In case anyone is wondering if there's such a thing as "Satan," the following true story should serve as proof that an evil beyond our comprehension is alive and active in our world and is particularly interested in attracting young followers. But all those "harmless" books such as Harry Potter and Twilight - and all that Satanic rock featured on MTV - couldn't possibly be to blame, could they?
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Six members of a Satanic cult in Russia were sentenced to up to 20 years for the ritual "sacrifice" of four teens whose bodies were then dismembered and partially eaten.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A new video from the
Vatican Television Center reveals an intimate glimpse into the Holy Father's summer "rest" in Castel Gandolfo.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A recently appointed member of President Barack Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships has been found to have ties to a radical Muslim group.
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AS writes: "
Our book club leader is asking us to review A Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything by James Martin for our next book. This book looks like New Age to me? I would appreciate your comments on this book."
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A New Jersey appellate court has overturned the decision by a judge who ruled that a Muslim man who committed sexual assault against his wife was not guilty because he was acting on his Islamic beliefs.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has caught the senate off-guard by calling for a vote tomorrow on a revised version of the DISCLOSE Act - a campaign finance bill that gives an unfair advantage to unions and other groups favorable to the Democratic party - in an effort to pass the legislation in time to influence the upcoming elections.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Speaking after Sunday's Angelus at Castle Gandolfo on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his sorrow for the tragic deaths of 19 people at the "Love Parade" music festival in Germany on July 24.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
One of four candidates vying for job of mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, was removed from a debate after refusing to take down a large statue of Our Lady that he had placed on the candidates' table.
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