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Holy See and Italy sign agreement on fiscal cooperation 
RADIO VATICANA

 

Clashes at last year’s synod may have been “appetizer” for main course this October 
CRUX

 

British Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Nichols, says “We must not see family synod as a battle” — (And yet, this is precisely what some prelates are preparing for!) 
CATHOLIC HERALD

 

Versaldi is the new minister of Catholic education — Pope Francis has nominated the successor of Polish Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski as head of the Congregation that looks after universities and schools that are dependent on the Church 
VATICAN INSIDER

 

The disastrous appointment of Bishop Barros could spell trouble for Pope Francis — The Vatican has made a huge unforced error and it doesn’t seem to realize it 
CATHOLIC HERALD

 

 

Pope told to eat less pasta and exercise
more 
DAILY TELEGRAPH

 

 

Muslim family carves chair to be used by Pope Francis during Bosnia visit on June 6  
ABC

 

US and Iran said to have played chicken with deal deadline — Obama reportedly hoped to pressure Tehran by showing willingness to step away from the table and leave sanctions in place 
TIMES OF ISRAEL

 

National Black Church Initiative breaks ties with the Presbyterian Church over redefinition of marriage heresy — (Well done to the NBCI. You may be “hated” by the world for upholding Scriptural values, but you are honoring God, and for which purpose Christians exist) 
GOSPEL HERALD

 

Obama’s revenge against Netanyahu, for inspiring Congress and winning election, continues apace 
TIMES OF ISRAEL

 

Anti-Semitism in US spikes after nearly a decade in decline 
NCR

 

Americans Against Christ: Atheist Group, Freedom From Religion Foundation, rebukes NCAA for accepting Christian chaplains 
GOSPEL HERALD

 

Obama’s apocalyptic betrayals make the world a more dangerous place — President Obama’s far-reaching efforts to facilitate Iran’s march towards possessing nuclear weapons amount to nothing less than an apocalyptic betrayal of US voters and their allies. These betrayals will make the world more dangerous 
CHARISMA

 

Catholic university officials in Miami caught on secret video approving student club devoted to raising money for ISIS 
DAILY MAIL

 

Obama wanted to release Taliban Five without Bergdahl in return 
IWC

 

Anti-Christian America: Christian grandma-florist fined $1,001 and ORDERED to work gay weddings, but refuses, saying she won’t betray Christ; State threatens to take away her home and business — (I don’t think much more proof is required to recognize that Christians in the West have now joined the worldwide family of those being persecuted for Christ) 
CHRISTIAN POST

 

Third of Americans say Obama poses imminent or serious threat to US 
IWC

 

Biblical values in America? No thanks! Apple CEO slams Indiana over Religious Freedom Law — This is the same CEO who negotiated deal to sell iPhones in Islamic countries which execute gays (Again we see that the only “freedom” which is now acceptable is that which is pro-gay) 
WEASEL ZIPPERS

 

Incoherence, petulance, and Obama’s Middle East Policy — The Obama administration’s Middle East policy is becoming something worse than a failure. It is turning into a combination of ideological tics and irritable gestures even as the worst actors gain power 
FIRST THINGS

 

The New America: Muslims accuse Americans of being “Islamophobic” for not wanting the Pledge of Allegiance to be recited in Arabic in public schools 
SHOEBAT

 

 

Iran extensions underscore Obama’s dilemma in talks 
TIMES OF ISRAEL

 

The Fight Against Christianity: Supreme Court upholds White House preference by enforcing ban on churches renting schools for meetings 
CHRISTIANITY TODAY

 

Michele Bachmann compares Obama to Germanwings pilot — “He is deranged, and flying our nation straight into the rocks” 
WND

 

Jerry Brown orders first mandatory water cuts in California’s history 
BREITBART

 

Knights Of Columbus launches Catholic faith-based mutual funds — The Knights of Columbus have created a new class of mutual funds that will invest based on Catholic values and will be marketed to faith-based institutions such as orders of nuns, dioceses or Catholic universities 
HARTFORD COURANT

 

The New America: Chicago gangsters copy Mexican cartel roadblock tactic — Criminals using roadblocks as trap to carry out violent robberies against motorists 
BREITBART

 

Anti-Christian America: Most Americans now say Jesus sinned 
WND

 

California father of four shot dead after minor traffic incident turns into major case of road rage: Man was followed and killed in his own home 
DAILY MAIL

 

The War on Christianity: Indiana-based Christian pizzeria attacked by homosexual terrorists 
SHOEBAT

 

Clueless protesters in San Francisco prove Archbishop Cordileone’s point — The fact is, there is no contradiction or conflict between Christ, His Church, the teachings of Pope Francis, and the actions of Archbishop Cordileone 
CWR

 

Police State America: How big business is helping expand NSA surveillance 
INTERCEPT

 

Montreal Anglican church transformed into Inuit-language sanctuary 
ACNS

 

 

 

Iran: “Destroying Israel is “non-negotiable” — (There was a time, not too many years ago, when such a statement would have resulted in decisive action being taken by the US. Not any more though) 
TIMES OF ISRAEL

 

Anti-Semitism on the rise 
GOSPEL HERALD

 

Managing Obama’s war against Israel — Max Boot explained in the Wall Street Journal, that the Obama administration’s animosity toward Israel is a function of Obama’s twin strategic aims, both evident since he entered office: realigning US policy in the Middle East toward Iran and away from its traditional allies Israel and the Sunni Arab states, and ending the US’s strategic alliance with Israel 
CAROLINE GLICK

 

Palestinians join International Criminal Court — The Palestinian Authority became a member of the International Criminal Court on Wednesday and marked the occasion with a low-key ceremony at the court’s headquarters at The Hague in the Netherlands  
TIMES OF ISRAEL

 

Israel slams Palestinians “cynical and hypocritical” ICC membership 
YNET

 

 

 

What every Christian needs to know about Passover — Exploring the Passover helps us learn more about the context of Jesus’ own religious and spiritual life, it sheds light on Easter, the resurrection of Jesus, and the meaning of redemption 
ISRAEL TODAY

 

“Let them eat!” — Feeding Israel’s hungry over Passover 
BIN

 

Russia threatens to use nuclear force over Crimea and the Baltic states 
INDEPENDENT

 

Russian man burns ex-wife, 25, to death 
DAILY MAIL

 

The 5 Ways the Sexual Revolution Has “Divorced Us” from Each Other — And what to do about it

 

Why Do We Want So Much to Deny the Resurrection? — The hidden fear that betrays our greatest hope

 

 

1 in 20 students have turned to sex work to fund studies — (This practice used to be the preserve of the developing nations. Welcome to the new Britain!) 
CHRISTIAN TODAY

 

The New Britain: 
London schools fear Easter terror exodus as Islamic State grooms students on almost daily basis 
BREITBART

 

Irish Association of Catholic Priests takes neutral stance on same-sex marriage — Should we REALLY be taking a “neutral” stance over issues which are clearly addressed by Holy Scripture? 
CATHOLIC HERALD

 

The New Britain: British Women Account for 75% of ISIS Female Brigade 
TDC

 

Catholic weddings on the decline in Ireland 
NEWSTALK

 

 

German Church to sue Italian footballer — The obscure mechanics of Germany’s “Church Tax” 
CATHOLIC HERALD

 

Belgian police respond with violence to legal, peaceful, pro-life rally in Brussels 
LIFE SITE

 

Woman wielding assault rifle and grenades shot dead by Turkish police 
DAILY MAIL

 

 

Islamic brutality: How Somalian terror group fired at innocent civilians as they tried to swim to safety 
DAILY MAIL

 

Muslim Brotherhood attacks Church in Egypt because they wanted to honor the 21 Christians beheaded by ISIS 
CHRISTIAN POST GOSPEL HERALD

 

68 Churches set on fire by Muslims in Niger — (But we hear little of it) 
TAB

 

South Sudanese Pastor tortured by Muslims 
MSN

 

Church ban on hijab upheld by court — A Kenyan court has upheld the right of a church to ban the wearing of the hijab by Muslim students 
COEN

 

Al-Arabi statement on “Catholics and Protestants” sparks strong reactions, apology demanded 
VATICAN INSIDER

 

 

Arab League creates joint army — The Arab League has called for the establishment of a unified military force 
AL ARABIYA

 

Amnesty International: Iran carried out highest number of reported executions in 2014 
NCRI

 

Iran renounces commitment towards critical aspect of nuclear deal — (No surprises there!) 
GLOBE AND MAIL

 

Persecuted Christianity 
NEWSWEEK

 

Dire warning issued over Middle East Christians 
WND

 

The forgotten Christians of Yemen 
CBN

 

 

Blindfolded, bound and led to their deaths by children 
DAILY MAIL

 

Islamic State kills at least 37, including entire families, in Syrian village 
CHRISTIAN DAILY

 

 

Indian headmaster beaten with iron rods for comments on Islam 
DNA

 

Christians in Haryana State, northern India, severely beaten by Hindu extremists 
MSN

 

Another Catholic church set on fire in Australia 
ABC

 

 

After thousands of complaints, FDA will consider banning dangerous Essure sterilization device — 
Food and Drug Administration finally takes some action after thousands injured or killed after being implanted with the Essure sterilization device – touted as a safer, less invasive alternative to surgical tubal ligation
LIFE SITE

 

Praying and fasting for enemies of the unborn — A Lenten prayer campaign for three notorious abortionists: “If we don’t pray for them, who will?” 
CWR

 

Pornography transforming men from protectors into predators — (Pornography is a sin, and utterly incompatible with Christianity. The church needs to make this point loud and clear, especially among our youth) 
LIFE SITE

 

“Hot or not?” The shattering question nine-year-olds are asking as they rate each other’s looks online and dish out public humiliation to fellow classmates 
DAILY MAIL

 

 

Could this natural extract be a cure breast cancer? 
BCN

 

“Religious liberty in rapid downward decline” — says Baylor University 
BAPTIST NEWS

 

The War on Christianity: Facebook page declares “Mary should have aborted” 
ANF

 

What I wish I’d known about Catholics, and why I’m becoming one now  
THE CORDIAL CATHOLIC

 

Where and when to see the 2015 Passover/Easter Blood Moon 
BIN

 

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