Once upon a time, when an American bishop wanted to establish a religious congregation (say, of teaching sisters), he got on a boat to Ireland, recruited some generous-hearted, faithful, and energetic Irish girls, and brought them back, donning them in … Continue reading
Moscow, February 26, Interfax – The issue of the status of Catholic dioceses in the Orthodox lands as well as the issue of the status of the Orthodox dioceses in traditionally Catholic countries requires a “serious and elaborate discussion” in … Continue reading
From an article on Zenit’s web site: Among the reactions, an article published Feb. 23 in the German newspaper Die Tagespost is noteworthy. The article, written by Jacob Neusner, professor of History and Theology of Judaism in Bard College, supports … Continue reading
Rome, Feb. 26, 2008 (CWNews.com) – An essay in the official Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano argues that this year’s Oscar awards went to films that portray America as a society “without hope.” The signed column by Gaetano Vallini was critical … Continue reading
It’s great for business. Pervert young people as much as possible and the abortion industry will keep going. Editor’s Note: This article may contain quotes offensive to some readers… CNA STAFF, Feb 27, 2008 / 06:14 am (CNA).- A Planned … Continue reading
Washington DC, Feb 27, 2008 / 07:58 am (CNA).- A writer who wrote a Washington Post op-ed piece arguing against the U.S. bishops’ criticism of voters who support pro-choice politicians and ended his article with a curse of the bishops … Continue reading
Go here for the latest edition of Ad Rem, which asks, “Where have all the real men gone?” https://catholicism.org/ad-rem-no-64.html
According to a recent study in the UK, drugs like Prozac have little effect on those suffering from clinical depression. Amateur prescription: Eat healthy. Get exercise, enough rest, and sunlight. Keep your conscience clean by striving to live virtuously, not … Continue reading
This study reveals strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to our Church in America. A strong, vigorous Catholic identity must be asserted to recover losses, keep the Hispanic immigrant population Catholic, and bring those leaving the ranks of Protestantism into the … Continue reading
London, Feb 26, 2008 / 03:45 am (CNA).- A committee in the British House of Commons will investigate Catholic schools following the Bishop of Lancaster’s instructions to schools to place crucifixes in every classroom and stop “safe sex” education, the … Continue reading
The Turin-based La Stampa reports that the Vatican is poised to introduce stricter norms on Roman Catholic Masses, including halting the abuse of Communion in the hand and setting a time limit for homilies. The February 25 La Stampa quoted … Continue reading
After two years of conflict with the administration of a Catholic hospital in London, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor has dismissed the entire board of directors of the institution. The drastic move was a result of disputes over contraception and abortion referrals … Continue reading
The US is supporting Kosovo in her independence from Serbia. Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Medvedev — the next president — has pledged that Russia will “stick to” its support for Serbia in opposing Kosovo’s independence. Will we go to war, … Continue reading
An abortive mother commits suicide, revealing in her note, “I should never have had an abortion. I see now I would have been a good mum.”
In his message for the “Day of Prayer for Vocations,” the Holy Father highlighted the close connection of the priesthood and religious life to the mission of the Church. “Mission” and “evangelism” have been present in many of the pope’s … Continue reading
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