Here’s how to combat the lies told by pro-abortion ‘climate change’ activists about ‘extreme weather’
In the last part I explained how to contest the mistaken idea that the rise in so-called ‘global average temperature’ is of concern. Now, let’s consider the supposed increase in extreme weather that climate activists are always wailing about.
Secrecy at the Synod on Synodality: What we know about delegates’ confidentiality requirements
Speaking at a press briefing on Oct. 6, Vatican spokesman Paolo Ruffini said that there needs to be “a certain amount of confidentiality about who takes the floor and who doesn’t in order to leave the space open … for ‘conversation in the Spirit.’” / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News Vatican City, Oct 6, 2023 / […]
Secrecy at the Synod on Synodality: What We Know About Delegates’ Confidentiality Requirements
Daniel Ibáñez Speaking at a press briefing on Oct. 6, Vatican spokesman Paolo Ruffini said that there needs to be “a certain amount of confidentiality about who takes the floor and who doesn’t in order to leave the space open … for ‘conversation in the Spirit.’” The Vatican says the confidentiality requirement exists ‘in order […]
‘Laudate Deum’ and an Update on the Synod on Synodality (Oct. 7)
Andreas Solaro This picture taken Nov. 26, 2008, shows the solar panels covering the roof of the Paul VI Audience Hall with St. Peter’s Basilica in the background. Some 1,000 photovoltaic panels were installed at the Vatican during the pontificate of Benedict XVI. Eight years after Pope Francis published his encyclical, Laudato Si, warning about […]
Action Item: Calling Upon All Catholics to Respond to the Dubia
In light of the recent dubia of five Cardinals to Pope Francis and the latter’s unwillingness to provide clear responses in accord with the Catholic Faith, the organizers of the Missae pro Missa campaign issue the following statement calling upon all Catholic faithful throughout the world to respond to the dubia as a public testament to the Church’s constant […]
Why the face of Jesus means so much to me
A Reflection for Friday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time, by Kevin Clarke
Irish police make arrests, enforcing abortion clinic buffer zones (BBC)
Two pro-life activists have been arrested for praying outside Causeway Hospital in Coleraine, as a new law takes effect that bans protests at facilities where abortions are performed.
Vatican publishes new book of Pope’s essays (Vatican News)
The Vatican publishing house, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, has released a new book containing two essays by Pope Francis. The small new volume includes a piece that the future Pontiff wrote in 1991, while serving as Archbishop of Buenos Aires, on the topic of corruption and sin; and a letter he wrote this year to the […]
Secretariat of State not consulted on new papal document (Pillar)
The Vatican Secretariat of State was not consulted during the drafting of the new papal document Laudate Deum, The Pillar reports. The Secretariat of State is ordinarily involved in drafting important Vatican documents, particularly if—as in this case—the documents touch of international affairs. But officials at the Secretariat of State revealed that their offices were […]
We tried 45 bags of frozen french fries — these are the absolute best…..
If French fries can be considered a perfect food, one could argue that frozen French fries are the polar opposite. In theory, having crispy and golden potatoes without going to a restaurant or drive-thru should be amazing. But, too often, the convenience doesn’t justify the results; even the brands promising the crispiest, crunchiest fries end […]