Pope Francis’ 60 Minutes interview is a classic exercise in Modernist deception
In issuing Fiducia Supplicans, Pope Francis has intentionally confused the faithful by attempting to draw a distinction between blessing an ‘official’ homosexual union and a homosexual couple.Read More
UK set to ban sex ed for young children amid parental backlash against LGBT indoctrination
There is undoubtedly a backlash against LGBT ideology unfolding in many Western countries, the source of which includes many ambivalent towards LGBT lifestyles but who are still uncomfortable teaching the ideology to children.Read More
Pentecost Monday – several reasons to weep
Let’s have a look at the Collect for today’s Mass of Pentecost Monday. COLLECT (1962MR): Deus, qui Apostolis tuis Sanctum dedisti Spiritum: concede plebi tuae piae petitionis effectum; ut, quibus dedisti fidem, largiaris et pacem. I found this prayer in … Read More →
International Jérôme Lejeune bioethics conference highlights crucial life and health issues
The International Chair of Bioethics Jérôme Lejeune held its second annual international conference in Rome on May 17-18, 2024, to reflect on the bioethical challenges surrounding the health and care of people at different stages of life. / Credit: The International Chair of Bioethics Jérôme Lejeune Rome, Italy, May 20, 2024 / 11:53 am (CNA). […]
Pedaling With the Mystic Rose: The Link Between Bicycling and the Month of Mary
Luca Bettini Pink jersey Team UAE’s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar (c) climbs the Mortirolo section surrounded by fans during the 15th stage of the 107th Giro d’Italia cycling race, between Manerba del Garda and Mottolino on May 19. There is a profound connection between Mary, the Giro d’Italia, the month of May and the Catholic […]
Holy Spirit respects differences, creates harmony, pope says in Verona
Celebrating the vigil of Pentecost in Verona, Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit sows peace by creating diversity, blessing it and harmonizing it for the good of all.
Pope will send Cardinal Tagle as special envoy to National Eucharistic Congress in US
Pope Francis will send Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as his special envoy to the U.S. Catholic Church’s 10th National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 in Indianapolis, and the cardinal will celebrate the congress’s closing Mass.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage journeys begin on Pentecost, inviting torrents of grace on US
An unassuming stream — just 18 feet across — pours forth from Lake Itasca, forming the start of the Mississippi River’s winding flow down 2,552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. At this very point among the Northern Minnesota pines, Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens held high a golden monstrance on the afternoon of May 19, […]
In ’60 Minutes’ interview, pope clarifies blessings, speaks out against war, abuse
In the latest comment from the Vatican on “Fiducia Supplicans,” the controversial declaration issued by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in December 2023 that includes guidelines on the blessing of same-sex couples, Pope Francis clarified that he didn’t allow blessings of “the union” but of “each person.” “What I allowed was […]
Australia passes digital ID bill, raising fears of government surveillance without accountability
Critics argue the legislation, enacted under the guise of increased security, ramps up government surveillance and control, with no accountability mechanisms for public sector misuse.