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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announced yesterday that his country will deliver a “punch” that will stun the world this Thursday, the feastday of Our Lady of Lourdes, which marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution.
Texas Man Donates Record Lottery Winnings to Charity
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The winner of the biggest lottery jackpot in the history of Texas has decided to donate 60 percent of his winnings to charities and to retired Catholic nuns.
Health Care Theater on the Way
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The White House has announced plans to host a half-day bipartisan session on health care reform that will be televised on C-SPAN, a concept many believe is little more than a political ploy by liberal lawmakers to repair their tarnished image.
Toys R Us to “Phase Out” Pink Ouija Board
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
During the same week that a nationwide boycott of Hasbro and Toys R Us was launched over the marketing of a pink ouija board for girls, Toys R Us has removed the product from their website and claims they are “phasing out” the product.
Tebow Ad Surprises Many
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The much anticipated Tim Tebow ad, which turned out to be much more light-hearted and benign that expected, disarmed critics and resulted in scoring a big win for the pro-life message in the public relations battle over abortion.
More than Half of Young Couples Infected with HPV
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A groundbreaking new study has found that 56 percent of young adults in new sexual relationships are infected with human papillomavirus (HPV). Of those couples, nearly half were infected with cancer-causing types of the virus.
Officials Call for Resignation of Anti-Catholic Obama Advisor
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A high ranking Congressman is calling for the resignation of White House adviser, Harry Knox, who recently reiterated his belief that the Pope’s policy against condom distribution in Africa is “hurting people in the name of Jesus.”
Cross on Pagan Worship Site Being Called a “Hate Crime”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A controversy is erupting over the placement of a large cross on a newly created pagan worship circle at the United States Air Force Academy, causing some to call the episode a “hate crime.”
Gaming for Satan: New Video Games Mock the Church and Glorify Satan
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A long-time video gamer and devout Catholic is sounding the alarm about a new breed of satanically-themed video games that target God and the Catholic Church, invite players to make pacts with the devil, and elevate Satan to hero status.
Pope Says Faithful Must Participate in Public Debate
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
While addressing the bishops of England and Wales during their Ad Limina visit to Rome, Pope Benedict XVI said that Catholic teaching and Gospel truths have a right to be included in the public debate.
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