Don Maurizio Gronchi, a consultant to the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, told AciPrensa.com on 18 November that the drafting of Tucho’s recent document Mater Populi Fidelis against the title Co-Redemptrix had a striking feature. Don Gronchi co-presented the document alongside Tucho and is an enemy of the title. The Dicastery's work has historically been 'collegial'. For each topic studied, the Dicastery draws on the input of internal consultants, external experts and other sources. However, in the case of this document on Marian titles, "no collaborating Mariologists could be found", according to Fr Gronchi. He pointed out that neither the faculty of the Marianum nor the Pontifical International Marian Academy participated in the presentation of the document. In his opinion, this can be interpreted as a “silence” that “can be understood as dissent”. Picture: Infovaticana, #newsEjbrmvmlnm
By Andrea Widburg It’s old news by now that the BBC defamed Donald Trump by misleadingly editing his January 6, 2021, speech to convey the impression that Trump was demanding that his supporters act violently at the Capitol. To give that impression, the BBC had to cut out almost one hour of his speech and seamlessly graft together two entirely unrelated statements. When Trump threatened to sue, two of the BBC’s executives reluctantly resigned. Eventually, the BBC, after hemming and hawing a bit, offered a sort of apology, conceding that, well, yes, that’s exactly what it had done, and promising never again to broadcast the offending footage…but insisting that this bit of jiggery-pokery was just a mistake, with no malevolence involved: On Monday, BBC chair Samir Shah accepted an “error of judgement” had been made on the documentary and that the edited speech gave the impression of a “direct call for action” – and said the BBC would like to apologise for it. That’s one step better …
“criteria for distinguishing authentic spiritual phenomena, which can occur in an atmosphere of prayer and a sincere search for God, from manifestations that may be deceptive.”
Vladimir Putin warns that artificial intelligence could turn people into "robots" and divide the country into the elite and the rest. The President urges preserving the most important thing—the ability to think, not just press buttons. Excerpt from a speech on the future of education, children, and the role of AI in Russia. Путин: ИИ может превратить людей в роботов. Россия этого НЕ допустит! Putin: The important thing isn't 150 years of life. The important thing is WHY you live. At AI Journey 2025, Vladimir Putin answered an unexpected question about longevity—and gave one of the most powerful and philosophical answers. Not about technology. Not about 150 years of life. But about why people live at all. This excerpt contains the key message of the President's speech: traditional values, the meaning of life, the choice of path, and what truly determines Russia's future. Watch to the end—very important words. Путин: Главное не 150 лет жизни. Главное …More
On 19 November, Pope Leo XIV received the Jewish Democratic Governor of Illinois, J. B. Pritzker, in an audience. Afterwards, Pritzker wrote on X.com that he was honoured to meet "this son of Illinois", adding: "Pope Leo XIV’s message of hope, compassion, unity and peace resonates with Illinoisans of all faiths and traditions." Pritzker is a pro-abortion politician. He signed the Reproductive Health Act into law in 2019, thereby repealing older restrictions and affirming the "fundamental right to make autonomous decisions about one's own reproductive health". In October 2023, he launched a national effort through his own non-profit organisation to support "abortion rights" outside Illinois. Furthermore, Pritzker has long advocated for homosexual privileges. In June 2025, he posted on X.com: "I’ve been marching for LGBTQ+ rights since Pride was considered a protest. And I’ll continue to march..." #newsZenzekzwpl
[Saint Victorinus – III-IV Century AD; Roman Greece/Pettau, Roman Greece; Spiritual Writer; Martyr under Diocletian] “On the fifth day the land and water brought forth their progenies. On the sixth day the things that were wanting were created; and thus God raised up man from the soil, as lord of all the things which He created upon the earth and the water. Yet He created angels and archangels before He created man, placing spiritual beings before earthly ones. For light was made before sky and the earth. This sixth day is called parasceve, that is to say, the preparation of the kingdom. For He perfected Adam, whom He made after His image and likeness. But for this reason He completed His works before He created angels and fashioned man, lest perchance they should falsely assert that they had been His helpers. On this day also, on account of the passion of the Lord Jesus Christ, we make either a station to God, or a fast. On the seventh day He rested from all His works, and blessed it …More
"This sixth day is called parasceve, that is to say, the preparation of the kingdom. For He perfected Adam, whom He made after His image and likeness. But for this reason He completed His works before He created angels and fashioned man, lest perchance they should falsely assert that they had been His helpers. On this day also, on account of the passion of the Lord Jesus Christ, we make either a station to God, or a fast."
300kg gemstone found in Madagascar presidential palace • Madagascar's interim president, who seized power in the Indian Ocean island nation last month, has unveiled a 300 kg (661 lb) gemstone that he said had been found in the presidential palace. youtube.com/watch?v=36RRHqcbbDw
Did Trump bomb Iran because Israel threatened to nuke them? I would love to know why he prevent it? (Could it be he didn't want us to know Israel DOES have nuclear weapons?) Musk says, ai humanoid robots will make us all rich? Plus other discussions. Max Blumenthal : The CIA’s Cocaine Business and Regime Change
Norwegian bishop Erik Varden spoke to 'Communio' magazine on November 19 about personal experiences. Key quotes from this wonderful interview – including wishful thinking. - I am not convinced by the sociological data on religion, which suggests that religious indifference is on the rise. - I have the utmost respect for the Pew Research Centre, but I must say that, purely empirically, the statement does not correspond with my own observations. - The trend is clear and growing steadily: young people long for substance. I see them faithfully attending well-prepared and carefully designed Eucharists. - What I am witnessing is a new search for meaning, for criteria, for community, for truth. - In Scandinavia, secularisation has now come to an end. Quite simply because there is actually nothing left to secularise. - The fact that human beings somehow carry a desire for the limitless within themselves is also evident in a very secular discourse, most recently in transhumanism. - When confronted …More
"It's not just over; the old Christian society is also a useless burden, according to the president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI). He announces the new 'good news' at the general assembly: secularisation will set you free."
Bp. Michael Martin, who cruelly banished Charlotte’s Latin Mass community to a church intentionally too small, yesterday met Pope Leo XIV and thanked him for his ‘clear message’ defending distressed migrants.
1M 4:36-37, 52-59 "For eight days they celebrated the dedication of the altar and joyfully offered burnt offerings and sacrifices of deliverance and praise." Joy and bliss, is the feast of the Heart to hearts, of God with us, in our being. Luke 19:45-48 The Presentation of Mary in the Temple inspires us to present ourselves to God, in order to receive from Him all that we need in the present moment. A suggestion to achieve this: let us follow this recommendation from Pope Saint John XXIII: "Let us simplify complicated things and not complicate simple things." Jesus repeats what is written: "My house shall be a house of prayer." Mary is a person in prayer. Prayer is to be in the presence of God. Lord, thank you for being with us and in all people. May each person allow Jesus to open their heart so that His Love may pass through them and touch the hearts of others along the way. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.