Monthly Archives: May 2008

MAHER ATTACKS POPE

By |2019-09-23T18:29:34-04:00May 24th, 2008|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

Bill Maher was at it again on the April 11 edition of his show, “Real Time with Bill Maher.” The comedian saw the papal visit as a chance to slam the Church and in particular, an attack on the Holy Father himself. We led the charge against the comedian’s latest assault on the Catholic faith, which [...]

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THE WORDS OF THE HOLY FATHER

By |2019-09-23T18:30:48-04:00May 24th, 2008|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

The following are some quotes from Benedict XVI during his visit to the United States: Joint Statement by President Bush and the Holy Father: · The [pope and the president] reaffirmed their total rejection of terrorism as well as the manipulation of religion to justify immoral and violent acts against innocents. They further touched on the need [...]

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“NIGHTLINE” GUILTY OF INJUSTICE AND HYPOCRISY

By |2013-05-22T20:27:01-04:00May 24th, 2008|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

On the April 16 edition of ABC’s “Nightline,” there was a segment on the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church that focused on Chicago Archbishop Francis Cardinal George. The segment took him to task for the way he handled a case dealing with Rev. Daniel McCormack. We blasted “Nightline” for its failure to deliver the [...]

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APOLOGY OR DEBATE DEMANDED FROM DOBBS

By |2019-09-23T18:31:41-04:00May 24th, 2008|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

***BREAKING NEWS!!! DOBBS PRAISES POPE!!! SEE JUNE CATALYST*** On April 17, after addressing the Catholic Church’s failure to act responsibly in handling the sex abuse scandal, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the social context in which the scandal took place, asking, “What does it mean to speak of child protection when pornography and violence can be viewed [...]

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USAFA VICTORY WAS SWEET

By |2017-03-20T17:54:28-04:00May 24th, 2008|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

During the week of April 7, we learned that some faculty and cadets were mandated to attend an April 9 seminar at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA); the seminar featured footage from the virulently anti-Catholic movie, “Constantine’s Sword.” We issued two news releases lambasting the academy for playing host to the film. Because of our [...]

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USAFA TIMELINE

By |2013-05-22T20:38:06-04:00May 24th, 2008|Categories: Catalyst, Features|Tags: |

HERE’S HOW THINGS STARTED… The following is the April 8 letter from Bill Donohue to the USAFA superintendent, John Regni: Dear Lt. Gen. Regni: By now I’m sure you know how furious many Catholics are for allowing Mikey Weinstein to run roughshod over them. In the event you are truly interested in having a real debate [...]

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Catholic Left: Wrong Again

By |2011-09-01T20:53:55-04:00May 22nd, 2008|Categories: Chatterbox...|

We thought our supporters would like to read the following correspondence by Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput. It is directed to Catholic Democrats. Dear Mr. Roth, In a May 14 posting on your website, Patrick Whelan claims that: “[Kansas City’s Archbishop Naumann] was a keynote speaker at a Denver conference in the fall of 2007 at which all [...]

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HAGEE PULLS McCAIN ENDORSEMENT

By |2012-10-11T20:18:03-04:00May 22nd, 2008|Categories: Latest News Releases|Tags: |

Pastor John Hagee has pulled his endorsement of Republican presidential candidate John McCain; McCain subsequently renounced Hagee’s endorsement. Catholic League president Bill Donohue commented on this development today: “One week ago today, I met with Pastor Hagee in my office. I found him to be sincere, apologetic and friendly. I also found him to be the [...]

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In Defense of Catholic Sexual Ethics

By |2017-03-20T17:54:29-04:00May 22nd, 2008|Categories: Miscellaneous, White Papers and Essays|

William Donohue May 2008 In the mid-1990s, Father Andrew Greeley released a book wherein he argued that “Catholics have sex more often than do other Americans, they are more playful in their sexual relationships, and they seem to enjoy their sexual experiences more.” Was he right? Who knows? One thing is for sure: at least he [...]

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Archbsp. Chaput Misrepresented by RCs for Obama

By |2017-03-20T17:54:29-04:00May 20th, 2008|Categories: Chatterbox...|

The homepage of a group called Roman Catholics for Obama '08 misrepresents Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput's words on whether Catholics can vote in good conscience for a pro-choice politician. The group quotes the archbishop as saying: "So can a Catholic in good conscience vote for a pro-choice candidate? The answer is: I can't, and I won't. [...]

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