‘The erosion of Syria’s Christian communities would be a tragic loss’
“The erosion of Christian communities would be a tragic loss not only for Syria but also for the stability of the region and the world.” This President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), Bishop Mariano Crociata, expressed this in a statement on the situation in Syria. Bishop Crociata’s declaration…
Hollywood movie star Delores Hart on Her Journey of Joy, Becoming a Contemplative Nun
In this week’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mother Delores Hart, who has now been a nun of the Benedictine Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, Connecticut, for nearly 60 years. Learn about her remarkable journey from Award-winning actress and a fast-rising Hollywood star famous for having the first on-screen…
Historic Eucharistic Pilgrimage Continues… Almost there!
Shortly after his Resurrection, Jesus accompanied two disciples on their journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus—walking with them in their grief, offering hope, and finally revealing himself through the breaking of the bread. Jesus wants to do the same for YOU! This will be—THIS IS—one of the largest Eucharistic pilgrimages in history. Just as crowds followed…
House passes amendments ending military spending on abortion travel, transgender surgeries
CNA—The U.S. House of Representatives passed two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Thursday evening mandating the military stop its programs paying for abortion travel and transgender surgeries for service members. Under a policy laid out by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the military has been granting paid leave and subsidizing service members’ travel to obtain…
Pope Francis says it is incoherent that President Biden, a Catholic, supports abortion rights
CNA—Pope Francis has described it as an “incoherence” that President Joe Biden, a Catholic, is in favor of legal abortion. During an interview with Univisión and Televisa broadcast July 12, 2022, Pope Francis spoke about abortion and Biden’s position, after being asked about whether to admit politicians who promote legal abortion to Holy Communion. The…
Inspiring Pro-Life American Idol Contestant on Abortion: ‘Put Other People Before Yourself’
NRL—Christian singer and former American idol contestant Colton Dixon gave an interview with pro-life nonprofit Live Action where he shared his thoughts on abortion and how it changed after becoming a father. In the interview, Live Action mentioned that 2,363 unborn children are aborted daily in the United States. Dixon called the number “insane” and…
Fight for Religious Freedom for Business Owners in San Antonio, Texas
The San Antonio Family Association (SAFA) board members’ lawsuit against the City of San Antonio for religious discrimination against the conscience rights of a business owner and the banning of Chick-fil-A from public-owned San Antonio International Airport heads to the Texas Supreme Court. Chick-fil-A case has strong implications for Texas abortion ban The suit relates…
Catholic Business Journal Readers Respond Quickly to Archbishop Cordileone’s “Rose and Rosary for Nancy” Campaign
On the evening of September 30th, at the inconvenient time of 6:30pm Pacific Time (not a good time for our East Coast readers), an eleventh hour email was sent to Catholic Business Journal readers inviting participation in San Francisco Archbishop Cordileone’s innovative “Rose and Rosary for Nancy” Pelosi’s conversion of heart. With the Archbishop seeking…
Afghanistan: Christians in absolute peril
In an official statement issued this week, leaders in the underground Afghanistan church told missionary group Frontier Alliance International that Christians are being targeted for execution: The Taliban has a hit list of known Christians they are targeting to pursue and kill. The US Embassy is defunct and there is no longer a safe place…
Tokyo archbishop asks Olympic athletes not to visit Catholic churches during games
CNA—The Catholic archbishop of Tokyo has asked visiting Olympic athletes and coaches to refrain from attending local Catholic churches to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi said on July 12 that the Tokyo archdiocese had made a “commitment that we will not be infected nor will we allow others to be infected.”…
Students for Life Action Rallied, Sent Petitions Calling for Firing of Dr. Anthony Fauci due to Aborted Infant Experimentation Scandal
BETHESDA, M.D., and WASHINGTON, D.C. (06-10-2021) – Today, Students for Life and pro-life allies rallied to demand that Dr. Anthony Fauci be fired amidst the aborted infant experimentation scandal his office funded. Speakers included SFLA regional manager Stephanie Stone, Fairfax Students for Life leader Alyssa Thoburn, and Rehumanize International Executive Director Herb Geraghty. Rally participants held pink…
Major Islamic Terrorist Attacks in France: Attacker arrived from Tunisia days ago
BBC—The man who stabbed two women and a man to death in a church in France arrived from Tunisia days ago, officials say. The suspect, 21, had an Italian Red Cross document, issued after he arrived by a migrant boat to Italy’s Lampedusa island last month. He was shot by police and is in a…
Louisiana abortion law’s author denounces Supreme Court decision
CNA—Lawmakers, legal scholars, and pro-life leaders all criticized a Supreme Court ruling on Monday that overturned state safety regulations for abortion clinics in Louisiana. State Sen. Katrina Jackson (D), who authored the bipartisan Louisiana law requiring that abortion clinics be held to the same standards as surgical centers, said she was “disappointed” that the court…
Assisted suicide threatens the entire medical profession, Maryland doctor warns
CNA—Assisted suicide contradicts the foundations of medical ethics, violates the basic standards of medical care, and threatens people who most need the assistance of the medical profession, warned a doctor who is opposing Maryland’s proposal to legalize the practice. “If we allow this form of euthanasia into our health care system, it will inevitably corrode…
BOOK REVIEW: Parochial and Plain Sermons, by John Henry Cardinal Newman
Parochial and Plain Sermons by John Henry Cardinal Newman. All eight volumes of Newman’s famous sermons are brought together in this new edition that is beautifully printed and bound on Bible paper with a flexible leatherette cover and red ribbon. Newman’s sermons are as powerful, fresh and challenging today as when he first gave them.…