Hollywood’s fascination with Catholicism is evident this spring with the release of "Buddy Boy," "The Virgin Suicides" and "Keeping the Faith." "Buddy Boy" was subject to limited release, opening on March 24 in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Independent Pictures, which made the film, previously gave us the twisted movie, "Julien Donkey-Boy," so it [...]
Congratulations to the winners of our spring sweepstakes. The first prize went to Sue Blaes of Chesterfield, Missouri; Father Almonte of St. Rocco Church in Johnston, Rhode Island won the second prize; and the third place winner was Lewellyn Kountz of Conroe, Texas. The prizes were a picture of the Last Supper and statues of the [...]
This Friday evening, May 26, Cinemax TV will show a movie starring Woody Allen, “Picking Up the Pieces,” that thrashes Catholicism from beginning to end. The plot revolves around a butcher (Allen) who slices up his wife and buries her in the desert. One of the hands is found (giving the finger) by a blind woman [...]
by Ronald Rychlak (Catalyst 5/2000) The March 19 broadcast of CBS Television’s "60 Minutes" profiled Hitler’s Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII, by John Cornwell (Viking Press, 1999). As the title suggests, that book presents a very cynical portrait of Pope Pius XII. Like many print reviews, "60 Minutes" started by discussing Cornwell’s claim that he [...]
After receiving literally scores of complaints—via phone calls and e-mail—a copy of the Friday night edition of the “Tonight Show” with Jay Leno was obtained. What angered so many people about the May 19 show was a rendition of the Catholic-baiting song, “The Vatican Rag,” performed by actor Dennis Franz and five other actors. Four of [...]
Catholic League president William Donohue spoke to the news that Bishop Edward M. Egan has been appointed the new Archbishop of New York: "Bishop Egan is the right person for the right job in the right city. His resume is a knockout of achievements and his persona is a perfect fit for New York. "In the [...]
The Catholic League is deeply saddened by the death of John Cardinal O’Connor. A towering figure by any standard, John Cardinal O’Connor will be remembered for many accomplishments, but most of all he will be remembered by the Catholic League as our most devoted supporter. John Cardinal O’Connor did more than oppose abortion; he provided alternatives [...]
Ronald Rychlak Catalyst, May 2000 The March 19 broadcast of CBS Television’s "60 Minutes" profiled Hitler’s Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII, by John Cornwell (Viking Press, 1999). As the title suggests, that book presents a very cynical portrait of Pope Pius XII. Like many print reviews, "60 Minutes" started by discussing Cornwell’s claim that he [...]
