Some Traditionalist and Conservative Catholic Newspapers and Magazines

Catholic Family News

The Angelus magazine

These are some of the traditionalist and conservative newspapers and magazines that support and cling to old or traditional beliefs, customs, traditions, liturgical forms -- including Tridentine Latin Mass, public and private devotions, and teachings of the Catholic Church before the Second Vatican Council, held in 1962-1965. 

Some of them do not support the sweeping changes brought about by the Second Vatican Council in belief, liturgy, and practice and do not hesitate to criticize post-Second Vatican Council popes -- Pope John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II, and Pope Francis -- except Pope Benedict XVI, who tried to reintroduce some old traditions back to the Church.  

• Catholic Family News (founded in 1993, it’s a monthly tabloid newspaper) (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada)
• Christian Order (founded in 1960, it’s a monthly magazine) (London, U.K.)
• Latin Mass Magazine (founded in 1999, it’s a quarterly magazine) (Ramsey, New Jersey, USA)
• Present (founded in 1982, it’s a French-language daily newspaper) (Paris, France)
• St. Austin Review (founded in 2001, it’s a bimonthly journal) (Chicago, USA)
• The Angelus (founded in 1895, it’s a monthly magazine) (Kansas City, Missouri, USA)
• The Brandsma Review (founded in 1992, it’s a bimonthly magazine) (Dublin, Ireland)
• The Remnant (founded in 1967, it’s a biweekly newspaper) (Forest Lake, Minnesota, USA)
• The Wanderer (founded in 1867, it’s a weekly newspaper) (St. Paul, Minnesota, USA)

The Quotation of the Week (28January - 3 February, 2018)

A quotation of Althea Gibson on 'one's accomplishment,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Photo (Christmas trees in the Hudson's Bay Store at the Scarborough Town Centre Mall, Toronto: December 26, 2016) © Jerome D'Costa

Some Independent Catholic News, Analysis, and Opinion Sources

There are hundreds of Roman Catholic news agencies, newspapers, magazines, and journals in the world. Among them, there are a few that are independent, in the sense that they have a critical outlook on issues and events that directly or indirectly affect the Church and its members. They also give greater emphasis on the open-minded and inclusive teachings of the Second Vatican Council (1962 - 1965). Excepting few, most of them are run and edited by Catholic laypersons.

We mention below some of them:

America magazine

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America (A monthly Jesuit review) (New York, N.Y., U.S.A.):

Founded in 1909, this magazine is "one of the oldest periodicals in the United States today."

This magazine "is known across the Catholic world for its unique brand of opinion and analysis. From theology and spirituality to politics, international relations, arts and letters, and the economy and social justice."

It's also available online at: America 

Commonweal magazine

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Commonweal (New York, N.Y., U.S.A.):

Founded in 1924, this 20-times a year magazine, whose "mission is to provide a forum for civil, reasoned debate on the interaction of faith with contemporary politics and culture. Read by a passionate audience of educated, committed Catholics, as well as readers from many other faith traditions, Commonweal presents well-argued, respectful points of view from across the ideological spectrum. In an often contentiously divided Catholic church and secular culture, its status as an independent journal of opinion encourages conversations that can be difficult in other settings."

Edited by Catholic laypersons, it covers Catholic principles, American life, laypersons' voice within the church, sexual abuse scandal in the church, role of women in church, relationship between religion and politics, church teachings on sexuality, and more. 

Email contact: commonweal@cambaywest.com

It's also available online at: Commonweal

Crux 

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Crux (Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.):

Founded in 2014, it's "an independent Catholic news site, operated in partnership with the Knights of Columbus." 

"We have special editorial interests, such as religious freedom and anti-Christian persecution around the world, but we cover the whole Catholic story -- 'All things Catholic.'"

It's available online at: Crux

Independent Catholic News (ICN)

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Independent Catholic News (ICN) (London, U.K.):

Founded in 2000, this website aims "to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community."

It deals with news and opinions on the Church in the U.K, Ireland and world, education, justice-peace-environment, young adults and youth, arts-events-exhibitions, books, catechists, films, letters, viewpoint, obituaries and tributes, poetry, prayer requests, travel, and more. 

Email contact: edit@indcatholicnews.com

It's available online at: Independent Catholic News (ICN)

LaCroix International daily

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LaCroix International (France):

Founded in 1883 in France, it's a daily newspaper terming itself as "the world's leading independent Catholic daily." Through its pay-based website and its daily editions, it provides enlightened insight into the world, politics, economy, culture, and religious matters.  

It's available online at: LaCroix International

National Catholic Reporter weekly

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 National Catholic Reporter  (Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.):

Founded in 1964, it's a bi-weekly newspaper "that covers the Roman Catholic Church for a national and international audience. It's independently owned and governed by a lay board of directors. 

It's a "religious news source with worldly interests, and though a large amount of its reporting deals with issues of the Catholic Church, an equal amount of its coverage is a marriage of the religious, political and social forces shaping public policies and institutions. We are concerned for all people and we are committed to shaping a world that recognizes the dignity of every human being, regardless of religious beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or other characteristics. Throughout our history, we have been a voice for the disadvantaged and the marginalized and we have told the stories of injustice that others simply will not print."

It's core values are rooted in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, calling for social justice, human dignity, inclusiveness, and excellence. 

It's online edition is available daily at: National Catholic Reporter

The Tablet weekly

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The Tablet (London, U.K.):

Founded in 1840, it's an international Catholic weekly, that "reports on religion, current affairs, politics, social issues, literature and the arts with special emphasis on Roman Catholicism while remaining ecumenical. It is committed to the teaching of the Second Vatican Council."

It's available online at: The Tablet

UCANews -- Asian Catholic news source

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UCANews (Hong Kong):

Founded in    , the UCA News (Union of Catholic Asian News) is "Asia's most trusted independent Catholic news source." 

This Catholic news agency provides "news, feature, commentary and analysis, and multimedia content on social, political and religious developments that related or are of interest to the Catholic Church in Asia." It also has its foreign language sites in China, Indonesia, Korea and Vietnam. It also operates two sites that offer local and international English language content in India and the Philippines.

Presently, it has bureaus in Bangladesh, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. 

It's available at: UCANews

U.S. Catholic monthly

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U. S. Catholic (Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.):

Founded in 1938, this monthly magazine "puts faith in the context of everyday life. With a strong focus on social justice, we offer a fresh and balanced take on the issues that matter most in our world, adding a faith perspective to such challenges as poverty, education, family life, and pop culture."

"Each month's issue is packed with comprehensive reporting, in-depth interviews, colorful opinion essays, cultural commentary, media reviews, and more."

Email contact: editors@claretians.org

It's also available online at: U.S. Catholic

The Quotation of the Week (January 21 - 27, 2018)

A quotation of Henry Miller on 'friends,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Artwork © Ujjal Peter D'Costa

Pope Francis Gives Church Marriage to Civilly Married Flight Attendants In a Plane Over Chile

Pope Francis blesses flight-attendant couple (Carlos Ciuffardi and Paula Podest Ruiz) in an impromptu Catholic marriage on his papal flight over Chile

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Pope Francis, in a surprise move during his papal visit on January 18, gave a short church marriage to two civilly-married LATAM Airlines flight attendants at 36,000 feet over Chile. During the flight, when the pope came to learn of the civil marriage of Carlos Ciuffardi (41) and Paula Podest Ruiz (39) and their willingness to marry in a Catholic church, which did not come to be so far due to the destruction of their church in an earthquake, he blessed their marriage on the plane. The Guinness Book of World Records should mention this first record of a marriage by a pope on a flight.  

For details, kindly see the following:

• Love is in the air: Pope marries couple mid-flight during Chile visit (Jan. 18, 2018)
• Pope Francis marries couple on Chile flight (Jan. 18, 2018)
• In surprise, pope marries Chilean couple aboard papal flight (Jan. 18, 2018)
• Pope marries couple on plane over Chile (Jan. 18, 2018)
• Wing and a prayer: pope marries couple on plane over Chile (Jan. 18, 2018)
• Pope Francis marries couple in impromptu ceremony aboard papal plane (Jan. 18, 2018)
• Church conservatives question pope's airborne nuptials (Jan. 19, 2018)
• Pope Francis' airborne wedding of two flight attendants prompts conservative backlash (Jan. 19, 2018)
• Church conservatives question pope's airborne nuptials (Jan. 20, 2018)
• Pope Francis explains why he celebrated the airborne marriage of two flight attendants (Jan. 22, 2018)
• Pope defends airborne wedding, insisting the couple was ready (Jan. 22, 2018)

(Updated on January 23, 2018)

Pope Francis Wants Certain Words Changed in Italian Translation of the 'Lord's Prayer'

The faithful reciting the Lord's Prayer in a Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York

Photo courtesy: CNS via Commonweal magazine

Pope Francis in the first week of December last year called for a change in the wordings of the Italian translation of the Lord's Prayer. He wants the traditional wordings "And lead us not into temptation" to be changed as the recent French translation to say "do not let us enter into temptation." The English version also has a similar mistranslation as the Italian one. 

For more, please read the following:

• Pope Francis calls for Lord's Prayer translation to be changed (Dec. 8, 2017)
• Lord's Prayer: Pope Francis calls for change (Dec. 8, 2017)
• No, Pope Francis Is Not Changing the Lord's Prayer (Dec. 11, 2017)
• Analysis: What is the context of Pope Francis' words on the Lord's Prayer? (Dec. 11, 2017)
• Can we give reporters a break on the pope and the Lord's Prayer? (Dec. 12, 2017)
• Pope Francis is Only Partly Right on the Lord's Prayer (Dec. 29, 2017)
• Don't Over-Spiritualize 'Temptation': What We Ask For in the Lord's Prayer (Jan. 17, 2018)

The Quotation of the Week (January 14 - 20, 2018)

Quotations of Henri Matisse, Anton Chekhov, and Pablo Picasso on 'creativity,' and 'art,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Photo (Christmas decorations with lighting at the Eaton Centre of downtown Toronto: Dec. 2017) © Joachim Romeo D'Costa

PANORAMA: A Publication of Toronto

Panorama -- a bilingual (Italian and English) newspaper  -- from Toronto

It's an irregular monthly newspaper for Italian-Canadians in the Greater Toronto Area. It provides news, features, and articles on politics, economy, business, community events, entertainment, immigration, environment, food, health, religion, travel, sports, and more. 

Email contact: dimauro.enzo@gmail.com

It's also available online at: Panorama

A Receipt for Magazine Subscription-cum-Donation Gives Out History, Too

A receipt for a monthly Catholic magazine subscription-cum-donation, dated March 22, 1933

My father, Dr. Peter D'Costa, B.H., was a voracious reader -- of newspapers, magazines, and books. I inherited this trait from him! 

When he was in Calcutta (now called 'Kolkata') of British India, he had subscribed to the illustrated Catholic monthly magazine, called India. 

On receiving the subscription amount, he was sent an official receipt that still gives out, after a long 85 years, quite a bit of history that is both instructive and illuminating.

The receipt mentions the following: 

• The date of the subscription receipt was "22/3/33" [March 22, 1933].
• The name of the magazine was "India," an English-language Catholic monthly, which later became extant.
• It was published from "Nova Goa" [New Goa], "Portuguese India" [a Portuguese colony in western India]. It is interesting to note that although Portuguese was the official language of the then Goa, this English-language monthly was intended for the English-language readers of both Goa and the British India.
• The editor of the monthly was "Rev. A. P. Lopes," a Roman Catholic priest.
• The annual subscription was "Rs. 1:8:0" [Indian 1 rupee and 8 annas]. 
• My father's name was "P.D'Costa, B.H." [Peter D'Costa, Bachelor of Homeopathy] and he lived at "68 Linton Street, Calcutta" (The Linton Street is still there in the Beniapukur area of Kolkata).
• The name of the pharmacy of my father was "St. Joseph's Homeo Pharmacy."
• Rs. 1:8:0 was not only a subscription to the 'India' magazine, it was also considered "a donation towards the Missions of India."
• The editor also mentioned "your name has been added to the list of donors, for whose welfare several Masses and prayers are offered every year."

Previously, in another write-up of mine, I also mentioned how a January 9, 1943 Calcutta house rent receipt also gives out an interesting history. You may click on the following to read it: Flirting With the Past: A House Rent Receipt Speaks History 

Jesuit-Run Georgetown University To Open LGBTQ-Only Campus Housing For Students

Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., USA

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The Catholic Church had a hard stance on sexuality, especially homosexuality. With Pope Francis, things began to change for a softer approach and greater acceptance. In line with this new stance of the first Jesuit Pope (Francis), Jesuit-run Georgetown University took an unforeseen decision for providing exclusive residence to the LGBTQ (L=Lesbian, G=Gay, B=Bisexual, T=Transgender, and Q=Questioning -- i.e. those not yet sure of their gender) students in the campus. This action is keeping many traditional and conservative Catholics' eyes rolling. 

For more on the topic and issue, please read the following: 

• Catholic Georgetown to Open LGBT-Only Campus Housing (January 10, 2018)
• Georgetown University To Offer 'Jesuit-Approved' LGBTQ-Only Housing (January 9, 2018)
• Georgetown approves 'gender and sexuality' housing option (January 5, 2018)
• Georgetown University Threatens Student Group For Upholding Catholic Teachings (October 27, 2017)
• OPINION: Georgetown students try to drum group off campus for espousing Catholic teaching on marriage (October 23, 2017)
• The Georgetown Voice: Life Beyond The Rainbow: LGBTQ At Georgetown (September 19, 2013)
• A Rainbow Over Catholic Colleges: How Georgetown Became a Gay-Friendly Campus (July 30, 2013)
• Colleges and Universities That Provide Gender-Inclusive Housing [in the USA]

In the USA, the conservative and unfavourable attitude of the Americans, including Roman Catholics, towards the LGBTQ people and their lifestyle changed significantly in the last few decades. Several polls, mentioned below, give a picture of that change:

• Most Americans Oppose Restricting Rights for LGBT People (PRRI: September 14, 2017)
• More Catholics support gay 'marriage' than ever before. Here's why (Life Site News: June 27, 2017)
• Changing Attitudes on Gay Marriage: Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage (Pew Research Center: June 26, 2017)
• U.S. Support to Gay Marriage Edges to New High (Gallup News: May 15, 2017)
• Most Catholics Don't Support Religious Liberty Rights for Business Owners, Poll Claims (Christian Post: February 9, 2017)
• Most American Religious Groups Support Same-Sex Marriage, Oppose Religiously Based Service Refusals (PRRI: February 3, 2017)
• Catholic Church Gay Marriage (Archived write-ups in the Huffington Post)

LIFE AND STYLE VOICE: A Publication of Toronto

Life and Style Voice -- a monthly magazine -- from Toronto

This bilingual (Greek and English) magazine presents news, features, and articles on politics, economy, business, finance, community life, festivals, fashion and style, health, food and drink, science and technology, entertainment, religion, astrology, Greek community events calendar for Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa and New York, sports, and more.

Email contact: info@bcimedia.net

It's also available online at: Life and Style Voice

416 MAG: A Publication of Toronto

416 Mag -- a monthly magazine -- from Toronto

It's "Toronto's community scene magazine" that provides news, features, and articles on community events, LGBTQ issues, personalities, arts, life and business in cityplace, entertainment, food and drink, sports, and more. 

Email contact: contact@the416magazine.com

It's also available online at: 416 Mag

LE METROPOLITAIN: A Publication of Toronto

Le Metropolitain -- a French-language newspaper -- from Toronto

This community newspaper provides news, features, articles, and opinions on community events, politics, economy, business, finance, arts and culture, entertainment, health and fitness, food and nutrition, immigration, astrology, word puzzles, sports, and more. 

Email contact: info@lemetropolitain.com

It's also available online at: Le Metropolitain

Frozen Niagara Falls: Result of the Extreme Cold Winter

Frozen American Niagara Falls and a portion of the Niagara River on the U.S. side as seen from the Canadian side

Frozen Horseshoe Niagara Falls on the Canadian side 

Photos © Joachim Romeo D'Costa

(Saturday, January 6, 2018)

The Quotation of the Week (January 7 - 13, 2018)

A quotation of Richard E. Byrd on 'liberty,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Photo (The steeple of the Knox United Church against an interesting sky background in Scarborough, Toronto: Dec. 12, 2017) © Jerome D'Costa

The Niagara Falls As Seen From Nearby Sheraton On the Falls Hotel, Canada

Colourful lights reflect at night from the Niagara Falls on the U.S. side. The water in the adjacent Niagara River is frozen due to the extremely cold winter.

The Niagara Falls on the U.S. side as seen from the Canadian side

Night view of the Niagara Falls on the U.S. side as seen from the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel on the Canadian side

The Niagara Falls on the U.S. side (left) and the Niagara Falls on the Canadian side (right)

Photos © Joachim Romeo D'Costa 

(Friday night -- January 5, 2018)

HEALTHY DIRECTIONS: A quarterly natural health magazine

Healthy Directions -- a quarterly magazine from Guelph, Ontario, Canada

It provides news, features, and articles on natural health, wellness, outdoor adventure, health and fitness, food and nutrition, eco-living, weight loss, pets, cardiovascular health, natural beauty, diet, environment, children's health, skin care, herbal medicines, travel, healthy food and vitamins, and more. 

Email contact: healthydirectionscwyman@gmail.com

It's also available online at: Healthy Directions

HORIZON: A Publication of Toronto

Horizon -- a monthly magazine -- from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

This magazine is "dedicated to providing cutting edge travel and lifestyle information to globetrotters throughout North America [Canada and USA]." It provides features, articles, and photos on travel to destinations in Canada, USA, the islands (Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, and Hawaii), Europe (Belgium, Greece, Italy, and Russia), and Asia (Israel, Malaysia, Thailand, China, and Russia), lifestyle, food and drink, outdoor life, golf, and more.

Email contact: horizon@horizontravelmag.com

It's also available online at: Horizon

COSMETICS: A Publication of Toronto

Cosmetics -- a quarterly magazine -- from Toronto

This magazine, on cosmetics and beauty care, is for beauty experts. It provides news, features, and articles on beauty, skincare, makeup, cosmetics products and their proper use, fragrances, and more. 

Email contact: cosmetics@halldata.com

It's also available online at: Cosmetics

EAST YORKER: A Publication of Toronto

East Yorker -- a monthly newspaper -- from Toronto

It's a print-edition community newspaper of the East York area of Toronto. It covers politics, economy, business, finance, community events, entertainment, immigration, health and fitness, food, environment, education, transportation, literature, religion, sports, and more. 

Email contact: info@eastyorker.ca

SHARE: A Publication of Toronto

Share -- a weekly community newspaper -- of Toronto

This newspaper serves the Black and Caribbean communities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It provides news, features, articles, and opinions on politics, economy, business, finance, immigration, entertainment, food, health and fitness, religion, law and order, astrology, sports, and more. 

Email contact: share@interlog.com

It's also available online at: Share

Happy New Year To You All!

Happy New Year to our readers!

Photo (A designed metal screen of a Chinese restaurant in Scarborough, Toronto: Dec. 16, 2017) © Jerome D'Costa