Cardinal Keith O’Brien resigns as Archbishop
By Robert Pigott Religious affairs correspondent, BBC News Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic cleric, Cardinal Keith O’Brien, is stepping down as leader of the Scottish Catholic Church. He had been accused of inappropriate behaviour towards priests dating back to the…
There’s Been An Unprecedented Shift In Attitudes About Gay Marriage
Brett LoGiurato Business Insider Since his personal endorsement of gay marriage last spring, President Barack Obama has kept up the public support, even making a historic mention of gay rights in his inaugural address last month. But despite the rhetoric,…
Theories on Pope’s reasons for resignation including link to gay conclave
Theories abound for “real reason” for Pope’s surprise announcement By Edward Pentin Edward Pentin reporting from Rome — So many theories have been bandied around about the real reasons for Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation that many continue to be in…
ADL Leader Thanks Pope Benedict
The Anti-Defamation League’s National Director Abraham Foxman has expressed great appreciation for Pope Benedict XVI’s support for Jews and Israel following the surprise announcement that the Pope is resigning at the end of the month. Foxman had five audiences with…
Grand Cayman and the Schemes of Scotland…
by matthew 20 schemes So what does the sun, sand, and glistening oceans of beautiful Grand Cayman Island possibly have in common with the poorest communities of Scotland? Well, more than perhaps you would think. God’s church is greater than…
I saw “Courageous” at Elmslie – so should you have!
Elmslie United Church, George Town My wife, Joan, asked me to go with her on Sunday (17) evening to watch a film (she couldn’t remember the name) about fathers. At first I made excuses as I really wasn’t interested but…
Obama offers faith groups new Birth Control rule
From Newsmax The Obama administration proposed a work-around for religious nonprofits that object to providing health insurance that covers birth control. The government’s new regulation attempts to create a barrier between religious groups and contraception coverage, through insurers or a…
Africans Among Favorites to Replace Benedict
Monday, 11 Feb 2013 12:34 PM By Lisa Barron With the shocking announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will be stepping down at the end of the month, all eyes are now on the men who are being considered to replace…
A feast for Shrove Tuesday included ‘tossed’ pancakes
By Colin Wilson Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday or Pancake Day are three of the names given to the Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. The expression “Shrove Tuesday” comes from the word shrive, meaning “confess.” The…
Pope Benedict holds last public Mass
Pope Benedict XVI has celebrated his last Mass as Pope in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome following the surprise announcement that he is to retire. He presided over an Ash Wednesday ceremony marking the start of the Roman Catholic Church’s…
