The Cuban Bishops Conference expressed concern about Cuba’s dire economic situation in a June 15 Jubilee Year message titled “Pilgrims of Hope” distributed to all the nation’s parishes. Many have expressed surprise at the “strong” or “blunt” tone of the letter, as it complains bitterly about the nation’s never-ending disastrous state. However, the letter states … Read more
In 2018, the Vatican signed a document with Communist China, which has become one of the most controversial aspects of Pope Francis’ pontificate and led to a “betrayal” of Catholics in the nation. The highly secretive Sino-Vatican deal is now in its seventh year after being renewed for the third time in the autumn of … Read more
Only two nations do not have legalized divorce: the Vatican City State and the Philippines. These nations realize that easy access to divorce plays a major role in the destruction of the modern family. Divorce now threatens to come to the Philippines, Asia’s most Catholic nation. “Catholic” legislators in the Philippines Senate are considering the … Read more
On September 20 this year, the bishops of Flanders, Belgium, approved and published a liturgy to bless and celebrate the union of same-sex couples. A communiqué titled “Homosexual Persons Are Pastorally Close, for a Hospitable Church That Excludes No One”1 was signed by Cardinal Josef De Kesel of Mechelen-Brussels, Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp, Bishop … Read more
The case against pro-abortion politicians receiving Holy Communion should be obvious. The requirement for receiving Holy Communion is to be free of mortal sin. Abetting abortion is a public and serious sin. Those same politicians also commit the grave sin of scandal. Therefore, they should be denied Communion. It is a clear-cut issue that needs … Read more
The Equality Act is making its way through Congress, and all good Catholics need to oppose it. Many rejoice in seeing that the Catholic bishops are urging Congress to reject the bill. However, strong opposition comes from strong reasons that motivate people to write, call and protest. Weak reasons inform weak reactions. To be effective, … Read more
In times of disaster in America, public authority has always called upon God to come to the nation’s aid. The call is to a vague God. Our religious consensus recognizes only “Nature’s God” without going into specifics. Unlike secular Europe, America has always favored religion as a means to ensure God’s material and spiritual blessings … Read more
