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Colombian bishop welcomes rebel group's transformation into political party
Catholic Culture - World News - Jul 28, 2014 at 4:03 pm The move by former guerilla groups to form political parties is a step toward peace for Colombia, Bishop Julia Cesar Vidal Ortiz told the Fides news service.
The bishop, who has...
War to end all war
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Jul 28, 2014 at 4:01 pm My cousin serves at the U.S. Embassy in Serbia. When he visited this summer, he said he was surprised that there were no World War I events here. “There’re all sorts of...
Family, nuncio in Syria plead for news about kidnapped Jesuit
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jul 28, 2014 at 3:57 pm On the eve of the first anniversary of the presumed kidnapping of an Italian Jesuit in Syria, his family posted a video on YouTube pleading for news about his whereabouts.
Family of Jesuit abducted in Syria issues appeal on anniversary of his disappearance
Catholic Culture - World News - Jul 28, 2014 at 3:57 pm The family of an Italian Jesuit priest who was kidnapped in Syria has issued an appeal, as the anniversary of his disappearance arrives.
Father Paolo Dell'Oglio was apparently...
28 July 1914 – WORLD AT WAR – 100th anniversay of WWI
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jul 28, 2014 at 3:54 pm One hundred years ago, World War I began. The world hasn’t been the same since.
Today a friend sent a pic from Business Insider which I now share.
The other photos give a sense...
First They Came for the Liturgy; Now They're Coming for Doctrine
Saint Louis Catholic - Jul 28, 2014 at 3:53 pm Paraphrasing from remarks about the upcoming Synod on the Family by Chris Ferrara and Michael Matt at The Remnant. A very well articulated and concise summary of the problems...
The Devil Has a Microphone
CatholicMom.com - Jul 28, 2014 at 3:30 pm “It’s my life!” a teenager rants. “Then, turning to the talk show host he explains, “That is why I should have the right to kill my parents. They are interfering with my right to...
German bishops mark WWI anniversary, acknowledge churches share guilt
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Jul 28, 2014 at 3:19 pm BERLIN — As the world marks the 100th anniversary of World War I, Germany’s Catholic bishops urged efforts to overcome “destructive self-interest” and acknowledged the shared...
Newborn Comes Back to Life After Doctors Pronounced Him Dead
LifeNews.com - Jul 28, 2014 at 3:15 pm Nikkita Pereira gave birth to baby Ziah by emergency Caesarean section because his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck. Minutes after he was born, however, doctors...
5 killed in bombing of Catholic church in Nigeria
Catholic Culture - World News - Jul 28, 2014 at 3:05 pm At least five people were killed, and several others seriously injured, when a Catholic church was bombed in Kano, in northern Nigeria, on July 27.
The explosion at St. Charles...
In talk to Evangelical congregation, Pope apologizes for Catholic hostility
Catholic Culture - World News - Jul 28, 2014 at 2:59 pm Pope Francis apologized for Catholic cooperation in campaigns against Pentecostalists and Evangelicals, during a visit to a Protestant congregation in Caserta on July 28.
The Pope...
After investigation of diocese in Paraguay, Vatican suspends ordinations
Catholic Culture - World News - Jul 28, 2014 at 2:45 pm The Vatican has suspended priestly ordinations in the Diocese of Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, according to multiple media reports.
Following an investigation of the diocese led by...
International Religious Freedom Report for 2013 Released
The Religion Clause - Jul 28, 2014 at 2:45 pm The State Department today released its International Religious Freedom Report for 2013. The Report reviews the religious freedom records of nearly 200 countries. Secretary of...
“Death Coaching:” Another Horrendous Story of Assisted Suicide as Man’s Body Found in City Park
LifeNews.com - Jul 28, 2014 at 2:41 pm The Australian newspaper has a front-page article covering another death of a young man who had a very clear connection with Exit International.
26 year old Lucas Taylor’s body...
Like good shepherd, church must seek out, help abused, says survivor
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jul 28, 2014 at 2:27 pm Just as Jesus commanded pastors to leave their flock to find the lost sheep, the church must set out in search of all those who have been abused by clergy and offer them help,...
German bishops mark WWI anniversary, acknowledge churches share guilt
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jul 28, 2014 at 2:19 pm As the world marks the 100th anniversary of World War I, Germany's Catholic bishops urged efforts to overcome "destructive self-interest" and acknowledged the shared guilt of...
Obama To Nominate Rabbi David Saperstein As Ambassador-At-Large For International Religious Freedom
The Religion Clause - Jul 28, 2014 at 2:17 pm The White House today announced President Obama's intention to nominate Rabbi David Saperstein to be Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. Here is Rabbi...
They Rejected Abortion When Told Their Baby Had a Major Medical Issue, Now Here He Is
LifeNews.com - Jul 28, 2014 at 2:12 pm A few months ago, we brought you the story of a young couple who received the devastating news that their unborn baby had a life-threatening condition called BOO syndrome.
This...
Mommy’s Bike Riding Lesson
CatholicMom.com - Jul 28, 2014 at 2:00 pm I had a summer goal: my husband and I were going to teach our kids how to ride a 2-wheel bike before school started. The other day I realized that school was fast approaching and...
Planned Parenthood Prez Compares Protesting Abortion to Protesting Men’s Colonoscopies
LifeNews.com - Jul 28, 2014 at 1:50 pm Last weekend, Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards appeared with Bill Moyers on the PBS program Moyers & Company. The longtime PBS omnipresence pestered Richards with...
