Catholic Church

May 9, 2018

German Bishops Debate Who Can Receive the Eucharist

By Msgr. Hans Feichtinger, Crisis Magazine - What most German bishops propose is the habitual reception of the Eucharist by people who (continue to) belong to (mostly) Catholic families and, at the same time, remain members of Christian denominations that do not have valid sacraments and also do not share the Catholic faith in what sacraments are and mean.

May 9, 2018

Louisiana ‘Leading Way’ to Combat Human Trafficking, Heal Survivors, Vatican Official Says at Summit

By Grace Toohey, The Advocate - Vatican official Gabriella Marino said Louisiana's Metanoia Manor has developed a much-needed system to respond to the survivors of human trafficking... "Rescuing somebody from crime is one thing, but then making sure they are able to reenter society ... is a lot harder," Marino said. "Your state is leading the way. People here have poured their hearts in it."

May 9, 2018

Fr. Shenan J. Boquet: What Did We Learn From Alfie Evans?

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet, Human Life International - Supporters of Charlie and Alfie, on the other hand, tended to cut through many of the medical complexities, to focus instead on parental rights. I believe that in this they got it exactly right. Recognizing that parental rights were the defining issue in each case dramatically simplifies each and helps clarify the gravity of the issues at stake.

May 9, 2018

The Rosary and Saint Dominic Defeat Heresy

By The American TFP - Lucia asked Our Lady during the apparitions, “Who are you and what do you want?” Our Lady responded, “I am the Lady of the Rosary, and I have come to warn the faithful to amend their lives and ask pardon for their sins. People must not continue to offend the Lord, Who is already so deeply offended. They must say the Rosary.”