Pope Francis

TVESDAY MORNING EDITION

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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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

God in Heaven (Credit: by Ig0rzh from iStock via The Stream)

Do “Good” Atheists Go to Heaven?

. . .what do you say to a grieving boy, who asks you if his father, a recently dead atheist, is in heaven?  A little boy asked Pope Francis that question.  It’s a tough one — especially coming from that little boy.  But, assuming the report is accurate, I don’t think the pope answered it quite correctly. . .

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.

Surprising Results Reveal “Most Catholic Cities in America” – John Burger, Aleteia
New AP U.S. History Textbook Implies Christians are Bigots – Joy Pullmann, The Fdrlst
Heresy at Holy Cross College in Worcester – Charlotte Allen, First Things
How to Help Evangelicals Understand Catholicism – Dwight Longenecker
These 7 Saints Have the Weirdest Names We Could Find – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Is Islam A Christian Heresy? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
You Can’t Argue Against Socialism’s 100% Record of Failure – Kristian Niemietz, CapX
Suggestions for Those New to the Traditional Latin Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Bearing Witness to the Faith in a Secular Society & Living to Tell the Tale – Dv. Clayton
Biblical Arguments in Support of Mary’s Assumption – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
God’s Teaching is Clear But Society is Still Confused – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Imagine (There’s No Causality) – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
Beyond Christian vs. Muslim Politics – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Unpracticed Faith is Functional Atheism – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
The Catholic Guide to Business Integrity – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Essential Bookshelf for a Religious Artist, Part I: the Golden Legend – Daniel Mitsui
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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Amid Abuse Probe’s Hearing of “Many Crucified Lives,” Pope Summons Chile to Rome

. . .in but the latest striking turn of a home-turf debacle which has colored the broad perception of his pontificate, in a letter released on two continents, the Pope told the Chilean bishops that “I have committed grave errors of judgment & perception” in a long-simmering abuse scandal which has rocked the country’s church, specifically citing his lack “of true & balanced information” on it. . .

by Rocco Palmo,

of Whispers in the Loggia

A Catholic Univ. Will Host Former Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards – M. Bilger
Gaudete et Exsultate: Pope Schools Those Who Shy from Spiritual Combat Imagery – Z
Gaudete et Exsultate: Pope Blasts “Punctilious Concern for the Church’s Liturgy” – Z
Meet Those Who Don’t Conform to Diversity – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
Youth Ministries Aren’t Working – Here’s What You Can Do About It – Laura Hensley, eP
Analysis: Who is the Pope’s New Canon Law Expert? – Andrea Gagliarducci, CNA/CWR
Adoption & the Firing of Kevin Williamson – Dale M. Coulter, First Things
Op-Ed: Providence College & Others Must Return to the Church – Stephen Herreid, CV
London Council Just Banned Pro-Lifers for Having the Wrong Views – Ed Condon J.C.D.
Best Media Literacy Books for Catholics – Sister Helena Burns F.S.P., Hell Burns
3 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Finish the School Year Strong – Kara Milinovich, Seton
Pope’s Apology to Chilean Abuse Survivors; Why Did They Have to Suffer – Chr. Altieri
Popes’ Hopes for Greater Equality in Distribution of Wealth – Sister Ber. Ma. Reis F.S.P.
In Defense of the Death Penalty – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski
Blessed Beer from the Monks in Nursia, Italy – Carrie Gress Ph.D., my favorite catho. . .
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TVESDAY MORNING EDITION

Gaudete et Exsultate (Credit: VaticanNews.va)

Solid Analysis of Gaudete et Exsultate

. . .Francis released his Apostolic Exhortation On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World.  It has been given the Latin incipit of Gaudete et Exsultate.  As much as any of Francis’s major documents, it is a snapshot of his pontificate. . .

by P.J. Smith,

of Semiduplex

Her ‘2+2=4’ Moment – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Ross Douthat on Gnosticism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Why Didn’t Christ Stay with Disciples Continually After Resurrection? – Msgr. Ch. Pope
Fr. Michael Gaitley Comes to Northeast Catholic College – Joseph Pronechen, NCRgstr
The Battle for Europe – Ryszard Legutko, First Things
5 Virtues All Christians Need for Their Work Place – ChurchPop
The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski
Playing with Power, the Secret to Raising Strong Daughters – John Clark, Seton Mgzn
Mainstream Media Finally Admits Abortion Reversal Pill is Working – Patty Knap, NCReg
Catholics Should Rediscover the Meaning of Chivalry – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Fenton Returns – Patrick Carey, First Things
St. Benedict the Moor on US Liturgical Calendar – Claudio Salvucci, Liturgical Arts Jour.
The Physician-Assisted Suicide Movement Is Gaining in Major Ways – G.T. Mundy Ph.D.
For Black Boys, Family Structure Still Matters – W. Bradford Wilcox, Inst for Fam Studies
Western Nations Tried to Impose Radical ‘Sexuality Education’ at UN – Elyssa Koren
Our Ultimate Hope Is Resurrection – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Raymond Cardinal Burke at the Rome Life Forum 19 May A.D. 2017 (Credit: Screengrab of Photo by Edward Pentin via NCRegister.com)

Cardinal Burke: Scalfari Episode ‘Went Beyond What Is Tolerable’

. . .the American cardinal says the recent ‘interview’ regarding hell was a ‘profound scandal,’ & that the Holy Father is not only failing to proclaim the Church’s constant doctrine & sound discipline but also ‘increasing the confusion’ over crucial issues. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

The ‘Long Way’ of Cardinal Sarah – Rebekah Lamb, Catholic Herald
Gender Madness Alienates Democratic Insider – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Gender Dysphoria & Children: An Evaluation of I am Jazz – Michael K. Laidlaw M.D.
The Hillbilly Elegy of France – Jude Russo, First Things
Europe: Muslim Immigrants are Open to Christianity & Converting! – Deacon G. Kandra
The Slow Poison of Bad Ideas – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski
Pope Francis on Holiness, Gaudete et Exsultate – Edward Pentin, NC Register
After Adhering to Papal Appeal for Life, Hospital Then Reverses Decision – S. Ertelt
Jordan Peterson on Marxism – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Our Catholic Suffering Syndrome (CSS) Part I – Mike White, Catholic Stand
Rediscovering the Riches of the Latin Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Chinese Government Reinterpreting the Bible for the Masses – Joshua Gill, The Stream
Making More of the Mass for Small Children – Leigh Snead, my favorite catholic things
Iranian Ambition & The Christian Exodus – Stephen Hollingshead Ph.D. & Paul Coyer
House Speaker: Catholic Charities Should Lead Anti-Poverty Fight – Chr. White, Crux
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Ross Douthat (Credit: Catholic Herald)

‘I’ve Tried to Write about a Very Complicated & Tumultuous Papacy’: an Interview with Ross Douthat

. . .the New York Times columnist on the marriage debate, the trouble with liberal theology, & his struggle with illness. . .

by Dan Hitchens

of the Catholic Herald

Cardinal: German Bishops’ Intercommunion Prpsl Not Theologically Sound – E. Pentin
Ukraine’s Past Experience Warns Vatican’s Capitulation to Red China – M. Mullarkey
Arnaud Beltrame’s Courageous Catholic Death – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
Confessions From the Adoration Chapel – Betty Parquette, Catholic Stand
Stuck in a Fashion Rut??? – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski
The Pope: Rock or Stumbling-Block? – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
Could the Irish Establishment Lose? – Jon Anderson, Catholic Herald
Pope Francis Appoints a New Auxiliary Bishop for Los Angeles, California – Vtcn News
5 Inspiring Quotes about the Depths of Divine Mercy – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Jordan Peterson, Unlikely Guru – Matthew Schmitz, First Things
While You Probably Think Same-Sex Attraction Is Fixed, Researchers Don’t – J. Keenan
Of Paradigm Shifts – Russell Shaw, The Catholic Thing
The Eugenics Plot of the Minimum Wage – Jeffrey Tucker, The Stream
5 Fun Facts About the Internet’s Patron Saint – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew
Unicorns in the Bible? Why the Mythical Creature Is Mentioned In Scripture – B. Ryan
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GOOD FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Deanna Falchook (Credit: The Stream via Screengrab from Facebook)

Planned Parenthood Gets Slammed by Former Princess Who Had an Abortion

. . .a Planned Parenthood branch in Pennsylvania caused a stir when it posted its now-deleted tweet calling on Disney to make a princess “who’s had an abortion”. . .

by Nancy Flory

of The Stream

From Confusion to Heresy: How Papal Statements are Exploited – Phil Lawler, Cath C
Professor Ratzinger on Hell – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
On Liturgy & Orthodoxy, the Youth-Synod Document Forgot Our Voices – John Monaco
The Sexual Revolution Conquers US Churches – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Scott Peterson & Arnaud Beltrame Appear to David Hogg in a Dream – J. Zmirak Ph.D.
God’s Not Dead—but the Franchise Is – Nick Olszyk, The Dispatch via The CWR
Yes, Ancient Romans Really Did Practice Crucifixion – G.W. Thielman, The Federalist
New Film Shows How Dying for Christ Isn’t So Simple – Monica Migliorino Miller, Crisis
Why It is Appropriate that Stephen Hawking’s Funeral is on Holy Saturday – de Souza
Pew Research: 3 Significant Religious Shifts in U.S. Politics Since 1994 – Ric. Ostling
The Often-Overlooked Saints of Good Friday – Thomas Craughwell, Natl Cthlc Register
The Passion’s Jim Caviezel Reveals God’s ‘Call’ to Share ‘Truth’ in Acting – Katie Yoder
Arnaud Beltrame, Cardinal Sarah & Learning to Die in Lagrasse – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza
73 per cent of US Catholics Plan To Go To Church for Easter – Cthlc News Serv. via CH
The “Medical Conscience” Civil Rights Movement – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
Can Economics Advance the Common Good? – Andrei Rogobete, Transatlantic Blog
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MAVNDY THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Eugenio Scalfari & Pope Francis (Credit: EdwardPentin.co.uk via the National Catholic Register)

Pope Allegedly Says Hell Doesn’t Exist in Latest Scalfari ‘Interview’

. . .nonagenarian atheist philosopher also claims Pope is honored to be called a revolutionary, but the Vatican stresses that although the two men met, no interview was given & the comments are not a “faithful” rendering of what was said. . .

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

Morale at the Secretariat for Communications is at an All-Time Low – Chr. R. Altieri
Vatican: Interview in Which Pope Doubts Hell Not a Faithful Transcript – J.L. Allen Jr.
Youth Leaders in Rome Struck by ‘Polarized’ American Climate – Claire Giangravè
France Honors a Catholic Soldier Murdered by a Terrorist – Marie Meaney, Crisis Mgzn
Why Feminists Want to Twist the Story of St. Mary Magdalene – Francis Phillips
The Golden Ratio to a Seamless Closet – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
4 Unconventional Lessons from St. John about Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Do We Need Women Deacons? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, NC Register
How Pope Francis Encouraged a Generational Battle – Matthew Schmitz, CH
The Youth Synod: The Next Step in the Francis Papacy – Thomas R. Ascik, The CWR
What the Arrest of a Vatican-Backed Bishop Tells Us about the China Deal – M. Davis
Those Seeking Freedom from Unwanted Sexual Attractions be Denied Therapy? – Rg
‘Paul: Apostle of the Christ’ Touches Hearts, Both On and Off the Set – Kathy Schiffer
It’s Time To Teach The Bible In Public Schools – David Marcus, The Federalist
Commentary: What Will Be Gained from a Deal with Beijing? – Ed Condon J.C.D.
French Bishops Join Tributes to Slain Gendarme Arnaud Beltrame – Philippa Hitchen
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SPY VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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Ross Douthat Peers Into the Papal Murk

. . .his new book says Francis’s pontificate is a revolutionary moment, one that’s left the Church in dark & uncharted waters. . .

by Rod Dreher

The Coming Trans Medical Backlash – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Toys “Я” Us Contributes to Its Corporate Death Wish – Jay W. Richards Ph.D., NCRgstr
Hünermann’s “Way Forward” is a Dead End – E. Christian Brugger D.Phil., Crisis Mgzn
The Poison of Private Interpretation – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Youth Leaders Insist ‘No Conspiracy’ to Silence Fans of Trad. Liturgy – Inés San Martín
You Know Sister Jean of Loyola-Chicago, Meet Fr. Rob of Villanova – Z. Schonbrun, NYT
Planned Parenthood Tweets Need a Disney Princess Who Aborts Child – Ryan Scheel
Movie Review: Paul, Apostle of Christ – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Why I’m Not at All Worried about Facebook Using My Data – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Rare Medieval Liturgica: The Exsultet Roll – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Repealing the Bill of Rights – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Pope Francis’ Tough Talk about Media Spin Rings Hollow – Chr. R. Altieri, The CWR
The Mission Goes On: Norbertines Break Ground on New Abbey – Eli. Deffner, NCRgstr
Gov. Report Finds Cens. & Discrim. Against Pro-Life Students on Coll. Campuses – LN
The Legal & Moral Genius of St. Thomas More; New Book – Gre. J. Sullivan, The CWR
Taiwan Fears Vatican Will Cut Diplomatic Ties if China Deal Goes Through – D. Hitchens
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MONDAY EDITION

Spirit of Vatican II Leadership of Conference of Women Religious March for More Guitar Masses (Credit: Frank J Methe via Life Site)

Pre-Synod Youth Document Rigged Against Requests for Traditional Worship?

. . .is the Vatican listening to young people? . . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

When Bishops Don’t Fulfill Their Duties – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
NC Reporter Begins Campaign to Calumny Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph – Fr. Z’s Blg
9 Priests You Need to Follow on Twitter – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Deaconesses, Never Deacons, Never Priestesses – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Catholic Stand
Requiescat In Pace: Arnaud Beltrame – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The 10 Commandments of Online Shopping – Megan Ashley
The 3 Hacks to Successful Fundraising in the Catholic Church – Brice Sokolowski
Passover: Seder Meals Are Not Catholic Practice – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
A Modern Pandora’s Box: Amoris Laetitia II – Tom Collingwood, Catholic Stand
Pope Cancels Audience with Papal Foundation Donors – Catholic Herald
Another Transition Regret Story – Amy K. Hall, The Stream
Why Didn’t Pope Just Get Rid of Viganò – Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald
The Deficits of the iPhone Generation – Christopher O. Tollefsen Ph.D., Public Discourse
Standing Up in France – Ibn Warraq, City Journal
5 Ways to Make Sure Your Holy Week Isn’t a Holy Weak – Marge Fenelon, NC Register
Truth Is a Person – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
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