Rome, Italy, Jul 16, 2009 / 12:37 pm (CNA).- Following the recent bomb attack on the Cathedral of the Assumption, which was attributed to the Hindu group Nepal Defense Army, extremists are now threatening priests and religious in Nepal with … Continue reading
This is a great interview that the famous Brazilian soccer player had with L’Osservatore Romano. He spoke of the traditional values his father instilled in him and of his great honor in having a private audience with three popes, including … Continue reading
CNA reports: The conclusion of a five-year diocesan inquiry has advanced the beatification cause of a South African man who was murdered as a “genuine martyr” after a life of resisting witchcraft and condemning murderous witch hunts. Full story here.
CWN reports: The White House has assured abortion advocates that the president’s nominee for surgeon general shares the adminstration’s position on abortion. Dr. Regina Benjamin, a board member of the Catholic Health Association, “supports the president’s position on reproductive health … Continue reading
This was a very informative talk that the Archbishop gave to Legatus, a group of Catholic businessmen. He presents a very good analysis of how the media, by a continuum of rapid sound bytes pasted by video clips chosen by … Continue reading
CNA reports: More than 40 people were killed or injured in renewed attacks on Christians in Baghdad on Sunday. Shortly after 7:00 on Sunday evening, a car bomb exploded in front of the gates of St. Mary’s Chaldean Catholic Church … Continue reading
CWN reports: President Barack Obama has nominated Dr. Regina Benjamin, a member of the board of trustees of the Catholic Health Association, as United States surgeon general. The founder and CEO of a rural Alabama health clinic, Dr. Benjamin was … Continue reading
Yes, we’re a bit behind the times on this one. A June 28, 2009 piece in the Baltimore Sun reports a possible miracle that could lead to the canonization of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos.
Of particular significance in this letter is the reference to “the irreparable harm done to the innocent who is put to death,” which would seem to support the traditional doctrine that unbaptized infants cannot have the beatific vision. CWN reports: … Continue reading
I don’t know what to say anymore. Baltimore, Md., Jul 9, 2009 / 03:10 pm (CNA).- When President Barack Obama visits the Holy Father tomorrow, he will present a stole worn by St. John Neumann, a 19th century Redemptorist priest … Continue reading
Diogenes over at CWN is not going to let this outrageous admission, from a Supreme Court justice, slip under the radar. CWN reports: We all know– or ought to know, since the evidence is plentiful– that Margaret Sanger, the patron … Continue reading
I’ve always liked Mike Lowell and assumed that he was Catholic, although not all Puerto Ricans are. But I am not all that up with baseball news so I was surprised to find out that the slugger had a bout … Continue reading
It’s now official, what had previously been suspected. What is interesting is that this move demonstrates that the primary issue the Vatican has with the SSPX is “doctrinal.” And what stand will the Society take on the fundamental dogma, extra … Continue reading
One of the weirdest organizations I have ever read about, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals kills (“euthanizes”) 95 % of the domesticated animals they take in, which they are supposed to be providing friendly owners for. That is … Continue reading
CatholicOnLine reports: At the United Nations (UN) headquarters last week, the Obama administration continued its push for increased access to legal abortion around the world. The Obama team has introduced language that has thrown a high level negotiation into a … Continue reading
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