Tue May 5, 2026 - 6:00 am EDT VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — Newly published writings from before Leo XIV became Pope shed new light on his theological formation, including an interpretation of Benedict XVI’s famous Regensburg address through a sociological lens, downplaying what Benedict himself framed as a metaphysical crisis of Western civilization. On May 4, 2026, the Vatican Publishing House released Free Under Grace, a volume collecting homilies and addresses delivered by Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, during his tenure as prior general of the Augustinian Order. The book, presented to him on May 2, aims to illustrate the Augustinian spiritual framework of his thought and includes a text commenting on Pope Benedict XVI’s lecture at the University of Regensburg on September 12, 2006. READ: Vatican rejected German bishops’ guidelines for ‘blessing’ homosexual ‘couples’ in 2024 According to then-Fr. Prevost, “the point central to the discourse of Benedict XVI … is that …
On 27 April, Leo XIV’s liturgical vestment designer, Filippo Sorcinelli, spoke to DailyMail.co.uk about the papal liturgical wardrobe. Sorcinelli is a homosexual who uses imagery of sadomasochism in his work as a perfumer. He works with the Vatican's liturgical office to design vestments, not directly with Leo XIV. He said that the Pope does not stage spectacles: "Each visual choice contributes to building a language of reliability, balance and quiet authority." The means of communication are fabrics, colours and shapes. "Every detail is designed to support the Pope’s role, not draw attention away from it." Leo XIV has leaned into classic papal tailoring, reinstating details such as cufflinks and structured vestments that emphasise form and precision. Sorcinelli has never perceived a conflict between his faith and his vice: "I have never viewed faith and homosexuality as adversaries, but rather as a creative tension that fuels my work." He added that his experience within the Church …More
jessicayellin The Weather Channel recently shared this striking footage of iridescent clouds, a rare atmospheric phenomenon that turned the sky over Indonesia into shifting bands of color. It is also sometimes referred to as “Rainbow Clouds” or “Fire Rainbows.” The video quickly spread online. It shows a rainbow-like glow forming across clouds after rainfall, creating an almost surreal effect that briefly stopped traffic as people pulled over to film it. Meteorologists explain that the display is caused by sunlight interacting with tiny water droplets suspended in the air. When the droplets are uniform in size and the light hits at just the right angle, it bends and separates into visible colors, producing the iridescent effect. In this case, additional cloud formations helped shape the vivid, layered look seen in the footage. Officials in Indonesia described the phenomenon as a normal atmospheric optical event and stressed it is not a sign of dangerous weather. While it can appear …More
05.05.2026 PRESIDENT TRUMP ALLOWS THE US BISHOPS (USCCB) TO INTERPRET VATICAN COUNCIL II IRRAITONALLY, DISHONESTLY AND POLITICALLY An announcement is needed from President Trump’s office, asking that the President of Italy and the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Education interpret Vatican Council II rationally. Pope Leo also must announce that LG 8, 14, 16, UR 3, NA 2, GS 22 etc refer to invisible and hypothetical cases which cannot make the Council a break with Tradition. President Trump could announce that LG 8, 14, 16, UR 3, NA2, and GS 22 refer to invisible cases. This is common sense. Why does President Trump allow the US bishops (USCCB) to interpret Vatican Council II irrationally, dishonestly and politically? The pope is liberal like the Left. But Vatican Council II is really traditional on faith and morals. The USCCB rejects traditional faith and morals in the name of Vatican Council II interpreted dishonestly. When they are irrational and not rational they are aligned with …More
By Alison Bevege https://lettersfromaustralia.substack.com/p/australia-sues-covid-vax-class-action Thousands of covid vaccine-injured Australians have been given new strength today after the Federal Court of Australia discussed dates for their class action to proceed. It has been a long road for the bereaved. They were pushed aside by the government at every turn, and they struggled with repeated submissions in their attempts to get justice through the courts since April 2023. In April last year, Justice Anna Katzmann gave their crowd-funded class action one last chance to overhaul its pleadings with a new legal team. Dominic Villa SC Queensland GP Dr Melissa McCann re-invigorated the case with Dominic Villa SC who represented the injured at their case management hearing in Federal Court April 24 before Justice Nicholas Owens. The New Chambers barrister is the leading Sydney silk who helped Queensland police and ambulance staff challenge the covid vaccine mandates in 2022, as reported …
CoveredGeekly Mel Gibson's The Resurrection of the Christ has now finished filming after 7 months of filming, on a budget of $250 million. The sequel will be split and was filmed as two parts, with both being budgeted at around $100 million to $125 million+ each. Part One is currently scheduled to release on Friday, March 26, 2027 (Good Friday) and Part Two 40 days later on Thursday, May 6, 2027 (Ascension Day). facebook.com/…now-finished-filming-after-7-mont/9…
This was posted with a different link yesterday, but now it seems to have disappeared - as so much does. It's wonderful, so I wanted to post again with a simple-to-access YouTube link.
05/05/2026 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi used this term yesterday when describing Trump’s new plan to forcibly seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, known as “Project Freedom.” Events in Hormuz make clear that there’s no military solution to a political crisis. As talks are making progress with Pakistan’s gracious effort, the U.S. should be wary of being dragged back into quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE. Project Freedom is Project Deadlock. Events in Hormuz make clear that there’s no military solution to a political crisis. As talks are making progress with Pakistan’s gracious effort, the U.S. should be wary of being dragged back into quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE. Project Freedom is Project Deadlock. Source. The first direct attack on the U.S. Army. Iran has released the first video showing two Iranian missiles being fired at several U.S. warships and frigates near Jask Island. Source. The Western propaganda …
'What You Must Do Now: Prepare for the Coming Storm I believe the only rational response is to prepare now, while there is still time. First, store diesel properly with a biocide to prevent microbial growth, because diesel will become the most precious liquid on earth for farming and transport. Second, invest in alternative energy -- solar panels, battery storage, and even small wind turbines -- to reduce your dependence on a grid that is about to buckle. Third, secure your own food production: learn seed saving, plant a garden, and stockpile heirloom seeds. In my interview with Alex Mitchell, we discussed how even small plots can yield enough to feed a family if you plant densely and save seeds each season. The famine and depression projected for late 2026 and 2027 are not inevitable if individuals take action now. Governments cannot help you; they are the ones who started this war and are now lying about its consequences. Follow independent sources like NaturalNews.com and …More
Christians of all denominations now make up less than two per cent of the population of the Holy Land, Benedictine Abbot Nikodemus Schnabel told Aid to the Church in Need on 29 April. “My concern is that the Holy Land could become a kind of Christian Disneyland,” he said. He warned that while the holy sites may remain, the region could lose its indigenous Christian communities, leaving places central to Christianity without ordinary Christian family life. He said that economic hardship was a major driver of emigration and noted that many local Christians depended on tourism, which had struggled since 2019 due to the pandemic and regional conflict. “People are leaving because they see no future,” he said. #newsPgoaemvkjx
" He warned that while the holy sites may remain, the region could lose its indigenous Christian communities, leaving places central to Christianity without ordinary Christian family life." --- Oh, it is quite common in the post-conciliar revolution and nobody seems to bother.
This is one of the unknown miracles of the Tilma of Guadalupe: The stars on her mantle aren't decoration, they are a music. The stars on the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe perfectly align with the constellations over Mexico on December 12, 1531. The stars are arranged in emmission (as if viewed from outside the solar system, looking toward Earth) rather than reflection (as seen from Earth's surface looking up). But there is a hidden code. If you take the position of the stars and the flowers on her dress and place them on a musical staff, they create a perfect, harmonious melody. It is literally a song from Heaven. Listen: