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 …okunengi
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!
"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 …okunengi
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 …okunengi
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…
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?
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 …
August 5th, 2024 God the Father. I will restore My Creation. 2024-08-05 Reconquest - I Will Restore My … August 5th, 2024 God the Father. I will restore My Creation. (Verse 1) My children, I Am your Father, I speak from My Throne, I call you to return, to the place you are known. I gave you existence, I fill you with Grace, To receive My own Love, and to seek My Face. When your will is united and joined unto Mine, You are true children of this Heart Divine. (Verse 2) I Am your Father Who forms you, in pain and in strife, In the trials of this moment, this dark thread of life. So you grow and you mature in My Will and My Way, To be coworkers with Me at the dawning of day. In the Work of Reconquest for every heart’s core, And the renewal of My Church, now wounded and sore. (Chorus) For I will restore My Creation, I will make all things new. What is ruined, I’ll rebuild, for the sake of the few. What is contaminated, I’ll purify, make clear. What is wounded and broken, I’ll heal, have …okunengi
Bishop Antonio Santarsiero Rosa of Huacho has stepped down as secretary general of the Peruvian bishops’ conference. The move follows homosexual abuse accusations published by InfoVaticana.com. Two independent witnesses accused the bishop of homosexual and psychological misconduct. In a statement posted on X on 9 April, the bishops’ conference said that, in light of the report, Bishop Santarsiero had requested to step aside. He described this as “an act of responsibility towards the institutional mission, in order to dedicate himself to clarifying the truth.” Bishop Santarsiero added that he “categorically” denies the allegations. The statement from the Peruvian bishops’ conference promised “all necessary efforts to clarify the accusations, acting in accordance with established protocols and current legislation, both canonical and civil.” #newsIxrkdohymc
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.”
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.
Medforth AI German schoolteachers are increasingly at risk of violent aggression. According to an analysis of the country’s police crime statistic (PKS) published by news agency dpa today, the number of severe attacks more than doubled between 2015 and 2024. In 2024, the latest year for which numbers are available, German police counted 557 cases of severe violent crime against teachers. This category includes crimes such as murder, manslaughter, rape and grievous bodily harms. By comparison, in 2015 only 268 such cases were counted, meaning that the number of violent attacks rose by 108 per cent. The number of intentional simple bodily harm – attacks that do not provoke lasting damage – also rose to a new high of 1,283 cases in 2024. The numbers were provided by the interior ministry in response to a request for information by the Greens Party. The police statistic shows that attacks on police officers, firemen and other emergency service personnel have equally gone up. Germany’s …