Monday, August 25, 2008

News Updates 8/25

Was the Founder of Taizé Protestant, or Catholic? A Cardinal Solves the Riddle (Chiesa)
Fr. Roger Schutz was both. He adhered to the Church of Rome while remaining a Calvinist pastor. Wojtyla and Ratzinger gave him communion. Cardinal Kasper explains how, and why

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Joins B. Hussein Obama
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, described herself yesterday morning on NBC’s Meet the Press as “an ardent, practicing Catholic,” then told moderator Tom Brokaw and an audience of millions that Church teaching on when human life begins is unclear.


“Prudent and nuanced view”
If LA Times had its way, Archbishop Burke would just shut up

Eucharist from GM wheat 'contravenes canon law'?
Genetically-modified Hosts not acceptable for Holy Mass

Italian priest organizes beauty contest for nuns
'Miss Sister Italy' to be launched next month

Plan to exhume cardinal called 'homophobic'
Gay activists say Newman wanted buried next to male lover

Archbishop threatens to close down 'gay' church
Letter says parish is operating outside Catholuc practices

Study: Buffy slaying church attendance among women
'They feel the church is not relevant to their lives'

Amish population nearly doubles in 16 years
Settlements established in seven new states since 1992

Biden's Catholic faith offers risks, rewards
Obama's running mate says faith shaped his worldview

Divided Chinese Church looks for reconciliation
Pro-Vatican worshippers still meeting in secret

Vandalized churches re-sanctified after desecration
Tabernacle was removed and Hosts scattered on ground

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