* Mexican woman claims two children with tainted priest Mar 5, 2010
Pope John Paul II championed the group, which became known for its orthodox theology, -military-style discipline, fundraising prowess and success recruiting priests at a time when seminary enrollment was generally dismal. This story has been viewed 355 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Betty Nguyen Joins "The Early Show" Mar 5, 2010
Nguyen served as anchor of the weekend morning edition of "CNN Newsroom" since 2004, where she anchored coverage of major news events, including the recent earthquakes in Chile and Haiti, Pope Benedict XVI's historic visit to the United States in 2008, the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007, the death of Pope John Paul II in April 2005 and the London bombing attacks in July 2005. Nguyen also has traveled the world as a correspondent, covering major stories throughout South America, Africa and Asia,... (CBS News)
Mexican Woman: 2 Kids With Scandal-tainted Priest Mar 4, 2010
Pope John Paul II championed the group, which became known for its orthodox theology, military-style discipline, fundraising prowess and success recruiting priests at a time when seminary enrollment was generally dismal. The order says it has more than 800 priests and 2,500 seminarians worldwide, along with 50,000 members of the associated lay group Regnum Christi. (CBS News -- World)
Mayor Daley: 'We have the right for health and safety to pass reasonable laws'... Mar 3, 2010
The legislation was approved in 1982, with strong support from Mayor Jane Byrne, and coming just after President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II were wounded by gunfire assassination attempts. The ban has been weathering legal challenges ever since it was instituted. (The Drudge Report)
'Cool Principal'Kruska's Compassion Helps Catholic School Grow Feb 28, 2010
"Our kids here play the silliest game," says Rick Kruska, principal of Pope John Paul II Catholic School (PJP) of Southern Pines ... Kelly Curran, PTO member and mother of a third-grader, Ryan, raves about the transformation that Pope John Paul II has experienced since welcoming Kruska ... "[Rick] is definitely responsible for putting Pope John Paul on the map of the Sandhills," she says. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Young Catholics often disagree with Pope Feb 28, 2010
In one of the defining works of his historic papacy, Pope John Paul II argued that if people believers and nonbelievers alike want true freedom and peace, they must accept the reality of universal and unchanging moral norms. When it is a matter of the moral norms prohibiting intrinsic evil, there are no privileges or exceptions. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Catholic directive may thwart end-of-life wishes Feb 25, 2010
Bishops cite obligation for using feeding tubes at religious facilities. An intensive care patient lies in her bed in the intensive care unit at the Royal North Shore Hospitalin Sydney, Australia. (MSNBC -- Health)
The Editor's desk Feb 25, 2010
As a nominal Catholic, I've always been intrigued by Pope John Paul II's 1990 assertion that "the animals possess a soul and men must love and feel solidarity with our smaller brethren," and that animals are "as near to God as men are." I hope that as this community wrestles with the issue of controlling feral cats, we don't lose sight that we're discussing the fate of some of God's creatures - who can't speak for themselves. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, February... (Athens Banner-Herald)
LSU walk-ons give it their all Feb 24, 2010
Chris Beattie, a shooting guard and a 2007 graduate of Pope John Paul II, has played in 12 games and started against Mississippi State on Jan. 30. He has scored 22 points, is a respectable 6-of-16 from 3-point range and has shown a willingness to take a charge. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Your Seat At The Table Feb 24, 2010
At CPAC, Callista and I also debuted our new film about Pope John Paul II, Nine Days That Changed the World. Learn more. (Human Events Online)
Pope laments intrusion by airport body scanners Feb 23, 2010
An exception was in 1984, when a permanent detection mechanism in Luxembourg alerted security officials to the fact that Benedict's predecessor John Paul II and his aides were carrying significant quantities of metal. It had been activated by their crosses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Free concert gets acknowledgement on Religion page Feb 23, 2010
A hallmark of the group was in 1990 when they performed at The American Church in Paris, France and for Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in Rome, Italy, Jones information stated. Many small church communities in the area are forced to charge for such events, but officials with Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church have stressed Friday s performance is not a fundraiser, but just an effort to expose people in this area to the fine, awesome renditions of a type of music that may have become extinct... (New Iberia, LA)
Chile's Terror Museum Draws Visitors Feb 22, 2010
Chileans dislike a plan to build a 40-foot-tall statue of Pope John Paul II. Some have dubbed it Popesaurus. . (Newsmax)
Pope to canonise first Australian Feb 20, 2010
The Church exonerated her three years later and she was eventually put on the road to sainthood by Pope John Paul II, who beatified her in 1995 ... Pope John Paul II recognised the first, and last year Pope Benedict credited her with curing a person of cancer. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Rebel Nun Becomes Australia's First Saint Feb 20, 2010
MacKillop, who died in 1909, passed the first stage to sainthood when pope John Paul II beatified her in 1995 after recognising a first miracle attributed to her, in which a woman was said to have been cured of terminal leukaemia ... Andre was beatified in 1978 by John Paul II, and a miracle healing was officially recognised by the Vatican on December 19, 2009, marking the two steps towards his canonisation. (Newsmax)
Pope gives his blessing for Mary's sainthood Feb 20, 2010
MacKillop, who died in 1909, passed the first stage to sainthood when Pope John Paul II beatified her in 1995 after recognising a first miracle attributed to her, in which a woman was said to have been cured of terminal leukaemia. The postulator for MacKillop's cause, Australian nun Sister Maria Casey, attended yesterday's papal meeting with Tim Fischer, the Australian ambassador to the Holy See. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rebel nun to become Australias first saint Oct 17: pope Feb 20, 2010
MacKillop, who died in 1909, passed the first stage to sainthood when pope John Paul II beatified her in 1995 after recognising a first miracle attributed to her, in which a woman was said to have been cured of terminal leukaemia. Melbourne-born MacKillop established her first school in a disused stable and founded an order of nuns at the age of 24. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
compelling Ash Wednesday post, Feb 19, 2010
Pope John Paul II's Enclyclical, Veritatis Splendor, contains the following passage. "... 'there exist acts which per se and in themselves, independently of circumstances, are always seriously wrong by reason of their object'. ... 'whatever violates the integrity of the human person, such as mutilation, physical and mental torture and attempts to coerce the spirit; whatever is offensive to human dignity' ... 'all these and the like are a disgrace, and so long as they infect human civilization... (Harper's Magazine)
Newt Gingrich: It's Time to Team Up Feb 18, 2010
Both the President and congressional Republicans should adopt as their attitude for this summit Pope John Paul II's admonition in his initial homily in 1978: "Be not afraid.". Obama should not be afraid to drop the 4,500 pages of Democratic health legislation. (Time.com)
Best Bets: Celebrate Mardi Gras Feb 13, 2010
Pope John Paul II Catholic School hosts its second annual Mardi Gras event at the Country Club of North Carolina at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. The event will feature casino gaming, a $10,000 raffle, live and silent auction, heavy hors douerves and a cash bar. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Liberation Theology Feb 12, 2010
In another instance of resistance to the theology, Pope John Paul II largely put an end to official support for Liberation among the Catholic Church s hierarchy when he stated in January of 1979 that this conception of Christ as a political figure, a revolutionary, as the subversive of Nazareth, does not tally with the Church's teachings. The current pope, Benedict XVI, has also been long known as an opponent of Liberation Theology; however, he has praised certain aspects of the movement that... (Suite101.com)
Check out list of Florida's all-state football teams Feb 12, 2010
DL Jimmy Office, Fort Meade, 5-10, 275, Sr.DL Jonathan Wannamaker, Jacksonville Trinity Christian, 6-0, 230, Sr.DL Casey Shoemaker, Delray American Heritage, 6-3 185 Sr.DL Thomas Ryan, Marathon, 6-4 245 Sr.LB Dominick Pierre, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian, Sr.LB Darrell Smith, Port St. Joe, 6-2 190 Sr.LB Stephen Godbolt, Cross City Dixie County, 6-0, 175, Jr.LB Joe Grosso, Pope John Paul II, 6-1, 215, Sr.DB Rashad Knight, Jacksonville Trinity Christian, 5-10, 190, Sr.DB Marcus Maye, DB, Holy... (The News-Press -- Sports)
Picking up where we left off Feb 10, 2010
That s a lot of history for a mere $583K. The Silverdome played host to Super Bowl XVI. Pope John Paul II said Mass for 90,000 at the Dome in 1987. The Lions and Pistons called it home. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Science Fair Feb 10, 2010
"In evolutionary terms, religious belief might have led to more successful societies, they add, leading to its spread worldwide. Moral psychology tests generally show more willingness among the religious-minded to sacrifice their lives for others, they note, which certainly would have helped societies overcome tough times. By Dan VerganoPhoto: A man walks past the Papal Cross, which was built for the visit of the late Pope John Paul II in September 1979, in Phoenix Park, in Dublin, Ireland, on... (USA Today -- Tech)
Study: Morality likely came before religion Feb 9, 2010
By Dan VerganoPhoto: A man walks past the Papal Cross, which was built for the visit of the late Pope John Paul II in September 1979, in Phoenix Park, in Dublin, Ireland, on November 26, 2009. (Peter Muhly, AFP/Getty Images). (USA Today -- Tech)
Feb. 6 letters Feb 6, 2010
" Well, of course. They always did. They stay away from sex -- there is no fertility without it. Now, says Ms. Blake, women have access to reproductive health care and its benefits to women, children and society. Benefits to children? Abortion kills them. Ms. Blake says abortion is so safe that the death rate for women who undergo it is only 0.6 per 100,000. Using her figures, 100,000 women plus their 100,000 unborn babies (whose lives begin at conception) actually involves 200,000 humans, at... (NJ.com -- Times)
Dear Pope Benedict Feb 6, 2010
In his 1981 encyclical "," your predecessor, John Paul II, wrote, "The expenses involved in health care, especially in the case of accidents at work, demand that medical assistance should be easily available for workers and that as far as possible it should be cheap or even free of charge." The U.S. Bishops put this quotation. Health care, they wrote in the Jan. 26 letters, "is a basic human right." Surely the U.S Conference of Bishops has no greater desire than the U.S. Congress to contribute... (Slate)
Conservative Spotlight: Citizens United Feb 4, 2010
CU will soon be unveiling a tribute to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as well as Nine Days That Changed the World, a look back at Pope John Paul, II, Polish patriot Lech Walsea, and how the Polish labor movement known as Solidarity played a pivotal role in the downfall of communism. Under Bossie, Citizens United has expanded to also comprise a foundation and a political action committee. (Human Events Online)
Walesa's Warning Feb 4, 2010
Together, President Ronald Reagan, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Pope John Paul II and a little known shipyard worker named Lech Walesa stood up to Soviet communism and brought freedom to the captive nations of Europe. Last Friday, Walesa was in Chicago campaigning for a GOP gubernatorial candidate in the Illinois primary who happened to be Polish. (Investors Business Daily)
News Stories Feb 3, 2010
Pope John Paul II Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Pope John Paul II)
Pope's swipe at UK equality laws provokes foes Pope Benedict XVI's condemnation this week of British equality legislation designed to protect gays and women in the workplace has deepened the battle lines ... Feb 3, 2010
The 82-year-old Benedict, who was the Vatican's chief doctrinal enforcer before succeeding John Paul II in 2005, has put a firm, conservative stamp on his papacy. Reinvigorating the faith in an increasingly secular Europe has been a central mission of his papacy. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Pope Blasts U.K. Anti-Discrimination Laws Feb 3, 2010
It marks the first papal visit to Britain since Pope John Paul II visited in 1982. Benedict confirmed his plans in a speech to visiting British bishops, saying he hoped the trip would "strengthen and confirm" the faith of Catholics across the country. (CBS News -- World)
Paraguay's Lugo Sees Last Paternity Claim Dissolve Feb 3, 2010
He said he did not know whether Moran may have reached a private settlement with Lugo regarding her 2-year-old son, whom she named Juan Pablo after former Pope John Paul II.. Last year, Lugo acknowledged fathering a boy with former parishioner Viviana Carrillo, who was the first to file a paternity claim against the president. (CBS News -- World)
Bishop Donald Pelotte Feb 2, 2010
On Feb. 24, 1986, Bishop Pelotte was appointed by Pope John Paul II as coadjutor bishop of Gallup and was ordained at Red Rock State Park on May 6, 1986. He became the third bishop of the Diocese of Gallup, succeeding Bishop Jerome J. Hastrich, on March 31, 1990. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
» More News Stories Feb 2, 2010
Pope John Paul II Full Coverage on Yahoo ... Pope John Paul II: News Stories. (Yahoo News -- Pope John Paul II)
'Culture of Life' not decoded by writer Feb 2, 2010
"], an imaginary conversation in which a so-called Birther attempts to explain the term "culture of life," I am convinced Mr. Seward indeed does not understand it. Pope John Paul II often used the terms "culture of life" and "culture of death," and if Mr. Seward wants to explore these in detail, I would urge him to read John Paul II's "Evangelium Vitae. " For now, here is a simpler explanation: A person who lives by the culture of life not only opposes abortion and euthanasia (because human life... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Pope launches attack on UK equality law Feb 2, 2010
The Pope has confirmed he will come to the UK this year, the first papal visit since John Paul II in 1982. The government said the bill, which is currently going through Parliament, would make the UK a fairer place. (BBC News)
Pope to visit U.K.; urges Anglican acceptance Feb 2, 2010
Williams has said Benedict would do well to refer to Newman's overall Christian message, not just his conversion, if he wants to be well received by all of British society during his trip the first papal visit to Britain since Pope John Paul II visited in 1982. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- International)
Pope confirms UK visit for 2010 Feb 2, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI has confirmed he will this year make the first papal visit to the UK since John Paul II's of 1982. He is expected to visit Birmingham - as part of the planned beatification of Cardinal John Newman - and Scotland. (BBC News -- UK)
Top news from the Web Feb 1, 2010
It drew its biggest crowd 93,682 people for a 1987 Mass by Pope John Paul II. Attempts. from 5 hours, 5 minutes ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Race for the Cure Feb 1, 2010
At any other race, the focus would have been victories by 16-year-old high school runners Stephanie Schappert of Pope John Paul II (18:13 to win the women's division) and Ryan Pickering of John I. Leonard (16:19). "I'm really happy I won, but that's not what it was about today," said Schappert, whose aunt is a survivor. (The Palm Beach Post)
HS runners top Jan 31, 2010
07 while Pope John Paul II junior Stephanie Schappert, 16, took the women's race in 18:14. 00. (The Palm Beach Post)
Is Abbott flogging a dead horse? Jan 31, 2010
On the other hand, Abbott didn't seem to have any flogging marks on his body as true committed papal believer would practice in the tradition of Pope John Paul II. He came to the Vatican in 1978 as a 58-year-old active, healthy, weightlifting, running, swimming, hiking man ... As Pope John Paul II got older, he must have prayed for a hand to flog himself. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Pope John Paul made rod for his own back Jan 30, 2010
8:42PM Sat January 30, 2010. AT THE beautiful papal residence overlooking Lake Albano outside Rome, a sound would occasionally emanate from the Pope's private chamber. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Faithfully, if not obediently, Catholic Jan 30, 2010
Nearly 20 years later, in 1994, Pope John Paul II issued a letter solidifying the Church's stance. The next year, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, wrote that the position was based on "doctrine taught infallibly by the Church.". (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Breaking: Newt Gingrich Reveals a New 'Contract with America' for 2010 -- Click Here Jan 29, 2010
My wife, Callista, and I show in our new movie, Nine Days That Changed the World, how Pope John Paul II visited Poland at a time when the dictatorship kept knocking down crosses and would not allow people to pray in school. American audiences think about that for a second and immediately recognize the relevance. (Newsmax)
Intriguing: Send elected men home Jan 29, 2010
Pope John Paul II The late pope used to beat himself with a belt and sleep naked on the floor to bring himself closer to Christ, a book published Wednesday said. The pope had a particular belt for self-flagellation and brought it with him to his summer residence, according to "Why He Is a Saint: The True Story of John Paul II.". (CNN -- US)
Political master reveals secrets of 'polioptics' Jan 29, 2010
King's tenure at the White House began when Bill Clinton was meeting Pope John Paul II, and King's predecessor, seeking an aesthetically sound snapshot of the two leaders, pulled a Vatican secretary out of the camera's way. That move led to the end of the man's job, and the beginning of King's. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Sainthood book lists atonement of John Paul II Jan 28, 2010
Pope John Paul II whipped himself with a belt, even on vacation, and slept on the floor as acts of penitence and to bring him closer to Christian perfection, according to a new book by the Polish prelate spearheading his sainthood case ... The book "Why He's a Saint" also includes previously unpublished speeches and documents written by John Paul II, including one 1989 signed memo in which he said he would resign if he became incapacitated ... The book also reported for the first time that John... (San Francisco Chronicle)
"In his armoire, amid all the vestments and hanging on a hanger, was a belt which he used as a whip." Jan 28, 2010
Pope John Paul Whipped Himself With Belt - ABC News ... Modern Pope John Paul Used Ancient Ritual of Self-Flagellation ... The book "Why He's a Saint" reveals new details about Pope John Paul II's life. (ABC News)
The Pilot Light Jan 27, 2010
He will speak to third-graders at Southern Pines Elementary School and a civics class at Pope John Paul II Catholic School and will tour Omnicare Pharmacy. He will have lunch at Rhett's restaurant and stop by The Pilot for an interview. (The Pilot Newspaper)
New book: Pope beat himself with a belt Jan 27, 2010
New book: John Paul II beat himself with a belt ... New book: John Paul II beat himself with a belt ... VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II whipped himself with a belt, even on vacation, and slept on the floor as acts of penitence and to bring himself closer to Christian perfection, according to a new book by the Polish prelate spearheading his sainthood case. (AZCentral -- News)
How Would the Pope Self-Flagellate? Jan 27, 2010
How would Pope John Paul II have gone about self-flagellating ... A new book about Pope John Paul II alleges that the pope in order to feel closer to God. (Slate)
Jaguars overcome slow start Jan 27, 2010
Pope John Paul II heats up to defeat Northlake Christian Wednesday, January 27, 2010 By Pat Mashburn Contributing writer. Pope John Paul II Coach Major Gorgone wasn't in a state of panic after his team shot just more than 20 percent in the first quarter ... After the first quarter, Pope John Paul II shot above 50 percent. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Profile: The Dalai Lama Jan 26, 2010
He has met political and religious leaders throughout the world and visited the late Pope John Paul II on several occasions. The Dalai Lama has advocated a "middle way" to resolve the status of Tibet - genuine self-rule for Tibet within China. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Italy Distances Itself From US Haiti Criticism Jan 25, 2010
In addition, he oversaw funeral preparations for Pope John Paul II and the massive influx into Rome of some 3 million pilgrims. While many have lamented the slow pace of the relief effort, Bertolaso joined several allied leftist Latin American presidents - Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, Bolivia's Evo Morales and Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega - in voicing strong criticism of the U.S. military effort. (CBS News -- World)
Pope seeks to mend ties in synagogue visit Jan 23, 2010
"The main focus of Benedict's speech, however, was a reaffirmation of commitment to the Jewish-Catholic dialogue launched by the Second Vatican Council's Nostra Aetate declaration of 1965 and fostered by his predecessor, Pope John Paul II. The visit took place on the day marked by the Catholic Church as an annual Day of Dialogue with Judaism.Memory of the Holocaust, the 82-year-old pope said, "compels us to strengthen the bonds that unite us so that our mutual understanding, respect and... (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Intriguing: Wyclef Jean's tearful denial Jan 20, 2010
" Mehmet Ali Agca The man who shot Pope John Paul II in 1981 was released from prison in Turkey on Monday, Turkey's Anadolu news agency reported. Agca, now 52, severely wounded the pontiff in Rome's St. Peter's Square on May 13, 1981. John Paul spent six hours on an operating table and survived. Four days later he announced from his hospital bed he had forgiven the attempted assassin and urged the faithful to pray for Agca. The pope spent more than three weeks in Gemelli hospital recovering. was... (CNN)
Pope defends WWII's Pius XII against Jewish critics Jan 20, 2010
Under the leadership of John Paul and Benedict, the Vatican has been seeking common ground on such conservative agendas as traditional families while forging stronger relations with other religions, including Judaism and Islam. Benedict has visited synagogues in Cologne, Germany, and in New York during papal pilgrimages since he became pontiff in 2005. (USA Today -- News)
Pope John Paul II Gunman Leaves Prison Jan 19, 2010
Pope John Paul II Gunman Mehmet Ali Agca Released from Turkish Prison - TIME ... Pope John Paul II visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem in 2000 ... (ANKARA, Turkey) The Turkish man who shot Pope John Paul II in 1981 was released from prison on Monday after more than 29 years behind bars. (Time.com)
Pope Shooter Released From Turkish Jail Jan 19, 2010
The man who came within a whisker of murdering Pope John Paul II and later claimed to be Jesus Christ was released from jail in Turkey on Monday and promised to tell all for a price. Mehmet Ali Agca has been in jail for nearly 30 years and during that time, the theories about why he attempted a papal assassination have multiplied. (Newsmax)
Jewish leader confronts pope on Holocaust "silence" Jan 18, 2010
The visit comes 24 years after Pope John Paul became the first pope in nearly 2,000 years to enter a synagogue and called Jews "our beloved elder brothers.". Benedict, a German who was drafted into the Hitler Youth and German army as a teenager during World War Two, has had a more difficult relationship with the Jewish community. (MSNBC -- International)
Pope: 'Great respect' between Catholics, Jews Jan 18, 2010
Under the leadership of John Paul and Benedict, the Vatican has been seeking common ground on such conservative agendas as traditional families while forging stronger relations with other religions, including Judaism and Islam. Before entering the synagogue, the pope was scheduled to attend a wreath-laying ceremony in front of a plaque that recalls the Oct. 16, 1943, deportation of Jews in Rome during Nazi occupation. (USA Today)
Pope's 1981 attacker 'will talk' Jan 18, 2010
A man who tried to assassinate Pope John Paul II in 1981 has said he will answer questions about the attack in various media deals. Mehmet Ali Agca is due to be released from a Turkish prison on Monday, and his lawyers say he has been offered various deals to reveal his motives. (BBC News)
Aid frustration: 'We're racing against the clock' Jan 18, 2010
Floridatoday - Pope John Paul II gunman released from prison. Other editions. (Florida Today)
