Why the U.S. should cease recognizing the Vatican as a nation

Well, we've had a new Pope, in Pope Francis I, for half a week now. Not we, as the Catholic Church, but we as the world. I say the world because no matter what your religion might be (or if you have no religion like me) the Church is still very powerful in much...

Will Pope Francis continue his Church's opposition to gay rights?

So we have a new pope. The former Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is now Pope Francis I. Or maybe just Pope Francis, because there is no other pope named Francis to number him against anyway. I was watching the crowds in the Vatican and they were elated even before...

Tribal Group Sues the Vatican Over Smoke Signal Rights

Cheyenne, Wyoming -- The Tribal Gathering Is taking the Catholic Church to court over its use of smoke signals to announce papal election results. “Just because you know how to build a fire doesn’t mean you can...

Bloomberg Bids To Become The Second Jewish Pope

The Vatican -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is moving to complete a deal that would make him the second Jewish Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.   “St. Peter was Jewish and he turned out to be the...

The New Pope…Filipino Cardinal?

Read more: http://newsdoors.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-new-popefilipino-cardinal.html Asia's most prominent Roman Catholic leader knows how to reach the masses: He sings on stage, preaches on TV, brings churchgoers to laughter and tears with his homilies. And he's on...

The Popes Last Days ~ The Vatican is a Fascist Organization says

http://newsdoors.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-popes-last-days-vatican-is-fascist.html Fascism in the Church: Ex-Priest On "The Pope's War," Clergy Abuse and Quelling Liberation Theology . The clock is ticking down on Pope Benedict's leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. ...

Pope Benedict XVI Leaves the Vatican

http://newsdoors.blogspot.com/2013/02/pope-benedict-xvi-leaves-vatican.html Watch scenes from Pope Benedict XVI's departure from the Vatican.Today is Pope Benedict's last day as the leader of the Catholic church. The pope greeted Cardinals at the Vatican and promised...

The Pope states he will resign, but theocracy will continue

Well, The Pope is leaving the papacy. In less than two months, there will be a new pope, and Pope Benedict XVI will go back to being just Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger. Of course, the average Catholic will have as much a say in who will become the next pope, as a secular humanist...

POPE GETS 25 YEARS!! GUILTY? !!!

http://newsdoors.blogspot.com/2013/02/pope-gets-25-years-guilty.html Final Verdict is Rendered in First Common Law Court Case against the Vatican and Canada for Genocide Pope, Queen and Canadian Prime Minister found Guilty of Crimes against Humanity and Sentenced to...

BREAKING – VATICAN IN CRISIS: Just Days before Electing New Pope

http://newsdoors.blogspot.com/2013/02/breaking-vatican-in-crisis-just-days.html Cardinal Keith O’Brien has resigned following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Story coming shortly. https://twitter.com/TelegraphNews Britain’s highest Catholic cleric, Keith...

Congress To Choose An American For Pope

Washington, DC - Calling the health-related retirement of Pope Benedict XVI "a tragic opportunity," congressional leaders have declared that America will field a candidate in the upcoming election for the next...

Cardinals – 22 new ones take to the field

Cardinals – 22 new ones take to the field As a warning to the public, priests who have been in service a long time must wear red uniforms. " “Pope elevates 22 men to cardinal (AP)   VATICAN CITY --...

Pope makes another move toward obsolescence

Somebody is going to call him home pretty soon and straighten him out, or should I say, out him? " “Catholics cannot accept gay marriage, pope says Sat Sep 24, 2011 7:10pm GMT By Philip Pullella and Sarah...

What the Pope Really Said About Condoms

"  Benedict seems to imply a scale of good and bad intentions — from the indiscriminate use of condoms and other contraceptives to the idea of preventing the spread of AIDS to following the teachings of the Catholic Church. Condoms are not the ultimate solution or the...

The Catholic Synod statement on Israeli settlements

Pope Benedict XVI convened the first Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops in Vatican City from October 10th to 24th. More than 170 Catholic bishops from Islamic countries, as well as Roman officials, non-Catholic Christians and academic experts...
 

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