"I do not recall any criticism directed at Pope Francis", Cardinal Stefen Brislin of Johannesburg, South Africa, said at a press briefing on January 8 about the consistory. However, the intervention of Cardinal Joseph Zen was a sharp accusation against Pope Francis, claiming that he was guilty of "ironclad manipulation" and fracturing the Church.
South African Cardinal claims there was "no criticism" of Francis at the consistory (video sequence from January 8)
While I cannot speak for him, one of the diplomats, and politicians, most frequently used tools is selective recall. It would be unfortunate if our prelates have taken to using such tools. St. Peter was truly repentent for the three times he used it.
The Breakdown of Patriarchy and the Necessity of Restoration for Western Civilization Introduction The crises of modern Western civilization—political instability, social fragmentation, and ecclesial division—cannot be fully understood apart from the collapse of hierarchical authority, particularly patriarchy, which is the divinely instituted ordering of human relationships across family, civil society, and the Church. This essay argues that the rejection of Pope Boniface VIII’s infallible declaration in Unam Sanctam (1302) marked the beginning of a prolonged dismantling of patriarchal order, culminating in the 20th century with near-total disorder at all levels of society. The restoration of Western Civilization, therefore, requires the deliberate reestablishment of patriarchal hierarchy in the family, civil institutions, and ecclesial structures. I. Unam Sanctam and the Rejection of Supreme Authority In 1302, Pope Boniface VIII issued Unam Sanctam, solemnly and infallibly declaring …More
Good article. Tracing the collapse of the patriarchy to Luther's rejection of both papal authority and assertion of the priesthood of all believers ca 1517 may be a clearer origin of the collapse of the patriarchy. That collapse is certainly a critical component in the collapse of both Western Civilization and Christendom.
The number of practicing Catholics increased nationwide from 2010 to 2020, even as the number of churches shrank
Por vez primera, una generación de EE.UU. tiene más católicos que protestantes. Por primera vez en la historia de Estados Unidos, una generación tiene más católicos que protestantes, y esa es la Generación Z. hmtv
All the proof in the world will not change their mind. It's very sad when people don't even ask for the truth. And even more sad they get angry or upset when you try to show them the truth.
Documents such as Fiducia Supplicans on homosexual "blessings" or Mater Populi Fidelis on Our Lady need to be corrected and given a “true interpretation in the sense of the traditional doctrine” in order to remain coherent with tradition, retired Swiss Auxiliary Bishop Marian Eleganti told Michael Haynes on 8 January for PelicanPlus.com (Blogger software Ghost.org): "The biggest problem is that we have never had a situation like this before, where the Dicastery or the Magisterium of the Church has become inconsistent and incoherent. That’s the great problem. We have to correct that." The Bishop added: "As we have seen with Fiducia Supplicans, there has been resistance to the document, and good theological arguments have been put forward against it. The document is not well founded. So, resistance is arising, and you can observe that, in a second note, Cardinal Fernández downplays it a little." Regarding Islam, Bishop Eleganti said that he is not "so naive as to think that water and …More
If the Papal 'teaching' is "inconsistent and incoherent", it does not follow or draw upon Christ's teachings which are the essence of consistency and coherency. Inconsistent and incoherent 'teachings' are nothing short of heresy. Any Pope worthy of the Seat would point that out and act accordingly.
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The most important piece of paper you own was given to you for free. Father Jonathan Meyer says the most important paper in his life is not his degrees, but his baptismal certificate, which testifies that he was born into eternal life, far more important than any academic achievement. This Sunday, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, invites us to be thankful for the gift of baptism. Fr. Jonathan Meyer - The most important piece of paper you own was given to you for free #shorts Mine is framed but not hung up. it's on a small table with several other religious items. In my living room where I can see it. And I remember GOD gave me His gift of Faith. And thank Him for it. And Our Lord and The Most Holy Ghost chose me. Then I thank Them as well. As The Holy Trinity always agrees on everything together. The next best thing is to please GOD and becoming one of His family members in Heaven. You can't have one without the other. We must have both. Because if we don't please GOD and be worthy …More
The Synod on Synodality was an “ironclad manipulation,” Cardinal Joseph Zen, 93, said in his three-minute intervention at the consistory held January 7–8. The text of his speech was published on the Substack account of Edward Pentin CardinalNews.Substack.com. Prior to the consistory, Cardinal Zen was received in private audience by Pope Leo XIV. Synod’s Invocation of the Holy Spirit Verges on Blasphemy In his intervention, Cardinal Zen criticized the late Pope Francis and the synodal process he initiated: “The ironclad manipulation of the process is an insult to the dignity of the Bishops, and the continual reference to the Holy Spirit is ridiculous and almost blasphemous.” Francis, he said, expected “surprises” from the Holy Spirit. Cardinal Zen responded: “What surprises? That He should repudiate what He inspired in the Church’s two-thousand-year Tradition?” Cardinal Zen noted that Francis bypassed the Episcopal College, listened directly to selected members of the laity, and …More
What has unfolded during Pope Leo XIV’s first extraordinary consistory has already revealed more than any formal communiqué could hope to convey. As I have already mentioned in my last post on this, the agenda is framed in the familiar post-Francis lexicon of synodality, reform, and Vatican II. The Pope’s general audience catechesis, choosing Vatican II as its subject and highlighting liturgical reform and active participation, was a disappointment I have to admit. One can surmise that, on paper at least, this is aimed to speak to a hermeneutic of continuity. In substance, however, it risks reopening precisely the fault lines that many Catholics hoped this pontificate might finally begin to heal. The risk is not that Vatican II will be mentioned, still less that its legitimate teaching will be reaffirmed. Let us hope that is the case! The danger lies in the way the Council is being positioned once again as the primary interpretive horizon for the Church’s present and future. For a …
Saicy Hualde led her group of transgender women carrying a large replica of the Black Nazarene ahead of the annual feast at Quiapo Church in the Philippine capital, Manila, on Jan. 9. Hualde and her companions are eager to join millions of Filipinos in the historic annual procession honouring the 17th-century dark-colored statue of Jesus.
10.01.2026 CONSERVATIVE CARDINALS AT THE CONSISTORY SUPPORT THE LIBERAL AND SCHISMATIC VATICAN COUNCIL II APPROVED BY THE LEFT Cardinals today are in a similar situation as when King Henry VIII wanted to marry Anne Boleyn and threathened to take away the property of the English cardinals who did not support him. So Protestantism was born. Cardinals Sarah, Burke, Muller and Napier at the Consistory were supporting an irrational interpretation of Vatican Council II which is politically correct and is used to rationalize LGBT ideology. The conservative cardinals did not issue a statement saying ‘LG 8, 14, 16, UR 3, NA 2, GS 22 etc in Vatican Council II refer to hypothetical cases only. They are not physically visible examples of salvation outside the Catholic Church. They are not explicit exceptions for Ad Gentes 7 (all need faith and baptism for salvation) and neither are objective exceptions for the dogma extra ecclesiam nulla salus of the Council of Florence 1442, which did not mention …More
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Beauty is not the goal. A humble priest and ragged congregation in a humble chapel which is true to the Apostolic faith is more beautiful in the eyes of Heaven than the best pagentry the Synodal Church can muster.
The Death of Truth: Navigating the Information Age with Michiko Kakutani Deep Dive with Jaimie Good Welcome to Deep Dive with Jaimie Good, where hosts Jaimie Good and Alexander take you on a thoughtful and adventurous journey through a wide range of topics. From the intricacies of philosophy and psychology to the immersive worlds of video games, literature, and art, this podcast dives headfirst into complex and fascinating subjects. Whether you’re curious about human consciousness, unraveling the hidden themes in your favorite RPGs, or just looking for a great conversation about life’s quirks, you’ll find it all here. Jaimie and Alexander unpack Michiko Kakutani's The Death of Truth, exploring the unsettling decay of truth in our information-saturated age. They delve into the book's analysis of historical patterns, social media's influence, and practical strategies for discerning information and becoming critical thinkers. 00:00 - The Death of Truth: Diving into the Information Age …More