Both my brothers went to Seton Hall College back in the late sixties. I also applied but was turned down on account of my low SAT score. The Hall was liberal then. One of my brothers quit divinity school because … Continue reading
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30 New Swiss Guard to be Sworn in Tomorrow at Vatican
CNA reports: The Pontifical Swiss Guard plans to swear-in 30 new recruits during a Thursday ceremony which will also commemorate the 147 guards who died in the Sack of Rome. More here.
Priest Calls for Daily Rosary and Holy Hours to Stop Revolutionary Maoist Party in Nepal
Agenzia Fides: In a country paralysed by three days of general strikes, Christians pull out their “special weapon”: the Rosary beads. “We pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede that peace may prevail and bloodshed be avoided, that our … Continue reading
Without Help Africa’s Niger Faces Starvation for Half Its Population of 13.5 Million
Catholic Online reports; The African nation of Niger faces starvation for at least half of its 13.5 million inhabitants. The United Nations World Food Program says it will double its assistance to victims of this year’s drought. Full story is … Continue reading
Outdoor Preacher Arrested in England by Homosexual Policeman for Giving “Wrong” Answer to Question About Morality of Homosexual Acts
CNA reports: In a case which has disturbed religious freedom advocates, a preacher in the English town of Workington was reportedly arrested for describing homosexual conduct as a sin after a public sermon. A Baptist from Workington, the 42-year-old Dale McAlpine was preaching in … Continue reading
Former Newsweek Editor Takes Issue With NY Times Anti-Catholic Tribunal
CNA reports: A former editor for Newsweek slammed the New York Times for their recent attempts to link the Pope with Church sex abuse cover up and charged that the paper created its “own version of the scandal as if … Continue reading
US Commission Wants 13 Nations Listed for Egregious Violations of Religious Freedom
In addition to these eastern and African countries how many others in the West have passed laws against freedom of speech and the press when it comes to asserting the sinfulness of homosexual acts? Catholic Culture reports: In its newly … Continue reading
New Evidence of Shroud’s Miraculous Authenticity
TURIN, ITALY (Catholic Online) – Scientists examining the Shroud of Turin since the restoration that began in 2000 have found a “second face” on its reverse “hidden side,” a discovery they believe adds evidence to the argument it is not … Continue reading
Anglican Bishops in Rome to Discuss En Masse Conversion of Their Priests Under Papal Ordinariate
What is also interesting is that Most Rev Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, was unaware of the summit meeting. He is one of those English Catholic bishops who are uncomfortable with a mass conversion, still concerned about the hurting … Continue reading
Serbian Orthodox Canonize Vehement Opponent of Papal Unity
On the feast day of the great Saint Catherine of Siena, who gave her life as God’s ambassador for the restoration of universal papal authority, the Serbian schismatics honored their main antagonist to re-unification, the “divine” Justin Popovich of Celije … Continue reading
Papal Intention for May is Missionary Enthusiasm
Zenit: “That ordained ministers, religious women and men, and laypeople involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care.” More here.
Pope Speaks of Mary as Contemplator of Holy Face
Zenit: “Thus,” he reflected, “in Mary’s heart was carried the mystery of the face of Christ, a mystery of death and of glory. From her we can always learn how to look upon Jesus with a gaze of love and … Continue reading
Pope Prays Before Holy Shroud, Points to Bl. Piergeorgio Frassati as Example for Youth
Zenit reports: Just before going to venerate the cloth believed to be the one in which Jesus was buried, the Holy Father told the youth: “May the Holy Shroud be for you in a totally unique way an invitation to … Continue reading
American Priest Robbed and Killed in His Mission Home
CNA reports: An elderly Catholic priest was found dead at home in a small eastern Venezuelan town Thursday morning. While some reports claim the priest was a victim of a robbery, authorities are still investigating the crime. Some little information … Continue reading
Pope Appoints Delegate to Supervise Legionaries of Christ
Catholic Culture reports: Pope Benedict XVI will appoint an apostolic delegate to supervise the Legionaries of Christ, the Vatican announced on May 1. The Saturday announcement from the Vatican press office came a day after the five bishops who had … Continue reading
