Zenit reports: The last words of Father Mariano Arroyo Merino expressed his forgiveness for the would-be robbers who knifed and burned him. The Spanish priest, 74, was murdered July 13 at his parish of Our Lady of Regla, in Havana, … Continue reading
Several weeks ago I heard an ad on the radio for an organization called Save the Children, specifically those who have suffered in the afermath of Hurrican Katrina. Sally Fields was asking listeners to send money while the lyric from … Continue reading
CNA reports: In a Wednesday evening conference call Steve McEveety, producer of movies such as “The Passion of the Christ” and “Bella,” spoke about his Hollywood career, his faith, and how aspiring filmmakers can advance in the entertainment industry. He … Continue reading
CNA reports:The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America has clarified circumstances surrounding the distribution to Israeli soldiers of a booklet that claimed the Pope and Vatican support the anti-Semitic goals of Hezbollah. The Orthodox Union rescinded the endorsement of … Continue reading
Washington D.C., Jul 20, 2009 / 01:40 pm (CNA).- In remarks on the House floor last week, Congressman Chris Smith argued that President Obama purposely misled Pope Benedict XVI when he said that he “wants to reduce abortion” at their … Continue reading
This is anti-Catholic propaganda at its worst. What will the restless forces who oppose peace and rejoice in falsehood and disruption think of next? Tel Aviv, Israel, Jul 20, 2009 / 10:15 pm (CNA).- Israeli officials have halted the distribution … Continue reading
Sacramento, Calif., Jul 21, 2009 / 01:56 am (CNA).- A federal judge has thrown out another legal challenge to California’s Proposition 8, ruling that plaintiffs had no standing to dispute the constitutionality of the ballot measure which restored the definition … Continue reading
This is but the latest attempt by the Communist government to thwart efforts by Catholic priests to reclaim Church property — in this case a church badly damaged in 1968 during the war — confiscated by the government. CNA reports: … Continue reading
Dictators like Evo Morales don’t get into power without huge support from super wealthy anti-clericals whose god is money. How else can a man so fanatical as Morales and his comrade Chavez in Chile become president of a nation. I … Continue reading
Catholic Online reports: The communist government of Viet Nam is punishing couples with more than two children, a local Catholic news agency reports. Catholic villagers in Thua Thien-Hue province told the Union of Catholic Asian News they are being fined … Continue reading
It was a minor fracture but it will prevent him from playing the piano, which he loves to do, to relax. At the hospital the Holy Father insisted on waiting his turn for treatment. CWN reports: Pope Benedict XVI broke … Continue reading
Deacon Keith Fournier: “After the terrible death of Fr. Thomas our missionaries as well as others in the surrounding area live in fear, and they all need our support especially in the form of prayers. Our heritage is that of … Continue reading
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.
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