Jeanie Hannaman

By Ramon Antonio Vargas, Guardian - Longtime New Orleans Catholic priest Lawrence Hecker received a special honor from the Vatican nearly 25 years ago despite having confessed to molesting children. Then, for another two decades, church leaders in the city strategically shielded him from law enforcement and media exposure – while also providing him with financial support ranging from paid limousine rides and therapeutic massages to full retirement benefits, according to his own, previously unreported testimony.

By Matthew McCusker, LifeSiteNews - Any purported law, which either (a) is contrary to reason, (b) is contrary to the common good of the community for which it is made, (c) is made by an individual lacking legitimate authority or (d) is not duly promulgated, is null and void and has no binding effect.

By Greg Cook, OnePeterFive - Any extended critique of Russia using a Catholic framework is bound to consider a range of issues: authority and communion with Rome; the theological and political legacy of the Eastern Roman Empire; Communist infiltration, destruction, suppression, and subversion of Christianity; blatant, murderous anti-Semitism…and the list goes on. Looking at Russia with Catholic—or at least Western—vision can too easily lead to “if only” thinking. “If only” the Russians would depose Putin; “if only” a good pope would properly consecrate Russia to Mary’s Immaculate Heart; “if only” .....

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture - The Apostles expected the Messiah to be a superhero. The Passion and Resurrection of Jesus was the apex of their three years with Him. Before His Ascension into heaven, they eagerly asked Jesus: “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?’” (Acts 1:6) We can’t blame them. Young and old, we also expect our superheroes to save us from every anxiety. The plans of Jesus diverged from those of the Apostles. The life of Jesus affirms God’s love for His handiwork. His return to the Father reveals our obligation to confront the abuses of His gifts.