NEW ORLEANS (The Deacons Bench) – He’s been mentioned on the short list of John McCain’s possible running mates. And now Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal is getting closer scrutiny from the media. The Wall Street Journal recently looked at his … Continue reading
An eyewitness from Zimbabwe, who for safety reasons must remain anonymous, has sent the following report to Aid to the Church in Need (ACN): “Two weeks ago we celebrated the opening of the Year of Saint Paul in our parish … Continue reading
This is a must read. Colleen Carroll Campbell paints an unforgettable picture of hope in this beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul, her father. My father, Thomas Patrick Carroll, Sr., was always a man of hope.
Mary Eberstadt, in an article in First Things, makes her case drawing from the empirical stats admitted even by the Church’s enemies. Here’s a clip. Eberstadt provides numerous examples of secular researchers who have followed the data, vindicating each and … Continue reading
With full support of the overseeing bishops. London, Jul 27, 2008 / 05:57 pm (CNA).- The largest Catholic adoption agency in England and Wales has decided to implement an adoption policy that does not rule out same-sex couples in the … Continue reading
After family they are our closest “neighbors.” All, no matter what age, should heed this call. Castelgandolfo, Jul 27, 2008 / 10:38 am (CNA).- Before the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about his July 12-21 … Continue reading
Manila, Jul. 25, 2008 (CWNews.com) – Pro-life activists gathered in Manila on July 25 in a massive rally organized by the country’s Catholic bishops and several lay groups to express opposition to a drive for a government-sponsored contraception campaign. More … Continue reading
Excerpt from Pope Benedict’s message. From Zenit: “It is important to reaffirm that even in the presence of growing difficulties, Christ’s command to evangelize all peoples continues to be a priority.
Manila, Jul 24, 2008 / 02:37 am (CNA).- A Catholic bishop in the southern Philippines’ Basilan province has received a letter from self-described “Muslim warriors” possibly linked to Abu Sayyaf who are threatening him with harm if he does not … Continue reading
Washington DC, Jul 19, 2008 / 12:18 am (CNA).- Some supporters of traditional marriage are protesting the fast food corporate giant McDonald’s over its decision to join the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and its spokesman’s remarks … Continue reading
Lifesite News reports: Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) — A leading expert on the brutal campaign of forced abortions and sterilizations that accompany China’s one-child family planning policy is urging a boycott of the Summer Olympics. Steven Mosher, of the Population Research … Continue reading
I had to delete yesterday’s post that had just the opposite headline. The false information came from unofficial sources. Sorry. Here’s an accurate post from The London Telegraph: More evidence this morning that Catholic liberals are panicking at the prospect … Continue reading
Vittorio Messori is one of the most famous catholic writers and journalist in Italy, writes editorials on Il Corriere della Sera. Among his books, the best sellers “Hypothesis on Jesus” (1976), “Crossing the Threshold of the Hope” (1994) with Pope … Continue reading
“I discerned, through prayer, that it was calling me to the Catholic Church. I do not want this call to pass me by.” Hilgenbrinck accepted the calling on Monday when he left the New England Revolution and retired from professional … Continue reading
Is this the same Brazil whose Parliament rejected a bill legalizing abortion 33-0? I am confused. What is going on in this country? Rio de Janeiro, Jul 15, 2008 / 01:36 pm (CNA).- The Brazilian Senate is considering a bill … Continue reading
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