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Not the first time we’ve heard of such a thing. Not the last, I’m sure, either. In twenty years, what will speculative fiction writers have left to write about? It’s the ultimate, death-dealing irony. Read the last line of the passage. We don’t want our unborn babies – unless we can use cells from their…

In New Zealand, a physician is making headlines because of his decision to cease prescribing contraceptives. Nelson GP Dr Joseph Hassan, a 40-year-old married father of four, wrote to the 50 patients a fortnight ago telling them he would no longer prescribe contraceptives or refer women for sterilisation. The letter, which listed doctors who would…

John Fund’s WSJ Political Diary: That "stealth nominee" thing may have backfired: Some participants in the Oct. 3 conference call fear that they will be called to testify at Ms. Miers’s hearings. "If the call is as you describe it, an effort will be made to subpoena everyone on it," a Judiciary Committee staffer told…

Philip Pullman, author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, honors the release of the Narnia movie by predictably attacking Lewis: But Pullman said the Narnia books contained "a peevish blend of racist, misogynistic and reactionary prejudice" and "not a trace" of Christian charity. "It’s not the presence of Christian doctrine I object to so much…

In case you hadn’t heard about this event, added to the Synod schedule. I love the fact that anyone can drop by… Monday 17 October 2005, at 11:00 a.m., at the Confession Altar in St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican there will be the Adoration of the Eucharist presided by Pope Benedict XVI with the…

If Catholic life in this country were such that someone who volunteered as an escort into a Planned Parenthood facility would never even think of applying for a job at a Catholic school. They’d see the ad in the paper, and they’d turn the page, saying, "Huh. No way." Apparently not, as Bill Cork indicates.…

The English translation of an interview that the Pope had with Polish television, that aired tonight: The content was mostly about John Paul II: Q. So this appointment and convocation to Rome didn’t come as a surprise? A. It was hard for me, because when I was made Bishop of Munich, with a solemn consecration…

To all publishers, PR folks and authors who have sent me books over the past couple of months: The time is approaching – once I get my own book done, I will be devoting a lot of time on this blog to reviewing and discussing all of these new releases. Promise!

An artist has set some of Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poems to music: The Alchemist is a collection of 22 of Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poems thathave been adapted to music in a variety of contemporary styles by Catholicsinger-songwriter Sean O’Leary. The songs are in a variety of styles that reflect the feel of the originalpoems, for…

Pope meets with First Communicants Pope Benedict XVI offered a rare glimpse into his past Saturday and gave a small lesson in Catholicism to children who attended his first youth rally at St. Peter’s Square — an event that was reminiscent of the gatherings inspired by Pope John Paul II. Benedict recalled the sunny, "beautiful…
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