Alfie Evans

Alfie Evans Passes Away – Updated

Alfie Evans Smiling 24 April A.D. 2018 (Credit: Kate James on Facebook via Life Site)

Breaking: Alfie Evans Has Died

by Dorothy Cummings McLean & Diane Montagna

of Life Site

Alfie Evans & the Experts – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Why Alfie Evans Didn’t Matter to So Many People – Matthew Archbold, NC Register
Celebrating Alfie Evans’ Life in Pictures – Steven Ertelt, Life News
The Alfie Evans Timeline – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Pope Francis Saddened by Alfie Evans’ Death – Steven Ertelt, Life News
Tearful Supporters Release Balloons to Honor Him After His Death – Steven Ertelt, LN
White House Says Abortion is Not a Human Right – Austin Ruse, Life News
Doctor: Starving Baby “Not the Killing of a Child,” Just “Redirecting Care” – S. Ertelt
Judge: Slams Christians Helping Family as “Deluded & Fanatical” – Steven Ertelt, LN

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Alfie’s Law? Charlie Gard’s Parents Announce New Campaign to Change Protocol

. . .Chris Gard & Connie Yates said that their son’s case, like that of Alfie Evans, showed the need for a law which avoids ‘unnecessary conflicts’. . .

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

Alfie Evans Shows Why a Strong Pro-Life Movement is So Vital – Dav. Marcus, The Fdrlst
Amazing Pictures Show Vatican Candlelight Vigil for Alfie Evans – Steven Ertelt, Lif Nws
Why Single-Payer Health Care Denies Care to Ill Children Like Alfie Evans – Wheatley
For the Love of Alfie – One Mad Mom
Alfie & the Archbishop – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Alfie Evans Case Unmasks Anti-Catholicism in UK Press – Stephen Wynne, Chrch Militant
Alfie Evans & the American Revolutionary Spirit – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Catholic Assoc. Slams UK Catholic Leaders for Not Following Church Teaching – N Flory
The “New Pro-Life Movement” & Alfie Evans – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Top Pediatrician: Alfie Not Dying & Not Brain Dead – Steven Ertelt, Life News
UK Doctor: Alfie Evans Must Die Because His Parents Have a Bad Attitude – R Stoltzfoos
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Alfie Evans (Credit: Screenshot via Catholic Herald)

The Battle for Alfie

. . .the Alfie Evans case has shaken Britain & the Church.  It raises serious questions about whether the law needs to change. . .

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

Archbishop of Liverpool Backs Alder Hey Hospital in Alfie Evans Case – Catholic Herald
Darkness Visible In Alder Hey – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
American Children & the Culture of Disrespect – Annie Holmquist, The Imaginative. . .
Cooperation with Sins Against Prudence (& Chastity) – Edward Feser Ph.D.
The Great Power of Prayer – Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik, Catholic Exchange
Pelosi: No to Pro-Abortion Litmus Test for Democratic Candidates – Lauretta Brown, LN
Venezuela’s Ignored Implosion – Matthew Hanley, The Catholic Thing
Take This Free Online Course from Yale on World’s Great Cathedrals – Zelda Caldwell
The Five Circles of Evangelization – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers Magazine
Alfie Evans & the Ultimate Authority Over Life & Death – Matthew Walther, The Week
Pierantoni: Gaudete et Exsultate Appears to Support Error of Situational Ethics – Reg
Alfie is a Victim of Secularism, There Will be Many More If We Don’t Fight – S. Herreid
Syrian Christian Leader: We Have the Formula for Peace – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Nuns Lead Fight on Human Trafficking – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Mother Teresa and the Art of the Ask – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Discovering Mercy – Betty Parquette, Catholic Stand
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Why is the World Celebrating the Royal Baby, but Watching Alfie Evans Die?

. . .the government has determined that he shouldn’t receive further treatment. . .

by Sarah Coffey,

of Ignitum Today

Fr. James Martin Isn’t Interested in Building a Bridge to People Like Me – Hud. Byblow
I Was the Butler of 3 Popes; Let Me Tell You about Wojtyla’s Miracle – Andrea Tornielli
UK Doctors Grp. Horrified Over Alfie Evans’ Medical Tyranny, Demand Release – LN
Religion News Service Tumult: Firings, & Resignations – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
6 Spiritual Effects of Confession Everyone Should Know, In One Infographic – ChrchPop
Judge Rejects Plea to Allow Alfie Evans to Seek Treatment in Italy – N. Flory, The Strm
A Catholic Chaplain Becomes a Hero – Daniel Demers, Catholic Stand
“Dear First Communicant” – Michele Chronister, Catholic Exchange
Is Jesus the Only Savior? – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
Fresh Takes on Liturgical Theology – Christopher Carstens, Adoremus Bulletin
How to Pick a Name to Honor the Blessed Virgin Mary – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Paul Ryan’s Exit Interv.: Rethinking How a Great Soc. Helps People – Pt. Jesserer Smith
Dating App Bumble Donates to Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz – Micaiah Bilger, LN
An Examination of Closet – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
Asking by the Rules: Canon 1262 & You – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Prayer & the Word of God: Defenses Against the Evil One – Fr. Paolo Carlin, Cthlc Exch
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Alfie Evans (Credit: Screenshot from Life News)

Air Ambulance Arrives Outside Alfie Evans’ Hospital to Take Him to Italy if Court Approves

. . .unfortunately, Italian citizenship did not matter to Justice Hayden yesterday . . . but his parents are hoping the fact that Alfie has survived on his own much longer than doctors thought will change the scenario. . .

by Steven Ertelt,

of Life News

Bullied for Adhering to the Faith in a Catholic High School – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
To Change the Church. . .or Replace It? (Ross Douthat) – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Snopes Is a Sneaky Liar on Calif.’s Bill to Ban Christian LGBT Talk – Rob. Gagnon, Fdrlst
Know the Truth & the Truth Will Make You . . . an Idolator? – Fr. Z’s Blog
This Is Why We Homeschool – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
When Christians are Compared to the 9/11 Terrorists – Michael Brown Ph.D., The Strm
Correlation of Non-Procreative Sex & Lack of Traditional Religion – Wil. M. Briggs Ph.D.
Catholic Guide to Loneliness – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
‘Priest with a Mic’ Hits the Streets of LA – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The HR-ification of the Public Square – Samuel D. Jones, First Things
Did You Know? Ladybugs Are Named for the Virgin Mary – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
What Happened When I Quit Social Media – Caroline Brock, Aleteia
This Mom of 16 Homeschools, Blogs, & Runs a Charity – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Beware of False (Political) Prophets – Deacon James H. Toner, Crisis Magazine
April 24, 1945: Death of Fr. Cyclone – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Talking Crosses, Camping Scribes, & Other Apocry-Follies – Cale Clarke, Cthlc Answers
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An image of Alfie taken 23 April 2018 (Credit: WhatsAppFacebook Image via NCRegister.com Screengrab)

Alfie Evans Granted Italian Citizenship, Pope Francis Renews Appeal

. . .on the day the hospital wanted to remove his life support against his parent’s wishes, the Italian government grants the 23-month old toddler Italian citizenship to allow him immediate alternative care, but UK judge rejects all efforts to save him. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

The Strangest Things in Catholic Culture, According to a Former Protestant – ChrchPop
Who’s Being Anti-Science Now? – Tom Gilson, The Stream
GQ Mag Puts the Bible on List of Most Overrated Books Ever – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Never Give Up! A Miracle Story to Support Alfie Evans – Fr. Richard Heilman, RCM
New Program for Future Seminarians Pilots in LA – Elisabeth Deffner, NC Register
What’s the Best Education Option for Catholic Families Today? – Eric Sammons, SU
A Year in a New Land: Reflections from a Recent Convert – Sarah Carey, Catholic Stand
Is Orthopraxy All that Matters? – Regis Nichol, Crisis Magazine
Christian Publisher Says Google Banned It Over ‘Faith We Express’ – J. Pullman, Fdrlst
Calif. Pioneers the War on Gender While Squashing Free Speech – Nic. Russell, Fdrlst
Do Catholics Worship Idols? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Christian Insistence on Purity & Moral Change – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Wedding Showed Me ‘One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic’ Fits the Church – L. Peterson
An Examination of Closet – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
Asking by the Rules: Canon 1262 & You – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Mother Takes Ealing Council to Court Over Abortion Clinic ‘Buffer Zone’ – Th. Howard
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THVRSDAY EDITION

Alfie Evans (Credit: Screenshot via Life News)

Catholic Bishops in England Issue Shocking Statement Defending Hospital Yanking Alfie Evans’ Life Support

. . .the curious statement follows on the heels of a meeting between Alfie’s Father Tom Evans & Pope Francis. . .

by Steven Ertelt

These Apparitions Officially Approved by Vatican as Worthy of Belief – Philip Kosloski
The Vatican Rejects German Bishops’ Intercommunion Proposal – Edw. Pentin, NCRgstr
Prominent Catholic Women Announce the Launching of HelenaDaily.com – Dv. Clayton
The Demonic Occult – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Philosopher Seeks Proof of Late Wife’s Soul – & Is Led to Catholicism! – ChurchPop
Blasphemy Tests the Limits of Tolerance at Holy Cross – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
“Roe v. Wade” Derangement Syndrome – George Weigel, The Dispatch via The CWR
What Is Catholic Order of Foresters? Probably Not What You Think. . . – uCatholic
Syrian Prelate Says Airstrikes Based on ‘Lies’ & ‘Satan’s Language’ – Inés San Martín
A Polite Rebuke of Pope Francis’ Economic Confusion – Bruce Edward Walker, Acton
Secular Superficiality vs. the Rootedness of Culture – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis
Children Falling Short in School? Blame Parental Break-Ups – B. Christensen & N. King
Dear Pres. Trump, Don’t Start an Unjust War in Syria! – Stephen Herreid, Catholic Vote
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
Rob Rieman, Joseph Pieper, & the Existential Poverty of the West – R.J. Snell, Pub Dis
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VVEDNESDAY LATE EXTRA

Tom Evans Meeting Pope Francis (Credit: NCRegister.com from Tom Evans’ Facebook)

Pope Appeals for Alfie Evans & Vincent Lambert

. . .father of a 2-year old toddler at the center of battles between his parents & UK authorities to keep him alive appeals to the Holy Father for Alfie to receive care at the Vatican-run Bambino Gesù hospital in Rome. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

President Trump Slams Turkey’s Imprisonment of US Pastor – Joshua Gill, The Stream
The Heresy of Hell as Self-Inflicted – Charles Robertson, Crisis Magazine
Barbara Bush was One of the Very Best Americans – Matthew Walther, The Week
Hundreds of Priests Study Exorcisms at the Vatican – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The Obedience of Mary vs. Eve’s Disobedience – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Strange Times – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
How Technologically Advanced were People in Jesus’ Time? – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Bishop Emeritus Foley of Birmingham Dies at 88 – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
A Society Run by Atheist Scientists Would be Horrible – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
The Vatican Dissolves Thriving Order in Priestless Belgium – Marco Tosatti, One Peter 5
Giving God a Blank Check as a Vocation – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
Quæritur: 4-yr-old Insists on Praying in Latin; Latin Resources for Kids? – Fr. Z’s Blog
AP’s Latest History Textbook Says Christians are Racists – Joshua Gill, The Stream
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Abandoned Church (Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

“As the Churches Come Down All Around Me”

. . .churches come & churches go.  They are means to an end.  When there is need for a church, a church is built.  When there is no need – or these days no desire – for a church, the church falls into desuetude & is usually overwhelmed by time, entropy, & other forces. . .

by Father John Zuhsldorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Hangman Comes for Pro-Lifers, Like Kevin Williamson – John Zmirak Ph.D.
A Tradition Unlike Any Other – Brandon McGinley, First Things
The Lion In Winter – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Why Christian Sexual Morality is Rejected – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
The Mystery of the Two Tombs – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Edmund Burke on the Rage & Frenzy of the French Revolution – Bra. J. Birzer Ph.D.
Jesus & the Pharisees: an Extract from Ross Douthat’s ‘To Change the Church’ – CH
Quebec Bishops Discuss Ordaining Married Men – Veronique Demers, Catholic Herald
What Will Our Bodies Look Like after We’ve Risen from the Dead? – Anthony Pagliarini
‘Amoris Lætitia’ Remains Amorphous – Matthew E. Bunson, NC Register
Del Noce & The Left’s Dead End – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Secret North Korean Missionaries Share the Gospel – Joshua Gill, The Stream
My Prayer for Divine Mercy – Jim Dougherty, Catholic Stand
Efforts Continue to Save Alfie Evans’ Life as Authorities Try to Kill Him – E. Pentin
Messenger of Divine Love – St. Gianna Molla’s Heroic Choice – Seton Magazine
Cronyism Fueled the Murder of a Slovak Journalist – Martina Bobulová, Acton
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Thvrsday Culture of Life Edition

Alfie Evans with Mom and Dad (Credit: Action4Alfie.com via LifeSiteNews.com)

Alfie Evans’ Parents Fight for His Life

by Caroline Farrow,

of the National Catholic Register

Answering a Classic Birth Control Argument – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Govt Agent Tells Man w/Down Syndrome How Much He Costs Society – Fr. Mk. Hodges
Metro Allows Ads f/Pro-Aborters, Denies Ad for Christmas & Jesus’ Birth – T. Perkins
Dem. Presidents are Not Responsible for Declining Abortions – Michael New Ph.D., LN
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Vetoes Ban on Dismemberment Abortions – M. Bilger, LN
Senate Confirms Pro-Life Appeals Court Nominee Steve Grasz – Steven Ertelt, LN
Mary Wagner’s Christmas Letter f/Jail Published in Polish Newspaper – L. Laurence
Archbishop: Law Banning Pro-Lifers Threatens Everyone’s Freedom – Abp. Prendergas
Many Babies Born Alive after Botched Abortions, Numer Unknown – LifeNews.com
The Time I Met a Jailed Pro-Life Warrior, Mary Wagner – Dorothy C. McLean, LSN
Bishop Oscar A. Solis Calls on Catholics to Pray For an End to Abortion – M. Bilger, LN

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