At the close of its sixth assembly in Stuttgart on Saturday, the German Synodal Assembly narrowly approved, by the required two-thirds majority, a resolution authorizing the creation of a national Synodal Conference planned for the autumn. The central dispute concerned whether the new body should "monitor" the implementation of synodal resolutions in the dioceses. Even Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich warned against creating a superior authority that would supervise bishops or interfere in diocesan governance. “I do not want that,” Marx said. Similarly, Bishop Peter Kohlgraf of Mainz said that a control body overseeing bishops would contradict Catholic principles. Bishop Josef Overbeck of Essen expressed confidence. The Vatican has been informed about the planned body and he expects approval in the coming weeks. Asked about a possible rejection from Rome, Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg said he had no indication that approval was in doubt and ruled out proceeding without Vatican consent …Yana
Elon Musk had more extensive – and more friendly – communications with the financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than previously publicly known, according to documents released on Friday by the Department of Justice. Emails in the files appear to show the two cordially messaging each other on two separate occasions to make plans for Musk to visit Epstein’s island. The documents include Musk and Epstein emailing in both 2012 and 2013 to determine when Musk should make the trip to Little St James. Neither exchanges appear to have resulted in Musk visiting the island, due to logistical issues. “Will be in the BVI/St Bart’s area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit?” Musk states on 13 December 2013. “any day 1st - 8th . play it by ear if you want. always space for you,” Epstein replies. Musk then sends several emails relaying his schedule, and the two settle on 2 January as a date for the visit. The email exchange ends with Epstein telling Musk that he would need to …
The University of Notre Dame, operated by the Congregation of Holy Cross, has confirmed the appointment of Susan Ostermann as director of its Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, effective July 1, 2026. Ostermann, an associate professor in the Keough School of Global Affairs, has publicly advocated for abortion in multiple opinion columns, describing laws restricting abortion as “violence,” “sexual abuse,” and “trauma”. She even linked opposition to abortion with "white supremacy". Her writings have appeared in outlets including Salon, The Indianapolis Star, and the Chicago Tribune. The appointment drew sharp criticism from Fr Wilson Miscamble, a Holy Cross priest and professor emeritus at Notre Dame, who argued that the decision undermines the university’s Catholic identity and called on the Board of Fellows to rescind it. Other faculty members also raised concerns about the tone and substance of Ostermann’s abortion advocacy. In a written statement, the University of Notre …Yana
31.01.2025 A POPE WHO INTERPRETS ALL THE CREEDS, COUNCILS AND CATECHISMS IRRATIONALLY AND SO DISHONESTLY – AND DOES NOT DENY IT- CANNOT BE APOSTOLIC AND MAGISTERIAL ON THIS ISSUE. There is no denial from the Vatican Dicastery for Communication over the last few months. The Holy See Press Office does not say that Pope Leo interprets Vatican Council II with a Rational Premise in harmony with an ecclesiocentric Roman Missal. With the Rational Premise Archbishop Vigano and Cardinal Cupich will have the same ecclesiocentric interpretation of Vatican Council II.The SSPX would be aligned with the National Catholic Reporter . With the Rational Premise (invisible people are invisible) Massimo Faggioli and Taylor Marshall have a conservative interpretation of Vatican Council II. The interpretation of Vatican Council II by the Italian daily newspapers IL Messaggero and Avvenire are in schism when they choose the Irrational Premise. So there is an objective error in their reports on the Council. …Yana
Educating in God's Way Saturday, January 31, Feast of St. John Bosco Dear brothers and sisters, on the feast of St. John Bosco, January 31, we would like to recall the three foundations of his preventive education system: reason, religion, and loving-kindness. This education system should be urgently rediscovered and updated in this time of "epochal change," in which the total failure of traditional educational agencies—family, school, and the Church—is clearly evident. To summarize, the educational process must begin again from the relation of love, the pure love coming from God, between educator and student, between adults and youth. In this way, the relationship, while transmitting the beauty of God's love for every man and woman called to become his adoptive children in Christ (Religion), not only does not diminish reason but, on the contrary, enhances it, allowing it to understand, in faith, God's stupendous plan for creation. Having become protagonists and collaborators with God …Yana
The Holy Catholic Church is the instrument of GOD Who set up the educational system for the blessed countries of His created world according to all levels of education up to and including the University level. Saint John Bosco is a beautiful example as a FAITHFUL Catholic Saint whom GOD blessed to be among His servants in this endeavor of Catholic Christian education. THIS system was instrumental in building the Catholic Christian countries that formed men and women of exceptional character and political statesmen who were righteous, and which presently has been replaced with so called "leaders" who are corrupt and perverted servants of satan; in addition, these same types of "leaders" are also those who now masquerade as a Catholic hierarchy and prelates, but they are apostates and heretics who reveal themselves to be corrupt and perverted cesspools of impurity as our BLESSED MOTHER warned us about. The Catholic Christian system is now the sleeping giant of a GOD-LOVING, GOD- FEARING …Yana
Alex James - Before it gets deleted: The full Jeffrey Epstein Interview by Steve... Before it gets deleted: The full Jeffrey Epstein Interview by Steve Bannon. A lot of information surrounding the Epstein files has been taken down and redacted. Make sure to bookmark and repost this so more people can see it before it's also taken down. unedited (by me) 1hr …
Red Pill Dispenser - Putin: "After the collapse of the Soviet Union, it seemed to us that ... Putin: "After the collapse of the Soviet Union, it seemed to us that we would quickly become members of the so-called civilized family of European nations." "Today it turns out that there is no civilization there, only complete degeneracy." …
The bishops in Flanders, Belgium, want to keep the debate open on allowing women to become deacons, according to CathoBel.be on January 29. They published a statement saying that the issue should not be considered closed at the local level, even after the recent Vatican study. The bishops said that church tradition should not be the deciding factor in the discussion, and that "signs of the times" should be taken seriously. This was in response to the open letter from a group of women frustrated by the recent Vatican study. The bishops replied that they "understand the women’s feelings". Furthermore, they said that women should be more closely involved in decision-making relating to theology, liturgy and pastoral care, and described women’s leadership in the Church as “an undeniable enrichment”. They added that it is not a good thing that only men carry out liturgical roles during church celebrations. They want women to have greater visibility within Church life, within existing limits. …Yana
4th Sunday OT – A - First Reading - Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12–13 - I will leave in your midst Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth, who have observed his law; Seek justice, seek humility; perhaps you may be sheltered on the day of the LORD'S anger. But I will leave as a remnant in your midst a people humble and lowly, Who shall take refuge in the name of the LORD; the remnant of Israel. They shall do no wrong and speak no lies; Nor shall there be found in their mouths a deceitful tongue; They shall pasture and couch their flocks with none to disturb them. Psalms 146(145),7.8-9.10. The LORD keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. the LORD sets captives free. The LORD gives sight to the blind. The LORD raises up those who were bowed down; the LORD loves the just. The LORD protects strangers. The fatherless and the widow he sustains, but the way of the wicked he thwarts. The LORD shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, through all generations. …Yana
"To say that someone is going to burn in hell because they had (pre-marital sex) is just not true" Episcopalian pastor laments that people consider abortion a "sin," then dismisses the idea that pre-marital sex is necessarily a bad thing, or something that Jesus cares about.
Global perspective - #BREAKING : Keir Starmer's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping ... #BREAKING : Keir Starmer's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Xi said China and the UK must "rise above their differences" as it is now "imperative" for world peace - He said relations have gone through "twists and turns that did not serve the interests of our countries …
One thing as a FAITHFUL CATHOLIC is that, I will never refrain from knowing that GOD in His predilection has chosen Russia to be His instrument in our times as is the Holy Will of GOD. As a Catholic who loves TRUTH, to follow people today who choose to be blind and deaf about Russia, it reminds one that the followers of the "leaders" and their accomplices of the c-ov-id scamdemic who inverted the TRUTH by gaslighting, fear mongering, and psychological mind-manipulation continue to be unable to break away from the matrix of the propaganda mongers who always deceive and invert the TRUTH.
With move in date unclear, Pope Leo will live in attic of apostolic palace in rooms not used by Benedict or John Paul; there is a gym set up there, and one guest room, along with a chapel. The windows face the interior of the Vatican, not St. Peter’s Square.
Archbishop Coakley Calls U.S. Catholics to Join ‘Holy Hour for Peace' | SG News Amid rising violence, injustice, and social unrest in the United States, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has called on bishops and priests nationwide to offer a Holy Hour for Peace. In a January 28 statement, Archbishop Coakley said many people feel powerless in the face of violence and polarization. He cited recent deaths linked to immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and Texas as tragic examples of a failure to respect the dignity of human life. Emphasizing that the current climate of fear does not reflect the Gospel of Christ, the archbishop urged clergy and faithful alike to pray for justice, reconciliation, and healing in communities across the nation. His call comes amid growing concern from Catholic bishops over domestic unrest, following the USCCB’s condemnation of indiscriminate mass deportations during their November 2025…Yana
Archbishop Coakley Calls for Holy Hour as a … WASHINGTON – “Your faith matters. Your prayers matter. Your acts of love and works of justice matter,” said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. “The current climate of fear and polarization, which thrives when human dignity is disregarded, does not meet the standard set by Christ in the Gospel,” he continued, and as a step toward healing, invited bishops and priests across the United States to offer a Holy Hour for Peace. Archbishop Coakley’s full reflection and invitation follow: Many people today feel powerless in the face of violence, injustice, and social unrest. To those who feel this way, I wish to say clearly: your faithfulness matters. Your prayers matter. Your acts of love and works of justice matter. I am deeply grateful for the countless ways Catholics and all people of good will continue to serve one another and work for peace and justice. Whether feeding the hungry, welcoming …Yana