FSSP (Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter) gets apostolic visitation from the Vatican
The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP) has been informed that it will receive an apostolic visitation from the Vatican
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U.S.
Trump accepts scapular, relic of the True Cross of Christ as gifts from Carmelite priest
(Emily Mangiaracina. Life Site)
A Carmelite priest and friar on Wednesday gifted former President Donald Trump with a relic of the True Cross as well as a brown scapular, a woolen sacramental worn around the neck that serves as a sign of protection from the Mother of God
UNITED KINGDOM
UK Liberal Democrats declare pro-life Christians incompatible with party’s ‘fundamental values’
(Calvin Freiburger. Life Site)
Opponents of legal abortion cannot be candidates for parliament under the banner of the U.K.’s Liberal Democrat Party, the party has declared in documents unearthed in the course of a discrimination suit on behalf of ousted pro-life candidate David Campanale
SWISS
Sanija Ameti,Muslim-born politician in Switzerland shoots image of Our Lady and Baby Jesus, resigns after backlash
(Andreas Wailzer. Life Site)
A left-wing Swiss politician is facing heavy backlash for shooting a picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding the Baby Jesus
VATICAN
Cardinal Parolin denies involvement in plan to increase Latin Mass restrictions
(Michael Haynes. Life Site News).
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, denied his rumored involvement with alleged new restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass.
CANADA
Popular Canadian political commentator Jordan Peterson blasted one of Canada’s most authoritative provincial health officers, calling her “power mad” and “detestable” for keeping jab mandates for healthcare workers in place for so long
HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood steps up efforts to portray abortion in compelling fashion to sway public opinion
(Jonathon Van Maren. Life Site)
Last month, I noted that in the post-Roe era Hollywood has begun to ramp up its glamorization of abortion
U.S.
Why are Biden’s UN reps pushing for exceptions in treaty criminalizing child pornography?
Special guest Bishop Joseph Strickland joins John-Henry Westen, Father Charles Murr, and Frank Wright on this episode of Faith & Reason to discuss a UN treaty criminalizing child pornography, Pope Francis’ remarks on immigration, and more
DENMARK AND NORWAY
Denmark and Norway relax abortion laws as Europe hurtles toward demographic suicide
(Jonathon Van Maren. Life Site)
Despite medical and technological advances that have given us unprecedented insight into human development in the womb, an increasing number of European countries are becoming increasingly extreme on abortion.
RUSSIA
Putin approves Russian visa for Westerners looking to flee ‘destructive neoliberal ideology’
An initiative launched by the Russian government is seeking to lure conservative Westerners fed up with “destructive neoliberal ideology” to relocate to the nation.
U.S.
Bishop Strickland: Cupich’s failure to mention Jesus at the DNC ‘harmful to the whole world’
On this week’s two-part episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland discusses the need to follow God’s will and die to ourselves, being grateful for God’s blessings and not envious of others’ blessings, Cardinal Cupich omitting Jesus’ name at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), the evils of the Democrat platform, and more.
INDIA
India’s pro-life movement encourages large families in response to pro-abortion barbarity
(Rachel Schroeder. Life Site)
Catholic schools in India’s Trichur diocese give free education to the fourth and following children of every family, and one of the Catholic hospitals provides free birth care to the fourth and following children of every family.
U.S.
Why a ‘no-first-use’ nuclear policy could make the world a safer place
(James W. Carden. Life Site News).
Days prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, U.S. Secretary of War Henry Stimson recorded in his diary a recollection of a meeting in the Oval Office during which President Franklin Roosevelt speculated that the Japanese were likely to attack soon, and “the question was how we should maneuver them into the position of firing the first shot without allowing too much danger to ourselves.” It was, wrote Stimson, “a difficult proposition.”
U.S.
The media ignores attacks from ‘trans’-identifying men while amplifying the LGBT narrative
(Jonathon Van Maren. Life Site News).
(LifeSiteNews) — The Paris Olympics have torqued a now-international conversation about males in female spaces, with the mainstream press working overtime to claim that any concerns constitute paranoia, transphobia, and “witch-hunting.”
U.S.
Prominent atheist Richard Dawkins banned on Facebook for 11 days after affirming biological reality
(Frank Wright. Life Site News).
(LifeSiteNews) — The prominent atheist and biological scientist Richard Dawkins announced on August 2 that his Facebook account had been closed and deleted – without warning.
U.S.
Prominent atheist Richard Dawkins banned on Facebook for 11 days after affirming biological reality
(Frank Wright. Life Site News)
The prominent atheist and biological scientist Richard Dawkins announced on August 2 that his Facebook account had been closed and deleted – without warning.
U.S.
Bishop Strickland: The Church is meant to save souls, not provide a ‘false peace’ to the world
(Life Site)
On this week’s two-part episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland discusses the Transfiguration of Our Lord, the blasphemy at the Olympic opening ceremony, how faith in the Lord saves us, and more.
VATICAN
Vatican officials deny involvement in rumored Latin Mass crackdown
(Michael Haynes. Life Site News).
The papal nuncio to France, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, and Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti have both denied to this correspondent that they are involved in fresh efforts to restrict the Traditional Latin Mass.
U.S.
Zionism is incompatible with Christianity: here’s why
(Matthew A. Tsakanikas. Life Site)
In 2018, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI addressed in an essay how the Vatican historically came to accept the idea of a modern State of Israel.
U.S.
A-Cross America Relay launches the largest spanning Pro-Life event in the world
(Emily Mangiaracina. Life Site)
Pro-lifers will span the continental U.S. in a massive cross-shaped relay this fall as part of an apostolate to inspire pregnant mothers to choose life for their unborn children.