CNA: The 300-member Franciscan province of Saint Elisabeth in Germany has elected as its new superior Father Markus Fuhrmann, who a few weeks ago publicly came out as homosexual. Report is here.
Category: News
Liberal Steubenville ‘Theologian’ Resigns From German ‘Synodal Way’ Forum
CNA: A theologian has resigned from the German “Synodal Way” forum on sexual morality. Katharina Westerhorstmann told the Catholic television station K-TV that she left the forum “not only because of time constraints, but also because of the concrete work in the … Continue reading
Why Do People Believe Fake Statistics?
This essay by James Corbett may challenge some of your own presuppositions or biases, something that most of us do not enjoy. It is also very informative regarding the nature of statistics and the statistical manipulation of our would-be technocratic … Continue reading
Oldest Man in the World Prays Rosary Twice a Day
CNA, Francesca Pollio Fenton: His name is Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, he’s Venezuelan, passionate about his faith, prays the rosary twice a day, and is in the Guinness World Records as the oldest man in the world. Mora was born … Continue reading
Indigenous Unmarked Graves in Canada a Hoax
The Media Report: It is yet another case of media hysteria getting ahead of the facts. In May of 2021, media outlets around the world broadcast shocking news: Catholic-operated schools for indigenous children in Canada had years ago dumped hundreds … Continue reading
Death Toll Now Over 80 in Nigerian Terror Attack
Aleteia, The attack on a Catholic Mass in Nigeria Sunday morning – with the death toll now at over 80 worshipers – represents a troubling development in the ongoing saga of Islamist violence against Christians, says an American expert on … Continue reading
At Least 50 Killed at Catholic Church in Nigeria
Al Jazeera, Ope Adetayo: Mass had just ended. The choir was singing the closing hymns, waiting for the priest to proceed out of the church when the first gunshot rang out. Seconds later, another gunshot followed. Report is here.
70 Ordained in Guadalajara
CNA: In one historic weekend, the Cardinal Archbishop of Guadalajara, José Francisco Robles Ortega, ordained 70 men to the priesthood in two separate ceremonies held June 4 and 5 at the Mexican Martyrs Shrine in that city. Report is here.
US Embassy to Vatican Flies Gay Pride Flag in Rome
Fox News: The United States Embassy to the Holy See raised a pride flag Wednesday to commemorate the beginning of Pride month. The official social media accounts for the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See boasted of their celebration of Pride month … Continue reading
Pope to Make Liberal Bishop McElroy a Cardinal
CNA, Jonah McKeown: Pope Francis announced Sunday that he will create 21 new cardinals in August, one of whom is the bishop of San Diego, California. Who is Bishop Robert McElroy? Here are some fast facts: A San Francisco native, McElroy … Continue reading
Wall Drug a Success Story in the Badlands Built on Ingenuity and Catholic Faith
National Catholic Register, Patti Maguire Armstrong: Wall Drug is an epic story of American ingenuity: A failing business turns into one of the world’s most famous tourist attractions through hand-painted signs offering free ice water. Today, more than 2 million … Continue reading
Mark Twain’s Novel of Joan of Arc Was His Favorite Work
Catholic World Report, Dr. Kelly Scott Franklin:To a certain extent, Twain’s novel about the young, fifteenth-century French girl and Saint remains a puzzling act of devotion from a complicated man. When Mark Twain wrote a novel about St. Joan of … Continue reading
Defiant Pelosi Commits Communion Sacrilege in DC
Life News: In defiance of her own Archbishop’s decision to deny her communion because of her aggressive promotion of abortion, new reports indicate Nancy Pelosi received communion yesterday at a liberal Catholic church in Washington. According to Politico, Pelosi was … Continue reading
Ella Logan Angel of the Stage
Church Militant: Ella Logan (1913–1969) was a Scottish-born singer and actress who was famous in American pictures and early television. When she performed for the GIs in Italy, she kept one rule with iron-clad resolve: There would never be anything … Continue reading
Pelosi Denied Communion by Archbishop Cordileone
Life News, Katie Yoder: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may no longer receive Holy Communion in her home archdiocese of San Francisco after publicly supporting abortion as a Catholic politician. The Catholic Church considers abortion — the destruction of a human person — … Continue reading
