America, Catholicism in crisis
By Patrick Buchanan From Newsmax During the 1950s, the twin pillars of worldwide anti-communism were Dwight Eisenhower’s America and the Roman Catholic Church of Pope Pius XII. During the 1980s, the last decade of the Cold War, Ronald Reagan and…
When justices talk about the Pope
By Marcia Coyle, from The National Law Journal A search of oral argument transcripts reveals “pope” references in 11 cases from the past 60 years. Talk show hosts, politicians, Catholics, wary commuters—everyone’s talking about Pope Francis’ visit to the United…
Church of God (Chapel) in the Cayman Islands releases statement affirming heterosexual marriage
AFFIRMATION OF TRADITIONAL, ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE The Position of the Church of God (Chapel) in the Cayman Islands The Church of God (Chapel) in the Cayman Islands affirms the traditional, orthodox Christian understanding of sexuality, family and marriage, founded on…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events RENT: The Musical Opened Thursday September 10th, 2015 Runs to October 3rd, 2015 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Doors open at 6:30 PM for Happy Hour try our special Tom Collins cocktail! at The Prospect Playhouse Do not miss…
Contraceptive mandate challengers win in [US] Eighth Circuit, creating split
By Zoe Tillman, From The National Law Journal The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Thursday sided with religious nonprofits that challenged the Affordable Care Act’s contraception coverage regulations, splitting with other federal appeals courts that ruled…
(IASP) Regional Symposium in the Caribbean – Cayman Islands
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2nd Caribbean Regional Symposium. The overall theme is “Protecting our Youth: Suicide Prevention in the Caribbean Region,” reflecting a mental health priority in this…
Cayman Islands Seafarers’ Association announce medical scholarships
The Cayman Islands Seafarers’ Association has agreed to sponsor two qualified Caymanian medical doctors over the next four years while they train to become specialists. Cayman Islands Finance Minister Marco Archer proposed the sponsorship because of the association’s past involvement…
Law firms, courts brace for Pope’s D.C. visit
By Katelyn Polantz and Zoe Tillman , From The National Law Journal With less than a week until Pope Francis’ arrival, one of Washington’s largest industries is taking a wait-and-see approach to the downtown disruption the visit will bring. The…
Pope Francis arrives in Cuba ahead of US tour
From DW The 78-year-old Pope Francis was greeted in Cuba on Saturday by crowds waving flags and holding banners with the message: “Missionary of mercy, welcome to Cuba!” The pope was given a military guard of honor and children handed…
iNews Briefs, More & Community Events
Community Events RENT: The Musical Opened Thursday September 10th, 2015 Runs to October 3rd, 2015 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Doors open at 6:30 PM for Happy Hour try our special Tom Collins cocktail! at The Prospect Playhouse Do not miss…