Several anonymous cardinals and curial officials told the Substack.com account The Pillar on April 17 that they do not expect any resolution to the question of the Mass in the Roman rite in the near future. Some Catholics had hoped the next extraordinary consistory of cardinals on June 26–27 would address the liturgical issue. Instead, Leo XIV chose to focus on Francis' document Evangelii Gaudium. One Vatican official said that Leo XIV was not very familiar with traditional communities or even the traditional liturgy, and that his primary concern was not liturgy but whether members of those communities accept the Second Vatican Council. As early as June 2025, the best friend of Leo XIV, Alejandro Moral, Prior General of the Augustinians, had already ruled out any return of the older form of the Mass under his pontificate. #newsVdgrmnvwkv
Amid growing controversy over the future of the Valley of the Fallen, Spain’s Minister of the Presidency, Félix Bolaños, has defended Cardinal José Cobo of Madrid. Bolaños told LaSexta.com that the plan to secularise the religious site was not the cardinal's initiative, but the result of an agreement reached directly with the Vatican. He emphasised that no personal deal had been made with Cobo, who has faced significant pressure from Catholics over the issue. The minister also said that the Vatican is fully committed to transforming the Valley from a monastery into a site of "democratic memory". Addressing divisions within the Catholic Church, Bolaños described it as a 'plural organisation', while criticising more traditional sectors that oppose the transformation and suggesting that they are out of step with 'contemporary society'. He also placed the “re-signification” of the Valley within a broader set of negotiations between the Spanish government and the Church, covering issues …Zêde
On April 19, the Cathedral of Saint-Jean-l’Évangéliste, Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil, Eastern Canada, hosted the public viewing of an Ice Hockey game (NHL playoff). The watch party included a large-scale projection, lighting effects, food and alcohol. The diocese is currently ruined by Bishop Claude Hamelin.
Apr 19: NHL playoff game, screened in the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-l’Évangéliste in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada.
He even suggested that some form of sterilisation agent could be added to the water or food supply, writing that “doses of the antidote would be carefully rationed by the government to produce the desired population size” (p. 131).
The recent death of Paul Ehrlich (1932–2026), that master of anti-natalist propaganda, should cause us to consider the far-reaching consequences of his doctrine. As the author of The Population Bomb, (Note: all page references given below refer to this work) written in 1968, Ehrlich helped shape the disastrous demographic policies which many countries around the world are currently scrambling to reverse. by Kathy Clubb Among his predictions was the frightening spectre of overpopulation and world-wide famine to be experienced in the 1970s. By tying food availability to increasing population, Ehrlich successfully sowed enough fear into the academics of his day to ensure that his message would be taken up and disseminated into the unsuspecting community at large. Contraception Central to Ehrlich’s policies for population control was contraception; this was to be subsidised by the government and especially was to be made available to the poor. He lauded the U.S. government’s multi-million …
ECB chief Christine Lagarde warns of possible food rationing due to fertilizer disruptions “A third of fertilizers are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz... that is at risk.”
"I feel so sorry for you," said the unlit candle to her flickering friend. "Your time is so short. You’re constantly burning away, and soon, you’ll be gone forever. I’m much happier than you. I don’t burn, so I don’t melt. I just lie here in peace, and I’ll last for years. But your days are numbered." The burning candle replied: "I don’t regret a single moment. My life is beautiful and full of meaning. Yes, I burn, and my wax is melting away, but my flame has lit countless other candles, and my own light is never diminished by sharing it. With my light, I drive back the darkness of the night. I bring a sparkle to a child’s eyes at a celebration. I purify the air by a sick person’s bedside, for shadows and despair cannot stand the presence of a living flame. I stand as a symbol of hope and a silent prayer. Isn't a life like that—even a short one—truly beautiful? Actually, it’s you I feel sorry for, my unlit sister. Your fate is the one that's truly sad. You’ve never fulfilled the …Zêde
The late great ALAIN DELON’s parents divorced when he was 4yrs old and put him up for adoption - so his answer when asked — “if God exists what would you ask him after your death?” — hits me hard every time.
When a man begins to fast, to pray, to deny himself, it is not heaven that is disturbed—but hell. While I lived in distraction, no one troubled me. But when I knelt—then the blows began. Thoughts like arrows. Doubts like a fog. Bodily weakness. Unexpected quarrels. Temptations precisely where I am weakest. And I understood—it is not an attack because I am weak, but because I have begun. The devil does not attack the dead. He attacks those who have awakened. Fasting is not a diet. Fasting is war— war against the old self. War against the passions that bound me for years. A war in which I fall every day, yet rise again. And every time I say “no” to sin, heaven records a victory the world does not see. I am not afraid of temptations. I would be afraid if they did not exist. For where there is no struggle, there is no growth. When there is no attack, it means the enemy has nothing to lose. But I know he does— because I fast, because I pray, because I desire Christ more than my own comfort. …Zêde
Fr. Chad Ripperger Reveals the Forgotten Secrets of the Fallen Angels Have you ever wondered about the mysteries of angels and their purpose? In this deep theological insight, Fr. Chad Ripperger explores their divine role, thei...
Communards? During World War II, Italian partisans (especially those of a communist and socialist orientation) adopted the song "Bella Ciao" as an anthem of resistance to fascism and Nazism. The song became a symbol of the fight for freedom, equality and justice, and the lyrics were adapted to reflect the fight against the fascist regime. After the war, "Bella Ciao" became an international symbol of left-wing, labor and anti-fascist movements. It was sung at protests, union meetings and political events all over the world, from Latin America to Europe. Her message of resistance to injustice and solidarity with the vulnerable makes her a permanent political symbol.
The Dicastery for Culture and Education announced the participation of several influential figures in contemporary art and culture — including American singer Patti Smith and Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao — in the Holy See Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, which will be held May 9 through Nov. 22.
Let's Talk Alberta Independence · Beverley Nadiger Bill to stop euthanasia for mental illness in Canada | Montreal, QC by Olivia Gomm A euthanasia prevention group is asking the federal government to endorse a private member’s bill that stops next year’s expansion of medically assisted death to those whose sole condition is a mental health problem. Members of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition reiterated their support for Bill C-218 during an April 13 press conference on Parliament Hill. Bill C-218, tabled last June by Conservative MP Tamara Jansen, is a private member’s bill that would amend the Criminal Code to prevent medical assistance in dying (MAID) from being expanded to include those diagnosed solely with mental illness. Dr. Peter Blusanovics, a family physician based in Montreal who spoke at the press conference, said he has treated many patients with mental illnesses and wants to “provide a voice for our most vulnerable—those who have and are suffering from mental illness.” …Zêde
Skip to content German media is full of headlines like ‘German crime figures: Are migrants unfairly targeted?’ “Is it true that the crime rate in Germany is higher among immigrants? Statistics suggest as much, but numbers by themselves can be misleading. An expert explains what’s behind them.” Experts. What would we do without them? The crime statistics are bad otherwise they wouldn’t be doing this kind of song and dance. Syrian nationals in Germany are almost eleven times more likely to be identified as suspects in violent crimes than German citizens. According to de Vries, the rate of offenses is even higher for serious sexual crimes : Afghan nationals top the list – with a figure that is around 14 times higher than that of Germans. Overall, foreign suspects are “significantly overrepresented” in violent crimes (over 43 percent) and serious sexual offenses (39.6 percent), according to de Vries. The crime rate is particularly striking among individuals from Syria, Afghanistan, …