Catholic stuff

Pope – press conference on way from Africa back to Rome.

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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?”

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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

“Trump says meeting with Pope Leo is ‘not necessary’ to iron out Iran war differences”

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This is from ZEALE, a relatively new Catholic daily newsletter. Note Trump says “I’m all about the Gospel”… Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump said he has “no disagreement with the fact the pope can say what he wants, and I want him to say what he wants, but I can disagree.” “I … Read more

Pro-life Catholic father wins $1.1M in settlement with DOJ over wrongful arrest

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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

NY Times: “Trump Attacks Pope Leo … (& Pope responds) as Too Liberal and ‘Weak on Crime’”

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UPDATE: hit the link – Leo, speaking to reporters on a flight to Algeria ahead of a 10-day tour of several African nations, said: “I have no fear of the Trump administration, or speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do.” Asked directly about … Read more