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VATICAN CITY

"Blood of martyrs will bring new ecumenical era" says Francis 
CATHOLIC HERALD

 

Francis appoints commission to reform Vatican media 
CATHOLIC HERALD

 

Lay Catholics should be involved in politics, Pope says 
CATHOLIC CULTURE

 

NORTH AMERICA

ISIS supporters involved in Baltimore riots? 
 IBT

Rabbi Jonathan Cahn’s speech at the US Capitol in Washington 
— As with his speech last week at the UN, this is something you don’t want to miss! YTV

 

Christians soon to become America’s "hated minority," warns James Dobson 
WND

 

Dear American Christian, "Prepare to be treated like first century Christians in Rome" 
CHRISTIAN POST

 

Police State America: Christianity on brink of becoming criminalized 
CHRISTIAN POST

 

America Against Christ: The discrimination against Christians continues 
CHRISTIAN NEWS

 

The New America: Muslim Miami Police Chief disrespects US flag 
TOP RIGHT

 

Nashville sex club seeks to bypass local regulations by becoming a "church" — (The re-labeling exercise undertaken by this sin-ridden den of iniquity, is similar to the strategy of politicians in their wording of government bills and legislation) 
CHICAGO TRIBUNE

 

Police told to stand down during Baltimore riots 
CBS

 

Surge in persecution of American Christians 
CHRISTIAN POST

 

Police State America: "Surrender your religious liberty and freedom of speech, or face personal and professional ruin" 
WND

 

The New America: Deportations under Obama lowest in decade 
BREITBART

 

New York Rabbi receives Papal knighthood 
CBS

 

Catholic teachers in New York threaten strike
 
CATHOLIC CULTURE

 

Patricia Jannuzzi made no apologies for the Church’s hard teachings – and neither should we 
LIFE SITE

 

Christian woman in California issued with licence plate of the anti-Christ 
AOL

 

Is urban unrest coming to a town near you? 
WND

 

"Satan wants our city": Baltimore Pastors ask God to intercede in riot-stricken town, collaborate with gang leaders on ways to rebuild 
CHRISTIAN POST

 

Biggest outbreak of bird flu in US history 
REUTERS

 

Thank God for little victories! — Students and parents at a Louisiana middle school are rejoicing after a lunchtime rally convinced school officials to return the words "In God We Trust" to the school’s marquee 
BCN

 

LATIN AMERICA

Mexican cardinal laments nation’s corruption and violence
 
CATHOLIC CULTURE

 

While Satanic torture takes place in Ukraine (see Europe section) the work of the devil is uncovered in Mexico 
DAILY MAIL

 

"God has not abandoned us," says Chilean bishop after volcano eruption 
CNA

 

ISRAEL

The new Jewish-Christian alliance
 — In a period in which Jews and Christians have a common enemy in the form of radical Islam, Israeli officials should understand the great potential of building relationships with the Catholic Church 
YNET

 

Kerry: "Netanyahu’s Iran ‘mythology’ not going to happen" —  
ALGEMEINER

 

"Iran wants nuclear weapons to foster extremism," Iranian opposition leader tells US — ( 
TIMES OF ISRAEL

 

Jihadists at the border: Operatives loyal to ISIS seen near the Golan Heights 
JERUSALEM POST

 

"Moderate" Malaysia hosts Hamas training camps 
FRONTPAGE

 

RECOMMENDED ON ALETEIA


The Attack on San Francisco’s Archbishop Cordileone: Who’s Behind It and Why?

 — An Interview with Father Joseph Fessio of San Francisco and Ignatius Press

 

If You’ve Given Yourself Totally to Me, I Give Myself Totally to You — Sr. Mary Fidelis talks about her calling

 

The Man Who Launched a Theological Revolution — In 1915 Swiss Pastor Karl Barth transformed Protestantism

 

BRITAIN & IRELAND

Westminster Abbey affirms Prophet Muhammad as "The Chosen One"
 
CHRISTIAN TODAY

 

British Baptists and gay marriage: will it split the denomination? — (This issue has already fractured many churches, and will continue to do so, until there is a clear separation between those who uphold Scripture as sacrosanct, and those who do not) 
CHRISTIAN TODAY

 

Cardinal Nichols invites parishes to join new national network of prayer 
ICN

 

The battle Britain’s Christians need to fight 
CATHOLIC HERALD

 

First pagan "church" for Northern Ireland — (But why must the government classify them as a ‘church’ instead of a religious organization? It often seems to be the case that Christian descriptions for clergy, ceremonies, celebrations and places of worship, are used by those who oppose Christianity) 
BELFAST TELEGRAPH

 

Changing of the Catholic votes in Northern Ireland? 
CWR

 

Northern Ireland’s health minister resigns after backlash over remarks criticizing gay parenting — (It shouldn’t be necessary to resign for expressing an opinion. Where is tolerance, where is democracy, where is freedom of speech?) 
LIFE SITE

 

The close relationship between Scottish bishops and the SNP 
THE TABLET

 

EUROPE

If the Sexual Revolution has so fully won in Germany, its bishops should go to October’s Synod with ashes and beg forgiveness
 
LIFE SITE

 

Islam to become mandatory in German schools 
SHOEBAT

 

Germany’s youngest bishop takes bold stand for marriage — (Well done Stefan) 
LIFE SITE

 

 

Muslim widow fights to undo Sharia law in Greece 
CHRISTIAN EXAMINER

 

Turkey re-opens smaller Hagia Sophia as mosque 
HURRIYET

 

Turkey’s Erdoğan gives clue on new governance policy: "Obey state or perish" 
ZAMAN

 

Satanism very much alive in Ukraine 
SHOEBAT

 

Armenian church seeks return of historic headquarters — The Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia, one of the two most prominent sees in the Armenian Apostolic Church, has filed a lawsuit in Turkish court in order to gain the return of its historic headquarters, which include a cathedral and monastery 
CATHOLIC CULTURE

 

AFRICA

Three arrested over rape of nun in South African
 
IOL

 

African bishops report the arrival of radical Islam in Benin 
CATHOLIC CULTURE

 

Coptic Orthodox leader denounces Egyptian court decision on divorce 
CATHOLIC CULTURE

 

MIDDLE EAST

Iran fires on cargo ship in Gulf
 — (The increasing instability surroundning Iran) 
DAILY MAIL

 

"Iran is the godfather of ISIS," explains Maryam Rajavi 
CBN

 

Iran trying to buy nuclear technology in violation of sanctions — (Those trusting Iran and supporting America’s current policy direction in this matter are likely to be exposed as having made a catastrophic error of judgement) 
WORTHY

 

Muhammad bin Nayef named Saudi Arabia’s new crown prince 
AP

 

Car bombs kill 21 in Iraq 
ABC

 

THE ISIS FILES

ISIS warns that those who refuse Islam will die like Ethiopians in Libya
 
CHL

 

The Christians who are defying ISIS 
CHRISTIAN TODAY

 

ISIS demands $23 million for release of Assyrian Christians 
CATHOLIC HERALD

 

ASIA & CHINA

Hindu extremists attack in Assam State, India depletes village of Christians 
— (The global rise of persecution against Christianity continues) 
MSN

 

Four Muslims rape Christian girl in Pakistan 
RESCUE CHRISTIANS

 

Men executed by Indonesia praise God with their dying breaths 
CHARISMA

 

China’s one-child policy is designed to "divide and conquer" 
CBN

 

FAMILY MATTERS

LGBTQQIP2SAA: The latest acronym of the gay community
 
CHARISMA

 

Daughters of lesbians tell Supreme Court that "gay marriage" violates children’s rights and causes harm 
CHL

 

Screaming woman transported by ambulance from Illinois Planned Parenthood — (There is a spirit associated with these death clinics, and it is not the Spirit of God) 
LIFE SITE

 

ADDITIONAL REPORTS

How Scripture divides Christians on homosexuality
 
CHRISTIAN TODAY

 

GoFundMe shuts down second Christian account — (The persecution against Christians in America continues) 
CHRISTIAN NEWS

 

St. Catherine of Siena & The Thirst for Holiness 
CATHOLIC EXCHANGE

 

Watch what you watch: This show is even more crude than "Desperate Housewives" 
CHARISMA

 

ASQUITH’S COMMENT

 

After Centuries of Catholicism, Latinos See Pentecostal Reformation 

 

If the Catholic Church would but dip its toe just a little more convincingly into the "pool of the Spirit," we wouldn’t be seeing these numbers leaving the Church. There is a part of me which feels this is a case of "just desserts," but the solution is to be found in encouraging diversity; especially when that diversity supports a return to the foundations of Catholicism. 

 

We see diversity in every area imaginable, except for Pentecostal Catholicism? If the curia are satisfied with seeing great numbers leaving our ranks, fair enough; but we, within our own communities, should not be satisfied with this situation, but should instead urge our leaders to embrace the needs of those who thirst for additional aspects of Scriptural spirituality. The solutions are numerous and uncomplicated, if we would but love our brothers and sisters with sufficient zeal to demonstrate that we treasure their fellowship.

 

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