Catholic Fire

Statement of Austin Ruse WASHINGTON DC, January 17(C-FAM) Today C-FAM announces a renewed campaign to show support for the Holy See at the UN. Why is this necessary? Just this past week a UN human rights committee in Geneva grilled Holy See representatives about how the Vatican should answer for sexual abuse all over the world. Enemies of the Church egged the committee on. A few months ago the group calling itself “Catholics” for Choice launched a global campaign to have the Holy See thrown out of the General Assembly. At least one UN delegate is often heard disparaging the Holy See and wondering how it is they are actually in governmental negotiations. From time to time it becomes necessary for everyday people to show their support for the Holy See at the UN. That time has come again. What happens if the Holy See is kicked out of the General Assembly, something our enemies have not a chance of achieving? The Holy See is the conscience of the UN. It is the only del...

A University of San Diego decision rescinding the offer of a prestigious position to a Catholic feminist theologian has thrust it smack in the middle of a national debate over academic freedom versus adherence to church teachings. Faculty and Roman Catholics are divided over USD's decision to withdraw the appointment of Rosemary Radford Ruether to an endowed chair. At issue is Ruether's position on the board of directors for Catholics for Choice, a pro-abortion organization. MORE