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]

Papist Picture of the Day - 04/21/09

• Complete Coverage: St. Louis gets its next Archbishop
• Photos: Archbishop-Elect Robert Carlson in St. Louis
• Trailer: Earth Documentary
• Green: Vatican To Build 100 Megawatt Solar Power Plant
• New bishop: Robert Cunningham appointed to Syracuse, NY
• Papist Quote of the Day: "We are at war."
• Video: Miss USA California puts Perez Hilton in his place
• Confirmed: AmP readers cover my 2009 cell phone bill!

It would be one of the best-documented papal crowd-dives in history....

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 04/20/09

• Update: Tomasic takes another swing at Abp. Chaput, strikes out
• Coverage: Legion of Christ to expand into U.S. Catholic higher education?
• Good: Vatican demands UK newspaper issue "immediate and unambiguous" retraction
• Papist Quote of the Day: Bob Royal
• Book suggestion: The Catechist's Magic Kit
• Ugh: Kmiec cites fictitious quotation from St. Thomas More
• Picture: What does this look like to you?
• Update: *42* Bishops have responded to Notre Dame's Obama invitation

For the first time, five Franciscans agreed about how they should spend the day.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 4/19/09

What?! A Papal Election Anniversary Party for me?!

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 04/16/09

• Update: Bishop D'Arcy clarifies stance on ND protests, will attempt to attend himself
• Papist: Happy 82nd Birthday, Pope Benedict XVI!
• Outrageous: "Georgetown Says Name of Jesus Covered by White House Request"
• Play-by-Play: Dolan's "Mamma Bear" Line
• Report: Archbishop Dolan takes New York by storm!

Timmy's karate skills proved no match for Benny's blessing skills.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 04/14/08

Poor Lenny chose the worst possible moment to photograph the band.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 04/08/09

• Urgent: Information on Conscience Rights Polling
• Outrageous: Tony Blair says Pope must rethink 'entrenched' views on gays
• Notre Dame update: Priests of CSC speak out against Obama, etc.
• Vatican Headline: "La sostenibile leggerezza dei ... Fab two" (?!)
• Video: Bishop D'Arcy on Notre Dame's Obama invitation
• Notice: AmP receives press credentials for Archbishop Dolan's NYC Installation Mass!
• Round-up: *29* Bishops have responded to Notre Dame's Obama invitation

Top-secret Vatican trials of camouflage vestments (for use in high-danger liturgical zones).

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 04/07/09

• Report: Vatican has rejected 3 Obama picks for ambassador
• Update: "White House confirms it got 2 million red envelopes" against abortion
• FREE: Only 2 days left to win your free trip to Europe!
• Info: So how does a bishop get chosen in the United States?
• Controversy: CUA Law's Speaker Approves of ND's Obama Invitation
• Life: Obama abortion call staffed by ... abortion advocacy leaders
• Round-up: Bishops who have responded to Notre Dame's Obama invitation (24)

Sure, Moses can part the sea ... but Papa Benny can part the sea of people!

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 04/06/09

• Missed: Evansville bishop to boycott GOP leader's visit
• Video: Hadley Arkes debates Doug Kmiec
• New Bishop: Pittsburgh Auxiliary Paul Bradley named Kalamazoo, MI bishop
• Round-up: Bishops who have responded to Notre Dame's Obama invitation
• Update: Iowa Catholic Conference of Bishops release statement on homosexual marriage
• Action Item: Conscience Clause Legislation
• Church in America: Cardinal Egan in hospital with stomach pains
• Open Thread: Abp. O'Brien says abolition of Legionaries should be "on the table"
• Video: Dr. Oz tells Oprah/Michael J. Fox that ESCR is not the way
• Prayers: Strong earthquake hits Italy, 50 miles NE of Rome

Palm Sunday is also the beginning of Allergy Season.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 04/02/09

• Clarification: Is Sebelius banned from receiving communion in DC?
• Video: Thank You JPII
• Hope: 150,000 to join Catholic Church in the U.S. this Easter!
• WaPo Op-Ed: Does Obama risk losing Catholics?
• Death: U.S. News Editor happy about economy causing more abortions
• Today: Sebelius in the hot seat
• Update: Reuters: Vatican visitation of Legion may uncover more victims
• Update: More ND Backlash ... Palm Sunday protest planned

"Matrix 4: The Rise of Pope Neo."

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 04/01/09

• Inspiration: Bishop Loverde personally delivers 200k pro-life postcards to Congress
• Exclusive: New Notre Dame Law Dean contributed to Obama/pro-abortion Catholic politicians
• Prayer: Pope Benedict's Prayer Intentions for April
• AmP Poll: What topics are you most interested in?

And when (heaven forbid!) Chico goes to receive his eternal reward....

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/31/09

• Controversy: Between Wuerl and Burke, who is right on Communion?
• Pope-ing: Newt Gingrich came into the Church over the weekend
• *Breaking: Pope Sends Apostolic Visitors to the Legionaries of Christ*
• Update: Former Mayor withdraws application after "Internet blogs" voice concern
• Update: "Randall Terry Is Not the Spokesman for Catholic Orthodoxy"
• AmP Poll: What kind of reader are you?

Briefly-considered alternative to a conclave: seeing who wins the zuchetto catch.

[source: Reuters]

(This is post #4,800.)

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/30/09

• Dissent? "Condoms sometimes needed, Portuguese bishop says"
• Notre Dame: Two more bishops weigh in on ND decision
• Update: PDF Scan of Cardinal George's ND letter
• Video: "Following atheist trend, Britons seek 'de-baptism'"
• Notre Dame: Hadley Arkes makes a modest proposal
• Reviewed: DC to remain "green zone" for reception of the Eucharist by pro-aborts?
• Report: Cardinal George says he, USCCB have no jurisdiction over ND
• Outrageous: "Facebook users wage condom campaign against Pope"
• Stupid: Hillary asked "Who painted it?" when at Guadalupe
• Prayers: Columbus Bishop having amputation surgery today

No one gets to beat the Pope to the lunchroom.

[source: Reuters]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/29/09

• Tip: Perfect for Easter: "What Christians Believe" by Pope Benedict
• Flash: Dolan on ND decision: "They made a big mistake"
• Update: Cardinal DiNardo says ND decision "requires charitable but vigorous critique"
• Vatican: Papal spokesman Lombardi to resign in May?

Pope: "What an interesting modern Church you have ... and yet I can't help but notice your crucifix is missing something, or rather, someone... where did you put Him?"

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/28/09

• Ongoing coverage of the Notre Dame Saga here.

Psssst! On the count of three, do a goofy face. They hate that!

[source: REUTERS/Andrew Medichini/Pool (VATICAN POLITICS RELIGION)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/27/09

• Hope: "Baby Boom with Patriarch Promise to Personally Baptize Babies #3+"
• Update: 3 Quick Notre Dame Updates
• Humor: LOL Pope Photo
• Sick: Hillary Clinton to receive Margaret Sanger Award from Planned Parenthood
• Update: Bishop Aymond on ND award: "does not live up to its Catholic identity"
• Breaking: US Bishops release statement ruling-out Reiki
• Outrageous: UK abortion clinics to advertise on TV for first time
• Open Letter: Dr. Janet Smith to Fr. Jenkins
• Video: Greek Orthodox Church Head compares Obama to Alexander the Great
• Cool: "British Museum finds relics of 39 saints after 100 years"

Wow!! Is that a bishop?? ... oh wait ... nope. T-shirt.

[source: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (ANGOLA RELIGION)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/26/09

• Flash: Bishop Olmsted tells Fr. Jenkins Obama invitation "public act of disobedience to US Bishops"
• Report: Obama aid to put pressure on Vatican over Abp. Burke
• Picture: Hillary Clinton visitis Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Sacred Chant Music: 99 Perfectly Relaxing Songs for $0.99
• Flash: Abp. Burke clarifies he was misled about Communion interview agenda
• Tragic: "U.S. abortion, vasectomy rates rise as economy falters"

Due to a scheduling error, the Papal Mass was double-booked with a Boy scout convention.

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/25/09

"...so then I made a comment about condoms not being the solution, and the MSM was all like, "Whoa! The pope's Catholic! Oooooo!" - AmP Reader Jen

[source: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini]

Papist Picture of the Day - 3/24/09

• Day 4: MSM takes note of Notre Dame scandal (finally)
• Breaking: Bishop D'Arcy will boycott Notre Dame commencement
• Too cool: Arch. of STL will TXT U w/ New Abp. Deets
• Update: Archbishop of Toronto calls for Legion overhaul, "may be wise for some to leave"
• AmP coverage of fallout caused by Notre Dame's invitation to President Obama

Towards the end of the trip Msgr. Ganswein just *snapped* and started obsessively checking the pope's sleeves for microscopic pieces of lint....

[source: AFP]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/23/09

• Updating coverage: Fallout from Obama's invitation to give ND Commencement
• Rumor: New Archbishop appointment for St. Louis imminent?
• New Bishop: Aux. Bishop Cordileone appointed to Oakland
• Picture: International Papist
• Also notable: Robby George challenges Doug Kmiec to Public Debate

"Why do people insist on calling them pink?! They're rose vestments!!"

[source: AP Photo]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/21/09

• Notable: Robby George challenges Doug Kmiec to Public Debate on Cloning
• Omnicoverage: President Obama invited to give Notre Dame Commencement

Wow, that was some strong bleach.

[source: AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/20/09

• Breaking: Obama to give commencement at Notre Dame!
• Request: Make Friday a day of prayer for Deaf Catholics
• Good: Jesuit Catholic U. drops abortion referral service
• Update: Diogenes defends Bp. Morlino's firing of feminist pastoral assistant
• Photos: Pope Benedict in Africa {complete coverage here}
• Politics: "Some Catholics Disappointed in Obama"
• Video: Senator Inhofe on Stopping the Abortion Bailout
• Huh? Gay Catholics call Pope's condom comments `amazingly insensitive'
• Picture: Oh my gosh - I WANT it.
• Update: Anti-Catholic CT legislators still at it

Pope: "Rwr! Wrank wroo wror wre wrift!"

[source: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianch)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/18/09

• Outrageous: Take them at their word - Excommunicate them.
• Commentary: Was Pope Benedict misquoted on condoms in Africa? Maybe not.
• Liturgy: S. Africa protest over new Catholic Mass translation
• Complete AmP Coverage: Pope Benedict Journeys to Africa!
• Blowup in Madison: Bp. Morlino Dismisses Feminist Pastoral Associate

Thinks to self: did I leave food out for the cat!?

[source: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianch)]

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Papist Picture of the Day - 03/17/09

• Complete AmP Coverage: Pope Benedict Journeys to Africa! {link updated}
• First photos: Pope Benedict Arrives in Africa, Welcoming Ceremony, etc.
• Up-close video: Benedict XVI takes off on first trip to Africa
• Blowup in Madison: Bp. Morlino Dismisses Feminist Pastoral Associate

"... And the right field umpire rules it SAFE!!"

[source: (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)]

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Papist Picture of the Day - 03/16/09

• Reminder: Pope Benedict travels to Africa tomorrow (+ video)
• Pelosi-Watch: Enacts Obama's ESCR-decision, Calls it "moral opportunity"
• Video: Bishop Martino Breaks On-Camera Silence
• Frightening: New website exposes where Prop. 8 donors live!
• Church in America: Drastic Parish closings/mergers in Cleveland
• Update: Vatican backtracks on brazilian excommunications?

Frankly, it's not hard to spot a Vatican reporter....

[source: REUTERS/Max Rossi (VATICAN MEDIA SOCIETY RELIGION)]

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Papist Picture of the Day - 03/14/09

"Quick, Mother Superior isn't looking - let's work on our welcome dance!!"

[source: REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (VATICAN RELIGION)]

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Papist Picture of the Day - 03/12/09

Top AmP posts:

• Exclusive: Legion discontinues controversial "Prayer for Fidelity"
• Politics: RNC head Steele says abortion is a "choice"
• Video: Bill Clinton thinks embryos aren't fertilized

Pope: "So, who wants to play liturgical Q&A?"

[source: REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (VATICAN RELIGION)]

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Papist Picture of the Day - 03/11/09

First take: Video of Bp. Lori at today's Hartford CT Catholic Rally
First take: Photos from today's rally
AmP's Complete coverage of this developing story here.

Seriously. The Pope's shirt collar is just too big.

[source: REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (ITALY RELIGION POLITICS SOCIETY)]

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Papist Picture of the Day - March 03/09/09

Top AmP stories today....

• Expected: Cardinal Pell to call for Vatican oversight of Legion
• Posted: LC donor invitation to "town hall meeting" with vocations director
• Overview: My latest coverage of the anti-Catholic bill introduced in Connecticut

"Awwww dangit! I guess the Pope already has a crucifix..."

[source: REUTERS/Max Rossi (VATICAN)

Papist Picture of the Day - 3/08/09

Update: internal memo by Bishop Cote re: Anti-Catholic CT Bill

"Hey! We paid to see the Pope!"

[source: (AP Photo/Nader Daoud)]

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Papist Picture of the Day - 03/07/09

Top Story: New Connecticut Bill Attacks Church Independence

Little Jenny's Latin was rusty.

[source: REUTERS/Max Rossi (VATICAN)]

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Papist Picture of the Day - 03/06/09

Exclusive: Newt Gingrich conversion details; plans release of JP2 documentary
Offbeat: Stonehill Catholic college stops condom-distributing senior
Ongoing: Friday Legion Thread
Flash: FOCA may not be so far away
Being Catholic: Good for McDonald's - Have a Fish Sandwich
Outrageous: NCReporter pro-abortion Young Voices author could face penalty
Video: The Pope's Lenten Retreat
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Hmm, someone woke up on the wrong side of the cloister.

[source: REUTERS/Max Rossi (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 03/05/09

Today's top post: Kmiec brilliantly defends the Church's teaching on same-sex marriage .... not!

"Get away from me you GIANT STATUE ZOMBIE!"

[source: REUTERS/Max Rossi (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 3/04/09

Top story: The Curious Case of Kathleen Sebelius

"Heeeeeeeeeeeeey! Geeeeeeeeeeet off my lamp!!

[source: (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/26/09

The problem with all-male servering teams is they refuse to ask for directions.

[source: (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/25/09

• Breaking: Abp. O'Brien says Legion "stifles the free will of its members and lacks transparency"
• Picture: Biden got his Wednesday Ashes
• Update: Dolan hasn't put a foot wrong yet
• Video: Catholic Colbert
• Expected: A clarifying statement for the Legion today
• Noted: U.S. bishops offering Lent 2009 resources
• Politics: Jindal is preparing for a 2012 run
• Cool: Guess how many countries read AmP?

"Don't eat the burger! It's Ash Wednesday!"

[source: AmP reader Mr. Flapatap]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/24/09

• Noted: Georgetown U.'s Mary statue defaced, students respond with prayer vigil
• Update: NCRegister editor responds to questions regarding Maciel scandal silence
• Controversy: Irish group answers Bp. Martino's firm demand to not honor pro-aborts
• Controversy: Bishop tells outspoken CA priest to "cool it" on Obama sermons
  

Pictured: Ungravibility.

[source: AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/23/09

• Megacoverage: Timothy Dolan appointed next Archbishop of NYC!
• Commentary: Kmiec's epic fail in Time magazine
• Update: Legion of Christ to respond to scandal on Tuesday

"C'mon ya pesky fly - land on something already!!"

[source: Alessia Pierdomenico/Reuters)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/20/09

"You're the worst altar boy ever - how am I supposed to cleanse my hands with this stuff?!"

[source: REUTERS/Osservatore Romano]

{For those keeping count, this is my 4,500th post .... 500 since November 6th, 2008 .... AMDG!}

{Oh, and it strikes me: one-tenth a penny per-post = $4.50 = celebrational coffee you could buy me!}

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/19/09

"Take an extra nip, your holiness - I see Joe Biden in the audience."

[source: REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/18/09

"Why Madame Speaker, I noticed your foul stench when you arrived at my audience."

(relax, it's a movie quote.)

[source: REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (VATICAN)

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/17/09

"Please let me borrow your zuchetto for the performance."

[source: REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/15/09

"Who invited these people?! Oh that's right, I did...."

[source: REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/14/09

Today's Top Story: Document: Legionary internal talking points

These nuns look way too rowdy to be trusted with fire.

[source: REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/13/09

Today's Top Story: President of Mexican Bishops calls on LC to apologize

Papa Benny calls a quick "spirit huddle" before his audience.

[source: REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/12/09

Today's Top Story: What the head of the Legion is saying to members

... MOVIE TIME!!

[source: REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/11/09

Today's Top Story: Dr. Grisez's Comment on Fr. Berg's Letter {AmP exclusive}

A picture to test for red-green colorblindness ... in Papists.

[source: (Giampiero Sposito/Reuters)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/10/09

Today's Top Story: Posted: Fr. Thomas Berg's Letter to Regnum Christi

Would it kill Vatican TV to buy a camera zoom?

[source: REUTERS/Osservatore Romano]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/09/09

Today's Top Story: Maciel Meltdown: weekend recap & latest developments

The fountain was nervous too, but couldn't show it.

[source: REUTERS/Max Rossi (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/05/09

Today's Top Story: Maciel Meltdown: Day 3

What do you mean the Vatican is disorganized?!

[source: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 02/03/09

Today's Top Story: Legionaries founder Maciel fathered children, could be renounced as spiritual founder

Benched members of the Vatican's all-star serving team.

[source: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 01/02/09

Today's Top Story: U.S. Women Religious to receive Apostolic Visitation

Liturgical Idol witnesses another FAIL.

[source: REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 01/29/09

Today's Top Story: "Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad Sacked"

When the Holy Spirit decides to descend on your nose ... it's just awkward.

[source: REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 01/28/09

Today's Top Story: Worse than FOCA: Prevention First Act

"ORDAIN ME!! RAWR!!"

[source: (AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano, HO)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 01/27/09

Today's Top Story: Obama "personal appeal" may drop contraception money from stimulus plan

Banana Republic debuts a new zucchetto color for Spring 2009.

[source: (AFP/File/Pier Paolo Cito)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 01/26/09

Today's Top Story: Video: Speaker Pelosi says birth control will help the economy

1. Pray One Our Father

2. Pray Ten Hail Mary's

3. Take Picture of the Pope

4. Pray One "Glory Be..."

[source: REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (ITALY)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 01/25/09

"What, my pet cat Chico worries you?!"

[source: (AP Photo/Osservatore Romano, HO)]

Papist Picture of the Day - 01/23/09

Get that Bavarian chocolate in before Lent begins!

[source: REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (VATICAN)

Papist Picture of the Day - 01/21/09

At that moment, the servants were relieved that the pope did not choose beef for lunch.