When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the new Catholic pope in 2013, he chose the name of Francis to indicate that his pontificate would be one of mercy and compassion for the poor and needy—for such is the reputation of his eponym, Saint Francis of Assisi: “the man of poverty, the man of peace, the […]
Islamic State names Pope “enemy number one” for being a “non-believer”
What a shame that these two, who should be such good friends, have fallen out. The Pope should travel to Raqqa now, open up the Qur’an, and explain to the caliph and other Islamic State leaders how they are misunderstanding the peaceful religion of Islam. Then they can begin a harmonious “dialogue,” and peace will […]
Muslim cleric from terror sponsor Iran praises Pope for saying Islam is peaceful
“Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi of Qom wrote in a letter to the Pope: ‘I am really delighted to have heard your comments during your last trip to Poland in which you stated “Islam is not equal to terrorism” and further dismissed the association of violence and harshness with any and all divinely-sent religions.’” Grand Ayatollah […]
Muslim refugee brought to Maine by Catholic Charities dies waging jihad for the Islamic State
Catholic Charities is criminally irresponsible and suicidally short-sighted. They are endangering people in Maine and all over the United States by bringing these jihadis into American communities that are unprepared for them, all the while lying to them and telling them that there is no jihad threat related to the refugees, and that anyone who […]
#NotMyPope trending in Europe as Church handles Islamic crisis worse than sex abuse crisis
“The Pope and others in the Church are not telling the truth about Islam. Some think they are doing so deliberately as part of a strategy to prevent further radicalization. Some (myself included) think they are doing so out of sheer naïveté. In either case, if they continue to defend Islam as a peaceful religion, […]
Must Catholics believe that Islam is peaceful?
The controversy over my debate with Msgr. Stuart Swetland, about which I wrote here, continues. William Kilpatrick here ably explains what is at stake. “Must Catholics Believe that Islam Is Peaceful?,” by William Kilpatrick, Crisis, August 16, 2016: The Apostles’ Creed (updated version): I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion […]
Robert Spencer: Muslims videoing in Ohio church “suspicious in the extreme”
Meanwhile, as churches are being cased, Church leaders are intent on reading those who call attention to the problem out of the Church. More on this story. “Saudi Arabians Videotape Inside Catholic Church, Scare Parishoners [sic],” by Richard Ducayne, Church Militant, August 15, 2016: KETTERING, Ohio – Three Arab men were caught recording footage in […]
Is there room in the Catholic Church for those who don’t believe Islam is a religion of peace?
Last Wednesday, I had a lively discussion with Msgr. Stuart Swetland, president of Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, on Relevant Radio’s Drew Mariani Show, on whether or not Islam was a religion of violence. Msgr. Swetland argued not only that Islam was a religion of peace, but that to believe otherwise was to place […]
Czech bishop decries “ruthless welcome policy” and obfuscation about jihad terror, is censored by his own paper
Censored by his own newspaper! The Catholic Church seems much more intent on enforcing its new dogma that Islam is a Religion of Peace than in making sure that Catholics understand and accept any of the things it should be teaching. “Cardinal Duka Levels Criticism Against ‘Welcoming Polity’ and Islamism and Was Censored by His […]
Imam thanks Pope for saying Islam is a religion of peace
“The imam of Perugia, Abdel Qader Mohammed…thanked the Roman Pontiff for his recent statement that true Islam is not a religion of violence, but of peace.” The imam of Perugia, Abdel Qader Mohammed, must know better. He must know that the Qur’an and Sunnah teach warfare against unbelievers, as I demonstrate here and in many […]