Leo XIV received Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda, S.J., Patron of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, and Grand Master Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap on April 10 to address ongoing issues related to the Order’s constitutional reform. According to CatholicHerald.com, the meeting focused on the Order’s revised Constitutional Charter, drafted under Ghirlanda’s supervision. The reform remains controversial as it reshapes the balance between the Order’s sovereignty and Vatican oversight. Leo XIV first met both men together before holding separate discussions. Previous reports had suggested that Cardinal Ghirlanda - appointed by Pope Francis in June 2023 with broad reform powers - could be replaced, possibly by Cardinal Arthur Roche or Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Nico Spuntoni wrote that the audience aimed to review specific constitutional articles and update related regulations. He added that a leadership change may become likely once Ghirlanda’s mandate ends. The Order remains unique as both a …Hiroc’h
"Upon his return, the most ample promises of obedience were made, but never fulfilled. So the saint again abandoned his rebellious flock, and went to preach the Gospel to the idolaters of Hungary. His success here, however, was not proportionate to his zeal ; and the Bohemians continuing as obstinate as ever, he again re turned to his monastery at Rome."
[St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori – XVII-XVIII Century AD; Marianella, Kingdom of Naples/Pagani. Kingdom of Naples; spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet, lawyer, theologian; Bishop; Doctor of the Church] The Feast Day ~ April 23 “ST. ADALBERT was born in Bohemia, of noble parent age, about the middle of the tenth century. His father, a Slavonian, sent him to study at Magdeburg, under the care of the Archbishop Adalbert ; who placed him in a school, under the direction of a holy monk, named Odericus, where the pupils, by serious attention to their studies, and most exemplary morals, edified one another. Adalbert, having remained nine years in this school, made considerable progress in human sciences, but still more in the science of the saints ; for whatever time was allowed for recreation, he spent in holy prayer, in relieving the poor, and visiting the sick. Having made a copious collection of books, consisting chiefly of the writings of the Fathers and Doctors of the Church …Hiroc’h
The anti-Catholic Robert Prevost, in his continued rebellion against God and the Church, appoints the apostate Claudio Pablo Castricone—an ally of the anti-Catholic Bergoglio—to the former diocese of the homosexual Zanchetta.
On 10 April, Pope Leo XIV appointed Monsignor Claudio Pablo Castricone as coadjutor bishop of the diocese of Orán in Argentina. Born on 16 April 1958 in Villa Constitución, he was ordained a priest in 1984. Monsignor Castricone has openly identified with Francis’s destructive programme for decades. The article's photograph shows him meeting Cardinal Bergoglio in Misiones, northern Argentina, in 2007. Diocese of Orán: Ruined by Homosexual Leadership The diocese of Orán is famous because it was led by the homosexual Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta, another close associate of Francis, from 2013 to 2017. In 2017, Francis accepted Zanchetta’s resignation for 'health reasons' and soon after appointed him to a Vatican financial role. It later emerged that priests had reported Zanchetta to Rome for possessing pornographic images of young men on his phone. He was also notorious for financial misconduct and abuse of authority. In 2022, he was convicted by an Argentine court of homosexually abusing two …Hiroc’h
This is the priest who died on the Titanic to hear confessions and administer last rites. Given the opportunity to board a lifeboat on two separate occasions, Father Thomas Byles firmly declined. He chose instead to stay behind, absolving sins and consoling the doomed passengers. Following the vessel's collision with the iceberg, he assembled the remaining crowds on the aft deck. Those who lived through the disaster recalled him standing bravely amid the panic, listening to confessions, granting collective absolution, and reciting the Rosary right up until the ocean claimed the stern. This is the type of story we should elevate, heroic virtue. May the Lord bless us with more holy men possessing the courage of Father Thomas Byles.
I was just mentioning him to my coworkers recently! What a true hero! Those locked in steerage were blessed to have the last rites! It was better for them to save their souls then end up losing them in the States! My blood boils when I think of those Catholics being murdered!
NewRulesGeopolitics - TRUMP IS RUNNING OUT OF TIME FOR GROUND INVASION OF IRAN Hist... TRUMP IS RUNNING OUT OF TIME FOR GROUND INVASION OF IRAN History laughs at armies who ignore the calendar. Russia’s winter destroyed Napoleon and Hitler. For Iran, it’s the summer that kills. Trump’s narrow window for a ground invasion is slamming shut. The Middle Eastern summer— just as brutal, just as unforgiving— will turn any land campaign into a catastrophe.April: Troops need 10–14 days acclimatization. Marines in 50+ lb gear already hit Wet Bulb Globe Temperature near 32°C — Army’s mandatory activity-reduction thresholdMay: Coastal islands roast at 42–47°C. Persian Gulf = world’s most extreme marine heat environment, shredding endurance before boots even hit groundJune: Air 52°C, exposed metal 71°C, vehicle interiors 80°C — equipment fails, soldiers cook inside their own armorJuly–August: Wet bulb hits 35°C — human body cannot cool itself even in …Hiroc’h
FL360aero Unfortunate! An Irish man broke into Shannon Airport in Ireland and started damaging the wing, fuselage and tail of a U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft with an axe. He has been detained for further investigation. facebook.com/…ort-in-ireland-and-started-damag/13…
On April 10, Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor Isaac Jogues Kodjo Agbéménya Gaglo as the new Archbishop of Lomé, Togo. Biographical Outline Born on 7 October 1958 in Kpémé, he was ordained a priest by John Paul II in 1985. He completed his theological studies in Ouidah, Benin, and earned a doctorate in moral theology at the Jesuit-run University of Innsbruck, Austria (1992–1997). Gaglo served as a parish priest, diocesan consultor, and administrator of Aného before being appointed bishop of Aného in 2007. When he visited Geneva, Switzerland, in April 2019, on a pastoral trip to support Togolese priests working in the area, he was dressed in civilian clothes, wearing a light-colored turtleneck sweater with a light-colored blazer. Region Dominated by Vodun The Diocese of Aného is in southern Togo. About 40–60% of the population follows ancestral religious practices; a large share of these are connected to Vodun. In southern Togo, about 30–40% of the population are Catholics and …Hiroc’h
Ninth Day: Today bring to Me SOULS WHO HAVE BECOME LUKEWARM,* and immerse them in the abyss of My mercy. These souls wound My Heart most painfully. My soul suffered the most dreadful loathing in the Garden of Olives because of lukewarm souls. They were the reason I cried out: 'Father, take this cup away from Me, if it be Your will.' For them, the last hope of salvation is to run to My mercy. Most compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this fire of Your pure love, let these tepid souls, who, like corpses, filled You with such deep loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise the omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your love, and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is beyond Your power. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon lukewarm souls who are nonetheless enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Father of Mercy, I …Hiroc’h
*To understand who are the souls designated for this day, and who in the Diary are called 'lukewarm,' but are also compared to ice and to corpses, we would do well to take note of the definition that the Savior Himself gave to them when speaking to St. Faustina about them on one occasion: There are souls who thwart My efforts (1682). Souls without love or devotion, souls full of egoism and selfishness, proud and arrogant souls full of deceit and hypocrisy, lukewarm souls who have just enough warmth to keep themselves alive: My Heart cannot bear this. All the graces that I pour out upon them flow off them as off the face of a rock. I cannot stand them because they are neither good nor bad (1702).
If ever there is an award for a Catholic who heroically goes above and beyond for others, Pornchai Moontri’s Nominee would be Catholic League President Bill Donohue.
Professor Norman Finkelstein: “Israel is now a madman.” “It didn’t get its way with Iran, and so it is totally destroying Lebanon now.” “It is in a state of catatonic lunacy.” “I’ve said this for years. Now it’s the consensus.” “Israel is a lunatic state. A lunatic society.”
Today, the Vatican press speaker Matteo Bruni published a statement addressing recent media reports about a January meeting between Pentagon officials and then US Nuncio Christophe Cardinal Pierre. Bruni claims that the portrayal of the meeting in certain media “does not correspond to the truth in any way." He emphasized that the meeting was routine and part of the nuncio’s regular diplomatic responsibilities. Cardinal Pierre’s discussion with Elbridge Andrew Colby at the Pentagon was simply "an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest". The Vatican Press Office is not known for telling the truth. The Substack.com-account The Pillar reported on April 10 that the January meeting was "tense at times, characterizing some exchanges as aggressive", yet without threats. #newsJdymfwngfx
The meeting was in January. Yesterday (Apr 8), a Media outlet published an article. Purportedly about the January meeting, but Pope Leo said (Apr 7) about Trump's ending a civilization statement, "that threats against the population of Iran are unacceptable." Link [The Pentagon Threatened Pope Leo XIV’s …]
Since when does the Papal Nuncio meet “regularly” with a third-tier underling in the Defense Department of a major power? When did high ranking Vatican envoys start holding regularly scheduled “exchange opportunities” with governmental lackeys…particularly military ones?
Abū Idrīs - @ShaykhSulaiman The American government must really hate it's veterans. @ShaykhSulaiman The American government must really hate it's veterans. x.com/AbIdrs212831/status/2043023463502274648/vid…
Catholics for Catholics - Maronite Catholics in Lebanon are praying the Rosary in the streets, ... Maronite Catholics in Lebanon are praying the Rosary in the streets, defying brutal Israeli strikes and religious persecution. Let us unite with them in prayer for peace. x.com/CforCatholics/status/2042620446441640132/vi…
Listen to the audio version of this content What is an Examination of Conscience? An Examination of Conscience, a cornerstone of Catholic life, is a reflective exercise in which you assess your thoughts, words, and deeds in light of the Church’s moral teachings to prepare yourself well for the sacrament of confession. This introspective examination serves as a means of spiritual growth, reconciliation, and renewal. No matter a person’s age, an Examination of Conscience is relevant and beneficial in preparing for confession. For adults, it offers an opportunity to evaluate your commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ and his Church. This further fosters personal holiness in helping you gain a deeper love for the Lord, your loved ones, and your neighbor. Teens benefit by developing a conscience informed by timeless moral principles (Rom. 2:14–16), not the zeitgeist (spirit of the age), so that they can better navigate the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood. Even children can …
Jesus said “Take and Eat” Most Catholics tell Jesus:“Heck no, I don’t have to obey you Jesus said “Take and Eat” Most Catholics tell Jesus:“Heck no, I know a better way. I will open my mouth and stick out my tongue.”
I guess the Roman Catholic Church was wrong and disobedient then throughout most of her history. And all the Eastern Churches are wrong and disobedient for using various forms of intinction and spoons and forbidding Eastern Catholics from touching the Eucharist with their hands, too. Doctors of the Church, the Early Church Fathers, popes, saints, and encyclicals throughout most of the Church's history were wrong, because they interpreted receiving on the tongue or directly in the mouth as "taking". Well, in that case I'm glad we have the extremely wise and prudent and charitable @chris griffin here, on this online forum, to tell us what the saints and popes and Fathers of the Church and Doctors of the Church were too ignorant to teach us, and to tell us about how we are being prideful for insisting on not desecrating the Eucharist with our hands.