Leo XIV’s Amoris Laetitia meeting: “Families that fall short of the ideal of marriage can manifest Christian virtues”. Today, Véronique Lonchamp addressed the Vatican meeting marking ten years of Amoris Laetitia. She is responsible for family ministry at the French Bishops’ Conference. She said that attitudes such as fidelity [!] and mercy can be manifested in any family seeking to live the Gospel, even when “its situation does not fully correspond to the Christian ideal of marriage.” Lonchamp also listed “pastoral” initiatives that have emerged in France over the past decade under the influence of Amoris Laetitia. Her list included: “The contribution of couples to the development of diocesan guidelines for accompanying separated or divorced persons or those who have entered a new union.” Lonchamp did not specify which dioceses were involved or what the guidelines contain. #newsSdnabbqteu
Gloria.tv is disgusting! They are already digging up dirt on Bishop Cota to smear him. He probably said something about a "synodal Church" or an "open Church"—which, to Gloria.tv and its minions, makes him a heretic.
Cardinal Joseph Zen has welcomed Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s reflections on a “hostile takeover” within the Catholic Church. “Thank you, Bishop Schneider, for sharing such an interesting anecdote and your reflections,” Cardinal Zen wrote on X on October 11. Zen was referring to Schneider’s recollection of a conversation between the two prelates, during which Zen revealed that his favourite Gregorian chant was the Introit for Sexagesima Sunday: “Exsúrge, quare obdórmis, Dómine?” - “Arise, why sleepest Thou, O Lord?” Bishop Schneider recalled how Zen had explained that the melody places particular emphasis on Exsúrge — “Arise!” — conveying an urgent appeal for divine intervention. Schneider also recounted an incident in Rome in which Cardinal Zen had attempted to persuade another cardinal on an important matter concerning the Church. When the other cardinal remained stubborn and unimpressed, Zen began singing the same Gregorian chant directly to him: “Wake up, why are you sleeping? Wake up!” …ተወሳኺ
So the Catholic faith was always very important to you? Definitely. I altar served throughout grade school. Actually, I even served a couple Masses at college at Pitt. Like I said, the nuns were tough, but it was really good for me. Everything has changed because they don’t get the vocations anymore. They need the vocations in order to do what they have to do.
In France, Leo XIV told different audiences what they want to hear: reassuring conservatives while also offering a positive interpretation of the French Revolution's ideals. Polish priest and philosopher Andrzej Kobyliński observed talking to Jan Pospieszalski on October 6 about Leo XIV's France trip: “The various statements during this pilgrimage were addressed to different groups in France. In a sense, everyone got what they wanted. There were statements affirming the value of tradition, but there were also very positive words about the interpretation of the slogan ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.’" And: "There was not a single critical remark - which also surprised me greatly - about the heart of the dispute. That is, concerning the Enlightenment project and the legacy of the French Revolution. That was completely missing."
Iranians inside Iran put up a banner in Minab, Hormozgan Province, near the Strait of Hormuz, praising President Trump’s economic pressure against the mullahs’ regime and urging him to continue until the regime falls. It reads: "Mr. Trump, you’re succeeding in bringing this regime down. You are on the right path. They are scared, they are fleeing, and they are on the verge of collapse. We stand with you. Keep going!"
The appeal against the decree of excommunication of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) is ongoing – no further details disclosed. On October 13, the FSSPX published a communiqué stating that the appeal against the July excommunication has been pursued, in accordance with the procedures established by the canon law of 1983. “Through these actions, the bishops of the Society intend to exercise the right recognized by the Church, requesting an examination of the legal and doctrinal objections they have raised against the documents of July 2.” Pending a response from the “competent authorities” regarding these proceedings, the FSSPX will maintain the discretion required by the nature of these procedures. #newsEabeiftheh
On October 6, former councilman Matt Dalbey, a member of The Satanic Temple, opened a city council meeting in Ottumwa, Iowa, with a text ending in "Hail Satan." Local pastor Rick Bick condemned it as a curse and demanded it be reversed. Mayor Benjamin Foote called for 30 seconds of silence. The city defended its policy allowing residents of different beliefs to deliver opening prayers, stressing that it cannot discriminate based on religion and does not necessarily endorse speakers' views.
The irony: Glasgow's archdiocesan newspaper entitled Flourish - meaning “to thrive” or “to blossom” - announces plans to halve the archdiocese's roughly 80 parishes and close 24 churches. Under the front-page headline “We Must Face Up to Reality”, the October issue of Flourishdetails the largest parish restructuring in Glasgow's history. Many mergers and closures are expected within five years, others within a decade. The proposals were approved by Archbishop William Nolan and his council of priests. Since Nolan took office in 2022, the number of active priests has fallen by a third. Most are over 60, while only ONE priest is under 45. Archdiocesan communications director Ronnie Convery warned that, on current projections, Glasgow could have just eight active priests in twenty years. #newsHbkzquamnc
Homily Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Galatians 5:18-25 A person who doesn't grasp God's love is at a disadvantage. Let us reflect on the childlike joy within us. Luke 11:42-46 Essentially, Jesus is saying, "You are missing out on God's love." Let us receive God's love, the joy of love within us. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
I didn't want to post this on his birthday because NO ONE shares one of the most important Feast days of The Blessed Mother. President Putin turned 74 years old on The Feast of Our Lady of "VICTORY"! There are NO coincidences with The Blessed Mother or Our Lord. A birthday greeting from Pepe Escobar to President Putin. Happy Birthday, President Putin — Pepe Escobar
Leo XIV will not celebrate the closing Mass of the meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia. Pope Leo XIV will not preside over Wednesday’s closing Mass marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, scheduled for October 14 in St. Peter’s Square. He will also miss Tuesday’s inaugural Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal ceremony at Borgo Laudato Si’ in the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, where Cardinal Michael Czerny will receive the award. Leo XIV is preparing for surgery to remove a lung nodule, the Vatican announced Monday. He is expected to enter Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday. He is expected to remain hospitalized for approximately one week. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the nodule was detected during a routine examination, not following symptoms of an acute illness. Its nature, whether benign or malignant, remains undisclosed. Medical guidelines generally recommend monitoring rather than surgically removing incidental solid lung nodules smaller than …ተወሳኺ
The actor playing the Pope wants to evoke sympathy, while since May 2025 he hasn't shown any sympathy for his followers, whom he encourages in sin and leads to ruin.
