The Vatican's restrictions on the Latin Mass "isn't realistic" because young Catholics' growing attraction to the Church's liturgical tradition is "unstoppable", said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco speaking with Raymond Arroyo on EWTN. “It's what's drawing young people in and will continue to do so." According to Monsignor Cordileone, the popularity of the Mass among younger generations makes Traditionis Custodes difficult to sustain: "To be honest, I don't think it's realistic". And: "We look at the younger generation. They all love the tradition." "They love the more classical way that the Church worships, the traditional Mass," he continued. Archbishop Cordileone challenged recent comments by Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship, who said Leo XIV would not reverse Traditionis Custodes. "I don't know how well he knows the mind of the Holy Father. But I think one thing that's clear to everyone is the Holy Father wants to bring everyone …Higit pa
Leo XIV Takes Time for Punk Grandma: Pope Leo XIV received on Friday punk icon Patti Smith in a private audience at the Vatican. The Chicago-born singer shares the Pope's hometown and has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with the Holy See. In May, she inaugurated the Holy See Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, and she previously performed for Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2014.
This morning the Pope received Patti Smith in the Vatican, originally from Chicago, like him. Last May she had inaugurated the Holy See Pavilion at the Biennale, while in 2014 she had sung for Pope Francis in the Vatican
1) Revelation 12:17; “Those who keep God’s commandments and hold fast to the Testimony of Jesus. 2) Revelation 2:8-11; To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: This is what the First and the Last, who was dead and came to life, says. I know your tribulation and your poverty—though you are rich—and the slander of those who call themselves Jews but are not, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are about to suffer: the Devil will throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will face tribulation for ten days. Remain faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Let anyone who has ears listen to what the Spirit says to the churches: the one who conquers will not be harmed by the second death. a) Colossians 1:13; The people delivered from the power of darkness and transferred into the Kingdom of the Son of His love. b) Philippians 3:20; Citizens of heaven, who await the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior. c) 1 Peter 2:9; A chosen race, a royal …Higit pa
In diesen Zeiten des Glaubensabfalls und der Verwirrung in der Kirche: Welche ist die WAHRE Kirche Jesu? 1) Offenbarung 12,17: „Diejenigen, die Gottes Gebote halten und am Zeugnis Jesu festhalten.“ 2) Offenbarung 2,8–11: Schreibe an den Engel der Gemeinde in Smyrna: Das sagt der Erste und der Letzte, der tot war und wieder lebendig wurde: Ich kenne deine Bedrängnis und deine Armut – obwohl du reich bist – und die Verleumdung derer, die sich Juden nennen, es aber nicht sind, sondern in Wahrheit eine Synagoge des Satans sind. Fürchte dich nicht vor dem, was du leiden wirst: Der Teufel wird einige von euch ins Gefängnis werfen, um euch zu prüfen, und ihr werdet zehn Tage lang Bedrängnis erleiden. Bleibt treu bis in den Tod, und ich werde euch die Krone des Lebens geben. Wer Ohren hat, der höre, was der Geist den Gemeinden sagt: Wer siegt, dem wird der zweite Tod nichts anhaben. a) Kolosser 1,13; Das Volk, das aus der Macht der Finsternis befreit und in das Reich des Sohnes seiner Liebe …Higit pa
Today, Pope Leo XIV issued a new Fundamental Law for Vatican City State, replacing the 2023 constitution and codifying recent governance reforms in a 25-article text. The new law enshrines Francis' reforms in the constitution, notably allowing a non-cardinal — including a woman — to serve as President of the Vatican City State's Pontifical Commission and Governorship. Separation of Vatican City State and the Holy See The Pope remains constitutionally supreme. Article 1 states that he holds the full legislative, executive and judicial authority, meaning there is no separation of powers at the highest level. Article 2 explains that Vatican City State exists to guarantee the independence of the Holy See but is legally distinct from the Roman Curia and the institutions of the Holy See. Although this distinction has long existed in practice, it is now stated more explicitly. The clarification has implications for diplomacy, finances and legal responsibility. Woman President Constitutionally …Higit pa
Archbishop José Armando Álvarez Cano, 66, of Morelia, Mexico, recently received the homosexual group Otro Rebaño, reports Oem.com.mx on June 16. The group's coordinator, Erick Ballesteros, is proud about his homosexual sins. Following the meeting with Archbishop Álvarez, the group said it was "filled with hope". It praised the Archbishop's willingness to listen to homosexual ideology and encounter with homosexuals. Monsignor Álvarez has a history of supporting homosexuality. Controversy in 2025 under Previous Archbishop In 2025, when the Archdiocese of Morelia was led by Monsignor Carlos Garfias Merlos, 75, the group Otro Rebaño participated in a homosexual march in Morelia. Then-Archbishop Garfias explained homosexual persons received pastoral care but that they are "sick". During his leadership, the parishes refused to host homosexual services inside churches. At the time, José Armando Álvarez had already arrived as Coadjutor Archbishop. He had been appointed by Pope Francis in January …Higit pa
Holiness Requires Love Amid Great Suffering St. Paul’s gospel centers on Jesus Christ’s resurrection and descent from David, fulfilling Old Testament promises. Persecution for living piously in Christ is inevitable, as the world hates the Lord. The true challenge lies in accepting persecution with charity and love, as Jesus did, rather than focusing on the injustice of others’ actions. Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: Home | Holy Trinity Parish You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: catholicparents.org: Daily Homilies | Catholic Parents Online Rumble: CatholicParentsOnLine Twitter: Catholic Parents Online (@CatholicPa42753) on X For access to a library of talks by Fr. Robert Altier, go to: podia.com To order Fr. Altier's book, God's Plan for Your Marriage, go to the website: God's Plan For Your Marriage Book – God's Plan … An Exploration of Holy Matrimony from Genesis to the Wedding of the Lamb by Father Robert Altier.
Vatican Clergy Residence Becomes Four Star Hotel: Leo XIV has approved the conversion of the Domus Internationalis Paulus VI in Rome from a residence for clergy into a four-star hotel. This is confirmed for the first time in the 2025 APSA financial report. Retired cardinals, bishops, former nuncios, and other clergy living in the residence wrote to Leo XIV, asking that the project be halted. But the plan is moving forward and is now in its final stages. The building dates back to the 15th century and became famous in 2013 when, shortly after his election, Pope Francis returned to pay his hotel bill personally. The Vatican expects to receive approximately €5 million per year in rent from the property.
«Con il Santo Padre Francesco era stato deciso che non si poteva certamente fare un hotel a cinque stelle, per motivi di credibilità e d'immagine; alla fine sarà soltanto un quattro stelle». Un'affermazione che aveva provocato non poco imbarazzo...
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Israel’s Widest Demolition Wave in Months: Israeli forces carried out demolitions across several West Bank communities, affecting homes, businesses, and farms. Near Anza, south of Jenin, owners of three buildings with 18 shops and two apartments were given 40 minutes to evacuate before demolition. Israel says the demolitions target unpermitted construction, while humanitarian groups say Palestinians in Area C are rarely granted building permits. Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz also announced more home demolitions, weapons confiscations, and work permit revocations. Palestinian officials say 341 demolition operations in the first half of 2026 destroyed about 740 structures and affected 923 Palestinians.
Israel’s Widest Demolition Wave in Months: Dozens of Palestinian Families Given 40 Minutes to Leave Their Homes
Environmental Propaganda in Paris Church. Worse than Germany: Since July 9, the nave of Saint-Eustache - one of Paris's largest historic churches - has housed Le Souffle, a 7-meter-tall laser-cut aluminum sculpture by contemporary artist Lydie Arickx. Suspended from the church's central vault, the work is presented as evoking deep-sea coral, the Tree of Life, and the human heart while promoting environmental awareness. The installation defaces the church through 29 September.
Depuis plusieurs semaines, l'église Saint-Eustache de Paris accueille dans sa nef Le Souffle, une sculpture monumentale de 7 mètres de haut réalisée en aluminium découpé au laser par l'artiste contemporaine Lydie Arickx. L'œuvre évoque le corail des profondeurs, l'Arbre de Vie et le cœur humain, tout en sensibilisant à la préservation des écosystèmes marins. (Source : Sortir à Paris)
Society has a thirst for transcendence, but “the old instruments have already fulfilled their purpose and no longer meet the needs of today's people". This claims Bishop Tomáš Holub, 58, of Plzeň, Czech Republic, in a lengthy article about "Synodality and the Novus Ordo Missae" on 21 July on the blog Come se non, run by the Italian theologian Andrea Grillo. Grillo is an opponent of the Roman rite and is considered an influencer of Traditionis Custodes. According to Bishop Holub, a missionary outlook must be rooted in synodality: "Synodality is not merely a technique of communication, but a way of living the faith... The point is not to hold a synod, but to become a synod." The Czech bishop goes on that the Novus Ordo provides the appropriate expression of the Church's synodal identity: "The Novus Ordo makes it possible for this synodality to be applied in the liturgical sphere. Otherwise, this would be very difficult, since the Vetus Ordo is the expression of a Tridentine vision of the …Higit pa
Our Anglican "brethren" at Wells Cathedral (which was Catholic until the time of Henry VIII) have decided to stage an exhibition of "Mythical Creatures," based on a 17th-century book held in their library. Particularly striking is a fifteen-meter-long dragon—sporting rainbow colors—that soars above the few elderly congregants, baring its menacing claws at them. It serves as a true parable of what awaits us Catholics if we remain passive in the face of the brazen advance of the hierarchical "Pink Lobby." (It is astonishing to see the degree of confusion among some of the faithful—such as the person who wrote on a tag: "Dear dragon: always be kind and generous to entire human kind." As if we didn't know what the dragon symbolizes!) Visit our Blog: pagina-catolica.blogspot.com
Abp. Salvatore Cordileone on whether Pope Francis' restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass can be sustained in the long run: "To be honest, I don't think it's realistic...this is unstoppable. It's what's drawing young people in..."
Rome Makes Bombshell Announcement About The Future Of The Traditional Latin Mass No one cares what is said in Rome. Look at all the damage Montini, Woyty;a Bergoglio did to the Mass.