NCAA Rebuked for Use of Chaplains, Where to See Easter Blood Moon, and More…

British Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Nichols, says “We must not see family synod as a battle” — (And yet, this is precisely what some prelates are preparing for!) 
CATHOLIC HERALD

Versaldi is the new minister of Catholic education — Pope Francis has nominated the successor of Polish Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski as head of the Congregation that looks after universities and schools that are dependent on the Church 
VATICAN INSIDER

The disastrous appointment of Bishop Barros could spell trouble for Pope Francis — The Vatican has made a huge unforced error and it doesn’t seem to realize it 
CATHOLIC HERALD

US and Iran said to have played chicken with deal deadline — Obama reportedly hoped to pressure Tehran by showing willingness to step away from the table and leave sanctions in place 
TIMES OF ISRAEL

National Black Church Initiative breaks ties with the Presbyterian Church over redefinition of marriage heresy — (Well done to the NBCI. You may be “hated” by the world for upholding Scriptural values, but you are honoring God, and for which purpose Christians exist) 
GOSPEL HERALD

Obama’s apocalyptic betrayals make the world a more dangerous place — President Obama’s far-reaching efforts to facilitate Iran’s march towards possessing nuclear weapons amount to nothing less than an apocalyptic betrayal of US voters and their allies. These betrayals will make the world more dangerous 
CHARISMA

Anti-Christian America: Christian grandma-florist fined $1,001 and ORDERED to work gay weddings, but refuses, saying she won’t betray Christ; State threatens to take away her home and business — (I don’t think much more proof is required to recognize that Christians in the West have now joined the worldwide family of those being persecuted for Christ) 
CHRISTIAN POST

Biblical values in America? No thanks! Apple CEO slams Indiana over Religious Freedom Law — This is the same CEO who negotiated deal to sell iPhones in Islamic countries which execute gays (Again we see that the only “freedom” which is now acceptable is that which is pro-gay) 
WEASEL ZIPPERS

Incoherence, petulance, and Obama’s Middle East Policy — The Obama administration’s Middle East policy is becoming something worse than a failure. It is turning into a combination of ideological tics and irritable gestures even as the worst actors gain power 
FIRST THINGS

Michele Bachmann compares Obama to Germanwings pilot — “He is deranged, and flying our nation straight into the rocks” 
WND

Knights Of Columbus launches Catholic faith-based mutual funds — The Knights of Columbus have created a new class of mutual funds that will invest based on Catholic values and will be marketed to faith-based institutions such as orders of nuns, dioceses or Catholic universities 
HARTFORD COURANT

The New America: Chicago gangsters copy Mexican cartel roadblock tactic — Criminals using roadblocks as trap to carry out violent robberies against motorists 
BREITBART

Clueless protesters in San Francisco prove Archbishop Cordileone’s point — The fact is, there is no contradiction or conflict between Christ, His Church, the teachings of Pope Francis, and the actions of Archbishop Cordileone 
CWR

Iran: “Destroying Israel is “non-negotiable”— (There was a time, not too many years ago, when such a statement would have resulted in decisive action being taken by the US. Not any more though) 
TIMES OF ISRAEL

Managing Obama’s war against Israel — Max Boot explained in the Wall Street Journal, that the Obama administration’s animosity toward Israel is a function of Obama’s twin strategic aims, both evident since he entered office: realigning US policy in the Middle East toward Iran and away from its traditional allies Israel and the Sunni Arab states, and ending the US’s strategic alliance with Israel 
CAROLINE GLICK

Palestinians join International Criminal Court — The Palestinian Authority became a member of the International Criminal Court on Wednesday and marked the occasion with a low-key ceremony at the court’s headquarters at The Hague in the Netherlands  
TIMES OF ISRAEL

What every Christian needs to know about Passover — Exploring the Passover helps us learn more about the context of Jesus’ own religious and spiritual life, it sheds light on Easter, the resurrection of Jesus, and the meaning of redemption 
ISRAEL TODAY

“Let them eat!” — Feeding Israel’s hungry over Passover 
BIN

The 5 Ways the Sexual Revolution Has “Divorced Us” from Each Other — And what to do about it

Why Do We Want So Much to Deny the Resurrection? — The hidden fear that betrays our greatest hope

1 in 20 students have turned to sex work to fund studies — (This practice used to be the preserve of the developing nations. Welcome to the new Britain!) 
CHRISTIAN TODAY

Irish Association of Catholic Priests takes neutral stance on same-sex marriage — Should we REALLY be taking a “neutral” stance over issues which are clearly addressed by Holy Scripture? 
CATHOLIC HERALD

German Church to sue Italian footballer — The obscure mechanics of Germany’s “Church Tax” 
CATHOLIC HERALD

68 Churches set on fire by Muslims in Niger — (But we hear little of it) 
TAB

Church ban on hijab upheld by court — A Kenyan court has upheld the right of a church to ban the wearing of the hijab by Muslim students 
COEN

Arab League creates joint army — The Arab League has called for the establishment of a unified military force 
AL ARABIYA

Iran renounces commitment towards critical aspect of nuclear deal — (No surprises there!) 
GLOBE AND MAIL

After thousands of complaints, FDA will consider banning dangerous Essure sterilization device — 
Food and Drug Administration finally takes some action after thousands injured or killed after being implanted with the Essure sterilization device – touted as a safer, less invasive alternative to surgical tubal ligation
LIFE SITE

Praying and fasting for enemies of the unborn — A Lenten prayer campaign for three notorious abortionists: “If we don’t pray for them, who will?” 
CWR

Pornography transforming men from protectors into predators — (Pornography is a sin, and utterly incompatible with Christianity. The church needs to make this point loud and clear, especially among our youth) 
LIFE SITE

“Religious liberty in rapid downward decline” — says Baylor University 
BAPTIST NEWS