Pope recalls near-death experience seventeen years ago and Our Lady's intercession in saving his life

      In his weekly audience, the Holy Father made it a point to once again give full credit to Our Lady of Fatima for interceding for him after he had been shot in St. Peter's Square on May 13, 198 by gunman Mehmet Ali Agca and thanked all who had prayed so hard for his recovery. Earlier, he conducted a liturgy for the Asian Bishops at the close of the Asian Synod, calling for prayers for China and promising special attention toward Asia and their role in the new millennium. For more, click on Pope's message

     The Secretary for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Archbishop Bertone spoke out strongly that too many do not know the basics or basis of our faith and he is alarmed to the point that something needs to be done about it. He decried the fact that Catholics cannot reach an understanding even among themselves because of their ignorance to the Doctrines. He made his comments to an Italian university publication. For more, click on ABC's of Faith.

Ban on transporting women across state borders for the purpose of obtaining an abortion gains support in the House

     Republicans in the House of Representatives push on to curb abortion by introducing bill after bill to defy the pro-death stance of the Bill who stands in their way - Bill Clinton. The bill would make it illegal to transport a woman across state lines to get an abortion. In a similar story, a Catholic pharmacist won a landmark decision from the South Dakota legislature that allows him not to sell medicine that would promote abortion, suicide or euthanasia. Planned Parenthood cried foul but it was a victory for pro-lifers. For more, click on Pro-life legislation.

When push comes to shove, maybe Cyprus would be better off on the outside looking in

     That sentiment could be the best avenue for the island of Cyprus to take after being bullied by the Council of Europe to legalize homosexuality. Cyprus is reluctant to comply and more power to them. Over a century ago some wise legislators passed a law that makes the practice of sodomy a crime. Too bad the rest of Europe doesn't take a cue from tiny Cyprus and wise up to what's right in the eyes of God. To push for promoting homosexuality under the guise of human rights is an abomination before the Almighty that will be avenged. For more, click on And a little nation shall lead them.

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