Chronicle: What kid doesn’t love McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets? The white meat chunks are tasty and perfect for little mouths and hands. And while most parents are aware that McNuggets aren’t perfectly healthy, they probably don’t know exactly what … Continue reading
Bishop Says Recently Deceased Pro-Abortion Baptist Sen. Byrd Now Has Perfect Joy
Catholic Culture reports: The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston offers its most sincere condolences to the Byrd family, and we pray during this difficult time that family and loved ones will remember that Senator Byrd is now at peace with the Risen … Continue reading
