God bless the bishops of South Africa and Caritas International for hearing the cries of the poor starving people of Zimbabwe. The relief is temporary, of course, but it is a good start. May the example of these bishops spur … Continue reading
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ND Professor Rallies Protesters Against Obama Invitation
Philosophy Professor Alfred J Freddoso: SOUTH BEND (NDResponse) – I stand here today as a representative of that small group of faculty that supports “NDResponse” and stands behind the exemplary students who have organized it in reaction to the university … Continue reading
Cherie Blair: Sin Rather Than Death!
She didn’t quite say it that way (notice, no quotes). But the wife of the UK’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair did say, “There’s also a real concern about saving lives and I absolutely believe, and scientific evidence shows, that … Continue reading
Looking for Arizona & California CATsters
Saint Benedict Center is looking for a few good people to host Catholic America Tour talks in their homes or other venues. The AZ-CA CAT trip is tentatively scheduled for May 9-May 24. (Note: These exact dates are tentative; the … Continue reading
Pat Buchanan on ‘The Unnecessary War’
Says Buchanan: No war is inevitable until it has begun. Was it a necessary war? Hearken to Churchill: “One day, President Roosevelt told me that he was asking publicly for suggestions about what the war should be called. I said … Continue reading
Vermont Becomes Fourth State to Legalize Same-Sex “Marriage”
This time it was the legislature overruling the governor’s veto. I’m looking at the front page photo of the three female activists. One’s laughing; one’s crying; and one’s about to do one or the other; can’t quite tell. Judging from … Continue reading
Boston Globe May Be Going Under
Good riddance. I didn’t realize just how many big name newspapers are feeling the financial crunch and shutting off the presses. Advertising costs aren’t worth a shrinking number of page turners. But this trend has been going on long before … Continue reading
The Black Legend of ‘Hitler’s Pope’ Undone
The image of Pacelli as “Hitler’s pope” is contested by a growing number of scholars. There were many responsible for creating this image, including Catholics. But Soviet propaganda was decisive. A Jesuit historian reveals the strategy. See the report by … Continue reading
Advisory on the Southern Poverty Law Center
The following advisory on the SPLC comes from Americans for Legal Immigration. It is offered here on our site, not as an endorsement of ALIPAC, but as a public service to disseminate information on this insidious organization (the SPLC), which … Continue reading
Texas Governor Proclaims April Abortion Recovery Awareness Month
LifeNews reports: — Governor Rick Perry has issued a proclamation designating April as Abortion Recovery Awareness Month and April 18th as Hope for Life Day. “Ending a pregnancy through abortion interrupts the natural birth process and creates significant trauma and … Continue reading
US Senate, Including Majority Of “Catholic” Senators, Stamp Out Freedom of Conscience
CatholicOnLine reports: NEW YORK, NY (Catholic League) – Yesterday an amendment introduced by Sen. Tom Coburn to protect the conscience of patients and health care providers was defeated by a vote of 56-41. Read more here.
Iowa Supreme Court Unanimous in Favor of Same-Sex “Marriage”
Another judicial fiat, this time from Des Moines, the city of “the monks.” Catholic Culture reports: The supreme court of Iowa, in a unanimous April 3 ruling, has found that the state’s law restricting marriage to male-female couples is unconstitutional, … Continue reading
Belgian Parliament Wants a Formal Condemnation of Pope’s Stand on Condoms
“Unacceptable,” they say. That word always intrigued me when used by condescending politicians or other flatulent big wigs. It just oozes off their tongues with a certain hissing inflection on the third syllable.
Chicago’s William Daley Backs Obama Invite, Boasts of His Catholicism
Here’s a clip from his Chicago Tribune article. “Cardinal Francis George recently said this invitation is an embarrassment to Catholics because the president disagrees with church doctrine on abortion and stem-cell research. But I believe Cardinal George’s stand is an … Continue reading
“Appalled, Disappointed, and Scandalized,” Archbishop Beltran to ND President
More and more bishops are sending Letters of protest to Father John Jenkins. This latest doesn’t mince words. CNA reports: Oklahoma City, Okla., Apr 2, 2009 / 05:21 pm (CNA).- Archbishop Eusebius J. Beltran of Oklahoma City has sent a … Continue reading
