Fun With Headlines


John Paul II Urges Christians to Abandon Mediocrity

I love that headline! Of course, soon we will hear condemnations of the Pope by defenders of mediocrity. Richard McBrien will condemn the Vatican for trying to force people to give up mediocrity. Hans Kung will write a treatise on why mediocrity is compatible with Christianity. Andrew Sullivan will claim mediocrity is code for homosexuality. And Andrew Greeley will write that mediocrity is part of our Catholic heritage and therefore Catholics will never give it up.

Aid Must Not Wound Africa's Dignity, Says Cardinal Arinze

Georgetown professors protest, call Cardinal offensive.


Bishops Reminded of Their Role as Custodians of the Faith

Bishops' spokesperson say Bishops will respond when they get back from the golf course.