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Tornado hits historic Nashville church

March 3, 2020 casciatalbert

Nashville, Tenn., Mar 3, 2020 / 11:00 am (CNA).- An historic Catholic church in the Nashville neighborhood of Germantown was among several buildings seriously damaged by a tornado Tuesday night. The tornado’s main path struck about 100 yards away from the Church of the Assumption in the Diocese of Nashville. The storm destroyed the parish’s north transept, sacristy, and rectory chimney. The winds also badly damaged the building’s steeple and roof. Fr. Bede Price, pastor of the parish, was able to safely retrieve the Blessed Sacrament from the tabernacle, and…

Cardinal Zen invites Cardinal Re to show claimed China documents from Vatican archive

March 2, 2020 casciatalbert

Hong Kong, China, Mar 2, 2020 / 11:54 am (CNA).- Cardinal Zen on Sunday responded to the claim of the Dean of the College of Cardinals that Benedict XVI had approved a draft agreement with the Chinese government on bishop nominations. Zen invited the dean to produce archival evidence which he claimed to have seen. “If you want to prove to me that the recently signed agreement was already approved by Benedict XVI, you just have to show me the text of the agreement, which I am barred from seeing…

‘Never dialogue with the devil,’ Pope Francis says

March 1, 2020 casciatalbert

Vatican City, Mar 1, 2020 / 07:08 am (CNA).- Pope Francis said Sunday to follow Christ’s example when dealing with the temptation to sin: send the devil away or answer with the Word of God, but never engage in debate. When being tempted by the devil in the desert, “Jesus does not talk with the devil. Jesus responds to the devil with the Word of God, not with his word,” the pope said March 1. Francis noted that in times of temptation one may start to debate with the devil…

Senators respond to defeat of pro-life bills

February 29, 2020 casciatalbert

Washington D.C., Feb 29, 2020 / 09:00 am (CNA).- Two pieces of pro-life legislation failed to overcome a Democratic filibuster this week—but two pro-life senators said the bills forced debate on a vital subject. The Pain-Capable Unborn-Child Protection Act, introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R- S.C.), would have banned elective abortions after five months, the point at which science suggests an unborn child can feel pain. The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, introduced by Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), would have required that a child who survives a botched abortion attempt…

Brownback points to Nigeria, China and global spread of religious persecution

February 28, 2020 casciatalbert

Washington D.C., Feb 28, 2020 / 11:00 am (CNA).- U.S. Ambassador at Large for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback has warned that religious persecution is spreading worldwide, and highlighted the examples of anti-Christian violence in Nigeria and a growing religious surveillance state in China. Speaking to CNA on Thursday, Feb. 27, Ambassador Brownback highlighted the ongoing violence in Nigeria, where local Christians have been the victims of violent attacks and abductions. Brownback said he is concerned the situation in Nigeria will spread to nearby countries if nothing is done to crack…

IfYou Think You Are Suffering From Hair Pulling Disorder

February 28, 2020 casciatalbert

If you suffer from hair pulling, it can be a long, hard battle. Your hair pulling disorder can take away your confidence and your self-esteem. You can even go to work in public and people notice and make jokes about you and your condition. There are many people who have become permanently scarred by the attacks of their hair pulling disorder. You may be embarrassed about your condition and in a society that embrace plastic surgery and makeup to try to improve the way we look, it can be difficult…

Trichotillomania Cure – Are You Tired of This Disorder?

February 27, 2020 casciatalbert

I’m going to share with you the main reasons people need a trichotillomania cure. If you’ve been looking for one, then this article may help you out. Please read on to discover what’s behind the disorder. Have you ever had that feeling of dread or anxiety before a big event? Does it feel like something is wrong with you? Do you dread going out in public because you’re afraid of someone finding out about your “condition”? I bet you do. In fact, most of us do! We dread the thought…

Head of Ethiopian Catholic Church barred from entering Eritrea

February 27, 2020 casciatalbert

Asmara, Eritrea, Feb 27, 2020 / 11:14 am (CNA).- Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, the head of the Ethiopian Catholic Church, was prohibited from leaving the Asmara airport Saturday. The move comes after tensions between the Church and government in Eritrea. The BBC reported that Cardinal Berhaneyesus, Ethiopian Archbishop of Addis Abeba, had been issued a visa, but officials at the airport of the Eritrean capital said Feb. 22 they had been ordered by those “higher up” not to allow him into the country. The cardinal intended to attend an event…

Discovering the Best Odor Eliminating Kitty Litter

February 26, 2020 casciatalbert

There are a lot of different cat litter brands on the market, and while it’s important to choose the best one for your needs, sometimes you’ll also want to go with the best odor eliminating kitty litter. Cats will take what they need when they need it, and if you don’t give them an odor eliminator, they’ll eat it. Here are some ideas on choosing the best one. Remember that some brands make it so that the cat doesn’t eat the kitty litter. The problem with that is that most…

Catholic Saints For Kids – 10 Interesting Saints You May Not Have Heard Of

February 25, 2020 casciatalbert

You will find a lot of information on the Internet about Catholic saints for kids. However, unless you talk to children or teenagers, you probably won’t know the actual stories behind these great people. Let’s go over a few of the saints, you may not have heard of and see what they have to do with your kids. St. Theresa was known as “The Good Doctor” because she focused her entire life to help others. She founded a hospital in Krakow called the Karnovsky, where she cared for poor patients.…