Diogenes reports: The ink was barely dry on the Lifetime Achievement Award that Cardinal George presented to Father Michael Pfleger, when the notorious Chicago priest was at in the news again– this time, for a Sunday sermon in which he … Continue reading
Catholic Culture reports: The director of the Vatican press office– often identified in the media as a spokesman for the Pope– actually takes his directions from the Secretariat of State, a BBC story reveals. More here with links.
Catholic Culture reports: Now, under the attacks of the world, which speak to us of our sins, we see that to be able to do penance is a grace – and we see how necessary it is to do penance, … Continue reading
Here is a clip from the Holy Father’s address today to the Brazilian bishops in Rome for their ad limina visit: Addressing how people should participate in the liturgy, Pope Benedict said that a Christian’s “primary attitude” during the liturgical … Continue reading
Catholic Culture reports: Three weeks after the Diocese of Portland withdrew it support of Preble Street’s Homeless Voices for Justice because of the group’s support for same-sex marriage, Governor John Baldacci– a Catholic who supports abortion and homosexual marriage– served … Continue reading
CNA reports: Abu Sayyaf militants conducted a bombing assault on Isabela City in the Philippines on Tuesday morning, killing several people and severely damaging the Cathedral of St. Isabel. The local bishop said the cathedral was “totally” damaged. Read more … Continue reading
Catholic News Service: “About 150 Iraqi Christian refugees gathered with excitement outside the Melkite Catholic compound in Damascus. Many of the women were dressed in black, a sign of mourning for a husband or family member lost to violence in … Continue reading
CNA reports: Dismissing an atheist campaign to arrest Pope Benedict XVI as “a stunt to get public attention,” Vatican spokesman Fr. Frederico Lombardi has said the Pope’s September visit to Britain will go forward. One campaign leader has in the … Continue reading
Janice Shaw Crouse, of Concerned Women of America, said, “President Kaczynski was an outstanding leader for pro-life, pro- marriage, and pro-family issues in Europe.” LifeNews reports: President Lech Kaczynski of Poland died when the airplane carrying him and other top … Continue reading
California Catholic News: On May 21-22, the 2010 commencement exercises at the Jesuit University of San Francisco will take place, and, in keeping with a pattern that has developed over the years, the university has invited controversial speakers to address … Continue reading
Catholic Culture reports: Vandals had painted obscene slogans on the outer walls of the house where Pope Benedict XVI lived as a child. A police spokesman said that it was fair to assume that the damage to the home in … Continue reading
CNA reports: Results of radiocarbon dating carried out by three laboratories in 1988 which placed the origins of the Shroud in the 13th or 14th century cannot be considered as “conclusive,” according to the Italian Society of Statistics (SIS). A … Continue reading
Catholic Culture reports: Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone said at a news conference in Chile that homosexuality, and not the discipline of clerical celibacy, has been linked to the clerical abuse crisis. Read more here.
LifeNews reports: Rhode Island Bishop Thoms Tobin is earning prise from pro-life advocates for removing his hospital from membership in the Catholic Health Association because of CHA’s active support for the pro-abortion health care bill. Read more here.
Very interesting interview by Yves Chiron, Editor of Aletheia, Letters of Religious Information, with renowned Roman theologian, last of the great Thomists, and critic of Vatican II. Rorate Caeli has it here. The Ecumenical Vatican Council II: A Much Needed … Continue reading
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