Why Pope Benedict Appeals to Youth
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
While vastly different in style and approach, Pope Benedict XVI appears to be attracting the same huge numbers of youth to World Youth Day as his predecessor, John Paul II.
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Death by Dehydration Endangers Us All
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Whenever an unconscious or semi-conscious patient is deliberately deprived of food and hydration, it sets a dangerous precedent that may one day affect us all, which is why two high profile euthanasia cases have spurred a cry of outrage from both the public and the Vatican in recent weeks.
Catholics for Obama Group Downplays Abortion
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new voter-driven group of Catholics who support Barack Obama has been formed to build a grassroots effort to lure Catholics to the side of the staunchly pro-abortion candidate by downplaying the abortion issue.
World Youth Day Indulgences Available for All
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Even those who can’t make it to World Youth Day activities in Sydney next week can still gain a special Indulgence by agreeing to pray to the Holy Spirit to ask Him to inspire our young people to charity and give them the strength to proclaim the Gospel with their lives.
Excitement Mounts for World Youth Day
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pilgrims from all over the world are beginning to pour into Sydney, Australia in anticipation of next week’s World Youth Day (WYD) festivities.
Freed Hostage Credits Our Lady’s Intercession
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Ingrid Betancourt, who was recently freed after six years of captivity by Colombian rebels, said she prayed the rosary on wooden beads she made in the jungle and attributes her release to the intercession of the Virgin Mary.
Pope Approves Miracle for Parents of Little Flower
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI authorized the promulgation of decrees attributing miracles to five causes, including that of Louis and Marie-Celie “Zelie” Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, paving the way for their beatification.
National Boycott of McDonalds Underway
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The American Family Association (AFA) has launched a nationwide boycott of McDonald’s after the fast-food giant refused a request to cease its support of the homosexual agenda.
Archbishop Raymond Burke Falsely Accused
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A St. Louis newspaper has falsely accused Archbishop Raymond Burke of St. Louis of welcoming “dozens of proven, admitted, and credibly accused predator priests” into his diocese simply because two treatment centers for priests are located in his diocese.
Couple Involved in New Age Charged in Satanic Cult
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A North Carolina couple heavily involved in the New Age are facing criminal charges in connection with alleged satanic rituals involving the kidnap, rape and starvation of another couple.
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