Not Strictly Spiritual: “From a spiritual standpoint what I try and do as a physician is that even if I can’t cure the situation, even if I can’t cure the condition, if even I can’t make it all go away, … Continue reading
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Terrorists Bomb Church in Tanzania, One Killed
Catholic Culture: One person was killed and dozens were injured when a bomb exploded at the dedication of a parish in Olasiti, a town of 12,000 in northern Tanzania. Archbishop Francisco Padilla, the apostolic nuncio to Tanzania, and Archbishop Josaphat Lebulu … Continue reading
Since 1971 Abortions in China Have Exceeded US Population
The population of the United States is 314 million. More than 50 million babies have been killed by legal abortions in the US since 1973’s Roe v. Wade decision. The population of China today is 1 billion 344 million people. … Continue reading
Most Catholics in China Unaware of Pope’s Coming Abdication
Catholic World Report: After a week of international news coverage about the pope’s imminent retirement, China’s news has so far failed to announce it. China’s Catholics, even the priests, are still unaware of what is happening in Rome, and this media … Continue reading
Papal Biographer Thinks Pope Has Gone Blind in One Eye
Los Angeles Times: A week after Pope Benedict announced his resignation, more than 50,000 supporters jammed into St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for his next-to-last weekly blessing, as it emerged the aging pontiff may have gone blind in one eye. … Continue reading
Paul Badde, Author of The Veil of Manoppello, on Pope’s Abdication
Catholicism.org was one of the first news sites to publicize the story of the miraculous Veil of Manoppello and the book by Paul Badde about the icon. Dr. Maike Hickson, who is German, read the article by journalist Paul Badde in … Continue reading
Catholic Archbishop of Kiev Says Orthodox Must Own Up to Their Complicity with Stalin
After posting the article below, it was brought to my attention that the article I linked to in AsiaNews is from last March. For those who haven’t seen that, the facts are worth repeating. There is another post in AsiaNews … Continue reading
Hindus Join Hundreds of Thousands of Catholics for Midnight Masses
AsiaNews: Orissa India: Hundreds of thousands of Christians and Hindus took part in Midnight Mass in the parishes of Kandhamal, Bubhaneshwar and other districts in Orissa. For Mgr John Barwa, archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneshwar, “the level of participation is unprecedented in the … Continue reading
Justice Sotomayor Rules Business Must Include Abortifacient Drugs in Health Care
National Catholic Register: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has rejected a request that the federal government temporarily halt enforcement of the federal abortifacient mandate against the Christian-owned business Hobby Lobby, the Associated Press reported Dec. 27. More on this here.
Pope and Butler Reconciled but Legal Pardon on Hold
UCANEWS: After the Pope’s gesture, there is speculation that the expected legal pardon has not been granted because Gabriele has yet to apologize to senior officials. Read more here.
Monsanto Destroying Farmers and Poisoning Humans
NaturalNews: (NaturalNews) By now, nearly all informed people recognize that Monsanto is widely regarded as the most evil corporation on our planet. But what, exactly, makes Monsanto so evil? Why is Monsanto worse than a pharmaceutical company, a pesticide company or … Continue reading
US: More Deaths From Suicide Than Auto Accidents
Catholic Online: Suicides committed through falls or poisoning have risen significantly. Experts now fear that there could be many more unaccounted for, particularly in cases of overdose. “Suicides are terribly under-counted,” Ian Rockett, author of the study in the American Journal … Continue reading
San Francisco Archbishop Cordileone to Be Installed October 4
Catholic Online: A weekend article in the Los Angeles Times expressed the surprise of some in the main stream media over Pope Benedict’s superb choice to Shepherd the faithful of San Francisco. ArchBishop Salvatore Cordileone will be installed on October … Continue reading
Melkite Catholic Archbishop of Aleppo Flees to Lebanon
The Daily Star: The Melkite Greek Catholic archbishop of Aleppo has fled to Lebanon and his offices in the war-ravaged city have been looted, Vatican media said on Monday, amid fears over the fate of Christian minorities. More on this … Continue reading
More on Registering Pre-Born for Visitor Count to Tour President’s Home
LifeNews: A member of Congress has a sarcastic take on the controversy generated by the Obama administration over a White House visitors policy that requires pregnant women to register their unborn children when they check in at the front door. … Continue reading
