Category Archives: Emanations from Penumbras

Pope Francis out for a spin … and a March for Life in Rome

Posted on 13 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Did you see this?
From CNA:
Vatican City, May 13, 2013 / 08:25 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pro-lifers who had just finished the third annual Italian March for Life on Sunday were surprised to see Pope Francis coming toward them in the popemobile.
“It … Continue reading →

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Card. O’Malley to boycott Boston College when they honor pro-abortion Irish PM

Posted on 10 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I wrote HERE about Jesuit-run Boston College’s plan to have anti-Catholic catholic, pro-abortion Prime Minister of Ireland Enda Kenny speak at commencement and then confer on him an honor.
Outrageous. Shades of Notre Shame.
Now I read at the site of the Cardinal … Continue reading →

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Denial, Mrs. Pelosi, is not a river in Egypt

Posted on 9 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From The Washington Examiner:
Nancy Pelosi: Kermit Gosnell case ‘really disgusting’
During her press conference this afternoon, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was asked if she was aware of the Kermit Gosnell case and asked whether Congress should hold hearings to make … Continue reading →

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Fr. Reese, Pope Francis, and denial of Holy Communion

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Over at National Schismatic Reporter (aka Fishwrap), the Jesuit Fr. Tom Reese is trying to explain away Pope Francis’s take on denial of Holy Communion to Catholics who are publicly out of step with the Church’s teachings.
Reese’s argument is, I … Continue reading →

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House Members Introduce Conscience Protection Act. USCCB asks support.

Posted on 5 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

With all the hoohah going on about the upcoming Conclave, don’t forget that all “Church”, like politics, is local.
In these USA we are facing unprecedented attacks on our religious freedom. The Obama Administration, through Obamatax and the HHS Mandate, is … Continue reading →

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Card. Burke on the application of can. 915

Posted on 10 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Raymond Card. Burke, Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, is probably the expert on can. 915.
I picked this up from EWTN:
Cardinal says no communion for Irish politicians who support abortion
As the Irish parliament considers legalizing some abortions, Cardinal Raymond Burke says … Continue reading →

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Pres. Obama says he “couldn’t be prouder” of NARAL and Roe v Wade

Posted on 8 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here’s a note of special interest to Catholic quislings who supported President Obama in both elections.
From LifeSite:
Obama tells NARAL activists to ‘celebrate’ Roe, says ‘I couldn’t be prouder’ of them
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 7, 2013, (LifeSiteNews.com) – President Barack Obama addressed … Continue reading →

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USCCB to Pres. Obama: your supposed “accommodation” falls short

Posted on 7 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today the U.S. Bishops issued a statement about the supposed “accommodation” proffered by the Obama Administration in regard to the anti-1st Amendment HHS Mandate.
HHS Proposal Falls Short In Meeting Church Concerns; Bishops Look Forward To Addressing Issues With Administration
February 7, … Continue reading →

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Are you pro-life? You may be considered a terrorist by the Obama Administration.

Posted on 5 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From LifeNews:
‘Pro-life paradigm’ motivates domestic terrorism: West Point report
BY BEN JOHNSON
WEST POINT, NY, February 4, 2013, (LifeSiteNews.com) – A study published by West Point’s anti-terrorism center claims the “pro-life paradigm” is a motivating factor in domestic terrorism.
Dr. Arie Perliger, director … Continue reading →

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More about Obamatax – Will families be ready to pay $20k per year?

Posted on 1 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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From CNSNews:
(CNSNews.com) – In a final regulation issued Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) assumed that under Obamacare the cheapest health insurance plan available in 2016 for a family will cost $20,000 for the year.
Under Obamacare, Americans will be required to buy … Continue reading →

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