From History Facts.... Celibacy has been mandatory for popes and clergy for nearly 900 years, since the Second Lateran Council took place in 1139. Before that, several heads of the Catholic Church were family men: Seven popes were married before entering the priesthood, and at … [Read more...] about Catholic Pope’s Have Been Married and Had Children….
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Raising a Christian flag outside City Hall IS Free Speech…Supreme’s….
Just because the flag was religious in nature was no reason stop it since flags for other's had been riased in the past... The ruling was unanimous .... And would be appear to be a signal to officals across the country about 'Free Speech'.... The Supreme Court … [Read more...] about Raising a Christian flag outside City Hall IS Free Speech…Supreme’s….
Joe Biden reaches out to Catholics ….
Joe Biden IS quietly making sure fellow Catholic's know he's one.... He is making sure the idea of faith can be a Democratic Party person's also....Something important to different parts of America.... Joe Biden often crosses himself and looks toward the sky when saying … [Read more...] about Joe Biden reaches out to Catholics ….
NY Governor Cuomo is in a fight with Orthodox Jew’s over virus restrictions…
New York's virus numbers outside Orthodox Jewish area's are around 1.2%.... In their area's? Over 5%..... We HAVE images of vast numbers of them walking around WITH MASKS closely packed together... The Mayor and Governor is New York have tried to jawbone compliance … [Read more...] about NY Governor Cuomo is in a fight with Orthodox Jew’s over virus restrictions…
Diocese of Rockville Centre files for bankruptcy after child sex abuse lawsuits
...from the NY Post.... The Diocese of Rockville Centre — one of the nation’s largest Catholic dioceses — has filed for bankruptcy as a result of more than 200 sexual abuse lawsuits. Bishop John Barres made the announcement in a video Thursday, saying the diocese was filing … [Read more...] about Diocese of Rockville Centre files for bankruptcy after child sex abuse lawsuits
The Catholic married priest thing….
The Vatican/Pope doesn't approve... Some places have'm anyways.... After one-and-a-half years of feeling their bond deepen, after coffee meetups and French study sessions, Oleh Kindiy leaned in close to his girlfriend in a mostly quiet chapel and offered her a ring. … [Read more...] about The Catholic married priest thing….
Pope during Easter vigil: Reject the ‘glitter of wealth’….
At an Easter vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis on Saturday encouraged people to resist cynicism or pursuing the “glitter of wealth,” and to avoid seeking life’s meaning in “things that pass away.” “Do not bury hope!” Francis exclaimed, after noting that when things … [Read more...] about Pope during Easter vigil: Reject the ‘glitter of wealth’….
Southern Baptists’ sexual abuse scandal could mirror Catholics problems….
Another wide spread religious abuse scandals surfaces ..... A report published in two Texas newspapers this past weekend detailing 20 years of sexual abuse allegations within the nation’s largest Protestant denomination has sparked calls for authorities to investigate whether … [Read more...] about Southern Baptists’ sexual abuse scandal could mirror Catholics problems….