News Brief Index: 2010 Archive

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6/26/10

Possible legal action over police raid in Belgium

The Mechelen-Brussels archdiocese may consider taking legal action over the recent raid on church property which was conducted in the wake of abuse allegations

Mechelen-Brussels archdiocese, possible legal action, raid on church property, abuse allegations

2010-180

6/26/10

'A son left to himself grows up unruly'

New study says children of "indulgent" parents may be three times more likely to drink "heavily"

'Indulgent' parents, parenting, heavy drinking

2010-179

6/24/10

Recent News Highlights

Topics include: Bishop Kurt Koch expected to replace Cardinal Kasper; Beatification plans for Cardinal Newman have reportedly been "scaled back"; Professorship named after Pope Benedict XVI; Study says 'second' marriages over 90% more likely to break up; Catholic Charities representative says oil spill could end up being "worse than hurricanes"; One of the ND88 has suffered a heart attack and reportedly continues to suffer from "post-traumatic stress" related to her arrest over a peaceful pro-life demonstration on the 'Catholic' university campus

Bishop Kurt Koch, Cardinal Kasper, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Beatification of Cardinal Newman, Cofton Park in Birmingham, Professorship named after Pope Benedict XVI, University of Regensburg, 'second' marriages, oil spill, ND 88, Notre Dame, pro-lifers

2010-178

6/22/10

"So banal, so less reverent, like distributing cakes"

General Secretary of the Bishops' Conference of Kazakhstan, Bishop Athanasius Schneider, has questioned the novel practice of Communion in the hand among the laity

General Secretary of the Bishops' Conference of Kazakhstan, Bishop Athanasius Schneider, Communion in the hand

2010-177

6/22/10

More trouble for the Legionaries

Man claiming to be a son of disgraced Legionaries' founder is suing the order in a Connecticut court

Fr. Marcial Maciel Degollado, Legionaries, Legion of Christ, Connecticut, abuse

2010-176

6/22/10

Doesn't God's beautiful creation include babies?

Comments of pro-abort 'Catholic' Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi, abortion, creation, the Word

2010-175

6/21/10

'Pope Joan' Movie

Refresher regarding 'Pope Joan' legend

'Pope Joan', legend, myth, Italian cinema

2010-174

6/16/10

Smear Campaign Against Cardinal Pell?

Telegraph Blogs Editor believes Cardinal Pell has been the victim of "a smear campaign" endorsed by certain liberal bishops

Telegraph Blogs Editor, Damian Thompson, Cardinal Pell, 'smear campaign'

2010-173

6/16/10

Some Troubling Remarks From the New CU President

Some troubling positions of the newly appointed president of the Catholic University of America

Catholic University of America, Pledge of Allegiance, unconstitutional, Vatican II, corporal works of mercy, sacramental ministry, abortion, Catholic school, Catholic education, 'regulating ideas', error, truth

2010-172

6/14/10 [updated 6/15/10]

Blasphemous Hyundai Commercial [Updated]

Hyundai airs highly offensive World Cup commercial which mocks the Catholic Church

Blasphemous Hyundai commercial, advertisement, ad, World Cup, Catholic Church, parody of Catholic liturgical practices

2010-171

6/11/10

Recent Remarks of Pope Benedict XVI: Some Highlights

Highlights from recent remarks of the Holy Father made in connection with the close of the Year for Priests

Pope Benedict XVI, Year for Priests, celibacy, priests, priesthood, the enemy, abuse scandals, formation, 'shepherd's rod', heresy, shepherd's staff

2010-170

6/9/10

Update on Empire State Building's 'Snub' of Mother Teresa

Update regarding the Empire State Building's refusal to commemorate Mother Teresa's 100th birthday with blue and white lights

Empire State Building, Mother Teresa, 100th birthday, Catholic League, August 26 2010, 8/26/10, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, petition, resolution

2010-169

6/8/10

'Principal biographer' of Pope Pius XII says the late pontiff "did everything possible to save the Jews"

Quote from interview of Sr. Margherita Marchione, a "principal biographer" of Pope Pius XII

Pope Pius XII, Sr. Margherita Marchione, 'principal biographer', Jews

2010-168

6/8/10

TLM: 'Tridentine' or "Extraordinary"?

Debate regarding whether or not to call the TLM the "Extraordinary Form"

Traditional Latin 'Tridentine' Mass, 'Extraordinary Form' of the Roman Rite, Remnant, Michael Matt, 'Ordinary Form'

2010-167

6/5/10

Pope Benedict on the Importance of the Cross

Pope Benedict speaks regarding the importance of the Cross in earthly matters

Pope Benedict XVI, Cross, Cypress

2010-166

6/1/10

Priests' use of digital technology

Recent study supported by the Congregation for Clergy regarding priests' use of digital technology

Priests, digital technology, Internet, computer, cell phone

2010-165

6/1/10

Archdiocese of New Orleans receives $1 million grant

The Archdiocese of New Orleans receives a $1 million grant from oil giant BP to assist with relief efforts in the wake of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Archdiocese of New Orleans, grant, BP, oil spill, Gulf of Mexico, disaster

2010-164

5/27/10

Some More News Highlights

Topics include: Nun foils robbery attempt; Pope Benedict expected to visit Ukraine in 2012; Eucharistic adoration at St. Peter's in reparation for abuse; Pope speaks of "cultural and spiritual crisis, as serious as the economic crisis"; Priest in Arizona attempting to repeal anti-illegal immigration law; Letter to Pope Benedict regarding priestly celibacy; Some 205 allegations of abuse have been made against priests at Jesuit schools in Germany; Priest's editorial regarding decision to bar child with lesbian 'parents' from admission to a Catholic school; Mass of Reception for new Coadjutor Archbishop of Los Angeles is "marked by clear indications that support for immigrants will be a priority" for the future leader of the nation's largest diocese

Nun in Pittsburg, robbery attempt, stolen wallet, Pope Benedict, Ukraine, 2012, Eucharistic adoration, reparation, abuse, St. Peter's Basilica, spiritual crisis, Catholic education, Arizona, anti-illegal immigration law, proposed moratorium on future immigration related legislation, ballot measure, priestly celibacy, abuse allegations, Jesuit, Germany, cover-up, Fall River, priest, editorial, lesbian 'parents', Catholic school, Mass of Reception, new Coadjutor Archbishop of Los Angeles, immigrants, immigration, Latino, Hispanic, Cardinal Mahony, Archbishop Gomez

2010-163

5/25/10

More News Highlights

Topics include: Diocese of Springfield to lay off more than a third of its workforce; Mass of Reception for Archbishop José Horacio Gómez; Police are classifying vandalism at Maywood, CA parish as a hate crime; New "formation center for Catholic theology and methods of teaching religion" at Hamburg University; Justice Department sides with Vatican in a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court; Re-burial of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus; Bishops of Malta issue statement reiterating that cohabiting couples may not receive Holy Communion; Alleged abuse victim & "leader" of alleged abuse survivors in Ireland previously denied that he was ever abused, according to a tape that recently "surfaced"; Pseudo-ordination of female in Italy; U.K. Catholic school teacher who "cracked after provocation" and attacked a teenager with a weight will not serve further jail time; The Vatican has given a "cautious" response to recent news concerning the "first synthetic cell", noting that God is the origin of life and reminding that scientific discoveries need to be used properly

Diocese of Springfield (MA), layoffs, Mass of Reception, Archbishop José Horacio Gómez, Coadjutor Archbishop of Los Angeles, 5/26/10, vandalism at Maywood CA parish, 'hate crime', 'formation center for Catholic theology and methods of teaching religion' at Hamburg University, Justice Department, Vatican, U.S. Supreme Court, Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus, re-burial, heliocentric theory, Polish cathedral, Bishops of Malta, fornication, cohabitating couples, Holy Communion, Holy Eucharist, alleged abuse victim, Ireland, Ferryhouse, pseudo-ordination of woman in Italy, holy orders, woman 'priest', 'Old Catholics', Italy, Chicago, excommunication, U.K. teacher, 'synthetic cell', Vatican response, Bishop Domenico Mogavero, Creator, life

2010-162

5/25/10

A "sneaky campaign"?

Journalist sees a "sneaky campaign in liberal circles (especially in America and in parts of Europe)" to associate the TLM with cases of abuse by priests

Damian Thompson, Telegraph Blogs Editor, abuse scandals, Traditional Latin Mass, 'Tridentine' Mass, liberals

2010-161

5/18/10

More News Highlights

Topics include: Islamic students recently ousted from Italy over an alleged assassination plot against Pope Benedict have denied the charges and may contest their expulsion; Politics Daily website apologizes for and removes an article that claimed Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the U.S., "regularly insults" an alleged abuse victim who frequently protests in Washington D.C.; Homosexual activist group plans to disrupt Masses on Pentecost Sunday; Statue vandalized in Weymouth; Future Archbishop of Los Angeles, Archbishop Jose Gomez, gives "emotional farewell" to San Antonio; Concern over recent Vatican message to Buddhists; Bishops to meet to discuss immigration; Scottish bishop blocks plans for "historic" TLM; Attacks on priestly celibacy

Islamic students, Italy, assassination plot against Pope Benedict XVI, Politics Daily website, apology, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the U.S., alleged abuse victim in Washington D.C., homosexual activists, 'Rainbow Sash Movement', Pentecost Sunday, 5/23/10, Cardinal George, 'homophobia', Blessed Virgin Mary statute vandalized in Weymouth Mass., future Archbishop of Los Angeles, Archbishop Jose Gomez, San Antonio, Coadjutor Archbishop of the L.A. Archdiocese, Vatican message to Buddhists, immigration, Washington, Scottish bishop, 'Tridentine' Mass, priestly celibacy

2010-160

5/14/10

Pope Benedict says the times demand "a new missionary vigor"

Quotation from Pope Benedict's address at Fatima

Pope Benedict XVI, Fatima, 'new missionary vigor'

2010-159

5/13/10

More News Highlights

Topics include: Large family discrimination; Mother Teresa USPS postage stamp; New Hampshire fundraiser for a pro-abortion lobby scheduled to occur in a facility partially owned by the Knights of Columbus has been cancelled; Archbishop Jerome Listecki may be behind Marquette's recent withdrawal of a job offer to a lesbian; Catholic school student in the U.K. is being labeled a "truant" after refusing to "dress like a Muslim" for a "field trip" to a mosque

Large family discrimination, Republican, political office, Pennsylvania, Mother Teresa, USPS postage stamp, atheists, Empire State Building, blue & white lights, New Hampshire, fundraiser, pro-abortion lobby, Knights of Columbus, Archbishop Jerome Listecki, Marquette, withdrawal of a job offer, university, lesbian, Catholic school student, U.K., truant, Muslim, field trip

2010-158

5/13/10

Clearing up some confusion

Clarification regarding recent events involving: Women's 'ordination'; Priestly celibacy; Educational institutions attempting to maintain their Catholic identity

'Ordination' of women, women 'priests', priestly celibacy, Catholic schools, Catholic identity, lesbian 'parents'

2010-157

5/13/10

Highlights From Papal Addresses

Highlights from recent addresses of the Holy Father

Pope Benedict XVI, priesthood, vocation, seminarians, Eucharist, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Fatima, Fatima's prophetic mission, Our Lady of Fatima, centenary of Fatima apparitions, Immaculate Heart of Mary, suffering, abortion, threats to marriage, divorce, same sex 'marriage', culture

2010-156

5/12/10

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin on the future of the Church in Ireland

Quotation from a 'milestone' address of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin on the future of the Church in Ireland

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, 'milestone' address, Church in Ireland, reform

2010-155

5/11/10

"Forgiveness is not a substitute for justice"

Quotation from Pope Benedict's mid-flight press conference given on 5/11 while en route to Portugal

Pope Benedict XVI, mid-flight press conference, Portugal, Fatima, persecution of the Church, sin, forgiveness, justice

2010-154

5/8/10

'Balloon cardinal' at it again?

Startling comments made by Cardinal Schönborn

Cardinal Schönborn, Cardinal Schonborn, shocking comments, Cardinal Sodano, abuse victims, 'homosexual relationships', divorce and 'remarriage', 'morality based on happiness', sin

2010-153

5/7/10

More News Highlights

Topics include: Diocese of Charlotte agrees to $1 million settlement; Pro-lifers anticipate announcement of pro-abort Supreme Court justice nominee; Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chambersburg, PA to celebrate 10 years of perpetual adoration; Cardinal Kasper on ongoing Vatican-SSPX talks; USA Today article highlights role of Nancy Pelosi and liberal religious sisters in the recent passage of abortion-expanding healthcare legislation, despite opposition from the U.S. bishops; Abortion-supporting Pelosi calls on clergy to "instruct" parishioners to support immigration reform (read: amnesty); Marquette University offers a dean position to an openly lesbian candidate and then revokes the offer after the candidate gives acceptance

Diocese of Charlotte, alleged abuse victim, settlement, Supreme Court justice nominee, abortion, pro-lifers, President Obama, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Chambersburg, PA, 10 year anniversary, perpetual adoration, June 27, 2010, 6/27/10, 6/27/2010, Cardinal Kasper, Vatican-SSPX talks, traditionalists, 'petrified' tradition, 'immature identity', USA Today, Nancy Pelosi, liberal religious sisters, 'progressive' Catholics, liberal nuns, abortion-expanding healthcare legislation, U.S. bishops, 'immigration reform', amnesty, Jesuit-run Marquette University, dean position, openly lesbian candidate

2010-152

5/7/10

Birthday or 'Deathday'?

'The pill' at 50

'The Pill', contraception, contraceptives, 'birth control', gravely sinful, abortifacent, health risks, environmental effects of hormonal contraceptives, Pope Paul VI, fertility

2010-151

5/5/10

Pope Benedict XVI on Marriage

Quotation from Pope Benedict XVI on marriage

Pope Benedict XVI, marriage, holy matrimony, family

2010-150

5/5/10

Alleged Discovery of Noah's Ark: An "Elaborate Hoax"?

The recent claim by a Protestant group regarding a possible discovery of Noah's Ark "could be an elaborate hoax"

Noah's Ark, 'elaborate hoax', Protestant expedition team

2010-149

5/3/10

More News Highlights

Topics include: Group of 'traditionalist' Anglicans who may be prepared to convert meet at the Vatican; AP media bias; Michael Schiavo is reportedly considering suing over the use of Terri Schiavo's name by a foundation that presently assists disabled persons in need of medical care; The soon-to-be outgoing head of the Los Angeles Archdiocese, Cardinal Roger Mahony, attended an 'immigration rights' protest and thanked Arizona for the momentum

'Traditionalist' Anglicans, covert, conversion, Anglicanorum Coetibus, media bias, AP, abuse scandals, Michael Schiavo, Terri Schiavo, foundation, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger Mahony, 'immigration rights' protest, Arizona legislation, illegal immigration

2010-148

4/30/10

Recent News Highlights: Catholic Schools

Topics include: Loaded gun confiscated from a locker at a Catholic high school in McKeesport, PA; Science teacher who taught at a Catholic school in the U.K. is cleared of attempted murder over his attack of a teenager; A lesbian teacher at a Catholic school in Canada was informed that she "could not return to her job" after she applied for "parental leave" to be with her "partner" and her "partner's" new baby

Catholic schools, loaded gun, Catholic high school in McKeesport, PA, science teacher, U.K., lesbian teacher, Canada, 'Catholicity clause', freedom of religion

2010-147

4/28/10

Recent News Highlights

Topics include: Washington Post's "astounding - and completely unsupported - claim" against Archbishop Burke; Lawmakers in Oklahoma have overridden their Governor's veto of two pro-life bills that are expected to reduce abortions; Technical problems with Zenit website; Knights of Columbus donate wheelchairs to earthquake victims in Haiti; Seton Hall University statement regarding same-sex 'marriage' course; Gingrich's new film on Pope John Paul II; Various bishops condemn anti-illegal immigration legislation; Cardinal Bertone's comments regarding priestly celibacy; Abuse victims to meet at St. Peter's Square on October 31

Washington Post, Archbishop Burke, abuse allegations, Oklahoma, override of Governor's veto, pro-life bills, ultrasound, abortion, "wrongful life", Zenit website, technical problems, Knights of Columbus, wheelchairs, earthquake victims, Haiti, Seton Hall University, same-sex 'marriage' course, homosexual 'marriage', Gingrich's new film on Pope John Paul II, anti-illegal immigration legislation, Cardinal Bertone, priestly celibacy, abuse victims, St. Peter's Square, October 31, 10/31/10, 'healing moment'

2010-146

4/27/10

Highlights from the Statistical Yearbook

Highlights from the new edition of the Statistical Yearbook of the Church (covering 2000-2008)

Statistical Yearbook of the Church, 2000-2008, number of Catholics, percentage of population that is Catholic, total number of priests, number of non-ordained religious, number of female religious

2010-145

4/26/10

'Absolutely no intention to offend'?

U.K. Foreign Office memo containing offensive suggestions for Pope Benedict's September visit

U.K. Foreign Office, internal memo, 'brainstorming session', offensive suggestions for Pope Benedict's September 2010 visit, Bishop of Nottingham, Cardinal Martino

2010-144

4/26/10

'Quotable Quote' from Bishop Slattery

'Quotable quote' from Bishop Slattery's sermon at historic TLM

Bishop Slattery, historic TLM, 'Tridentine' Mass, sermon, suffering

2010-143

4/22/10

Catholic Teachings Vindicated Once Again

Two medical links which vindicate Church teachings

Medical links, Church teachings, link between use of the contraceptive pill and HIV/AIDS, correlation between the use of cells from babies in abortions in vaccines to an increase in autism rates

2010-142

4/21/10

Arizona Court Rules Noise Ordinance Preventing Church Bell Ringing is Unconstitutional

A federal judge in Phoenix has ruled that the city cannot enforce its noise ordinance to prohibit bell ringing

Phoenix, Arizona, noise ordinance, bell ringing, church bells, 'sound generated in the course of religious expression', First Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment

2010-141

4/21/10

Historic TLM to Go Forward With New Celebrant

The planned historic TLM at the high altar of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will proceed with a new celebrant

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Traditional Latin Mass, 'Tridentine' Mass, Paulus Institute, April 24 2010, Pope Benedict's five year inauguration anniversary, celebrant, Cardinal Hoyos

2010-140

4/19/10

Recent News Highlights

Topics include: A Reuters photo appears to show Pope Benedict falling asleep during Mass in Malta; A forthcoming report in a German news magazine is expected to allege that a former aide was put under "heavy" pressure to take the blame for an abuse scandal in Pope Benedict's former archdiocese; Recent media reports are claiming that Pope John Paul II approved of Cardinal Hoyos' shocking 2001 letter which praised a French bishop's cover-up of an abuse case; Statistics regarding seminarians to be ordained in 2010; Parishioners from "ethnic" parishes have appealed to Cardinal Grocholewski, Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, to "help them save their churches" which they claim have been "unfairly targeted for closure"

Pope Benedict XVI, Mass, Malta, abuse scandals Germany, blame, Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Hoyos, shocking 2001 letter which praised a French bishop's cover-up of an abuse case, seal of confession, confessional seal, seminarians ordained in 2010, foreign-born, converts, 'ethnic parishes', closure, parish 'ethnic cleansing' in America, Cardinal Grocholewski, Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education

2010-139

4/17/10

His Apology Was Forced

The controversial Chicago priest who 'apologized' for his dissenting remarks and claimed that he "respect[s] and follow[s] the Catholic Church teachings" has said on a Facebook page that he was "told" that he had to apologize, even though he continues to publicly disagree with Church teachings

Fr. Michael Pfleger, controversial priest, Chicago, dissent, apology

2010-138

4/16/10

A Couple Updates

Topics: The controversial, dissenting priest shown in videos rejecting Church teachings and violating "many" liturgical norms, has at the same time both 'apologized' and reaffirmed his position against priestly celibacy & the all-male priesthood; Update on stabbing at Phoenix parish

Controversial, dissenting priest, Fr. Pfleger, apology, priestly celibacy, all-male priesthood, women's 'ordination', stabbing, Phoenix parish

2010-137

4/15/10

Pope Benedict on the Holy Eucharist & the Liturgy

Highlights from Pope Benedict's recent remarks concerning the Holy Eucharist & the liturgy

Pope Benedict XVI, Holy Eucharist, liturgy, Sacrament, Mass

2010-136

4/15/10

Recent News Highlights

Topics include: Philippine bishop fears for his life and the lives of the faithful after Muslims attack the city & destroy his cathedral; Controversial, dissenting priest who violates "many" liturgical norms wins lifetime achievement' award; Stabbing at Phoenix parish; Speculation that Cardinal Sodano may be forced to resign over revelations concerning Legionaries; Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi has not spoken with Pope Benedict directly about the abuse scandals; New Brazilian Archbishop scandalizes pro-lifers by his failure to condemn abortion in the case of a young girl who was abused; Joint statement by the Thomas More Legal Centre and the Catholic Union regarding the effort to arrest Pope Benedict during his U.K. trip; Controversial TOB promoter Christopher West takes a 6 month sabbatical; The organ donor registry in the U.K. has reportedly "misrecorded" preferences of as many as 800K persons; Priest "praised by dissenters" calls for Pope Benedict's resignation; Dissident Swiss theologian Hans Kung "urging" bishops to disobey Pope Benedict; Indianapolis Catholic school being converted to a "public charter school"

Philippine bishop, Bishop Martin Jumoad of Isabela, Basilanss, Muslim attack, cathedral, controversial, dissenting priest, Fr. Pfleger, 'lifetime achievement' award, violation of liturgical norms, Cardinal George, stabbing at Phoenix parish, Cardinal Sodano, Legionaries, Legion of Christ, Dean of the College of Cardinals, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi, Pope Benedict, abuse scandals, Secretariat of State, Brazilian Archbishop, abortion, Thomas More Legal Centre, Catholic Union, Pope Benedict, U.K. trip, Controversial TOB promoter Christopher West, 6 month sabbatical, errors in U.K. organ donor registry, Fr. James Scahill, MA priest, resignation, Dissident Swiss theologian Hans Kung, Indianapolis Catholic school, 'public charter school'

2010-135

4/14/10

Pope Benedict's planned U.K. trip to go ahead, despite calls for his arrest

Despite calls for Pope Benedict's arrest for "crimes against humanity" over abuse scandals, the Holy Father's planned trip to the U.K. will reportedly still proceed

Pope Benedict XVI, September 2010 trip to U.K., arrest, 'crimes against humanity', abuse scandals, British atheists, state visit

2010-134

4/13/10

Good Question

The Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, has once again scandalized faithful Catholics by praising the Beatles rock group ("a musical genre which has been described by the Pope has the work of the Devil")

Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, Beatles, rock group, rock music, former drummer, Ringo Starr, devil, satanic

2010-133

4/13/10

More News Highlights

Topics include: Pope Benedict on the shortlist for Classical Brit Awards; Polish plane crash claimed life of a Polish bishop; Diocese of Sacramento to stop publishing diocesan newspaper; Cardinal Bertone says "many psychologists and psychiatrists find no relation between celibacy and pedophilia" but says "there is a relation between homosexuality and pedophilia"; Abuse of children in Germany; Pope is willing to meet more abuse victims; Notre Dame issues pro-life statement while still refusing to drop charges against pro-lifers; Cardinal says persons involved in abuse cover-ups will need to be prosecuted & dismissed; European hotlines are apparently being "deluged" with calls reporting abuse by priests; Man receives 50 year sentence for killing unborn child; The future Archbishop of Los Angeles has assisted in a Jewish ceremony inside a Catholic Cathedral; Canadian priest who was accused of abuse was promoted to secretary-general of the Vatican's Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith in the early 1990's; Bishop Tobin tells head of the CHA of his disappointment over their endorsement of abortion-expanding healthcare legislation & cancels membership

Pope Benedict, Classical Brit Award, album, Poland, plane crash, Polish Bishop Tadeusz Ploski, Diocese of Sacramento, diocesan newspaper, Cardinal Bertone, celibacy, pedophilia, homosexuality, abuse of children, Germany, monastery in Bavaria, abuse victims, Notre Dame, pro-life statement, pro-lifers, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, cover-ups, dismissal, prosecution; European abuse hotlines, 50 year jail sentence, future Archbishop of Los Angeles, Archbishop Jose Gomez, Jewish ceremony, Catholic Cathedral, San Fernando, Hanukkah, Canada, Canadian priest, promotion, secretary-general of the Vatican's Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith, scandal, Pope John Paul II, Bishop Tobin, Catholic Health Association, CHA, membership cancellation, Sr. Carol Keehan, healthcare legislation, St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island, Diocese of Providence

2010-132

4/8/10

Recent News Highlights

Topics include: Youth association in Italy organizes demonstrations in support of the Pope; Catholic college in Georgia closes abruptly; Bishop Daniel R. Jenky orders the tabernacle be located "in the direct center at the back of the sanctuary" in all churches and chapels in the Diocese of Peoria; Construction of new Gothic-style church in Louisiana; 'Hideous' design proposal for church in L’Aquila, Italy; Sister in Chicago who scandalized pro-lifers apologizes and renounces her comment; Vatican expert defends Pope Benedict; Jew defends Pope Benedict; Comments by a 'prominent African archbishop'

Youth association in Italy, Pope Benedict XVI, abuse scandals, closure of Catholic college in Georgia, Legionaries of Christ, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, tabernacle, Diocese of Peoria, Mandeville, Louisiana, Gothic-style, church design, architecture, Archdiocese of New Orleans, L’Aquila, Italy, Chicago, pro-life, pro-choice, abortion, 'Vatican expert', abuse scandals, Jewish poet, African archbishop, priests, vocations

2010-131

4/7/10

For Clarity: Our Position on Abuse Scandals

Some thoughts regarding abuse scandals in the Church

Our position, abuse scandals, news, newsworthy

2010-130

4/7/10

Benedictine librarian reveals that Hitler wanted to steal the Shroud of Turin

Library director of Benedictine abbey in Avellino reveals that the Shroud of Turin was secretly transferred there in 1939 for protection because Hitler was reportedly "obsessed" with the sacred relic and wanted to steal it

Shroud of Turin, Avellino, Benedictine abbey, library director, librarian, 1939, Adolf Hitler, Nazi, German troops, relic, Fr. Cardin

2010-129

4/7/10

Still trust the NY Times?

The Italian newspaper Il Foglio publishes an article criticizing the New York Times for relying on a "very rough" computer generated (Yahoo) translation in an attempt to implicate the Holy Father in the notorious Milwaukee abuse case

Italian newspaper, Il Foglio, New York Times, NY Times, "very rough" computer generated (Yahoo) translation, notorious Milwaukee abuse case, Pope Benedict XVI

2010-128

4/6/10

Cardinal Mahony's Successor

Some facts regarding Archbishop José Horacio Gómez, who has been named Coadjutor Archbishop of Los Angeles & will succeed Cardinal Roger Mahony

Archbishop José Horacio Gómez, Coadjutor Archbishop of Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger Mahony's successor, Los Angeles Archdiocese, Opus Dei priest, Mexico, San Antonio, Hispanic, Our Lady of Guadalupe, conservative

2010-127

4/6/10

Lifetime what?

Cardinal George presents a 'lifetime achievement' award to the controversial Fr. Michael Pfleger

Cardinal George, 'lifetime achievement' award, the controversial Fr. Michael Pfleger, racism, Jeremiah Wright, Al Sharpton, Louis Farrakhan, Jesse Jackson, 'race baiting'

2010-126

4/6/10

'Quotable Quote' on the 'Dignity of Man'

TIA quote regarding human dignity and human rights

Human dignity, human rights

2010-125

4/6/10

More Scandals Update...

Topics include: Vatican never ruled out defrocking Fr. Murphy; Wall Street Journal article defends Pope Benedict against negative coverage in the New York Times

Fr. Murphy, defrocking, abuse of deaf boys, Milwaukee, rough translation, media attacks, Wall Street Journal, WSJ, Pope Benedict XVI, New York Times, NY Times, Cardinal Ratzinger, plaintiffs attorney, Anderson

2010-124

4/5/10

Mentally disturbed man attacks bishop in Germany

A man with a history of mental problems reportedly "charged the altar" and attacked Bishop Genn at Easter Mass at the cathedral in Munster with a broom handle

Man with a history of mental problems, attack, Bishop Genn, Easter Mass, cathedral in Munster, broom handle, incense bowl, Easter candle

2010-123

4/5/10

KoC: Novena for Pope Benedict (April 11-19)

Knights of Columbus novena for Pope Benedict XVI (4/11-4/19/2010)

Knights of Columbus, novena, Pope Benedict XVI, 4/11/2010 - 4/19/2010

2010-122

4/5/10

Catholics defend German bishop accused of abuse

A group of about 20 Catholics have issued an open letter defending Bishop Mixa in the wake of accusations of physical abuse of children

Defense of Bishop Mixa, accusations of physical abuse of children, Schrobenhausen

2010-121

4/5/10

Supreme Court Vacancy Expected Soon

Pro-abortion Supreme Court Justice Stevens has said that he "will surely" retire during Obama's presidency

Supreme Court Justice Stevens, retirement, Obama's presidency, abortion

2010-120

4/3/10 [updated 4/5]

Correction, please! [Updated]

Fr. Cantalamessa's recent sermon at the Vatican

Fr. Cantalamessa, sermon, Vatican, Jewish friend's letter, anti-Semitism, abuse victims, Church's mission

2010-119

4/2/10

Recent News Highlights

Topics include: Muslim tourists in a converted cathedral in Cordoba who refuse to halt praying injure security officers; WSJ article regarding the press & abuse scandals; Catholics in the Philippians have once again nailed themselves to crosses on Good Friday despite the Church's rejection of the practice; Bias in Catholic News Service article; RI man arraigned for larceny in connection with an alleged 'fundraising scam' involving a Catholic school in Worcester

Muslim tourists, prayer, converted cathedral in Cordoba, Wall Street Journal, abuse scandals, media, press, Philippians, Good Friday, Catholic News Service, bias, 'Tridentine' rite, RI man arraigned for larceny, 'fundraising scam', Worcester

2010-118

3/31/10

NY Times Still Fanning the Flames

Despite being taken to task over recent "sloppy reporting", the NY Times' attempt to implicate Pope Benedict in abuse scandals was ratcheted up a level with a recent op-ed column titled "Should There Be an Inquisition for the Pope?"

New York Times, NY Times, Pope Benedict, abuse scandals, 'sloppy reporting'

2010-117

3/31/10

'Careless Typo' by MSNBC?

MSNBC has apologized for and corrected an error appearing on the MSNBC website

MSNBC, error, Pope Benedict

2010-116

3/31/10

Important Legal Challenges

A couple legal challenges to watch

Legal challenges, lawsuits, Archdiocese of Baltimore, ordinance requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post notices on their doors, abortion, contraceptives, Archbishop O’Brien, constitutional rights, free speech, free exercise of religion, alleged abuse victims in Kentucky, class action suit, Pope Benedict, Vatican, abuse scandals, sovereign immunity, head of state

2010-115

3/30/10

Presiding judge in canonical case involving Fr. Murphy sets the record straight in wake of "sloppy and inaccurate reporting" by media

Highlights from article penned by the former Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Fr. Thomas Brundage, who presided over the canonical criminal case of Father Lawrence Murphy

Fr. Thomas Brundage, Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Catholic Anchor article, Father Lawrence Murphy, Fr. Murphy, abuse scandals, canonical criminal case, NY Times, Pope Benedict, Cardinal Ratzinger

2010-114

3/29/10

Scandals Update

Updates concerning recent abuse scandals

Abuse scandals, Fr. Federico Lombardi, Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols, Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Ratzinger, Cardinal Schönborn, Pope John Paul II, NY Archbishop Timothy Dolan, victims' rights group, demonstration outside St. Peter's, Italian jail, attempted assassin of Pope John Paul II, Mehmet Ali Agca, Pope's resignation

2010-113

3/27/10

Thanks a lot, sisters

The nation's largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, has thanked liberal religious sisters for their support of the recently passed abortion-expanding healthcare legislation

Planned Parenthood, liberal religious sisters, abortion, healthcare legislation

2010-112

3/27/10

Pray for the Pope

Reminder to pray for Pope Benedict in light of recent 'relentless' attacks

Prayer, Pope Benedict, abuse scandals, media attacks

2010-111

3/26/10

Various parties come to Pope Benedict's defense

Various parties come to Pope Benedict's defense in wake of recent articles attempting to vilify him in abuse scandals

Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Ratzinger, abuse scandals, media attacks, Damian Thompson, NY Times, Fr. Lawrence Murphy, Archbishop Vincent Nichols, Catholic League president Bill Donohue

2010-110

3/26/10

"We believe you now"

Statement of Legion of Christ, including apology to abuse victims

Legion of Christ statement, Legionaries, abuse, scandal, Fr. Marcial Maciel, apology

2010-109

3/24/10

More News Highlights

Topics include: 3-D Catholic television programming; CHA head receives presidential pen for role in abortion-expanding healthcare bill; Pro-life demonstrators at the Vatican calling for Pelosi's excommunication, denial of Holy Communion; SSPX meeting details

3-D Catholic television programming, CatholicTv, Catholic Health Association, Sister Carol Keehan, abortion-expanding healthcare bill, presidential pen, pro-lifers, Nancy Pelosi, excommunication, Holy Communion, Can. 915, SSPX meeting

2010-108

3/23/10

Recent News Highlights

Topics include: Abuse cases in U.S. 'tapering off'; Possibility of new diocese forming which includes Medjugorje; Rabbi lecturing at cathedral interrupted by SSPX members; New abuse allegations in Germany; Controversy over German bishop's sermon; Mass marking 5th anniversary of death of Pope John Paul II; Vatican newspaper defends Pope Benedict against attacks from Hans Kung

Abuse cases in the U.S., 2009, settlement costs, alleged Marian apparitions at Medjugorje, new diocese, Notre Dame cathedral, rabbi, SSPX, abuse allegations, Germany, German bishop, sermon, 'Nazi propaganda campaign', Pope John Paul II, Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI, Fr. Hans Küng

2010-107

3/22/10

Third Vatican-SSPX Meting

March 20th Vatican-SSPX meeting

Third Vatican-SSPX meeting, March 20, 3/20/10

2010-106

3/19/10

'Lack of spiritual content' in some priests says Dutch Archbishop

Dutch Archbishop notes a "lack of spiritual content" in some priests because they "put their social work before their spiritual life"

Dutch Archbishop, priests, 'lack of spiritual content', social work, priesthood

2010-105

3/19/10

Scandals update

Brief updates on scandals in Ireland & Brazil

Scandals, abuse, Ireland, Brazil, Cardinal Sean Brady, apology, letter

2010-104

3/16/10

Defending the Indefensible

'Pitiable' coverage by a liberal Catholic paper regarding lesbians 'raising' children who were denied re-admission to a Catholic school

Catholic school, Colorado, denied re-admission, lesbians, scandal, sin, Catholic faith, Catholic education, homosexual, scandal, perversion, liberal Catholic newspaper

2010-103

3/13/10

Catholic Charities Adds Hiring Clause

Catholic Charities in Washington D.C. taking another step to preserve its Catholic identity by requiring new employees to sign a clause promising that they will not "violate the principles or tenets" of the Catholic Church

Catholic Charities, Washington D.C., hiring clause, principles of the Catholic Church, Catholic identity

2010-102

3/13/10

Vatican Statements Regarding Abuse Scandals

Highlights from Vatican Information Services update

Vatican Information Services update (VIS), abuse scandals, Note Issued By Holy See Press Office Director, Interview of Msgr. Charles J. Scicluna, promoter of justice of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, German Episcopal Conference, Archbishop Zollitsch, cover-ups, Cardinal Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, secrecy, victims, homosexual abuse cases, judicial authorities, statute of limitations

2010-101

3/12/10

Keep homilies under 8 minutes, advises Archbishop

According to Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, homilies should generally not exceed eight minutes

Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, homilies should generally not exceed eight minutes, eye contact, current issues

2010-100

3/12/10

Pope meets with German Archbishop, German abuse scandal update

Pope Benedict has met with Archbishop Robert Zollitsch of Germany; Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI) "unwittingly approved housing" for a priest who was accused of abuse in his former diocese in the 1980's

Pope Benedict XVI, Archbishop Robert Zollitsch of Germany, abuse scandals, Cardinal Ratzinger, housing, Munich

2010-099

3/11/10

Scandals & Agendas

Faithful Catholics should be prepared to counter arguments of those with an agenda who are using recent abuse scandals as an opportunity to push for married priests and advance feminist ideals

Abuse scandals, defense of priestly celibacy, married priests, defense of all male priesthood, women 'priests', feminists

2010-098

3/11/10

How about another apology?

Deacon apologizes for the wording of his comments that "marriage is between Adam and Eve - not Adam and Steve" after homosexuals & their sympathizers complained

Apology, deacon in Gloucestershire, homosexual activists, homosexuals, marriage, truth

2010-097

3/11/10

Immoral vending machines

Newspaper of the Italian Bishops' Conference has condemned the plan to install vending machines which sell c*ndoms at a high school in Rome

Newspaper of the Italian Bishops' Conference, vending machines, condoms, Rome, high school, fornication

2010-096

3/10/10

Quotable Quote from Archbishop Chaput

'Quotable quote' from a recent pro-life address of Archbishop Chaput

'Quotable quote', recent pro-life address, Archbishop Chaput, citizens, laws, democracy

2010-095

3/9/10

Recent News Highlights

Topics include: Caring for the poor is the work of individuals motivated by charity and cannot be replaced by the State; Pope's brother admits he slapped boys in the face when he was choirmaster, even though he says it made him feel uncomfortable; Female activists in the Philippines recently delivered baskets of c*ndoms to the bishops; Sister who provides free needles to drug abusers (and calls it "common sense") is awarded for her decades of "service" to Catholic Charities; 'Same-sex couples' can apparently claim "married" status on U.S. Census forms; Cardinal Levada affirms that "union with the Catholic Church is the goal of ecumenism"; Catholics in the Netherlands have launched a petition protesting the decision allow open homosexuals to receive Holy Communion; President Obama & faith; Member of the Pontifical Academy for Life asks for clarification; Archbishop Chaput offers further justification for the decision to prevent a student being raised by lesbians to reenroll in a Catholic school

Pope Benedict XVI, poor, charity, State, Pope's brother, slap, physical discipline, abuse, female activists in the Philippines, baskets of condoms, contraceptives, contraception, bishops, religious sister, free needles to drug abusers, Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, Bishop Howard Hubbard, Catholic Charities, free needle program, formal cooperation in evil, census, 'same sex couples', married, U.S. Census forms, Cardinal Levada, goal of ecumenism, Netherlands, homosexuals, Holy Communion, Canon 915, Vatican Radio editor, President Obama, faith, Democratic Party, Pontifical Academy for Life, abortion, clarification, Archbishop Chaput, lesbians, Catholic education, Catholic schools

2010-094

3/8/10

Vatican Laments Violence in Nigeria

Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi laments the "horrible acts of violence" committed by Muslims against non-Muslims in Nigeria

Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi, violence, Muslims, Nigeria, machete-wielding gangs, Archbishop of the Nigerian capital Abuja

2010-093

3/8/10

Catholic education begins at home

A preschooler in Denver being 'raised' by two lesbians will not be allowed to re-enroll in a Catholic school next year since, as the Archdiocese notes, those "living in open discord with Catholic teaching in areas of faith and morals unfortunately choose by their actions to disqualify their children from enrollment"

Catholic preschool, Denver, lesbians, homosexual, Catholic teachings, denied reenrollment, Catholic education

2010-092

3/8/10

Anti-Catholicism in Tennessee

Vile anti-Catholic tract distributed by Baptist leader in Tennessee

Anti-Catholic, Baptist, Tennessee Chick Publications leaflet, 'comic book', Catholic Church, Holy Eucharist, Pope, 'hate material'

2010-091

3/8/10

Who should pay for abuse settlements?

Where should funds come from for abuse settlements?

Catholics, abuse settlements, contributions, assets

2010-090

3/5/10 [updated 3/6/10]

Desecration goes unpunished in Malaysia [Updated]

Muslims who desecrated the Holy Eucharist in Malaysia will not be prosecuted

Muslims, Holy Eucharist, desecration, Islam, Malaysia

2010-089

3/5/10

One of the ND88 dies of cancer

With the legal matter still unresolved, one of those arrested for peacefully protesting on the Notre Dame campus last year has died of cancer

ND88, Notre Dame, pro-lifer, cancer, death

2010-088

3/5/10

National 'Catholic' Educational Association's keynote speaker

The keynote speaker for the National Catholic Educational Association's April convention is a proponent of the grave evils of abortion, embryonic stem-cell research, and homosexual 'marriage', according to reports

Dissident keynote speaker, National Catholic Educational Association, NCEA, April convention, abortion, embryonic stem-cell research, homosexual 'marriage'

2010-087

3/5/10

"Let 'em have their day"

Some of Cardinal Levada's remarks at the recent consecration of the newly constructed FSSP chapel have drawn criticism from tradition-minded Catholics who question why the Cardinal couldn't just "let 'em have their day"

Cardinal Levada, consecration of the newly constructed FSSP chapel, Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, tradition-minded Catholics, traditionalists, Traditional Latin Mass, 'Tridentine' Mass, 'Extraordinary form', 'Ordinary form', Novus Ordo, Missal of Paul VI

2010-086

3/5/10

A Time to Lament

Brief overview of some recent scandals in the Church

Scandals, overview, Vatican, homosexual "prostitution ring" involving an usher at the Vatican, 'Gentlemen of His Holiness', Vatican chorister, disgraced founder of the Legionaries of Christ, Germany, Pope Benedict's brother, Irish Catholics, victims' compensation

2010-085

3/3/10

Traditional Anglicans Accept Pope's Offer, Will Convert

Members of the 'Traditional Anglican Communion' (TAC) in the U.S. will convert to the Catholic Church under the provisions of the Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum cœtibus

'Traditional Anglican Communion' (TAC), convert, conversion, Catholic Church, Apostolic Constitution, Anglicanorum cœtibus

2010-084

3/3/10

Suggestions vs. Rules

Those hoping for a white horse over various liturgical practices (e.g. abuses), may be saddened by recent comments of the Pope's "chief liturgist" which indicate that the Holy Father will offer "suggestions" rather than formal papal directives

Liturgical abuses, Pope's "chief liturgist", Msgr. Guido Marini, suggestions, papal directives, legislation, Church's culture, leadership

2010-083

3/2/10

The March 14th Collection: Where Will Your Money Go?

What the 3/4/10 "Give Hope to Jesus in Disguise" collection will fund

Collection, "Give Hope to Jesus in Disguise" campaign, March 14, 3/14/10, funding, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), CLINIC (Catholic Legal Immigration Service, Inc.), The Holy Father's Relief Fund, The USCCB Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development (JPHD), The USCCB Department of Migration and Refugee Services (MRS), The USCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church

2010-082

3/2/10

50 years late, but still good to hear

Archbishop Charles Chaput criticized former President John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign speech that "left a lasting mark on American politics" in which the politician spoke of a clear wall of separation between his duties as a Catholic and his public duties

Archbishop Charles Chaput, President John F. Kennedy, 1960 campaign speech, wall of separation, duties as a Catholic & public duties, politicians

2010-081

3/2/10

Rumors of Red

Three reputable journalists have predicted that Pope Benedict will name new cardinals towards the end of November 2010

Pope Benedict XVI, new cardinals, cardinal-electors, conclave, Archbishop Raymond Burke

2010-080

3/2/10

Some are excluded

Deceptive, misleading phrases

One-liners, Netherlands, Holy Communion, practicing homosexuals, 'Jesus excludes no one', misleading phrases, unrepentant sinners, rejected persons, repentance

2010-079

3/1/10

Pope Benedict calls on Iraqi government to stop the killings

Pope Benedict XVI has called on the Iraqi government to put a stop to the recent "killing spree" in the Muslim-majority city of Mosul which has claimed the lives of at least eight people

Pope Benedict XVI, Iraqi government, "killing spree", Muslim-majority city of Mosul

2010-078

3/1/10

Do you know what 2/27 was?

Cardinal Mahony's 74th birthday

Cardinal Mahony's 74th birthday, February 27, 2/27/2010, liberal, retirement, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, mandatory retirement age

2010-077

2/26/10

A Dangerous Road

USCCB President Cardinal Francis E. George's recent remarks concerning religious freedom

USCCB President Cardinal Francis E. George, "historic gathering" at BYU, religious freedom, Mormons, religion's influence on laws, truth, error

2010-076

2/24/10

Cardinal says beatification process for Pope John Paul II is "practically finished"

Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz says the beatification process for Pope John Paul II is "practically finished"

Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, Pope John Paul II, beatification process, speedy process

2010-075

2/24/10

Ignorant Australian judge condemns priestly celibacy

An ignorant non-Catholic judge in Australia has been sharply rebuked by Catholics after he called for the Catholic Church to end the "cruel, cruel" practice of priestly celibacy

Judge in Australia, priestly celibacy, celibate, abuse scandals

2010-074

2/22/10

Highlights From 2010 Pontifical Yearbook

Highlights from the 2010 edition of the "Annuario Pontificio" (Pontifical Yearbook)

2010 edition of the "Annuario Pontificio", Pontifical Yearbook, episcopal sees, territorial prelature, new bishops, number of Catholics, number of priests, number of female religious, candidates to the priesthood

2010-073

2/19/10

Good news: Book signing cancelled

After much criticism, the director of the Catholic Information Center in downtown Washington has cancelled a planned book signing featuring Cokie Roberts

Catholic Information Center in downtown Washington, cancelled book signing, Cokie Roberts, Opus Dei priest, dissenter

2010-072

2/19/10

More good news: Anglican 'bishop' converts

A retired Anglican 'bishop', Paul Richardson, has been received into the Catholic Church

Conversion, convert, retired Anglican 'bishop', Paul Richardson

2010-071

2/19/10

Study says children adopted by homosexuals may suffer "diverse trauma"

New study reveals that children adopted by homosexuals may suffer from "diverse trauma and behavioral disorders that can even lead to suicidal tendencies or attempts"

Homosexuals, adoption, trauma, suicidal tendencies, study, stress

2010-070

2/19/10

Not again!

Pope Benedict's visit to a Lutheran 'church' on March 14

Pope Benedict XVI, Lutheran 'church', Rome, March 14, 3/14/2010

2010-069

2/19/10

Facts & Figures

Statistics on TLM's; Membership in Catholic Church increases, membership in Protestant sects declines

Number of episcopally approved (every Sunday) TLM's, U.S., France, Italy, Germany, U.K., Brazil, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, Poland, Catholic Church, number of Catholics, Protestant sects

2010-068

2/18/10

Update on Apostolic Visitation of U.S. Female Religious

Interview with Mother Mary Clare Millea, who is overseeing the Apostolic Visitation of U.S. female religious

Interview with Mother Mary Clare Millea, Apostolic Visitation of U.S. female religious, women's religious, nuns, sisters, phase three, phase four, Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, sisters "going non-canonical", liberal, 'progressive', traditional

2010-067

2/17/10

Catholic scholars want brakes put on sainthood cause

Catholic scholars who fear for Catholic-Jewish relations write private letter to Pope Benedict requesting that he "slow down" the canonization process for Pope Pius XII

Catholic scholars, Pope Pius XII, canonization process, Catholic-Jewish relations

2010-066

2/17/10

Anglican Conversions Update

An Anglican 'bishop' finds some Catholic prelates "unsympathetic" regarding the Pope's efforts to bring Anglicans into the Catholic Church; A group of Anglicans in Australia votes to enter the Catholic Church

Anglicans, conversion, Anglicans in Australia, 'Forward in Faith Australia'

2010-065

2/17/10

Italian Cardinal speaks out against Catholics who support homosexual 'marriage'

Cardinal Carlo Caffarra speaks out against Catholics who support homosexual 'marriage'

Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, Catholics who support homosexual 'marriage', doctrinal note, L’Osservatore Romano, Catholic lawmakers, gravely immoral act, legislation

2010-064

2/17/10

Archdiocese stops foster-care program in D.C.

Washington's archdiocese is forced to end its foster-care program over new homosexual 'marriage' laws in the nation's capital

Homosexual 'marriage' laws, nation's capital, Washington's archdiocese, Washington D.C., foster-care program

2010-063

2/16/10

One million make reservations to view Shroud of Turin

One million people have made reservations to see the Shroud of Turin which will be displayed from April 10th - May 23rd

One million reservations, Shroud of Turin, Turin Cathedral, Italy, April 10 - May 23, 4/10/10 - 5/23/10

2010-062

2/16/10

Quotable Quote From Pope Benedict XVI

Quotable quote from Pope Benedict's address to members of the Pontifical Academy for Life

Quotable quote, Pope Benedict XVI, address, Pontifical Academy for Life, laws, state

2010-061

2/16/10

Vatican to make some WWII archives available online

Vatican to digitize some WWII archives and make them freely available online

Vatican, WWII archives, digitize, Pope Pius XII, Jews, Jewish holocaust

2010-060

2/15/10

"Danger of relics"

Vatican theologian warns of 'danger of relics'

Vatican theologian, 'danger of relics', superstition, sensationalism, miracles, authentic faith

2010-059

2/15/10

L'Osservatore Romano: Get Serious

L'Osservatore Romano's offensive top ten list of 'classic' rock music

L'Osservatore Roman, Vatican newspaper, top ten list, 'classic' rock music, 'devil's music', offensive lyrics, scandal, 'semiserious guide'

2010-058

2/15/10

Ridiculous: President of the French Bishops' Conference wants condemnations over Motu Proprio

The president of the French Bishops' Conference is seeking condemnations against the "demanders" of the Motu Proprio, Summorum Pontificum

President of the French Bishops' Conference, Cardinal Vingt-Trois, condemnations, "demanders" of the Motu Proprio, Summorum Pontificum, Traditional Latin Mass, 'Tridentine' Mass, France

2010-057

2/12/10

What's up with those headlines?

Some of today's mainstream Catholic news agencies may downplay bad news or appear too upbeat

Mainstream Catholic news agencies, downplay bad news, articles, headlines, surveys, 'Millennial Catholics', crisis, young Catholics, poor formation, deficient religious education, misguided, religious indifferentism, ethical standards, abortion, embryonic stem cell research, drug use, divorce, fornication, homosexual relations, homosexual 'marriage', Catholic colleges, dissenters, Catholic education, Mass attendance

2010-056

2/11/10

Selection of Cardinal Mahony's Successor is Underway: Pray Hard

The process of selecting a new Archbishop of Los Angeles has begun

New Archbishop of Los Angeles, selection of successor, Cardinal Mahony, controversial, 'progressive', prayer, Archdiocese of Los Angeles

2010-055

2/10/10

More than a quarter of health care facilities worldwide are managed by the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church "manages 26 percent of health care facilities in the world"

Catholic Church, health care facilities, hospitals, clinics, orphanages, press release, Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers, 25th anniversary

2010-054

2/9/10

Fr. Jenkins Wants the ND 88 Jailed?

"Bizarre personal encounter" between attorney and Fr. Jenkins regarding the ND 88

'Bizarre personal encounter, Fr. Jenkins, attorney, ND88, pro-lifers, Notre Dame, jail time

2010-053

2/8/10

News Highlights

Topics include: Marriage preparation guidebook; USCCB sponsoring event which includes dissenting speakers; Ecumeniac speaks of 'ecumenical catechism'; Dominican sisters to appear on Oprah Winfrey Show; Anti-Catholic member of President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships makes insulting & inaccurate comments about the Pope; Article on "true and bogus compassion"; Remarks of Anglican 'Archbishop' over special provisions for Anglicans' conversion

Marriage preparation, guidebook, USCCB, dissenting speakers, ecumenism, 'ecumenical catechism', Dominican sisters, Oprah Winfrey Show, religious life, anti-Catholic, President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Pope Benedict XVI, Harry Knox, contraceptives, 'true and bogus compassion', Msgr. Michel Schooyans, professor emeritus of the Catholic University of Louvain, L'Osservatore Romano, President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, pseudo-compassion, Brazilian abortion scandal, heresy, division, Anglican 'Archbishop', Anglicans, conversion, ordinariate

2010-052

2/6/10

USCCB President Warns: "Don't Be Mislead"

USCCB President reminds that a dissenting group's support of gay 'marriage' is not authentic Church teaching

USCCB President, Cardinal Francis George, Catholic teaching, dissenting group, gay 'marriage', New Ways Ministry

2010-051

2/6/10

Toying With The Devil

Large toymaker selling occultic Ouija boards directed at youth

Occultic Ouija board, toymaker, boycott, Hasbro, Toys R Us, pink Ouija board, glow-in-the-dark Ouija board, satanic 'toy', evil spirits, devil

2010-050

2/5/10

Strife among the Irish hierarchy?

Reports suggest that the Holy See has been alarmed by "recent signs of internecine strife within the Irish hierarchy"

Irish hierarchy, Irish abuse scandal, strife

2010-049

2/5/10

Risk of becoming 'insipid'

Cardinal Francis George on 'liberal' Catholicism

Cardinal Francis George, Crisis of Liberal Catholicism, values of the culture, Gospel values

2010-048

2/4/10

Cardinal Rodé says there is "a certain ignorance, a certain lack of liturgical knowledge and training in young men and women religious"

Cardinal Rodé says there is "a certain ignorance, a certain lack of liturgical knowledge and training in young men and women religious"

Cardinal Franc Rodé, Prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, lack of liturgical knowledge and training in young men and women religious, forthcoming document to promote proper liturgical formation

2010-047

2/4/10

Lawsuit challenges federal 'hate crimes' law

The Thomas More Law Center has filed a lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of new federal 'hate crimes' legislation

Thomas More Law Center, lawsuit, challenge constitutionality of new federal 'hate crimes' legislation, homosexuals

2010-046

2/4/10

Priest sues accusers for defamation

A Chicago priest has filed suit for defamation and malicious prosecution against a former altar boy, his attorneys, and an abuse victims' group which pursued abuse allegations against him

Chicago priest, defamation, malicious prosecution, abuse allegations

2010-045

2/3/10

25th Jubilee for TLM in New Haven

Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the return of the ancient Mass in New Haven

Traditional Latin Mass, 'Tridentine' Mass, New Haven, 25th anniversary

2010-044

2/2/10

Jesuit Leader Apologizes Over Abuse Scandal in Germany

Fr. Stefan Dartmann apologizes over abuse scandal in Germany

Fr. Stefan Dartmann, apology, Germany, abuse scandal, Jesuit-run Canisius College

2010-043

2/1/10

Highlights From Pope Benedict's Recent Addresses

Highlights from recent addresses of the Holy Father

Pope Benedict XVI, charity, love, visit to Great Britain, dissent, Britain's proposed Equality Bill, freedom, Anglicans

2010-042

2/1/10

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic schools week in the U.S.

Catholic schools week, 1/31-2/6/10, 'Dividends for Life', United States

2010-041

2/1/10

Suspect in Ohio murder pleads not guilty

The teenager arrested in connection with a recent shooting of an elderly Ohio woman in the parking lot after Mass has pleaded not guilty

Ohio, teenager, shooting of elderly woman in parking lot after Mass, suspect pleads 'not guilty'

2010-040

1/30/10

Shooter of late term-abortionist found guilty of first-degree murder

After only 37 minutes of deliberation, the jury returned a guilty verdict against the shooter of late-term abortionist George Tiller

Shooter of late-term abortionist George Tiller, guilty verdict, first-degree murder

2010-039

1/28/10

Highlights From Address of Archbishop Chaput

Highlights from a recent speech of Archbishop Charles Chaput

Archbishop Charles Chaput, scientific advances, religious feeling, modern technology, devil, Satan, emptiness

2010-038

1/27/10

Ohio Commission Recommends Designating Six More Catholic Churches as Historical Landmarks

The fight over church closures in Ohio is continuing with the recommendation by Cleveland's Landmarks Commission that six additional Catholic churches be "designated as historical city landmarks, which would give them some protection against demolition or structural changes"

Ohio, church closures, Cleveland's Landmarks Commission, Catholic churches, historical city landmarks

2010-037

1/26/10

Recent News Highlights

Topics include: Diocese of Phoenix is revising their marriage preparation requirements; 'Tweets' that some claimed were from the Vatican were not authentic; Major networks again ignore large pro-life rally; Holy Father sends reassurance to Haiti; Funeral for Church leaders in Haiti; Book on Pope John Paul II; Pseudo-ordinations of women; Pontifical Consecration of newly build FSSP chapel

Diocese of Phoenix, marriage preparation requirements, imposter 'Tweets', pro-life rally, Roe v. Wade, ABC, CBS, NBC, Pope Benedict XVI, Haiti, earthquake, funeral for Church leaders in Haiti, Archbishop Dolan, 'untouched' crucifix, book on Pope John Paul II, postulator, pseudo-ordinations of women, feminists, Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, FSSP, newly built chapel, Pontifical Consecration, Bishop Bruskewitz, Cardinal Levada

2010-036

1/22/10

Pope John Paul II "can't do anything"?

Man who prays for Pope John Paul's intersession dreams that the late pope - with a "serious face" - spoke to him, saying "I can't do anything, you must pray to this other priest...(Pope Pius XII)"

Pope John Paul II, Pope Pius XII, intercession, Burkitt's lymphoma, alleged miracle cure

2010-035

1/21/10

Reputed Relics of St. Joan of Arc Questioned Once Again

Relics previously thought to be the charred remains of St. Joan of Arc are, once again, being called into question

St. Joan of Arc, relics, scientific tests

2010-034

1/21/10

Recent Activities of the Holy Father

Highlights from Pope Benedict's recent activities

Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Bertone, Vatican Secretary of State, blessing of lambs, feast of St. Agnes, second book on Jesus of Nazareth, week of prayer for Christian unity, Flaminia Giovanelli, under secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace

2010-033

1/21/10

'Parents can't be too careful'

A former music director for parishes in IL has been arrested for allegedly storing child p*rn on his personal computer

Music director, IL parishes, background check, church choir

2010-032

1/20/10

CRS says there has been a "tremendous response" to appeal for aid

According to CRS, there has been a "tremendous response" to the appeal for aid for Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake, both internationally and from the United States

CRS, "tremendous response", appeal for aid for Haiti, devastating earthquake, disaster relief

2010-031

1/20/10

First 2010 Vatican-SSPX Meeting

Doctrinal discussions between the Vatican and the SSPX apparently continued on Monday January 18

Vatican, SSPX, doctrinal discussions, first meeting in 2010

2010-030

1/19/10

Cardinal Schönborn Issues Apology

Cardinal Schönborn's apology to Bishop Perić over the Cardinal's recent "private" visit to Medjugorje

Cardinal Schönborn, apology, Bishop Perić, "private" visit to Medjugorje, alleged apparitions

2010-029

1/18/10

Attempted Assassin of Pope John Paul II Released From Prison

The attempted assassin of Pope John Paul II has been released from prison

Attempted assassin of Pope John Paul II, Mehmet Ali Agca, released from prison

2010-028

1/16/10

Religious Freedom 'Wake-Up Call'

A senatorial candidate's remarks that pro-lifers "probably shouldn’t work in the emergency room" is being viewed as a "wake-up call" regarding threats to religious freedom

Threats to religious freedom, senatorial candidate, pro-lifers, emergency room, Martha Coakley

2010-027

1/15/10

Mark This Day On Your Calendar

Some long-needed clarity has finally arrived regarding the ecumenical movement

Ecumenical movement, clarity, Pope Benedict XVI, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, aim of ecumenism, conversion, Anglicans

2010-026

1/15/10

Cardinal Etchegaray Released From Hospital

The elderly Cardinal who was injured in the Christmas Eve security incident at St. Peter's has been released from the hospital

Cardinal Etchegaray, security incident, Christmas Eve, released from hospital

2010-025

1/14/10

Update: Situation in Haiti

Brief update on the situation in Haiti after the devastating earthquake

Haiti, earthquake, update

2010-024

1/14/10

Recent News Highlights

Topics include: More than 600K make reservations to see Shroud; Study shows persons with multiple tattoos or body piercings are significantly more likely to engage in dangerous & criminal behavior; Documentary being made about Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre; Under-population crisis; 'Mass exodus' of liberal Catholics in Austria; Jewish rabbi suggests that since Pope Pius XII did not lay down his life, he is not a saint; Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship has stressed the liturgy as the center of the life of the faithful; Article blasting Obama's controversial, homosexual activist "Safe Schools Czar"; Archbishop Niederauer attempts to set the record straight regarding pro-abort 'Catholic' Pelosi's comments regarding "free-will" and abortion; Responsibility of parents to raise their children in the faith; Liberal Jesuit magazine publishes a article defending proposed new translation of the Roman Missal (Novus Ordo) in response to a priest who argued against it

Shroud of Turin, burial cloth of Jesus, tattoos, body piercings, body art, social deviance, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, documentary, under-population crisis, liberal Catholics in Austria, Pope Pius XII, Jewish rabbi, Jews, Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, liturgy, tradition, Georgetown University professor, 'Safe Schools Czar', Kevin Jennings, Archbishop Niederauer of San Francisco, Nancy Pelosi, "free-will", abortion, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, responsibilities of parents, liberal Jesuit magazine, proposed new translation of the Roman Missal, new Novus Ordo Mass translation

2010-023

1/13/10

Possible Good News for Brussels

Vatican analyst says a progressive Brussels prelate will soon be succeeded by the country's "most traditional bishop"

Vatican analyst, Andrea Tornielli, Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, progressive, traditional, conservative, Belgium, successor

2010-022

1/13/10

Scottish Bishops "Secretly Wish" Pope Wasn't Coming?

The Blogs Editor of the Telegraph Media Group suspects that Scottish bishops may "secretly wish" the Holy Father wasn't visiting

Scottish bishops, Pope Benedict XVI, trip to Scotland

2010-021

1/11/10

'Marriage on Trial'

Federal court trial over California's Proposition 8 may have an impact in "determining the future of marriage in the entire U.S."

California, Proposition 8, Prop. 8, marriage, homosexual 'marriage', federal court trial

2010-020

1/11/10

Update on Cardinal Etchegaray

Cardinal said to be in excellent condition after Christmas Eve incident

Cardinal Etchegaray, Christmas Eve security incident, broken hip

2010-019

1/11/10

Update on the Situation in Malaysia

Religious tension in Malaysia has increased

Malaysia, violence, court ruling, Catholic newspaper, "Allah", Muslims

2010-018

1/11/10

Pope Benedict Says Freedom Cannot Be Absolute

Highlights from Pope Benedict's speech to members of the Diplomatic Corps

Pope Benedict XVI, Diplomatic Corps, freedom, relativism, democracy

2010-017

1/11/10

French Fried?

Survey concerning the decline of Catholicism in France

Catholicism in France, decline, Mass attendance, practicing Catholics

2010-016

1/11/10

Need a Chuckle? Media Bias

Media bias concerning Archbishop Burke

Media bias, Archbishop Burke, orthodox, conservative, progressive

2010-015

1/11/10

Setback for personhood initiative

A personhood measure in Nevada recently suffered a setback as a state judge ruled that a one-line (14 word) ballot measure was too broad and covered more than one subject

Personhood measure, Nevada, 'too broad'

2010-014

1/11/10

U.K.: Goodbye Religious Freedom?

The Church's freedom in the U.K. may be severely threatened by a controversial equality bill

U.K., equality bill, religious freedom

2010-013

1/9/10

Critic Suggests Demonic Influence in Blockbuster Works

Critic says the popular Twilight vampire novel series "dangerously twists evil into good and may even be demonically influenced". Critic also sees similarities between the vampire book author's experiences and the Harry Potter author's experiences

Twilight vampire novel, Harry Potter, demonic influences, occultism, devil

2010-012

1/9/10

Simple Solution For Church Leaders: Smash the Image

Uproar over image of the disgraced former Archbishop of Milwaukee which appears in St. John the Evangelist Cathedral

Archbishop Rembert Weakland, disgraced former Archbishop of Milwaukee, liberal, dissent, scandal, image, St. John the Evangelist Cathedral

2010-011

1/8/10

Catholic Portugal is a step closer to legalizing gay 'marriage'

Portugal's parliament has passed a bill to 'legalize' homosexual 'marriage' in the traditionally Catholic country

Portugal, homosexual 'marriage'

2010-010

1/8/10

'Religion of peace' at it again

Certain Muslims in Malaysia, angry over a controversial court ruling which permits a Catholic newspaper to use the word "Allah" as a translation for God, are apparently firebombing non-Islamic religious structures in the area

Muslims, Malaysia, 'Allah', firebombing, Islamic, Catholic newspaper, court ruling

2010-009

1/7/10

Papal Security: The Sedia Gestatoria

In the wake of the Christmas Eve incident where Pope Benedict was knocked to the ground by a mentally ill woman - only one of a number of recent security incidents - there has been talk about bringing back the traditional sedia gestatoria

Papal security, sedia gestatoria, portable papal throne

2010-008

1/7/10

More trouble for Catholics in Vietnam

Police destroy large crucifix in Vietnam and injure parishioners

Archdiocese of Hanoi, crucifix, Dong Chiem parish

2010-007

1/7/10

Pope's "chief liturgist" on the "reform of the reform"

Highlights from address of Msgr. Guido Marini, the Pontifical Master of Liturgical Ceremonies, on the 'reform of the reform'

Address of Msgr. Guido Marini, Pontifical Master of Liturgical Ceremonies, 'reform of the reform', Pope's 'chief liturgist', continuity, creativity. liturgy, facing east, adoration, kneeling, Communion on the tongue, exterior actions, sacred music, Gregorian chant, polyphony

2010-006

1/7/10

Italian court rejects ban on crucifix

Italy’s Constitutional Court issues ruling "asserting the supremacy of Italian law and custom over the orders of the European Court of Human Rights"

Crucifixes, Italy, Italy's Constitutional Court, Italian Law, European Court of Human Rights, ECHR, public schools

2010-005

1/7/10

Sisters being "silenced" by their superiors

Sisters who support the Vatican's investigation of female religious orders in the U.S. are reportedly being "silenced" by their superiors

Vatican investigation of U.S. female religious, liberal sisters, dissenters, modernist

2010-004

1/6/10

More News Highlights

Topics include: Catholic Portugal is reportedly "set to legalize gay 'marriage'"; 2012 not the "end of the world"; Planned Parenthood is turning a former bank building in Texas into the "largest abortion clinic in the U.S."; Study reveals benefits of physical discipline of children; Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran on "ignorance of Islam"

Catholic Portugal, gay 'marriage', 2012, 'end of the world, Vatican astronomer, Planned Parenthood, bank building, Texas, abortion, physical discipline of children, spanking, spanked, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, Islam, Muslim minarets

2010-003

1/5/10

New Director for Sistine Chapel Choir

Various blogs are reporting that a new director for the Sistine Chapel choir has been chosen

New director, Sistine Chapel choir, Dom Massimo Palombella, Salesian

2010-002

1/4/10

Recent News Highlights

Topics Include: Pope's visit to Jewish synagogue in Rome; Muslims in Malaysia angry over a court ruling which permits a Catholic newspaper to use the word "Allah" as a translation for God; New members of Ecclesia Dei; 'Timeless treasures' from Vatican's Secret Archives published for the first time; Death of underground bishop in China; Death of Cardinal Daly; Installation of new Archbishop of Milwaukee, Jerome Listecki; Bishop D'Arcy celebrates final Mass as head of Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend; Atheists in Ireland publish blasphemous statements to challenge a new anti-blasphemy law; Schism in Uganda; Former Argentinean archbishop sentenced to prison for abuse of a seminary student; PP reports more than 1.1 million "abortion services" were provided in 2008

Pope Benedict XVI, Jewish synagogue in Rome, Muslims, Malaysia, Catholic newspaper, "Allah", Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, FSSP, Vatican's Secret Archives, Bishop Leon Yao Liang, underground Catholic Church in China, Cardinal Daly, installation of new Archbishop of Milwaukee, Jerome Listecki, Bishop D'Arcy, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, atheists in Ireland, anti-blasphemy law, Schism in Uganda, priestly celibacy, former Argentinean archbishop, abuse of seminary student, Planned Parenthood, abortion

2010-001