Honolulu, May 1, 2008 / 08:02 pm (CNA).- The Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints has ruled that a Hawaiian woman’s cure from cancer was a miracle linked to her prayers to Blessed Father Damien De Veuster. The missionary … Continue reading
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Scottish Soccer Player in Trouble Over Pro-Papal Shirt
Glasgow, May 1, 2008 / 01:08 am (CNA).- A Scottish soccer team could be censured after a player displayed a shirt that said “God Bless the Pope” in a post-game victory celebration, the BBC reports. The Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc, whom … Continue reading
Chaldean Catholic,Tariq Aziz, High Official in Old Iraqi Regime, Goes on Trial
Iraq’s deputy prime minister under Saddam Hussein, went on trial this week after 5 years in prison, the AsiaNews service reports. Aziz faces the death penalty if convicted of ordering multiple executions. Post from CWN here
Cardinal Egan Criticizes Giuliani for Taking Holy Communion
NEW YORK (LifeSiteNews) – The decision by several prominent pro-abortion politicians to publicly receive Holy Communion at papal Masses during the recent visit of Pope Benedict XVI, despite clear Church teaching that says that their reception of Communion would constitute … Continue reading
Pope Addresses Young on Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Among the inspiring words the Holy Father wrote to the participants in the annual youth pilgrimage were the following: “[C]elebrate with enthusiasm the joy of loving Christ and of believing and hoping in him, and to follow with trust the … Continue reading
Christians and Buddhists can cooperate on the environment, pontifical council says
What about the importance of believing in Jesus Christ and becoming Catholic? “Vatican City, Apr 29, 2008 / 09:46 am (CNA).- The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue sent its annual Message to Buddhists for the Feast of Vesakh. The … Continue reading
Relic tour unites military families together in prayer
Los Angeles, Apr 28, 2008 / 10:22 pm (CNA).- A Los Angeles-based apostolate is sending relics of Catholic saints to U.S. troops based around the world and to their families in the United States. More here.
Archdiocesan Radio Station to Reduce Protestant Programs
So much for ecumenism. I mean, what is a Catholic sponsored radio station for anyway?
Yoko Ono Files Suit Against “Expelled” Filmmakers Over Use of Lennon’s Atheistic Song
“Dallas, Apr 25, 2008 / 08:50 pm (CNA).- Yoko Ono, the widow of Beatles singer and songwriter John Lennon, has with several others filed several lawsuits challenging the use and critique of Lennon’s song “Imagine” in the documentary “Expelled.” One … Continue reading
NY Seminary Receives Wave of Inquiries for Priesthood After Papal Visit
“Yonkers, NY, Apr 26, 2008 / 03:45 am (CNA).- St. Joseph Seminary in Yonkers, New York, has received dozens of applications following Pope Benedict’s visit, the New York Daily News reports.” Here is the rest of the article from Catholic … Continue reading
New York Abortuary Closes After 40-Day Prayer Vigil
New York, Apr. 25, 2008 (CWNews.com) – An abortion clinic in Rockland County, New York, announced its closing on April 25. It was one of 50 American abortion centers targeted by the “40 Days for Life” prayer campaign. Read here.
Pro-Abortion “Catholic” Politicians Invited to Papal Mass
Archbishop Wuerl of Washington, DC, and Cardinal Egan of New York invited pro-abortion politicians to papal Mass. Robert Novak has the story in the New York Times, which begins: “In the aftermath of the U.S. visit by Pope Benedict XVI, … Continue reading
Senate Democrats Object to Resolution Welcoming Pope
Led by Senator Barbara Boxer Democrats objected to the “values” Pope Benedict placed on “each and every human life.” It smacked of anti-abortion doctrine, they said. In this objection, are these anti-life forces admitting that the “fetus” is a human … Continue reading
Father Raymond de Souza Takes China to Task
Good article here which exposes the murderous regime that still runs China today, after fifty nine years of bloody tyranny, and the farce of the Olympic “torch of freedom.”
Peruvian Cardinal Prohibits Communion in the Hand
Finally, the abuse that became the custom, is being eradicated by a prelate who truly reverences the Real Presence of Christ in His Blessed Sacrament. Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, Archbishop of the city of saints, Lima, Peru, informed the … Continue reading