Benedict XVI in Jordan: On the ground in Jordan
CHICAGO, Illinois (May 7, 2009) — After months of planning and anticipation, I’m sitting on Royal Jordanian Flight 264, a direct flight from Chicago to Amman, Jordan. This will be a short post because I’m tapping this out on my iPhone. In 12 hours, we will...
Legatus: Cardinal Bevilacqua addresses Notre Dame controversy
MAY 4, 2009 — Legatus’ Ecclesiastical Advisor, Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua, has just released his April 8 letter to Notre Dame University President Fr. John Jenkins. The Cardinal’s office gave permission for me to make the letter public. The letter is...
Legatus: Obama’s Catholic problem
President Obama’s approval rating among Catholics has plummeted since his inauguration. Notre Dame University’s decision to give him with an honorary degree has called the university’s reputation into question and made Catholics more aware of the President’s pro-abortion agenda.
Dr. Thomas Dillon: Requiscat in Pace
SANTA PAULA, California (April 22, 2009) — There are very few people I would consider to be a living saint, but I knew one. Sadly for us, he’s no longer living. I met Dr. Thomas Dillon a few years ago and found him to be among the most gracious, intelligent and...