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The fading color purple: America's cultural divisions getting stronger, election after election
GetReligion - May 29, 2017 at 1:00 pm
For various reasons, I didn't get to post a "think piece" this weekend. A "think piece," on this blog, is an essay linked to the news that raises or discusses an issue that I...
Callista Gingrich’s big stumbling block on her way to the Vatican
LifeSiteNews - May 29, 2017 at 12:58 pm Gingrich's appointment has met an uneasy, muted response from Catholics. I think I know why.
A Priest Explains the Most Powerful Tool of the Devil – And How to Defeat It
ChurchPOP - May 29, 2017 at 12:46 pm I believe the most powerful tool the devil has at his disposal is fear. When I say “fear,” I do not mean
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Andalusian slaves’ music from the 8th century
Aleteia - May 29, 2017 at 12:00 pm Enjoy one hour of Qiyan music, thanks to YouTube.From the 8th to the 13th centuries, a very special group of women, enslaved by the caliphate of Córdoba, were trained to be...
Catholic prelates are embracing the anti-family agenda. Here’s proof
LifeSiteNews - May 29, 2017 at 11:58 am The crisis in the Church has reached its gravest point yet.
WATCH: Rex Tillerson rides with Rolling Thunder to honor vets on Memorial Day
Aleteia - May 29, 2017 at 11:50 am The Secretary of State and two members of his security detail rode motorcycles in the eventSecretary of State Rex Tillerson surprised bikers gathered at the annual Rolling Thunder...
Down syndrome woman blasts abortion genocide in UN speech, gets a standing ovation
LifeSiteNews - May 29, 2017 at 11:45 am ‘We are not monsters. ... Please don’t try to kill us all off.’
Here's what Pope Francis and Justin Trudeau talked about
Catholic News Agency - General - May 29, 2017 at 11:40 am Vatican City, May 29, 2017 / 10:40 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a private audience which focused on religious freedom as...
Here's what Pope Francis and Justin Trudeau talked about
EWTN - Vatican News - May 29, 2017 at 11:40 am Vatican City, May 29, 2017 / 11:40 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Pope Francis met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a private audience which focused on religious freedom as...
Letter from Rome
Commonweal - May 29, 2017 at 11:25 am Letter from Rome
By Robert MickensMay 29, 2017
There is probably no classier operation on earth than the Holy See’s diplomatic apparatus. And that certainly extends to the way its...
Sec. Mattis on what keeps him awake at night
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - May 29, 2017 at 11:18 am SecDef Mattis (USMC-Ret) on what keeps him awake at night:
We need more of this attitude in Holy Church, especially from our officers, the clergy.
Should Catholics watch The Handmaid’s Tale?
Catholic Herald - May 29, 2017 at 11:17 am British television is sadly not what it once was, which is one reason why everyone needs Netflix, but every now and again, something good comes along, and now is such a time. Don’...
Canadian prime minister Trudeau says he asked Pope to apologise for residential schools
Catholic Herald - May 29, 2017 at 11:04 am Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claims he asked Pope Francis to help Canadians “move forward on a real reconciliation” with the country’s indigenous people “by issuing an...
Letter from a longtime wife to a bride-to-be
Aleteia - May 29, 2017 at 11:00 am Remember, even a perfect wedding will not give you a perfect marriage. And even the worst wedding cannot destroy your marriage.Hi. You are days before most important day in your...
‘Tis the season for ordinations
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - May 29, 2017 at 11:00 am This is ordination season in many places. I’ve been getting news about priestly ordinations and some of it is good. While my impression is that diocesan vocations are down in the...
Betsy DeVos won’t promise extra privileges to LGBT activists. And liberals are mad
LifeSiteNews - May 29, 2017 at 10:33 am DeVos took an important stand for genuine liberty in the face of escalating leftist, tyrannical groupthink.
Ad regulator tries censor their ads, but pro-life group won’t back down
LifeSiteNews - May 29, 2017 at 10:26 am 'Of course, my client will not be responding or complying,' says the pro-life group's lawyer.
Pope praises entrepreneurs, but blasts speculation, competition
Catholic Culture - World News - May 29, 2017 at 10:10 am Pope Francis saluted the role of entrepreneurs in spurring economic development, but said that business decisions must be based on the workers’ welfare, in a meeting with workers...
BREAKING: Ontario gov’t announces bill to ban pro-life speech outside abortion facilities
LifeSiteNews - May 29, 2017 at 10:10 am The province plans to introduce the bill in September.
Irish religious order cedes control of hospitals, reacting to fear of religious influence
Catholic Culture - World News - May 29, 2017 at 10:01 am A Catholic religious order in Ireland has agreed to withdraw from the administration of three hospitals, because of concerns that Catholic moral principles would influence health-...