Either way you look at it, both the umpire, Jim Joyce, and the pitcher, Armando Galarraga, are two men with the kind of class that makes the Philosopher want to be a baseball fan again. I just love this story.
Category: News
Culture Columnist for US Catholic Monthly Criticises Phoenix Bishop and Vatican Over Abortion Excommunication
Catholic Culture reports: Writing for US Catholic, Patrick McCormick– a religious-studies professor at Gonzaga University– reveals a great deal about his attitude toward Church authority as he delivers his opinions on the Phoenix abortion case. Bishop Olmsted and the Vatican … Continue reading
Jesuit Civiltà Cattolica Article Praises US Health Care Bill
What is going on here? This is a bill that the UCCB and all US pro-life groups opposed for its moral flaws, especially concerning abortion. Catholic Culture reports: The influential Jesuit journal La Civiltà Cattolica has published an article praising … Continue reading
Retired President of CUA Appointed to Be Next Bishop of Trenton NJ
I recently posted a commendatory article on the occasion of Father David O’Connell’s retirement on our website here. Catholic Culture reports: The Holy See Press Office announed on June 4 that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Father David O’Connell as … Continue reading
Apostolic Vicar, Bishop Luigi Padovese, Murdered in Anatolia, Southern Turkey
Ankara (AsiaNews) –Mgr Luigi Padovese, bishop of Iskenderun, in Anatolia, was killed today around 1 pm. A priest friend had just met and spoken to him right after 12 o’clock. The prelate’s driver and aide, a Muslim who had worked … Continue reading
NCR Sponsored Pelosi’s Outrageous Speech at Washington “Catholic” Conference
We posted this news item yesterday, but what follows are Speaker Pelosi’s exact words, delivered May 6, about following the Incarnate Word. My comments follow hers. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, addressing a May 6 Catholic conference on Capitol Hill, said … Continue reading
Pope to Visit Cyprus Tomorrow, Island’s 25,000 Catholics Make About 2.5% of Population
CNA reports: Pope Benedict’s 16th international journey will take him to Cyprus on Friday. It is hoped that his visit will bring a “wind of peace” to the nation. Details are here.
Weak “Ban” of Abortion on Military Hospitals Set to be Repealed If Senate Passes Amendment
As Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, put it ““The military was meant to combat terrorism – not perpetrate it against the unborn.” Full article here from CNA.
More and Worse Blasphemy From a Deranged Late-term Abortion Enthusiast
An satanic article, unsigned, was published in the Daily Kos on Tuesday, which called George Tiller’s death a “crucifixion,” and with crucifixion there is a “resurrection. ” Here’s a clip from the author who signs as “Trusting Women.” The darker … Continue reading
Planned Parenthood Official Uses Blasphemous Hyperbole to Dedicate New Abortuary
LifeNews reports: The gigantic abortion facility planned Parenthood now runs in Houston is a seven story, 78,000 square foot center that will eventually do abortions later in pregnancy. But, one Planned Parenthood official recently offered up a blasphemous prayer using … Continue reading
35,000 Forced Abortions Done Daily in China, Rep. Chris Smith Informs Congressional hearing
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) — A congressional hearing on Tuesday saw a panel of experts unveil information showing Chinese women are victimized by forced abortions every 2.4 seconds. Rep. Chris Smith, the pro-life leader in the House, chaired the panel discussion … Continue reading
Irish Aid Boat Named After American Killed by Israeli Forces Is Heading to Gaza, Arrival Tomorrow
guardian.co.uk reports: The final boat in the Gaza aid flotilla was sailing at full speed towards the territory’s coast tonight despite warnings that it would be intercepted by Israeli forces. Story is here.
Chinese Underground Catholic’s Letter to Asian News on True Unity Through Our Lady of Sheshan
Asia News: “Today, 24 May, is the World Day of Prayer for the Chinese Catholic Church. For this day Pope Benedict XVI personally wrote a prayer to Our Lady of Sheshan as a thanksgiving to God and the Virgin Mary. … Continue reading
Defending the Sign of Our Salvation
“European court: 10 nations back Italy in crucifix case,” says CWN. You may remember that, in late 2009, the European Court of Human Rights declared that a crucifix in an Italian classroom is “contrary to parents’ right to educate their … Continue reading
Archbishop Wenski Installed June 1 During Pontifical Mass in Miami
CatholicOnline reports: “Here in the Archdiocese of Miami, we have our problems, our challenges to face – the economic crisis and the closing of schools and more than a dozen parishes, have frustrated everyone and angered many. But let’s not … Continue reading
