A Look Inside the Pope's "Time of Rest" at Castel Gandolfo
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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Obama Religion Advisor Has Ties to Radical Muslim Group
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.
"A Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything"
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."
Court Reverses Decision by U.S. Judge Who Applied Sharia Law to Domestic Violence Case
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.
Revised DISCLOSE Act Scheduled for Vote Tomorrow
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.
Pope Laments Deaths at Techno Dance Festival
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.
Mayoral Candidate Ejected from Debate for Bringing Statue of Our Lady
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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Dr. Issam Nemeh
DH writes: "I am planning on attending a healing service with Dr. Issam Nemeh next Saturday, July 24th. I am currently reading the book [about Dr. Nemeh] entitled, Miracles Every Day, written by Maura Poston Zagrans and there are a few passages I have come across that are causing me to be cautious. One comes from page 72 - "Another theme noted by many people who have written letters to the Nemehs is the out-of-body sensations experienced by patients during appointments with the doctor."
Two Year Old to Undergo Rare Fertility Procedure
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A two-year old Brooklyn girl who is about to undergo chemotherapy will become the youngest person ever to undergo a fertility procedure where doctors will remove one of her ovaries and freeze it until she is ready to have children.
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