Leo XIV has confirmed Cardinal Kurt Koch, 75, as the new President of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). He succeeds Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, 81, who led the foundation for fourteen years. In 2024, ACN supported more than 5,000 projects in about 140 countries, investing roughly €140 million in aid. While Bishop of Basel, Switzerland (1995–2010), Monsignor Koch reflected the generally liberal stance of the Swiss bishops. After Benedict XVI appointed him Prefect of the Dicastery for Christian Unity, Cardinal Koch was seen as close to Ratzinger’s theological vision. Under Francis, Koch aligned with the new tone. In 2013, he called Martin Luther “a seeker of God.” In 2017, he called for a “new understanding” of Martin Luther and praised the secularising Reformation as a “festival of Christ.” In recent years, he has both denounced the impossibility of coexistence between the Roman Rite and the Novus Ordo (2020) and requested (2025) that the Church “open the now-closed door” of the Roman …More
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has appointed Cardinal Kurt Koch as its new President, following confirmation by Pope Leo XIV. He succeeds Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, who led the foundation for fourteen years. Koch, born in 1950 in Switzerland, has previously served as Bishop of Basel, Cardinal, and Prefect for the Promotion of Christian Unity. He has long collaborated with ACN’s Swiss and German offices. ACN states that his experience in dialogue and Church leadership will support its mission of assisting persecuted and suffering Christians worldwide.
Home » News » Cardinal Kurt Koch appointed president of ACN – “We are grateful to Pope Leo,” says executive president Regina Lynch Cardinal Koch has been a friend of ACN for many years and brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue. The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has expressed its gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for the appointment of Cardinal Kurt Koch as its new president. Cardinal Kurt Koch Koch, 75, replaces Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, who headed the charity for 14 years as its first President since ACN became a pontifical foundation. Cardinal Kurt Koch was born in the Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1950. He completed his studies in Germany and in Switzerland and was ordained to the priesthood in 1982. In 1995, he was appointed Bishop of Basel, having been consecrated by Pope John Paul II, and made a cardinal by Pope Benedict in 2010. The Cardinal is no stranger to ACN and has closely collaborated with the …
27. November 2025 27. November 2025 11/27/2025 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. Truth doesn’t only fall victim to propaganda in times of war. Why does truth seem so abstract to us today? Because our understanding of truth is heavily influenced by our own views, and these are generally shaped by the media we consume. Thus, uncritical viewers of television propaganda become part of that propaganda themselves. An interesting interview was published today on unser-mitteleuropa.com: Sergey Lavrov on quality that surpasses even Western media dominance – Part 2.Source. …whenever a projectile or fragment from the air defense system hit a civilian facility, Ukraine and countries that support its regime immediately cried out that Russia was acting “inhumanely” . The UN Security Council convened a meeting on this issue in New York on November 19. The same old clichés were trotted out, but no one responded to our demand to see evidence. It is regrettable that the UN Secretariat is completely …
[Saint Teresa of Avila XVI Century AD; Avila, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy/Alba de Tormes, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy; Aged 67; Virgin; Doctor of the Church; Mystic; Writer; Reformer] “PREFACE THIS TREATISE, STYLED THE INTERIOR CASTLE, WAS WRITTEN BY TERESA OF JESUS, NUN OF OUR LADY OF CARMEL, FOR HER SISTERS AND DAUGHTERS, THE DISCALCED CARMELITE NUNS. RARELY has obedience laid upon me so difficult a task as this of writing about prayer; for one reason, because I do not feel that God has given me either the power or the desire for it, besides which, during the last three months I have suffered from noises and a great weakness in my head that have made it painful for me to write even on necessary business. However, as I know the power obedience has of making things easy which seem impossible, my will submits with a good grace, although nature seems greatly distressed, for God has not given me such strength as to bear, without repugnance, the constant struggle against …More
"RARELY has obedience laid upon me so difficult a task as this of writing about prayer; for one reason, because I do not feel that God has given me either the power or the desire for it, besides which, during the last three months I have suffered from noises and a great weakness in my head that have made it painful for me to write even on necessary business."
St. Catherine Laboure (November 28 feast day) and The Miraculous Medal. Catherine Labouré, DC (May 2, 1806 – December 31, 1876) was a French member of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul and a Marian visionary. She relayed the request from the Blessed Virgin Mary to create the Miraculous Medal, now worn by millions of people around the world. Labouré spent forty years caring for the aged and infirm. For this, she is called the patroness of seniors. Catherine Labouré - Wikipedia Zoe Laboure Catherine Labore Memorial 28 November 31 December (Roman Martyrology) Profile Ninth of elevenchildren born to a farm family, and from an early age Catherine felt a call to the religious life. Never learned to read or write. Forced to take over running the house at age eight after her motherdied and her older sister joined the Sisters of Charity. Worked as a waitress in her uncle’s cafe in Paris, France. Upon entering a hospital run by the Sisters of Charity she received a …More
St. Catherine Laboure (November 28 feast day) and The Miraculous Medal. ColumbiaCatholic 28 November formerly 31 December Profile Ninth ofelevenchildrenborn to afarmfamily, and from an early age Catherine felt a call to thereligious life. Never learned to read or write. Forced to take over running the house at age eight after hermotherdiedand her older sister joined the Sisters of Charity. Worked as a waitress in her uncle’s cafe inParis,France. Upon entering ahospitalrun by the Sisters of Charity she received avisionin whichSaintVincent de Paultold her thatGodwanted her to work with thesick, and she later joined the Order, taking the name Catherine. On 18 July1830 she had a vision of Our Lady who described to her a medal which she wished struck. On one side it has the image of Our Lady, and the words, “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee”; on the other are the hearts of Jesus and Mary. Our Lady told Catherine that wearers …More
The chair used by Our Lady while speaking with St. Catherine About the Miraculous Medal In 1830, during the apparitions in the chapel on Rue du Bac in Paris, the Holy Virgin presented the Miraculous Medal to Saint Catherine Labouré: "Those who wear it, blessed, around their neck will receive great graces. The graces will be abundant for those who wear it with confidence." — St. Catherine Labouré
Locals in the village of Morcá, Colombia, were left stunned after an image resembling the face of the Virgin Mary appeared on the side of a mountain. Residents say the formation emerged around three months ago when part of the rock naturally broke away, but many believe the likeness is a sign of Mary’s presence and protection. Since photos and videos went viral, crowds of pilgrims and curious visitors have been traveling to the site, praying and leaving flowers. Others remain skeptical, calling it a coincidence or natural pattern in the rock.
The brain drain from Starmer's socialist chaos: Record 110,051 seek asylum but Britons leave in droves Britain is facing a new 'brain drain' that threatens to add to the pain of Rachel Reeves' disastrous Budget. Official figures on Thursday revealed an exodus of young Britons while asylum seekers now make up nearly half of net migration. As Ms Reeves struggles with her drive for growth, such stark changes risk putting even more strain on the public purse and dragging down the economy yet further, experts warn. Taxpayers face footing an 'intolerable burden' to support migrants arriving here, they said, while this week's Budget is likely to drive away even more young people. Overall net migration – the difference between those arriving to live long-term in the UK minus those emigrating – plummeted to 204,000 in the year to June, the Office for National Statistics said, on the back of a series of tough Tory measures. But the number of asylum seekers coming to Britain has surged to a …
The ending is great! St Robert Southwell, an English Martyr, Catholic priest, poet, Elizabethan. He was executed at Tyburn in London for his priesthood. This film presents his life, mission and martyrdom for the Catholic Faith in a prayerful, informative 30 minute encounter with one of our inspiring Saints and Martyrs. Useful in classrooms, schools, parishes and families. Also available on DVD from our online shop, shipping worldwide here: Saint Robert Southwell, DVD, Film St Robert Southwell, English Martyr, (full film), biography, Catholic priest and poet Saint Edmund Arrowsmith was a Catholic priest who was martyred for his priesthood and the Catholic Faith in England in the 17th Century. He is especially remembered for his missions in the North of England. In this 40 minute film we prayerfully recall his life and mission historically and spiritually, offering a way to journey with one of our Catholic Saints and learn his inspiring story. He was canonised in 1970 as one of the 40 …More
Limits of stupidity - Paul Dirac - Formulated Antimatter - If we are honest - and scientists have to be - we must admit that religion is a jumble of false assertions...
God the Eternal Father to Saint Catherine of Siena: 'Do you imagine that I am unable to find ways of achieving whatever I have determined and predetermined on? However, I realize that you do not speak thus from lack of faith but from humility. Therefore you must know that in these latter days there has been such an upsurge of pride, especially in the case of men who imagine themselves to be learned or wise, that my justice cannot endure them any longer, without delivering a just chastisement upon them that will bring them to confusion. But since my mercy transcends all else I do, I shall first give them a salutary lesson, to see whether they will come to their senses and humble themselves; as I did with the Jews and the Gentiles, when I sent amongst them idiots whom I had filled with divine wisdom. To confound their arrogance, I will raise up women ignorant and frail by nature but endowed with strength and divine wisdom. Then, if the men will come to their senses and humble themselves …More
Cardinal Tucho Fernández clarified his November 4 clarification Mater Populi Fidelis on the Marian title Co-Redemptrix. He was asked about it by DianeMontagna.Substack.com after Tuesday’s press conference. Regarding his formulation that “it is always inappropriate” to use the title Co-Redemptrix, Tucho claimed now that it is "not meant to judge the past". However, "from now on" it will not be used "either in the liturgy, that is, in liturgical texts, or in the official documents of the Holy See", he believes. "If you, together with your group of friends, believe you understand well the true meaning of this expression, have read the document, and see that its positive aspects are also affirmed there, and you wish to express precisely that within your prayer group or among friends, you may use the title—but it will not be used officially, that is, either in liturgical texts or in official documents." Tucho’s problem is "not its underlying doctrine", but the term itself that risks "…More
2 Peter 2: 1-3 "As there were false prophets in the past history of our people, so you too will have your false teachers, who will teach their own disruptive views and disown the Master who purchased their freedom. They will destroy themselves very quickly; but there will be many who will copy their shameful behavior and the Way of Truth will be brought into disrepute on their account".
Informationen für das GHZ Mecklenburg-Strelitz, …EILMELDUNG — Kriegsminister Pete Hegseth kündigt an, dass Präsident Trump ihn beauftragt hat, weitere 500 Nationalgardisten nach Washington D.C. zu entsenden. „Wir werden niemals zurückweichen. Wir werden unsere Hauptstadt sichern.“ „Wir werden unsere Städte sichern. Tatsächlich geschah dies nur wenige Schritte vom Weißen Haus entfernt. Das wird nicht hingenommen.“ Informationen für das GHZ Mecklenburg-Strelitz, …
Book of Daniel 7,2-14. In a vision I, Daniel, saw during the night, the four winds of heaven stirred up the great sea, from which emerged four immense beasts, each different from the others. The first was like a lion, but with eagle's wings. While I watched, the wings were plucked; it was raised from the ground to stand on two feet like a man, and given a human mind. The second was like a bear; it was raised up on one side, and among the teeth in its mouth were three tusks. It was given the order, "Up, devour much flesh." After this I looked and saw another beast, like a leopard; on its back were four wings like those of a bird, and it had four heads. To this beast dominion was given. After this, in the visions of the night I saw the fourth beast, different from all the others, terrifying, horrible, and of extraordinary strength; it had great iron teeth with which it devoured and crushed, and what was left it trampled with its feet. I was considering the ten horns it had, when suddenly …More
DECEMBER 1 - THE FIRST READING breski1 Book of Daniel 7,2-14. In a vision I, Daniel, saw during the night, the four winds of heaven stirred up the great sea, from which emerged four immense beasts, each different from the others. The first was like a lion, but with eagle's wings. While I watched, the wings were plucked; it was raised from the ground to stand on two feet like a man, and given a human mind. The second was like a bear; it was raised up on one side, and among the teeth in its mouth were three tusks. It was given the order, "Up, devour much flesh." After this I looked and saw another beast, like a leopard; on its back were four wings like those of a bird, and it had four heads. To this beast dominion was given. After this, in the visions of the night I saw the fourth beast, different from all the others, terrifying, horrible, and of extraordinary strength; it had great iron teeth with which it devoured and crushed, and what was left it trampled with its feet. I was considering …More
It was standing room only for Mass at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (SSPX) for the Last Sunday after Pentecost. Near record attendance. This is Charlotte Diocese.
Wednesday, November 26 – Saint Sylvester, Abbot – Saint Leonard of Port Maurice, Confessor, First Franciscan Order – Saint Peter of Alexandria, Bishop and Martyr – Saint John Berchmans, Confessor
Nov. 28 St. James of the Marches. breski1 | November 27, 2007 Saint James of the Marches (1391 – November 28, 1476) (Italian: Giacomo della Marca, Spanish: San Jacobo de la Marca)[1] was an Italian Franciscan Friar Minor, preacher and writer.[2]
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