Jun 12, 2010
Should We Endorse Someone That Considers A Pedophile-Friendly Archbishop Worthy Of Special Perks And Benefits?
Those of you that know my stance on pedophilia in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago should not be surprised that I would refrain from doing business with Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership at 5133 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois – at least not while John Napoleon is vice president. Before I begin, I would like to state for the record that my reason for considering a purchase of... read more
Dec 17, 2009
Catholic Archbishop Defrocked, Anglicans Embraced, For Same Behavior
The latest chapter in the story of the former Archbishop of Lusaka, Emmanuel Milingo, came down the wire today. The African priest, who used to be a favorite of the Holy See in the 80s and 90s, is being defrocked. This comes on the heels of the 2006 excommunication he received from Pope John Paul II for elevating four married priests to bishops. Being defrocked is a bit different than being... read more
Jun 8, 2009
Do Chicago Catholics Have The Right To Know If Cardinal Francis George And Father Daniel Flens Are More Than ‘Just Friends’?
Author’s Note Dear Bishop Lyne, Forgive me for denying your request to remove this article from KTF’s publication. I have been deeply conscience stricken about doing the right thing and feel I must permanently publish this article. Sincerely yours in Christ, Joseph Fosco Almost every time you see Francis Cardinal George you also seeFather Daniel Flens. The two live together and I have noticed... read more
Apr 3, 2009
The Anglican Communion Disunion
The Anglican Communion may be slowly heading towards a serious schism. At the heart of the problem is acceptance of homosexuals in non-celibate relationships. This is not a new controversy for the Anglican Communion, the collective name for members of the Anglican faith throughout the world, but it is a matter of exponentially increasing concern. The election of Gene Robinson, an openly gay and... read more
Mar 14, 2009
Controversy Continues to Plague The Roman Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church has had an extra share of controversies this year. Rounding out the busy social calendar of first quarter 2009 are the reintegration of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a Holocaust-denying Bishop, an attempted appointment of ultra-conservative Austrian priest Gerhard Maria Wagner, and a creationist-snubbing council on evolution. Now there’s a new controversy to tack on: the... read more
Jan 23, 2009
The Society of St. Pius X And Cardinal Ratzinger
In a curious, though not altogether unexpected, series of events, the little-known Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has burst on to the international news circuit. Several members of this obscure Traditionalist Catholic organization were excommunicated in 1988 after their leader, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, conducted the infamous Econe Consecrations. Now, in early 2009, it looks as if Pope Benedict XVI may be... read more
