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November 2015

November 21, 2015

HuffPo’s Latest Anti-Catholic Screed Ignores the View of Faithful Catholics

The Huffington Post has sunk to a new low in inviting the director of Dignity,...

November 10, 2015

Robert Lopez Grew Up With Two Moms–But He’s Not a “Hater”

READ TO THE END, BECAUSE THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SIGN THE PETITION TO PROTECT DR....

November 05, 2015

Elton John Wants to Meet His Hero, the Pope

Pope Francis has brought "hope and change" to the 21st century. At least that's what...

October 2015

October 21, 2015

He’s OUT! Polish Bishop Laicizes Priest Who “Came Out” on Eve of Synod

The Polish priest who declared his homosexuality on the eve of the Synod on the Family,...

October 08, 2015

Michigan Taxpayers Hit for $1.9 Million in Legal Fees in Gay Marriage Case

This week, the legal team who represented two Hazel Park nurses in their successful challenge of Michigan's...

October 03, 2015

Vatican, Polish Bishop Respond Quickly After Priest “Comes Out” as Gay

You probably saw the news today: A Polish priest serving as a member of the Congregation...

October 02, 2015

Vatican Now Distancing Itself from Kim Davis?

At first the Vatican would neither confirm nor deny that Pope Francis had met with...

August 2015

August 21, 2015

Courage International Helps Catholic Leaders to Welcome Persons With Same-Sex Attractions

It was quiet around here last week--and that was due, in part, to the fact...

July 2015

July 09, 2015

Americans Rally Behind Christian Bakers, Donate More Than $250,000

An Oregon couple forced to close their bakery after they refused to bake a cake...

June 2015

June 26, 2015

When You Wake Up in the Morning, God Will Still Be in Control

June 26 was a hard day. The U.S. Supreme Court, disregarding longstanding tradition, religious belief, and...

June 12, 2015

Is It Really “Shameful” to Follow Your Faith? The Free Press’ Contemptuous Sneer at Faith-Based Adoption

"Another shameful moment for Michigan." That's what the Detroit Free Press Editorial Board said yesterday...

June 03, 2015

Alabama Senate Finds a Work-Around to Avoid Same-Sex Marriage

In the Bible Belt state of Alabama, folks don't take too kindly to the idea...

May 2015

May 28, 2015

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney Capitulates to Bullies, Will Not Attend Palmetto Event in His Honor

Dabo Swinney, coach of Clemson University's football team, will not attend an award ceremony next...

March 2015

March 17, 2015

St. Patrick’s Feast Day Has Been Hijacked–Don’t Give Away the Parade, Too!

TODAY IS ST. PATRICK'S DAY, and in New York City, there's going to be some...

February 2015

February 20, 2015

Archbishop Cordileone Defends Teacher Morality Clause in Open Letter to Legislators

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, archbishop of San Francisco, has issued a measured, respectful, yet strong response...

January 2015

January 31, 2015

Church Vs. State: Six Court Cases To Watch

The year 2015 has begun with some high-profile legal cases pitting the Church against the...

January 18, 2015

U.S. Bishops Respond to News that the Supreme Court Will Discuss Same-Sex “Marriage”

On Friday, January 16, the U. S. Supreme Court agreed to consider whether marriage between two...

January 16, 2015

Legatus to Announce New Speakers for Annual Summit, After LGBT Bullies Drive Big-Name Speakers Away

Legatus, the international organization of Catholic CEOs, has completed the roster of speakers for its...

January 06, 2015

Miami Archbishop to Staff: Support Same-Sex Marriage, Lose Your Job

Archbishop Thomas Wenski, archbishop of Miami, has warned archdiocesan employees that any action in support...

December 2014

December 09, 2014

Just Released: Vatican’s “Lineamenta” for the Synod Includes Questions on Pastoral Care for Divorced, Homosexuals

The Vatican is gearing up for the 2015 General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops,...

November 2014

November 21, 2014

Detroit Archbishop Quashes Gay Rights Speaker

Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron has refused permission for a pro-gay rights speaker, head of an...

November 18, 2014

“Talking About Gayness” and “Being Gay” Are Two Different Things

Gay and Catholic: Is that even a thing? You can fill your bookcase with books...

October 2014

October 16, 2014

Dear Confused Catholics: Oh, Never Mind! Correcting the Relatio

Well, now, here's a scoop: A new report from Catholic News Agency confirms what we...

October 01, 2014

Controversy at Marian High School: Firing of Pregnant Lesbian Teacher Sparks Protests

There's an important meeting happening today at Marian High School. Today Sister Mary Jane Herb,...

June 2014

June 16, 2014

Archbishop Cordileone Responds to Nancy Pelosi and Other Critics of the “March for Marriage”

The Internet has been abuzz this week with news that liberal Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi has...

May 2014

May 28, 2014

You Send Your Children to Catholic Schools to: (A) Become More Inclusive; or (B) Learn Church Teaching

Why do you send your children to Catholic schools? Is it to: (A) Learn tolerance...

May 23, 2014

Obama Administration Forgets Day of Families, Military; Celebrates Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

On May 15, the United Nations celebrated the 20th annual International Day of Families. Around...

May 22, 2014

On August 6, Gay Marriage Goes Back to Court in Michigan

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has set August 6 as the date to hear...

May 20, 2014

Sr. Jeannine Gramick Asks Obama to Expand Abortion Coverage Worldwide

Sister Jeannine Gramick, dissident nun and co-founder of the controversial New Ways Ministry, has joined...

April 2014

April 08, 2014

How I Almost Fell For the Catholic Spin Re. That Cordoba Baptism

Yesterday I spent a lot of time working on an article regarding the baptism of...