Tag Archives: Catholic League

Catholic League on ban against clergy during NYC 9/11 ceremony

Posted on 25 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From The Catholic League:

CLERGY BANNED FROM 9/11 NYC CEREMONY
Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the decision by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban the clergy from speaking at the 9/11 ceremony next month:
After the Twin Towers were … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Zagano

Posted on 11 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

For some time now I have been getting emails and phone calls from friends with reports that someone who writes for the National Catholic Reporter aka Fishwrap, Phyllis Zagano, has been sniffing around looking for dirt about me.  Zagano hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Catholic League reacts to a Hell’s Bible book review

Posted on 11 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From our friends at The Catholic League:
NEW YORK TIMES’ DUMB TAKE ON CATHOLICISM
There was a book review in yesterday’s New York Times by Bill Keller, executive editor of the newspaper, of Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy, by John … Continue reading →

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When people say stupid things about the Church, can you respond? REVIEW: Michael Coren

Posted on 22 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This note from The Catholic League about the ignorant boor and failed-TV personality Keith Olbermann gives me a chance to talk about something else.
But first, the note from The Catholic League’s Bill Donohue:
OLBERMANN’S IGNORANCE IS APPALLING
On last night’s edition of … Continue reading →

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Finally another reaction about NCR’s insulting article

Posted on 15 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Late is better than never.
From CNA with my emphases and comments.
Catholic leaders rip ‘ludicrous’ article that argues celibacy causes abuse
By Marianne Medlin
Denver, Colo., Jun 15, 2011 / 06:00 am (CNA).- Catholic leaders are calling a recent National Catholic Reporter [aka … Continue reading →

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Catholic League reacts to bogus claims about iPhone app for confession help

Posted on 8 February 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I reviewed the iPhone confession app here.
The Catholic League has a not about downright stupid or perhaps even malicious news reports about the new iPhone app designed to help people make a good confession.  The app is obvious NOT used … Continue reading →

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Catholic League on some Brits lecturing the Pope

Posted on 15 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Catholic League:
NOTED BRITS LECTURE POPE
More than 50 British notables have signed a letter in the Guardian newspaper criticizing the visit to the U.K. by Pope Benedict XVI. Responding is Catholic League president Bill Donohue:
The pope is accused of … Continue reading →

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Towering Blue and White Controversy

Posted on 6 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Catholic League has been on a tear about the decision of the owners/operators of NYC’s Empire State Building not to illuminate the uppermost part of the famous skyscraper in blue and white for the 100th Birthday of Bl. Teresa … Continue reading →

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More on the Empire State Building’s snubbing of Mother Teresa

Posted on 13 June 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Last night the Empire State Building was illuminated with what I am guessing were the colors of the Brazilian flag, because of a game.
From CNA:

Other Mother Teresa birthday plans on offer after Empire State Building refusal
New York City, N.Y., Jun … Continue reading →

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Catholic League: Empire State Building against Mother Teresa?

Posted on 12 May 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In New York City at times you will see the Empire State Building illuminated with colored lights in honor of some event or group.
For example, a while back they turned on red and yellow lights to honor the Communist … Continue reading →

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