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October 2015

October 10, 2015

Anti-Islam Rallies Across America on October 10 Contradict the Gospel

On Saturday, October 10, anti-Islam protesters are planning to rally in 20 cities across America....

September 2015

September 21, 2015

Saudi Teenager Sentenced to Death by Crucifixion

A Saudi Arabian teenager has been condemned to death by crucifixion. He was apparently targeted because his...

July 2015

July 07, 2015

Good News, Bad News: Stuff Catholics Care About

Got just a minute? Here's a quick recap of three news items I spotted today....

June 2015

June 08, 2015

New Islamic Mosque–Dedicated to the Virgin Mary

A new mosque in the Syrian coastal city of Tartous has been dedicated to the...

March 2015

March 11, 2015

Pope Francis on a Possible Assassination Attempt: “I’m a Wimp When It Comes to Pain!”

If terrorists make good on their threat to attack Pope Francis, the pontiff says he...

March 01, 2015

Leaning Tower of Pizza? Romans Get a Laugh at ISIS’ Expense

Radicals from the Islamic State (ISIS) have threatened to overthrow Rome and toss homosexuals from...

January 2015

January 25, 2015

First Yahweh, Now Allah: The Elevation and Politicization of God’s Name

Malaysian Christians have long used the name "Allah" when they speak of God. No more, though--on...

January 25, 2015

IN NIGER: Catholic Churches, Schools, Agencies Shuttered Against Muslim Violence

Niger's Catholic bishops have called for Masses to be cancelled and Catholic organizations to be...

January 18, 2015

Why Duke University Should Not Broadcast Islamic Prayer Via Its Chapel Loudspeakers

A few days ago my fellow Patheos blogger over at the Muslim Channel, Dilshad Ali, criticized...

January 15, 2015

Charlie Hebdo Rejects Support from Catholics

The French satire magazine Charlie Hebdo, darling of the media since the unfortunate attack on...

January 10, 2015

NYTimes Op-Ed Columnist Has His Head in the [Parisian] Sand

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof can't figure out who's responsible for the Charlie Hebdo...

September 2014

September 17, 2014

Dear Pope Francis: Please Take Care of Yourself–If Not for You, Then for Us

"Not to worry!" says the Vatican, with regard to security for Pope Francis' upcoming travels...

September 01, 2014

Islamic Slogans Spray-Painted Onto Three Indiana Churches

Vandals spray-painted "Infidels" and verses from the Koran on three churches in Columbus, Indiana this...

August 2014

August 11, 2014

History Repeats Itself: Lepanto and the Current ISIS Crisis

The Muslims had a distinct advantage. They greatly outnumbered the Christians whom they oppressed. Their...

July 2014

July 24, 2014

Meriam Ibrahim Is Free, Plans Visit to Pope Francis

Meriam Ibrahim, the Christian Sudanese woman who was sentenced to death for renouncing Islam, is...

July 11, 2014

Jonah’s Tomb Smashed by ISIS Militants

News footage has emerged, showing a member of the Islamic State terror group ISIS wearing...

March 2014

March 10, 2014

Orthodox Nuns from Maaloula Finally Freed

Last September, I told you about the Syrian attack on the scenic Catholic village of...

December 2013

December 04, 2013

Syrian Nuns Kidnapped; Pope Francis Calls for Prayer

Pope Francis, at the end of his General Audience on Wednesday, December 4, called on...

September 2013

September 03, 2013

Great Mufti of Syria Joins Pope Francis in Praying for Peace on September 7

The Great Mufti of Syria, Ahmad Badreddin Hassou, would like to travel to Rome to...

July 2013

July 24, 2013

Is Islam a Religion of Peace? Upcoming Conference Will Shed Light

A shameless plug, since I've spent a lot of time working on this conference. I'd...

June 2013

June 14, 2013

Arab News: “Pope Francis Should Declare Islam a Religion of Peace” – UPDATED

Remember that Holy Thursday liturgy, at which Pope Francis washed the feet of a young...

June 21, 2012

Tomatoes Are Christian?

Eating tomatoes is forbidden because they are Christian. The tomato praises the...

April 2012

April 14, 2012

The Brindellone: Florence’s “Burst of Cart” Heralds the Easter Season

The eleventh century was a difficult time for Christians in Europe. Muslims had conquered the...

April 12, 2012

The Most Outrageous Things I’ve Heard Today

It’s one of those days when I’m scratching my head, wondering Just How Preposterous Can...

February 2012

February 19, 2012

Bleaching the Bible

“Go ye therefore into all the nations, baptizing them in the name of Allah, his...

June 2011

June 21, 2011

Flailing Fists of Fiery Faith: Angry Words at Dearborn’s Arab Festival

“And they’ll know you are Christians by your love, by your love….” Easy to sing. ...