Father Frank Pavone Has Been Defrocked!!!

Pope Francis has kicked Father Frank out of the priesthood because of a tweet (!) in which, among other things, Father Frank called Joe Biden a "G-D loser." For those who don't know, Father Frank runs an organization called "Priests For Life." He is a legend in the pro-life movement. The Catholic Church is filled … Continue reading Father Frank Pavone Has Been Defrocked!!! →

Pope Francis Strikes Again

During a recent trip to Malta, Pope Francis removed the Cross from the venue where he was appearing because he didn't want to offend Muslims. What you see in the background here are plastic water bottles, meant to call attention to environmental problems. I am speechless. I shouldn't be, at this point, but I am. … Continue reading Pope Francis Strikes Again →

About the Pope Endorsing Civil Unions

What is the big deal? Way back when, when the gay marriage debate was a huge thing, conservatives would regularly point out that all of the legal rights gay people might need or want could be provided by civil unions, making gay marriage unnecessary. It seems to me that Pope Francis is just basically saying … Continue reading About the Pope Endorsing Civil Unions →

Pompeo Urges the Pope to Defend Religious Liberty in China?

Excuse me? When it becomes necessary for America to plead with the Vatican to defend religious freedom, Catholics have a very serious problem. We have had very serious problems for a long, long time, but the problems seem to just keep mounting. If Pope Francis will not defend the religious freedom of all people in … Continue reading Pompeo Urges the Pope to Defend Religious Liberty in China? →

From the Chaplain’s Corner: Pope Francis in Thailand (Nov. 20-23, 2019)

Greetings to all in the Kaffeeklatsch! While enjoying some homemade butternut squash soup - garnished with freshly-ground ginger and cocoanut-milk -infused cream - at my favorite corner table here, I noticed an AP online article re: Pope Francis's visit [11/20-23/19] to "The Land of Smiles". (The first papal visit since Pope St. John Paul II … Continue reading From the Chaplain’s Corner: Pope Francis in Thailand (Nov. 20-23, 2019) →