Category: News

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Massive Rally in Manila in Support of Humane Vitae

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

Phillipine Bishop Threatened by Moslem “Warriors”

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

Population Research Institute Calls for Boycott of Olympics

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

Vatican Is Not Stalling Anglican Conversions to Catholicism

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

Cardinal Pell Gives Challenging Homily to 150,000 in Australia

From news.com.au “Speaking to the colourful crowd of pilgrims, waving flags from countries from around the world, Dr Pell told them that following Christ required struggle, sacrifice and self-discipline. “Following Christ is not cost free, not always easy, because it … Continue reading

Another Catholic Journalist, Tony Snow, Dead at 53

Here is a clip from a speech he recently gave to the graduating class at Catholic University: “But see, there’s more. Once you’ve gotten past the mirror phase, then things begin to get really interesting. You begin to confront the … Continue reading