Four Years, $320 Million and Zero Bodies: The Mystery of the “Graves” at Canada’s Kamloops School

Four Years, $320 Million and Zero Bodies: The Mystery of the “Graves” at Canada’s Kamloops School

The alleged discovery of 215 bodies in unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia sent shockwaves throughout Canada in May 2021. The alleged tragedy became a rallying cry for liberal politicians and indigenous tribe activists everywhere. Justin Trudeau’s administration immediately took a position without any facts. He took … Read more

Family Responsibilities Complicate Amicizia’s Establishment, But Father Lanteri’s Fulfills His Apostolic Commission

Family Responsibilities Complicate Amicizia’s Establishment, But Father Lanteri’s Fulfills His Apostolic Commission

By 1784, the organization of Turin’s Amicizia was nearly complete, thanks mainly to the cohesion between Father Luigi Virginio and Father Pio Brunone Lanteri. Although living in Vienna, Father Nicholas Diessbach often visited them and helped with advice. At the same time, he let his two disciples organize the association’s work in … Read more

What the Demise of the Lowly Penny Really Means

What the Demise of the Lowly Penny Really Means

The new administration announced that the U.S. Mint will stop producing the penny coin. The penny, a mainstay piece of American currency, costs too much to produce. Treasury officials say it takes 3.7 cents to make the copper-coated coin. Thus, the nickel will eventually become the lowest denomination to make change. The … Read more

Turning Just War Theory into Justified Surrender Theory

Turning Just War Theory into Justified Surrender Theory

It is trendy to cite Church teaching when commenting on political affairs and foreign policy. The added authority of the Catholic Church gives force, certainty and credibility to political opinions. Thus, these citations find their way into the Ukrainian war debate. As Russia’s war of unjust aggression against Ukraine rages on, officials … Read more

Before His Ordination, Saint Pio Brunone Lanteri Laid Rock Solid Foundations

Before His Ordination, Saint Pio Brunone Lanteri Laid Rock Solid Foundations

In 1782, during the five months preceding his priestly ordination, Venerable Pio Brunone Lanteri composed a Spiritual Directory. It was found among the papers left after his death. Monsignor Frutaz included it in the Positio, introducing the Servant of God’s cause of beatification in Rome. This remarkable document shows the essential aspects … Read more

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