On 22 April, ElWanderer.com wrote that one of the most painful legacies of Francis’s pontificate was the bishops he left the Church. In Argentina, Francis appointed 67 bishops, choosing them from among priests who lacked the most basic and essential qualities. On at least three occasions, Francis appointed bishops in Argentina who accepted the nomination but then renounced their consecration weeks later. The rumoured reason was 'skeletons in the closet'. The same happened with the failed Indonesian bishop, Pascalis Syukur: he was chosen as a cardinal by Bergoglio in 2024, gladly accepted the designation, but resigned a few days later. It later emerged that he had been in a romantic relationship with a woman with whom he had two children. It seems likely that Francis appointed bishops from among priests he found personally agreeable or with whom he had some affinity. ElWanderer gives another example. All of the Jesuits who formed the Bergoglian group in the 1980s are now bishops. During …More
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
Leo XIV says that countries have a right to regulate there borders and decide who they allow to enter their country: “Personally, I believe that a State has the right to regulate its borders. I am not saying that everyone must be allowed to enter without order, sometimes creating in destination countries situations more unjust than those they left behind. But that said, I ask myself: what are we doing in richer countries to change the situation in poorer countries? Why can we not try, both through state aid and through the investments of large wealthy companies and multinationals, to change the situation in countries like those we visited on this visit?” Adding, “And another point I would like to make is that, in any case, they are human beings, and we must treat human beings humanely, not treat them worse than animals, as often happens. It is a very big challenge: a country can say it cannot receive more than a certain number of people, but when people arrive, they are human beings …More
Well it is unjust as it would be against divine law so it is a matter of justice. It pretends to equality with properly ordered relationships which it most surely is not so it offends true equality. It promotes slavery as freedom which is an attack on freedom itself. It therefore is a simulation of a blessing which attacks the true religion.
On 17 April, Portugal’s parliament passed a law banning flags displaying ideologies, parties or associations — including rainbow flags — from public buildings. The law requires these flags to be removed within 30 days. This measure applies to all public institutions and limits the display of foreign flags to official events, in order to reinforce state neutrality. Fines range from €200 to €4,000, with additional sanctions possible.
Le Parlement portugais a adopté une loi interdisant d’installer des drapeaux « idéologiques, partisans ou associatifs » aux façades ou à l’intérieur des bâtiments publics du pays. Cette mesure, qui concerne notamment les drapeaux arc-en-ciel et autres du lobby LGBTQ+, impose à toutes les institutions de retirer tout symbole non officiel dans les 30 jours suivant sa publication. Ce projet de loi, présenté par le CDS-PP (Parti populaire démocrate-chrétien ), a été adopté le vendredi 17 avril lors d’un vote final, avec le soutien du Parti social-démocrate (PSD), du parti souverainiste de droite Chega. Le parti Initiative libérale s’est abstenu et tous les partis de gauche et d’extrême gauche ont voté contre. La nouvelle loi interdit expressément les drapeaux de mouvements idéologiques, partisans ou de protestation, d’associations civiles ou privées (même légalement constituées), de clubs sportifs et de causes temporaires. Elle proscrit également les drapeaux étrangers, …
Schools in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt have barred pupils from undertaking work placements with the regional parliamentary group of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), triggering a row over political neutrality in education. The restrictions apply to the annual “Girls’ and Boys’ Day” (also known as Zukunftstag), a nationwide initiative that allows students to gain short-term work experience in businesses, public institutions, and political offices. State education minister Jan Riedel, a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), backed the decision by school leaders, citing their legal duty to uphold constitutional values. In a video statement, Riedel said schools must educate pupils “to respect human dignity” and act responsibly toward those with differing views, in line with Germany’s Basic Law and the state constitution. He argued that cooperation with the AfD was inappropriate, pointing to its classification by the domestic intelligence agency, the Federal …
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
Acts 9:1-20 “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” He said, “Who are you, sir?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” All evil and harm to one's neighbor is a separation from the Love of God. John 6:52-59 Jesus said, “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.” Whoever realizes that God is Life remains in God and recognizes God's presence within them. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
“Remember that it has never been heard of in any age, that any sinner who turned to you was rejected by you. I am a miserable sinner, but I turn to you and trust in you.” - Saint Bernard of Clairveaux
A rare celestial event is set to capture attention as an interstellar comet makes its way through the solar system, offering skywatchers a unique viewing opportunity not seen since prehistoric times, reported NYPost. The interstellar comet known as C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS) was first discovered on September 7, 2025, by the Pan-STARRS survey at Haleakala, Hawaii. This icy object completes an orbit around the Sun only once every 170,000 years, making its current appearance extremely rare. Over the next ten days, this comet will steadily increase in brightness as it moves toward the inner solar system. On April 19th, it will reach its closest point to the Sun, or perihelion. Although it will come very close, it will remain confined to about half the distance between Earth and the Sun, making it highly unlikely to break up, as happens with some comets that approach extremely close to the Sun. On April 27th, the comet will be closest to Earth and at the same time, it will appear brightest. …
Prevost promotes a UNION with heretics and false gods—the very same Masonic fraternity that his infamous mentor promoted. Let us recall that Bergoglio and Shimon Peres advocated for "a UN of religions."
Acts 8:26-40 “What is to prevent my being baptized?” Everyone can be baptized. John 6:44-51 “I am the living bread that came down from heaven.” The word “living” is the word “life.” The life of God descends into us and raises us to him. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
The Age of Self-Will Is Breaking the Chain That Built Society For most of human history, life followed a chain of authority so ordinary it was almost invisible. A child was born into a household, raised under the authority of father and mother, shaped by religion and community, and then—at the proper time—transferred into another structured life. A man formed his own household under the same pattern. A woman entered into one. Others entered religious communities. The chain continued. That chain had a name we are now uncomfortable even saying: obedience. There was obedience in the family. Obedience expected of children. Obedience expected of wives. Obedience to fathers, to religious authority, to inherited structure. It was not considered strange or oppressive—it was considered normal, even necessary. It was how order sustained itself across generations. There was no gap. No vacuum. No prolonged experiment in personal sovereignty. That chain is now broken. What replaced it was not simply …More
En Guinée équatoriale, le pape appelle au respect des droits et dénonce les conditions carcérales Actus. En visite à Bata, le pape Léon XIV a plaidé, mercredi 22 avril, pour le respect des droits fondamentaux et une justice plus humaine, dans un pays régulièrement critiqué pour ses atteintes aux libertés.
Il Papa ai detenuti del carcere di Bata: “Nessuno è escluso dall’amore di Dio” "Nessuno è escluso dall'amore di Dio". Lo ha detto il Papa incontrando i detenuti del carcere di Bata, in Guinea equatoriale a cui ha ricordato che "una persona che si rialza dopo essere caduta, è più forte di prima". teledehon
En Guinée équatoriale, le pape appelle au … Un appel fort aux droits humains Devant des milliers de fidèles réunis au stade de Bata, le pape Léon XIV a exhorté mercredi les autorités Equatoguinéennes à garantir « le respect des droits de chaque citoyen ». Reprenant les mots de Jean-Paul II lors de sa visite en 1982, il a insisté sur la nécessité de préserver la dignité humaine dans un pays marqué par un pouvoir autoritaire.
This scene took place while Pope Leo XIV was signing the Book of Honor at the end of an audience with political leaders in Equatorial Guinea. Social media users quickly noticed that he was struggling to copy a prepared text he had brought for the occasion. The internet delivered its verdict with a smile: Robert Prevost clearly never cheated on an exam.