‘Airbrushing’ Christian Heritage: Lent Term Scrapped by UK University
The University of Swansea renamed its Lent and Michaelmas terms, claiming they “no longer resonated with the student body”.
Lent
Viral Catholic Prayer App Beats Google, Facebook, TikTok to Top of the Charts
This week a Catholic prayer app beat out TikTok and other major social media apps in an unlikely Lenten surge.
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro Hosts First Post-Coronavirus Carnival
The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, traditionally home to the world’s largest carnival festival, held the celebration over the weekend for the first time in two years after being forced to cancel the event amid the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, Brazil’s GloboNews reported on Monday.
Jill Biden Interrupts Joe Biden Debate with Reporter on Abortion
First Lady Jill Biden tried to interrupt President Joe Biden on Wednesday after he started getting into a debate with a reporter about abortion.
Pope Francis Warns of ‘Addiction to Digital Media’ in Lent Message
Pope Francis has called on Christians to uproot evil from their lives this Lent, including the addiction to digital media that “impoverishes human relationships.”
Pope Francis: Christian Life Is ‘a Battle Against the Spirit of Evil’
The life of a Christian, like the life of Jesus, is a constant struggle against the seductions of Satan, Pope Francis told pilgrims Sunday.
Pope Francis Prays for Those Condemned Unjustly as Australian Court Acquits Cardinal George Pell
ROME — Pope Francis compared those unjustly condemned to Jesus in his Passion, coinciding with the Australian High Court’s unanimous decision to acquit Cardinal George Pell of charges of abuse.
Pope Francis Urges Christians to Flee the Devil’s Wiles
Pope Francis turned back to one of his favorite topics—the devil—Sunday, urging his hearers never to enter into dialogue with Satan.
White House Hosts Ash Wednesday Mass for Catholic Staff
The Mass was held in the South Auditorium of the Executive Office Building (EEOB) on Wednesday morning, according to White House sources.
Donald Trump: Ash Wednesday a ‘Powerful and Sacred Tradition’
President Donald Trump recognized Ash Wednesday in a statement from the White House. “We join in prayer with everyone observing this holy day and wish you a prayerful Lenten journey,” Trump wrote. “May you grow closer to God in your faith during this blessed season.”
Pope Francis: Lent Is a Time for ‘Ecology of the Heart’
Lent is a time “to devote oneself to a holy ecology of the heart,” Pope Francis told pilgrims in the Vatican Wednesday, and a time to follow Jesus into the desert.
Charlie Kirk: Why Is Trump Having to Fight Alone?
It is convention during this period for Christians to commit to some deliberate act of denial in order to focus on their faith and bring them nearer their God.
Eco-Group Offers Pope Francis $1 Million to ‘Go Vegan’ for Lent
An environmental group has challenged Pope Francis to “go vegan” for Lent in exchange for $1 million dollars to go to a charity of his choice.
The Delingpole Podcast: James and Richard Delingpole on Neo-Nazism, the Absurdity Behind Count Dankula’s Nazi Pug Trial, and the Tragic Trudeau
In this week’s Delingpole podcast, James and his brother Dick – a self-described “libertarian” and “occasional historical French soldier” – discuss “soul healing” after giving up Twitter for Lent, the absurdity of the Nazi Pug trial, and the unfortunate emasculation of Canada under “President Bieber”.
The Nuclear Option — A Fowl Easter: The Greatest Story Ever Told (About Yardbirds)
“Brother for sale: Free. Or best offer.” “No pinching.” “I like ketchup on my ketchup.”
