Castles, Cathedrals and a March

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On Tuesday, January 24, the TFP Washington Bureau was filled with friends and supporters for a reception of foreign friends who joined the American TFP at the annual March for Life. In addition, veteran TFP member Nelson Fragelli, gave a presentation on “Castles and Cathedrals” to the nearly 120 people who crowded … Read more

March for Life: Braving the Storm, Come What May

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A cold penetrating rain poured down on the night before the March for Life. No doubt many anti-abortion Americans looked at the bleak weather forecast and wondered what the next day’s march would bring. Some might have even hesitated. It is in dreary times not sunshine when the true caliber and dedication … Read more

Fighting Abortion in a Cultural War – 2006

Year after year since the tragic Roe v. Wade decision, we come here to protest abortion on the streets of the nation’s capital. Year after year, the devastation caused by abortion becomes more patent, while its harmful consequences accumulate. Abortion and the “Culture of Death” Because of abortion, our country must seek … Read more

Encouragement from Archbishop Burke

In its ongoing efforts against Dan Brown’s blasphemous book, The Da Vinci Code, the American TFP received a welcome note of encouragement from Raymond L. Burke, Archbishop of St. Louis. The American TFP sent the archbishop their recent book, Rejecting The Da Vinci Code, asking for his comments. Besides thanking the American … Read more

Prince Bertrand Warmly Welcomed in St. Louis

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On January 12-16, the city of St. Louis received its own when Prince Bertrand of Orleans-Braganza visited the city named after his ancestor. The Prince was in the city to deliver the keynote speech at the Seventh Annual Marian Conference at the Adam’s Mark Hotel near the Gateway Arch. He also addressed … Read more

The Universe Is “Too Fine-Tuned for Chance”

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An Interview with Mr. John Calvert on Intelligent Design Francis Slobodnik of Crusade Magazine interviewed John H. Calvert, a lawyer and a managing director of Intelligent Design Network, Inc. Mr. Calvert has focused on constitutional requirements for teaching origins science in public schools, has been actively involved in the debate across the … Read more

American TFP Decries “Extra Virgin”

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The American Society for the Defense of Tradition Family and Property (TFP) decries the advertisement offering a statue of the Blessed Mother called “Extra Virgin,” wrapped in a contraceptive “veil of latex” that appeared in the December 5 issue of the Jesuit weekly magazine America. The brutal insensitivity of the statue and … Read more

Gathered ’round the Manger

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Once again, Lord, Christmas approaches. Christianity hastens again to adore Thee in the manger at Bethlehem, where Thou can be seen by the light of the twinkling star or under the brighter and more splendorous light of the maternal and sweet gaze of Mary. Saint Joseph stands nearby, so captivated by Thee … Read more