Iranian Reza Pahlavi message to European press
Reza Pahlavi is part of the Iranian opposition in exile. He is the former Crown Prince.
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Pope – press conference on way from Africa back to Rome.
Here are two short videos – first one on blessings for people with same sex inclinations. Also see the article below on blessings, issued by the Vatican. Pope Leo rejects German cardinal’s formalized blessings for people in same-sex unions This video three minutes long and more wide ranging; including discussing Iran conflict and immigration. Here’s … Read more
Is the Pope “Liberal?”
This is a good essay that was republished and emailed around by the Catholic League. It’s posted by me in full. Very thoughtful and well worth reading the full essay. Calling the Pope “Liberal” The following was written by Paul Kengor, the editor-in-chief of the American Spectator and a member of the Catholic League advisory … Read more
Pro-life Catholic father wins $1.1M in settlement with DOJ over wrongful arrest
Not shown in the story below; the local police declined to make any arrest; there was nothing there. And Houck’s attorney offered to have him come in to the federal offices. Instead a dozen militarized federal officers showed up to arrest him. Mark Houck, a Catholic father and pro-life advocate, has won more than $1 … Read more
April 15th – Tax Day! A Ronald Reagan quip
Republicans believe every day is July 4th. Democrats believe every day is April 15th.
Former Carter and Clinton official Roger Altman on the blockade.
On CNBC where Altman is a a frequent guest. He had key roles in the Treasury Department for Carter and Clinton. He’s chairman of Evercore, an investment bank and he just turned 80, Altman had a heart transplant 24 years ago. I like him; very sensible.
Survey: “Where the Rudest People in America Live”
Haha. I don’t agree with #1 but can understand why some people would have that impression. All five states are bordered by water – either an ocean or a gulf. I’ve posted #5 below the link. Hit the link for the top four. Clipped speech, impatience, and low enthusiasm for small talk can feel much … Read more
Pope Leo comment condemns Trumps language “…destroy their civilization…”
1,000%. Trump can’t help himself. he should turn off his twitter/X.
Atheist Richard Dawkins accidental witness to faith
Here is an interesting video from a priest in Kenya who has an active youtube channel. British biologist Dawkins is well known for his hard core anti-religious views; he once held that it was child abuse for British people to bring up their children in a religion. He’s now 85 years old & maybe starting … Read more
One Minute Jesuit: “Love Got There First”
Especially like that he makes his points in under a minute.