"We tend to think that when the Church is talking about morality, that the only issue of morality is sexual. And in reality, I believe there are much greater, more important issues, such as justice, equality, freedom of men and women, freedom of religion, that would all take priority before that particular issue."
On the return flight to Rome today, Pope Leo XIV was asked about the decision of Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich, Germany, to enforce "blessings" for homosexual couples in his archdiocese. Leo XIV replied: "First of all, I think it’s very important to understand that the unity or division of the Church should not revolve around sexual matters. We tend to think that when the Church is talking about morality, that the only issue of morality is sexual. And in reality, I believe there are much greater, more important issues, such as justice, equality, freedom of men and women, freedom of religion, that would all take priority before that particular issue. The Holy See has already spoken to the German bishops. The Holy See has made it clear that we do not agree with the formalized blessing of couples, in this case, homosexual couples, as you asked, or couples in irregular situations, beyond what was specifically, if you will, allowed for by Pope Francis in saying all people receive blessings. …More
Canada’s House of Commons passes bill that could criminalize quoting the Bible Canada’s House of Commons has passed a controversial bill that could criminalize the public reading or quoting of the Bible on issues of marriage, sexuality, and human life. Bill C-9, known as the “Combatting Hate Act,” was introduced by Liberal Justice Minister Sean Fraser and passed on March 25, 2026, in a 186–137 vote. The bill was supported by Liberal and Bloc Québécois MPs, while Conservatives, the NDP, and the Green Party voted against it in rare cross-party opposition.
Canadá: La Biblia camino de convertirse en el gran libro prohibido La Cámara de los Comunes de Canadá aprobó el pasado 25 de marzo el proyecto de ley C-9, conocido como Ley contra el Odio, que elimina la exención histórica que protegía la expresión religiosa de buena fe frente a las leyes de propaganda del odio. La norma ha sido remitida al Senado para su revisión final, y tanto el Cardenal Frank Leo, arzobispo metropolitano de Toronto, como la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Canadá (CCCB) han exigido enmiendas que garanticen explícitamente la libertad de religión, conciencia y expresión. hmtv
Canada’s House of Commons passes bill that could … The legislation removes a longstanding religious exemption from Canada’s hate speech laws, opening the door to potential criminal charges against Christians who publicly affirm biblical teachings on topics such as homosexuality and gender. Constitutional experts and faith leaders have condemned the bill for empowering police and courts to punish individuals based on subjective claims of “hateful” feelings rather than clear incitement to violence. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops issued an open letter strongly opposing the removal of the religious exemption and calling on the Senate to reject the amendment. Campaign Life Coalition warned that the bill will almost certainly lead to increased persecution of Christians and pro-life advocates under the guise of combating hate. CLC Campaigns Manager David Cooke stated: “With the passage of Bill C-9 in the House, Christians and pro-life advocates will almost certainly face an …More
Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich has lamented about what he describes as a "coordinated campaign" on social media against the German Synod, he told Herder Korrespondenz. He is frustrated about “the narrative” portraying the German Synodal as schismatic and that it gained such strong influence. “This is also a phenomenon of social media, especially among the more reactionary camp,” Cardinal Marx used Marxist language. “They are very well coordinated in their efforts, particularly in the United States. This applies to politics, and it also applies to the Church. The other side [that is not interested in the Church] isn’t as active there. I have repeatedly pointed out to both Francis and Leo XIV that propaganda is taking place.” And: “In terms of communication, it certainly would have been better to talk to one another more. But perhaps we - myself included - should have sought dialogue earlier. I admit, however, that I was worried we wouldn’t have made any progress then. Now the task …More
Oh so you want us not to call you Judas and false prophets... So you steal and want praise? Woe to you clan of vipers! Can you avoid the Judgment to come? White washed tombs.
On the first anniversary of the death of Pope Francis, the question is no longer whether his legacy will endure, but how it is already unfolding. It is becoming harder to draw a clear line between the end of his pontificate and the beginning of that of Pope Leo XIV. The continuity is striking – and intentional.
Bishop Athanasius Schneider, in his 2022 book The Catholic Mass, referred to a speech by Archbishop Paul-Pierre Philippe, OP as “one of the most doctrinally and liturgically sound contributions during the conciliar debate on concelebration.”
Thu Apr 23, 2026 - 3:56 pm EDTThu Apr 23, 2026 - 4:43 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — A Dominican archbishop’s opposition to non-traditional ideas of how priests should concelebrate Mass, a topic debated at the Second Vatican Council, is making the rounds online. Bishop Athanasius Schneider, in his 2022 book The Catholic Mass, referred to a speech by Archbishop Paul-Pierre Philippe, OP as “one of the most doctrinally and liturgically sound contributions during the conciliar debate on concelebration.” “The ritual form of Eucharistic concelebration introduced after the Second Vatican Council, and its practice in the life of the Church today, is certainly contrary to the entire tradition of both the Eastern and Western Church,” Schneider wrote. “The vision of the Council Fathers corresponded to the constant practice of the Church, where the concelebration of the Eucharist was done according to hierarchical order, that is, the cardinals and bishops with the pope and the priests with the bishop …
The Vatican altered the official Italian transcript of Pope Leo XIV’s 23 April flight remarks, removing the word "infamous". He had used it while discussing homosexual "blessings" in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising and describing Pope Francis’ phrase tutti, tutti, tutti as infamous, famous, well known.
The Vatican is editing out Pope Leo XIV’s joke that Pope Francis’ “tutti, tutti, tutti”, is “infamous”
Saint Wilfrid of York - April 24 Saint Wilfrid of York Also known as Wilfrid of Hexham Wilfrid of Ripon Vilfrido…. Wilfrith…. Apostle of Sussex Memorial 24 April 12 October on some calendars Profile Son of a Northumbrian thegn. His mother died when Wilfrid was a boy, and he never got along with his step-mother. At age 14, partly to escape the miserable family life, he was sent to the court of Oswy, King of Northumbria (part of modern England). He studied at the monastery of Lindisfarne, England for three years, then accompanied Saint Benedict Biscop to Rome, Italy where he studied under archdeacon Boniface. He stayed in Lyon, France for three years to study the monastic life, and became a monk, but left during persecutions of the local Christians. He was appointed abbot of the monastery at Ripon, England for five years, and placed it under the Benedictine Rule. Priest. He was instrumental in bringing Roman liturgical practice and rules to the region, working influentially at the Synod …More
There are now *hundreds* of churches being burnt down in France and Germany every year. Dozens a year in the US and Canada, as well as Britain, Spain and Austria. Christendom is under attack, and nobody can ever name the perpetrators. What is going on?
How Iran Committed Suicide: Iran’s decades-long bluff—built on terror proxies, nuclear brinkmanship, and Western appeasement—collapsed the moment it faced direct force and a changed geopolitical landscape.
The Superior of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX), Father Davide Pagliarani, commented on the July 1 episcopal consecrations in an in-house interview with LaPorteLatine.org. Key lines. - The episcopal consecrations… are not a rebellion, but the response to a cruel necessity. - Cardinals Gerhard Müller, Robert Sarah, and other bishops suffer from a typically modern malaise: an inability to reconcile the demands of faith with those of canon law, leading to a kind of paralyzing dichotomy. - The FSSPX holds that these principles must not simply be juxtaposed, but hierarchized - one subordinated to the other. - The ‘rigorous’ canonists still consider the FSSPX schismatic — this is how one must understand the statements of Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke. - Bishop Athanasius Schneider has shown great courage and freedom of speech… his support will go down in history. - I thank Bishop Joseph Strickland for his message full of strength, clarity, and courage. - Bishop Vitus Huonder,…More
TONIGHT AT 7: Bird Watchers Raise Concerns Over Major New Prospect Park Project Prospect Park is a favorite destination for bird watchers, especially during spring migration season. But a major new restoration project has some nature lovers worried about what it could mean for the hundreds of birds that rely on the park as a resting place. currentsnews