In 150 year old case, Rhode Island confronts its anti-Catholic past
Salem, Mass., May 12, 2011 / 05:55 am (CNA).- Rhode Island lawmakers voted last week to pardon an Irish Catholic man they say was wrongfully executed in 1845. The decision closes an ugly chapter in the long history of discrimination against Catholics in the U.S.
“Anti-Catholicism was certainly one of the first religious prejudices brought to the new world, and it became widespread” in the 19th century, according to Nancy … [Más]

@holyrope
Anche a me mi piace la mia camicia

Greetings to all

Yes indeed Abramo!..

Doina,.. Mi piace il tua camicia!

My, goodness, Doina is indeed better dressed than the two patriarchs next to her!

This new document on the traditional Mass that is coming out, in which again the Holy Father needs to express his desire that All parishes have the Extraordinary (Latin Mass), may or may not do any good. As we have seen there are way too many bishops and pastors that are still refusing it, making up every excuse under the sun NOT to offer this Beautiful and Holy Mass. I'm afraid that it would have to come down to the Holy Father taking out the "whips" as did our Dear Lord with the money … [Más]

What a wonderful churches of Rome-themed shirt, Doina!


+PAX ET BONUM

@Doina - Excellent! Thanks for the clarification regarding the upcoming letter. However, one is still unclear as to whether it is a 'Pastoral Letter' or an actual Papal Bull. In this modernist world, it seems that only by force do the Bishops and presbyters do what they ought to......

I have no comments on the stories in today's news but I want to compliment you on your lovely blouse.

It appears that the upper portion of the blouse depicts church architecture (perhaps Sicilian) but I find the area directly below this to be even more fascinating. I see a small outdoor cafe where the patrons are enjoying some pasta followed by espresso and cannoli. I may be projecting my own psychological preferences but that's how I see/imagine it.