Papist Picture of the Day - 11/06/09

• Bishop: health care reform "fatally flawed ... needs to be opposed and defeated"
• Action: What to say to *your* representative about healthcare 
• Alert: Gov. Patterson plans to push gay marriage in NY next tuesday
• Update: Bp. Tobin stays strong, and Rep. Kennedy backs off
• Picture: Climate Change jerks vandalize La Sagrada Familia Church in Spain
• Report: Pelosi's office trashed by pro-life demonstrators  
  

"For the last time, I'm not hiding reindeer in the catacombs!"

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 11/03/09

• Question: Will Anglican priests entering the Church be required to embrace celibacy?
• Huh? Bishop who drafted USCCB voting guide records robo-call in support of pro-abortion, politician
• Update: Dominican sister caught volunteering at abortion clinic censured by congregation
• Outrageous: Planned Parenthood President Attacks Catholicss over Health Care
• Election Day! Support pro-life, pro-family, pro-marriage causes!

The nuns had seen better inspirational art at the grocery store.

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 11/02/09

• National News: TX Planned Parenthood director resigns after witnessing ultrasound, story drawing national attention (+video & inside details) 
  
• On the radar: Elections on Tuesday, Health Care on Thu/Fri
• AmP Poll: Did your parish talk about health care reform?
• Vatican: Pope's prayer intentions for November

"Oh, they've encased Pope Paul VI in carbonite!"

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/29/09

• Exclusive: Legionaries of Christ/Regnum Christi expelled from Archdiocese of Miami
  
• Exclusive: Cardinal George urges every US bishop to take decisive action on Catholic health care concerns - and meet with their politicians 
• Video: Two-Faced Stupak? Democrat admits to constituents he would ultimately vote for health care even with taxpayer-funded abortion mandate
• Imperative: US Bishops urge *every* parish to utilize bullet insert on health care reform

"Hehehe, this will make an excellent Papist Picture of the Day submission!"

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/27/09

• Good: Church of Scientology convicted of fraud in France
• Update: Abp. Dolan backs Bp. Tobin, demands Rep. Kennedy apology
• Opportunity: Bring the Fatima Movie to your city!
• Today: A new bishop for Milwaukee?

(You may be fine, but doctrinal dissenters and liturgical innovators are terrified!)

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/26/09

• Appearance: AmP speech on health care profiled by Denver Catholic Register
• Breaking: Largest group of Catholic doctors calls for "reset" of health care reform 
  
• Stupidity: Rep. Kennedy attacks the Church, and Bishop Tobin takes him to task
  
• Outrageous: Nun volunteers at abortion clinic - and what can be done about it

Before the Christmas rush, Pope Benedict offers a sneak peak of the official "Naughty & Nice" list, for those looking to improve their ranking.

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/23/09

• Pictured: Pro-Life Pumpkin - Awesome Activism Idea!
• Politics: House Democrats Have Almost Enough Votes for Pro-Abortion Health Care
• Wow: Did St. Theresa have an intercessory role in Anglican reunification?
• Video: Explaining Anglican-Catholic Reunicification
• Scandal: Notre Dame elects Fr. Jenkins to second term as President
• Pictured: World's first portable ultrasound!
• Stupidity: Patrick Kennedy says Catholic Church Fanning ‘Flames of Dissent and Discord’ by Opposing Health Bill Over Abortion Funding
• Outrageous: Baltimore City Council targets pro-life pregnancy centers

Rowan Williams thinks to self: If I become Catholic, will I have to trim my facial hair?

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/22/09

• Action: Oppose the Chai Feldblum nomination
• Stupidity: Pro-aborts launch petition so *seniors* can keep abortion coverage
  
• Background: Abp. Di Noia asked dominicans for Anglican reunification prayers
  
• Video: No Government Funded Abortions! Period.
  

Cardinal Levada, head of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and world-champion darts player, contemplates his next throw.

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/21/09

• Anti-Catholicism: Experts continue to question Catholics on the Supreme Court
  
• Open Thread: Anglican-Catholic Reunification
  
• Outrageous: Obama volunteer website promotes Planned Parenthood opportunities
  

"Aw Shucks! They promised me I could excommunicate someone today."

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/20/09

• Raw video: Abp. Nichols of Westminster explains new Anglo-Catholic structures
• Video: Vatican press conference on Anglican provision
• Pop culture: Sacrament of Confession featured in yesterday's House MD episode
• Commentary: Anglo-Vatican announcement has important American/African dimension
• Get involved! Support a Catholic Speaker Month
• Breaking: Vatican welcomes Anglicans into Catholic Church with Apostolic Constitution
  
• Europe: Record pro-life rally in Spain gathers over a million demonstrators
• US: Diocese of Wilmington, DE files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
• Overview: New bishop appointment possibilities

"You want me to march in the parish procession for my penance, Father? Okay...."

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/19/09

"Tonight at the Vatican: Sonata for three pianos and alien monster."

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/18/09

"My apologies, your holiness, the artist was rushed you see...."

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/16/09

• Spooky: This Halloween, Protestants celebrate "Reformation Day"
  
• Offbeat: Poker-playing priest has chance to win $1M
• Outrageous: Candidate for expulsion - Jesuit novice in Oregon province
• Silly: NCR's "simple fact" about marriage is neither simple, nor a fact
• Huh? Homosexualist Play To Be Performed at Four SF Catholic High Schools
• Pop culture: Katie Holmes places daughter Suri in Catholic pre-school
• Event: Support local pro-life in Washington DC
• Commentary: Sarah Silverman's modest proposal for the Pope, and what I propose for Sarah

How am I supposed to autograph this with a rosary?!

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/14/09

• Mature audience: Woman describes performing abortion while pregnant herself 
  
• Action: 4 things for Catholics to support before November 4th
• Huh? Notre Dame funds students to attend DC Gay March, hosts "coming out day"
  

Covert surveillance is not a Swiss Guard strength.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/13/09

• Video: Gay activists in Maine lie about Catholic support for homosexual marriage 
  
• Photo: Spot the Page 6 error! 
• Video: Guest co-host of the View serves up a needed Obama reality-check
  
• Report: Catholic University's liturgical abuse prompts vandalism, possible hate-crime charges
  
• Commentary: Bishop Sample prevents Bishop Gumbleton from appearing in his diocese
  
• Life: New York Times prints photos of abortion victims

Her first name may be "Mary", but her last name sure isn't "Poppins."

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/10/09

Oh great, another book - not like I have enough of those already....

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/07/09

• Video: Traditional Marriage and Preserving Childhood Innocence
• New Bishop: Msgr. Hubda gets hoisted into Gaylord, MI!

Guess who didn't get the liturgical color memo?

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/06/09

Even bishops have been known to use too much starch.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/05/09

These altar boys are so well trained, there actually isn't a bench underneath them.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/02/09

Vatican efforts to reduce incense emissions have proven largely unsuccessful.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 10/01/09

• Hope: Respected poll shows more Americans rejecting "right" to abortion in 2009
• Bad: Democrats keep abortion in Baucus bill with party-line vote
• Good: Senate Finance Committee Restores $50m in Abstinence Education Funding
• Health Care: 183 House Members urge Speaker Pelosi to cut abortion funding 
  

Noah's Anchor.

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 09/26/09

• Amazing Video: Does God Exist?
• Amazing Photo: 842 priests ordained *simultaneously* in Barcelona
• Huh? BC residents hand out copies of "Da Vinci Code" to oppose Opus Dei retreat center!
• Hilarious: Dan Brown's 20 worst sentences
• Friday off-beat Video: Cosmic Conflict
• Action: What Catholics can do to help health care reform
• Update: More proof we need to de-fund the CCHD
• Photo: Ask a papist question....
• Video: Cardinal Mahoney tries to dodge abortion in health care question

"Bring the chairs where?"

"To the church!"

"What church?! ... oh."

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 09/24/09

• Outrageous: Italian PM calls Pope Benedict a liar in newspaper
• Alert: How you can help Dominican Nuns overflowing with vocations!
  
• Important: Catholic Medical Association comes out strongly against ObamaCare

"Insiders note it is becoming increasingly difficult to hide the pope's hobbies."

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 09/21/09

• Photos: Archbishop Dolan's first communion, and first Mass 
  
• Video: Dog participates in liturgy at Sunday Mass
  

"Oh, so now you want to see shadow puppets, is that it?!"

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 09/17/09

• Event: I'm at the Values Voter Summit now
• Politics: Dear Mr. President, go to Church. 
• Updated - A Note from Fr. John Jenkins, President of Notre Dame 

Pope Benedict searches for his ego.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 09/16/09

A pilgrim visually expresses his support for Pope Saint Pius V.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 09/15/09

• Stupid: People who don't support Obama are racists, liberal Catholic claims
• Politics: What is the USCCB doing on Health Care?
• Action: Catholic Church steps up defense of traditional marriage in Maine
• Recap: What I'm reading today in Catholic issues and Politics
• Report: AmP pictured, called, and written-up

Sometimes you have to tape over your son's little league game.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 09/13/09

And you thought the music at your Mass was annoying.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 09/09/09

AmP topics:

• Important: Pro-Environmentalist and Pro-Contraception forces finally join hands
• Announcement: AmP coming to Colorado in October!
• Papist Quote of the Day: National Catholic Reporter
  
• Irony: Notre Dame ralies alumni to "Fight for the lives of Children"
  
• Open thread: "On Satisfying the Requirements for a Catholic Funeral"

Season ticket holders get the best seats for Papal Masses.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 09/02/09

• Text: Letter from US Legion Territorial Directors to members 
  
• Event: I'll be in Orlando for the Catholic Leadership Conference from Sep. 10th-11th
• List: 13 Bishops against Obamacare
• Parish life: From Archbishop Dolan, 4 tips for fostering vocations

"Knock-knock."

"Who's there?"

"Orange."

"Orange who?"

"Orange you glad you get to see the pope?!"

(Sorry folks, I've got nothing. It's time for the pope to come back to Rome!)

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 09/01/09

• Important: In DC, Archbishop Wuerl gets off the same-sex marriage fence 
• Open topic: Bishop Joseph Martino resigns 
  
• Prayer: Pope Benedict's prayer intentions for September 
• Politics: Obama using faith-based office to politicize religion
  
• Video: The most awesome Ordination video you'll ever see 
  

This is the closest you'll ever see the pope to liturgical dancing.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist PIcture of the Day - 08/26/09

"Whoa! If I wasn't the pope I'd say I couldn't believe my eyes!"

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 8/25/09

New technology allows you to see reality the way a papist does. ;-)

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 08/24/09

In the early-morning rush to see the pope, guess who grabbed the wrong handbag.

[Photo: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 08/20/09

• Video: Tell Harry Reid to Vote Pro-Life
  
• Huh? Regnum Christi releases CD promoting RC vocations
  
• Politics: Lies, and the Obama who tells them, and the Faux Catholics who let him
• Shock: Kourtney Kardashian decides to Keep her Kid
• Must-see Video: Stop the Abortion Mandate
  

Choiring to the preacher.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 08/19/09

Least involved papal meeting in history.

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 08/17/09

Today/yesterday's topics:

• Study: Young Nuns and Priests are more traditional
  
• Request: Pray for Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville

When in Rome....

[Photo: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 08/12/09

The pope's version of channel surfing.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 08/10/09

"Little help? Someone toss me a water up here!"

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 08/07/09

• Weird: Controversial Doll Lets Little Girls Pretend to Breast-Feed
  
• Cool: Swiss seek Pope's blessing to stop glacier melting
  
• Politics: Why are Catholic organizations supporting Obamacare? Follow the money. 
  

For strong stains, use Oxiclean. For strong sins, use Popebeclean.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 08/05/09

• News: What *not* to learn from the tragic shooting in Pittsburgh
• Politics: AP claims government insurance "would allow coverage for abortion"
• Papist Pic: Hulk Hogan wears rosary at divorce hearings
• Video: Cardinal Fail

-Papist Game Show-

"And for your penance I see you've chosen option #3: What's in this box!"

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day 8/4/09

Popes don't pull off disguises very well.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day 8/3/09

Go to confession in August and receive a limited-edition huggable plush toy!

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day 8/1/09

"Live long and prosper."

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day 7/31/09

"Your Holiness, do you know a good prayer for escaping quicksand?"

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day 7/30/09

After the pope's fall, the Vatican decided to add some precautionary steps to his bedtime routine.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day 7/28/09

Clearly the photographer was more interested in the right side of the shot.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day 7/27/09

• In the crosshairs: Let's defeat the DeLauro-Ryan scam bill!
• Action: Support 'Aid the Church in Need'
  
• Commentary: Prof. Kaveny needs a re-write on Pope and President
• Outrageous: NY hospital tried to force nurse to help with late-term abortion

Benedict meets Innocent.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/24/09

• Catholic Common Ground: Reject the DeLauro-Ryan bill
• Friday offbeat video: Liturgical Dance Wedding 
  
• Friday offbeat: Church of England offers 2-for-1 sacraments
  
• Urgent: A chance to defund Planned Parenthood
  
• Open thread: Friday Job Exchange 
  

"Hopefully we can avoid the Google Earth fly-over here!"

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/22/09

• Outrageous: Obama on federal funding for abortion: "Let's not get distracted"
  
• Picture: Sotomayor photoshopped into Guadalupe Image
  
• Offbeat: Canon Law and Lunar Landings
• Life: GE says "Who needs Lab rats? We have human stem cells!"
• Cool: Year for Priest T-Shirts!

"Be berry, berry, quiet - I'm taking pictures of the pope! ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!"

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/21/09

• Urgent: Abortion in Obama's Government Health Care Plan
• New on APP: Bioethics, Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage & Sotomayor
  
• Commentary: Abortion "common ground" = Dissent from Church teaching
• Breaking: Ave Maria University dismisses Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ ... again (letter included) 

Papist Realty: Offering Firm Foundations since 33 A.D.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/20/09

The Papist Mount Rushmore is a bit more humble.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/16/09

"And around the final turn it's Bishop Smith in the lead with Monsignor Ganswein a length behind but oh wait Pope Benedict is pulling ahead on the inside rail!!!"

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/15/09

• Study: Unborn babies can form memories by 30 weeks 
  
• Video: Catholic Vote's 3rd pro-life video
• Open topic: Is Obama's (Catholic) pick for Surgeon General pro-abortion?
  
• Open topic: New Science Czar Once Backed Forced Abortions? 
• Cool: Blessed G. K. Chesterton?
  
• Report: "More Murder by Swiss Euthanasia Group"

You mean you don't take a helicopter when you go on vacation?!

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/14/09

• Noted: Taxdollar-paid abortions are too much for Winters, as they should be 
• Better Idea: Downloadable "Ask a Catholic a Question" Free Handbook 
• Hope: Voice of the Faithful is going broke, with your (lack of) support 
• Important: Is the White House mocking pro-lifers? 
  

Ironically, eHarmony says these four people have a common interest in "the pope".

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/13/09

• Outrageous: Senate Health Care Plan *does* fund abortions with taxpayer dollars  
• Unfortunate: Papist Quote of the Day
• Of Note: Recent topics on APP
• Update: Fr. Berg breaks his silence about the Legion

Honestly, Your Holiness, I don't know what I just gave you, either....

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/11/09

Vatican employees drop their kids off at Swiss Guard summer camp.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/10/09

• Recap: Obama's meeting with the Pope 
• Video: Friday Offbeat
  
• Canada: Homosexual altar-server sues bishop for dismissal
  
• Update: More on the Canadian Prime Minister/Eucharist controversy
• Commentary: Prepare for the Obama-Benedict meeting spin
• Update: More on this week's motu proprio Ecclesiae Unitatem
• Picture: Obama's gift to Pope Benedict - St. John Neumann's stole
  

None of the proposed nun habits passed papal muster.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/09/09

(wow, I didn't realize I had been so busy over the past day or so....)

• Noted: Barack Obama to meet Pope Benedict at 10AM EST tomorrow 
  
• Available: Kindle formatted version of Caritas in Veritate 
  
• Photo: Criminal stupidity at an abortion clinic 
  
• Noted: White House says Obama, Pope will have "frank" talk on abortion 
  
• Outrageous: Absolutely vile’ advice column tells men how to pressure pregnant women to abort 
  
• Huh? Justice Ginsburg thought Roe was to allow government eugenics 
  
• Open thread: On the Motu Proprio "Ecclesiae Unitatem" 
• Video/commentary: Really, the world needs more contraception?! 
  
• Open thread: Did Pope Benedict really call for a "One-World Government and New World Order"?! 
• Commentary: Kathleen Reeves doesn't want to understand the Church 
• Video: Canadian Prime Minister pockets consecrated host! 
• Commentary: "Rhetorical Strategy and Reality Reduction" 

High-tech surveillance equipment for liturgical abuse!

[source: Japan Probe ... with video]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/8/09

Worst opportunity for an outfit swap ever.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/7/09

• Cool Graphic: Word Cloud of Caritas in Veritate
  
• Text: Caritas in Veritate on what true humanism looks like
• Text: Caritas in Veritate on the teaching of Humanae Vitae
  
• Text: Caritas in Veritate on 'urgent need of a true world political authority'
  
• Text: Caritas in Veritate on 'Population and Marriage'
  
• Text: Caritas in Veritate on 'Respect for Life'
  
• Full Text: Caritas in Veritate
  

Police monitor the encyclical release party to ensure things don't get out of hand.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/6/09

"Please, please, no applause - all I did was stand up!"

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/3/09

"No, Harry, I said I wanted pictures of people reflecting, not reflections of people!"

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/2/09

• Breaking: Doug Kmiec appointed ambassador to Malta 
• Update: Obama meets with Catholic reporters 
• On APP: How abortion might be snuck into government health care 
• Outrageous: Offered as "common ground": How a Late-Term Abortion Saved My Life 
• Noteworthy: Obama meets with Catholic press today
• Huh? After six months in DC, the Obama's are still looking for a Church 
• Important: Abp. Chaput, other Legion visitors appointed by Vatican (full details added)

Some kids just never learn how to pay attention in Mass.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 7/1/09

Tim the Seminarian took the job of sacristan very seriously.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/30/09

"Bless me father, for I have purchased IKEA and shrubberies."

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/29/09

Swiss Guard Test #14: Not cracking a smile during the pope's comedy routine.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/26/09

"FREE INDULGENCE DAY AT THE VATICAN!!!"

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/24/09

"Priest noir."

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/22/09

• Huh? CNS fails to fairly report USCCB's "support D'Arcy" statement 
• Info: Happy Feast Day to Me! 
• Bioethics: "Badethics" - Obama Plans to Replace Bush’s Bioethics Panel 
  
• Photo: "Pint-sized server a surprise at morning Mass" 

Not pictured above the pope: a crucifix.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/18/09

Priests try to avoid being seen by Papa Razzi. 

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/16/09

*WARNING: HOSTILE INTRUDER DETECTED!!!* DEPLOYING WRIST-MOUNTED RADAR GUIDANCE. MISSILES ARMED. AWAITING FIRING SOLUTION.... 3, 2, 1....

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/15/09

In competition with AmP, the Vatican decided to allow banner advertisements.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 06/14/09

Even popes have been known to indulge in a virtual high-five.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/12/09

"Enough with the jerseys - what kind of cognac did you bring me?!"

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 06/11/09

Papal curtain shopping.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 06/08/09

The Vatican's new liturgical procession signs could really use an explanation key.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/7/09

Sorry, Barbershop Quartets were not part of the Council.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/5/09

"... and then my husband did this, and then my husband did that ..."

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/4/09

"... zuccheto bandit!!!"

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 06/03/09

• Quote of the Day: Cardinal Bernardin on using his consistent ethic to support abortion
• New bishop: As speculated, Bp. George Lucas named new Archbishop of Omaha

"Robot Transformers 3: Vatican Infiltrator."

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/2/09

• Huh? White House proclaims June to be LGBT pride month
• Pic: Papist James rocks the AmP guitar
• Action: Vote for AmP in the Catholic New Media Awards

June 2nd, 2009: The Vatican statues become self-aware.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 6/01/09

• APP: Calling Joomla/Wordpress developers
• Rumor: New Archbishop for Omaha, NE tomorrow?
• Pic/Video: Papist Dave sports the AmP Gear
• Connecticut: Legislators try to stifle Catholic free speech
• Prayer: Pope's Prayer Intenions for June
• Open thread: Is the recession coming soon to a diocese near you?
• Breaking: Abortionist George Tiller killed during Church service

Those Papist Pictures just crack me up!

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 5/29/09

• AmP: Nominated for 8 Catholic New Media Awards
• Controversy: "Christopher West’s Work is 'Completely Sound' says Dr. Janet Smith"
• Wierd: "Roman Catholic Priestess" dragged from Air Force One
• Video & Text: George/Kmiec debate
• Scandal: Fr. Cutie, caught dating widow, decides to join Episcopal Church
• Photo: Mary Ann Glendon and I

Papist groupies.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 5/27/09

"What's in your wallet?"

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 5/25/09

• Life: Euthanasia in the US: Wash. woman first to die under new law
• Controversy: More on West: Schindler says his credibility "a problem for the Church"
• 'Net News: Vatican, Pope encourage young people to use social media
• Report: 23 Legion priests to exit and form new religious group

"OMGOSH I got a picture of the pope's .... thumb."

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 05/19/09

• Anwered: Why did Obama use "children" over "fetus" to describe the unborn?
• Papist Quote of the Day: William McGurn in WSJ
• Noted: Archbishop Chaput on Fr. Jenkins, in particular
• Anti-Pope: Carla Bruni criticizes Pope Benedict XVI on condoms

"Um, I'd like to order an appetizer ... maybe?"

[source: Reuters/Fadi Arouro]

Papist Picture of the Day - 5/14/09

• Claim: Leaked text of Notre Dame's honorary degree to Obama
• Books: Forget "Angels & Demons" - Read "Death of a Pope"
• Commentary: Weigel on the real political game playing out at Notre Dame
• Action: USF cancels master's program in theology, and some aren't pleased
• Update: Alumni withhold nearly $14m because of Obama invite

"... and that's where I want my water slide!"

[source: Reuters/Fadi Arouro]

Papist Picture of the Day - 05/13/09

• Notre Dame: Fr. Jenkins, in letter to graduating class, digs in his heels over Obama
• Notre Dame: Lies, Damn Lies, and "Catholic Democrats"
• Controversy: Alice von Hildebrand takes Christopher West to task
• Text: Letter of Catholic leaders to Obama over anti-Catholic Harry Knox
• First: A twittering bishop
• Updated: No, Abp. Burke isn't going to intervene in Notre Dame "immediately"

"Sorry, I have no plans to redecorate my papal palace in Feng Shui."

[source: Reuters/Yousef Allan]

Papist Picture of the Day - 5/12/09

• Rumor: No, Abp. Burke isn't going to intervene in Notre Dame "immediately"
• Controversy: Abp. Burke says Catholics should not have voted for Obama
• Your Take: The Top 3 Catholic books on Amazon
• Inspiration: Short Catholic Reflection
• Plug: Support the Catholic Youth Foundation

"Ha! Ha! Ha! ... no but seriously I'd have gone with a 9-iron on that last hole."

[source: Reuters/Yousef Allan]

Papist Picture of the Day - 05/11/09

• Breaking: Pope Benedict walks out on Sheikh as he attacks Israel in unplanned speech
• Notre Dame: Rick Garnett tries to set public opinion straight in a USA Today blog
• Papa Bear: Abp. Dolan on the "genius" of Catholic schools in today's WSJ
• AmP: My interview in Catholic World Report

DJ Papa-B samples gregorian chant for Vatican Radio.

[source: AP Photo/ GPO, Avi Ohayon, HO]

Papist Picture of the Day - 05/08/09

• Must-See Video: "Life - Imagine the Potential"
• Report: 2009 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast with Archbishop Burke
• In the News: Fr. Cutie exposed by Mexican tabloids, scandalizes the Church

Quick - we need to move this chair ad orientem stat!

[source: REUTERS/Pier Paolo Cito/Pool]

Papist Picture of the Day - 05/07/09

• Video: Fr. John Corapi on Notre Dame Scandal (urges Catholics to continue their efforts)
• Notre Dame: Commencement Demonstration Details, etc. (plus a disturbing trend noted)
• Abortion/Torture: Catholic Church "only coherent position in debate" says Msgr. Albacete
• Last Call: Volunteers needed for National Catholic Prayer Breakfast (tomorrow morning!)
• Update: Fr. Thomas Berg leaves the Legion of Christ (plus three observations made)

"Ah, your children designed this stole! Wonderful, wonderful ... hmmm? What's that? Oh - of course I'm not going to wear it. I'll put it on my refrigerator, though. Well, maybe. It's pretty full."

[source: REUTERS/Pier Paolo Cito/Pool]

Papist Picture of the Day - 05/04/09

• Map & Statistics: 1 in 3 Dioceses are critical of the Notre Dame invite
• Open Thread: Legion of Christ visitation yet?
• Video: Powerful Notre Dame Response
• Notice: 2009 Catholic New Media Awards
• Weekend: PPOTD & Topics

Little Ameen, always self-critical, surveyed his class presentation nervously.

[source: REUTERS/Ali Jarekji (JORDAN POLITICS RELIGION]

Papist Picture of the Day - 05/03/09

• Aside: Notre Dame is in the news, but does it know it?
• Fun: Go vote in the 2009 Cannonball Awards
• Photos: Pope ordains 19 priests today in St. Peter's
• Humor: Fr. Jenkins' Tanqueray Gin Ad
• Huh?: L'Osservatore's baffling take on Obama, and Winters' misleading take
• Update: *61* Bishops have responded to Notre Dame's Obama invitation

Some days, forcing back the Spirit of the Age takes two hands.

[source: AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito]

Papist Picture of the Day - 05/01/09

Ewwww! That last piece of sushi is all yours.

[source: AP Photo/Alberto Pizzoli, Pool]

Papist Picture of the Day - 04/29/09

• Photos: 300,000 printed signatures being shipped to Notre Dame
• Huh? Vatican newspaper claims No radical changes in Obama's first 100 days
• Noted: Obama's First 100 Days ... of promoting abortion
• Update: CNS begins delivering 300k+ protest signatures to Notre Dame
• AmP Poll: What is the best solution to the Notre Dame scandal? (scroll down)
• Dispelled: Email rumor claims Fr. Jenkins suspended by Bishop D'Arcy

Warning: Entering Liturgical Construction Zone.

[source: REUTERS/Vigili del Fuoco/Handout]

Papist Picture of the Day - 4/27/09

• Topical: Cardinal George reveails details of conversation with Obama
• Notre Dame: "Mary Ann Glendon" spikes to #9 most popular on Google (w/ image)
• Notre Dame: No Glendon on the dais now!
• Notre Dame: White House responds to Glendon Refusal
• Notre Dame: What Fr. Jenkins is telling top donors and ND officers
• Notre Dame: Fr. Jenkins announces he will transfer Laetare Medal
• Action Item: New Facebook Group - I Support Mary Ann Glendon's Noble Refusal!
• Notre Dame: Black Monday - Group confirms ND alumni witheld $8.2m in *one* week
• Notre Dame: Mary Ann Glendon *turns down* Notre Dame Laetare Medal
• Notre Dame: Expert commentary on Glendon's noble refusal

[Reminder - all Notre Dame coverage is automatically compiled here.]

• Vatican: "Cardinal John Newman poised for beatification after ruling"
• Photo: Artist depicts Obama wearing crown of thorns
• Rumor: Pope's next encyclical to be released June 29
• Holy Land trip: Israel to Benedict - Leave Popemobile at home
• AmP: Notable Template Changes

The Swiss Guards are mostly for show - Pope Benedict can freeze you at will.

[source: REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN RELIGION)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 4/24/09

• Text: CUA President's Homily at the 2009 Cardinal's Dinner
• Video: Abp. Carlson greets St. Louis

"What exactly am I supposed to do with a solid silver keyboard?!"

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 04/23/09

• Listed: Arch/Dioceses on Twitter
• Papist Quote of the Day: Sr. Mary Ann Walsh
• Video: Hillary Clinton Advocates Exporting Abortion
• Memphis: How not to do Catholic ministry to homosexual persons
• Noted: Abp. Chaput credited for CO death penalty repeal vote
• Good! Bishop Conlon restores Friday abstinence from meat in Diocese of Steubenville
• Report: 6 dioceses vacant, 11 overdue for replacement in U.S.
• Update: Notre Dame's plane is flying back to South Bend tonight
• Text: CSC Superior General's (of Notre Dame) letter to Barack Obama
• Round-up: *46* Bishops have responded to Notre Dame's Obama invitation

Worst Papal-Kidnapping Attempt Ever.

[source: AP Photo]