Tag : Roman Catholicism
title : Katy Perry Expresses Interest in Convent From Nuns, But Judge Blocks off ‘Improper and Invalid’ Sale
summary : Pop music superstar Katy Perry and another developer have expressed interest in obtaining a Los Angeles convent currently run by nuns. However, a judge has ruled that no one can own the estate for now in the process of settling the dispute.
date : Jul 31, 2015 12:39 PM EDT
Father Junipero Serra statue title : Father Junipero Serra, Controversial Founder of 9 Spanish Missions in California, Focus of New Book
summary : Friar Junipero Serra was an 18th century missionary who founded nine of California’s 21 Catholic missions and is considered one of that state’s founding fathers. However, a new book is shedding light on how his interactions with local Native American tribes have led to his current polarizing status.
date : Jul 29, 2015 01:58 AM EDT
Marco Rubio title : Florida Sen. Marco Rubio: Gay Marriage Poses ‘Real and Present Danger’ to Christianity
summary : Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has claimed that supporters of same-sex marriage could portray the tenets of Christianity as “hate speech,” arguing that Christians could face “a real and present danger” if they are successful.
date : May 28, 2015 11:57 AM EDT
Jim Gaffigan title : Christian Comedian Jim Gaffigan Posts New Show Online; First Episode Tackles Topic of Catholic Faith
summary : Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan is best known for being funny while keeping the content clean and family-friendly. Now he’s released the first episode of a new TV series tackling the thorny issue of faith.
date : May 23, 2015 03:20 AM EDT
Bill O'Reilly title : Fox News Host Bill O’Reilly Asks Where U.S. Christian Leaders Are In Face of Attacks
summary : Bombastic Fox News host Bill O’Reilly usually turns to politics and social issues on his highly-rated weekday news analysis show. Now he has shifted his focus on what has happened to leadership within the Christian community in the United States in the face of worldwide persecution.
date : Apr 10, 2015 10:25 PM EDT
Pope Francis title : In His Easter Message, Pope Francis Calls for End to Violence and Oppression Worldwide
summary : Pope Francis used his Easter message on Sunday to call for an end to violence and oppression around the world.
date : Apr 07, 2015 02:25 PM EDT
Chinese New Year title : Year of the Goat: Christians Face Dilemma Celebrating Chinese New Year as Ash Wednesday Begins
summary : This year, the Year of the Goat and Ash Wednesday fall just a day apart, with Chinese New Year on the 19th, and first day of Lent on Feb. 18, presenting a dilemma for devout Christians across Asia.
date : Feb 17, 2015 07:25 PM EST
Pope Francis title : Pope Francis Calls out Couples Who Choose Not to Have Children as ‘Selfish’
summary : Despite the fact that Pope Francis urged Catholic followers in the Philippines last month not to “breed like rabbits,” he made comments on Wednesday at the Vatican that seemed to be contradictory with that assertion.
date : Feb 12, 2015 05:29 PM EST
Pope Francis in Philippines title : Pope Francis Says Free Speech Has 'Limits,' Tackles 'Scandalous' Corruption in Philippines
summary : Pope Francis may be busy visiting millions of people in the predominantly Catholic Asian country of the Philippines this week, but he had time to comment on the concept of freedom of speech in light of the attacks in Paris. He also tackled the issue of corruption within the Philippines.
date : Jan 16, 2015 12:57 PM EST