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Vatican statement on pope’s meeting with President Donald Trump
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - May 24, 2017 at 4:21 pm VATICAN CITY — Here is the Vatican’s statement on Pope Francis’ meeting May 24 with U.S. President Donald Trump:
This morning, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, the Honorable Donald Trump...
Gold Coast Centacare receives over $1m to help women escaping domestic violence
The Catholic Leader - May 24, 2017 at 4:00 pm CENTACARE has received more than a million dollars to operate a mobile support service for women fleeing domestic violence on the Gold Coast, amidst claims that there is an...
Why quote Haaretz big time when the left-leaning Israeli newspaper reflects a small minority's views?
GetReligion - May 24, 2017 at 4:00 pm In the mid-1970s, I spent a brief period working for an English-language magazine in Lima, Peru. The Peruvian Times was, at that time, a schizophrenic blend of business news and...
Aleteia joins Melania Trump on visit to “the pope’s” pediatric hospital
Aleteia - May 24, 2017 at 3:55 pm First Lady lays flowers at the feet of Mary, visits with children, and spends time alone in prayer (PHOTOS)ROME — After meeting Pope Francis on Wednesday morning at the Vatican,...
Democrat Lawmakers File Bill to Criminalize Pro-Life Free Speech They Find “Annoying”
LifeNews.com - May 24, 2017 at 3:55 pm Yesterday, pro-choice Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill in the Ohio House to criminalize free speech that they consider “annoying” by setting a 15-foot buffer zone around...
As Trump and the pope meet, peace offerings in person and via Twitter
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - May 24, 2017 at 3:53 pm WASHINGTON — Though there are few details about what was said when Pope Francis and Donald Trump talked privately May 24, much was made online about the U.S. president’s wide...
Gunmen take Catholic hostages; Philippines’ Duterte imposes martial law
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - May 24, 2017 at 3:40 pm MANILA, Philippines — Gunmen claiming to have links with the Islamic State group threatened to kill hostages, including a Catholic priest, who were taken from the southern...
Swipe right for a baby? Tinder style app for egg and sperm donors launched
LifeNews.com - May 24, 2017 at 3:34 pm A Tinder style app which matches sperm and egg donors and surrogate mothers with those wanting a baby has launched in the UK.
“Just a baby” markets itself as a “brand new way to...
Malta’s bishops denounce newspaper ad opposing gay ‘marriage’
LifeSiteNews - May 24, 2017 at 3:11 pm The bishops 'categorically' stated they are not in 'any way involved' with the group defending marriage and family.
Reflection for the Solemnity of the Ascension
CatholicMom.com - May 24, 2017 at 3:00 pm Editor’s Note: Depending on the diocese in which you live, the Solemnity of the Ascension is celebrated either Thursday, May 25 or Sunday, May 28. If your diocese celebrates the...
The Priestly Character of Ad Orientem Worship: Guest Article by Zachary Thomas (Part 2)
New Liturgical Movement - May 24, 2017 at 3:00 pm Click here to read the first part of this article. The versus populum posture fashionable today suggests that the priest is there only to give, without first receiving something...
Texas Senate Approves Bill for Detailed Reports on When Botched Abortions Hurt Women
LifeNews.com - May 24, 2017 at 2:59 pm Pro-lifers have known for many years that complications women experience after aborting their unborn babies sometimes go unreported.
Now, Texas is trying to do something about it...
(Foot-Tapping) I'm Not Impatient
Journey of a Catholic Nerd Writer - May 24, 2017 at 2:35 pm (Note: this post is a continuation of yesterday's blog post.)I'll admit normally a bit impatient when it comes to my health, financial, and academic/career issues. I'm patient...
Pro-abort mob hurls smoke bombs in failed attempt to stop UK March for Life
LifeSiteNews - May 24, 2017 at 2:28 pm Pro-lifers persevered through the disruptions.
Daily Readings for Thursday, May 25, 2017
Catholic Online - Featured News - May 24, 2017 at 2:25 pm Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 1:1-11, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47:2-3, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47:6-9, Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20, Reading 2: ...
Night Prayer: Prayer of the Day for Thursday, May 25, 2017
Catholic Online - Featured News - May 24, 2017 at 2:25 pm God, come to my assistance.
Lord make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the ...
School District Rejects Planned Parenthood Pushing Its Sex-Ed Agenda on Kids
LifeNews.com - May 24, 2017 at 2:23 pm A Michigan school district says it will not use a Planned Parenthood sex education program for students after its plan to work with the abortion chain sparked a strong public...
Ever Notice No Abortion Clinic Uses the Word “Abortion” In Its Name?
LifeNews.com - May 24, 2017 at 2:02 pm Out of 1,800 abortion clinics in the U.S., including 730 stand-alone mills, how many would you expect to include the word “abortion” in their name?
Try one: the Abortion Surgery...
POTUS’ “Potica”: a recipe.
Aleteia - May 24, 2017 at 2:01 pm When a traditional Slovenian treat becomes breaking news, why not bake some? Were it not for the encounter between Pope Francis and Melania Trump during the visit of the President...
Who has the power in your relationship?
Aleteia - May 24, 2017 at 2:00 pm Take this short quiz to find out!The question of who has the power – or “who wears the pants” – in a relationship is often a thorny one. Which model rules in your marriage? Does...
