The lonely can find an ‘ally’ in St. Joseph, pope says at audience
ROME — As the guardian of Jesus and Mary, St. Joseph’s reassuring presence is an example for Christians who are called to care for the lonely and those who struggle in their lives, Pope Francis said. In a society where relationships are constantly in flux, St. Joseph’s life and example give “a clear indication of […]
Lawsuit claims hazing injured Catholic high school football player
SANTA ANA, California — A lawsuit claims a player on a highly ranked Southern California Catholic high school football team suffered traumatic brain injury, gashes and a broken nose in a locker room hazing ritual in which players punch each other until one gives up. The Orange County Superior Court lawsuit was filed Tuesday by […]
Indian bishop’s rape trial enters final stages
NEW DELHI — The trial of Indian Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun, has entered its final stages, with the court recording the testimonies of the investigating officials to be followed by their cross-examination, reported ucanews.com. “This process is set to be completed by the end of this month,” with final arguments and […]
Ethics committee authorizes first assisted suicide in Italy
null / Gorodenkoff via Shutterstock. Rome, Italy, Nov 24, 2021 / 13:00 pm (CNA). The Catholic Church in Italy said that life must be “protected and defended” after local health authorities in Italy gave the green light to the country’s first legally obtained assisted suicide. The ethics committee of the health service of the Italian […]
10 Things You Need to Know About Advent
The season of Advent begins November 28. Advent is about to begin. What do the Church’s official documents say about this season?
Congressman Smith: Nigeria’s Removal from U.S. Watch List a ‘Retreat’ from Fight Against Religious Persecution
Rep. Chris Smith. The New Jersey Republican called the Biden administration’s decision “a retreat from the noble and necessary fight to protect victims of religious persecution.”
New Report Declares Treatment of Christian Minority Women and Girls a ‘Human Rights Catastrophe’
Sun_Shine A Coptic Orthodox church in Old Cairo, a historic area of the Egyptian capital. The study found numerous cases of forced kidnapping and exploitation in Egypt, that Christians account for 95% of women and girls seized by Islamists in Nigeria, and that 70% of those forcibly converted and married in Pakistan are Christians.
A Letter from Chile: Surviving the Post-Conciliar Wasteland
From my perspective, it seems that Traditional Catholicism is booming in Europe and the USA. Masses filled with young parishioners (and Priests) are offered every Sunday in many places and even some Bishops offer the Pre-Conciliar Mass from time to time. The future of the Church seems bright (at least in the long run) but […]
Crisis Series #48: 4 Questions You Need to Ask About the Crisis
Whether you have seen every episode of this series so far, or have just seen a couple, or maybe none – this is likely the most important episode we’ve done so far. In the next hour and twenty minutes, Father Wiseman will break down the entire Crisis into 4 simple questions. If you answer yes […]
Send Fr. Z your snail-mail 2021 CHRISTMAS CARDS!
If you would like to send me Christmas greetings or cards, please send by snail mail, if possible with really cool stamps. Remember mail? I always enjoy your Christmas cards. The notes and letters which describe the year … Read More →