The governance of Bishop Fernando Arêas Rifan, 75, of the Old Rite Apostolic Administration in Campos, Brazil, has been extended until spring 2027. He announced the extension in a pastoral letter published on January 11 on AdApostolica.org. Monsignor Rifan recalled his meetings with Leo XIV in the autumn. On 15 November 2025, he was received in private audience by Leo XIV, to whom he presented his resignation and the situation of the Apostolic Administration. Leo XIV asked whether Bishop Rifan also celebrates the Novus Ordo. “I told him that in our churches we celebrate the ancient rite, but that when invited I concelebrate with our diocesan bishop, Bishop Roberto Paz, using the current rite, and likewise when I or our priests, when invited, celebrate Mass in the churches of the dioceses, we celebrate the Mass in the current form.” Bishop Rifan on Leo XIV’s reaction: “He showed himself satisfied.” On 17 November, Monsignor Rifan was received at the Dicastery for Bishops. There, he …More
New Archbishop of Cape Town Gave “Collective Absolution” at Ecumenical Gathering: Leo XIV appointed Monsignor Sithembele Anton Sipuka, 65, as Archbishop of Cape Town on January 9. In October 2024, Sipuka had been elected President of the ecumenical body 'South African Council of Churches' (SACC). At the SACC’s National Day of Prayer in June 2025, the program included a “collective confession of sins.” A woman introducing the segment in the recorded video declared: “Beloved in Christ, let us confess our sins before the Almighty.” The congregation was then led through a national confession, explicitly naming colonialism, apartheid, racism, corruption, violence, and injustice. Participants were instructed to repeat the text aloud together. Following this confession, Monsignor Sipuka addressed the largely Protestant assembly with words resembling absolution: “And so let us accept the gracious forgiveness of God. Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. That proves God’s love towards us. …More
During the National Day of Prayer ecumenical service in June 2025, held at Grace Bible Church in Soweto, the South African Council of Churches led a collective confession of sins introduced with the words: “Beloved in Christ, let us confess our sins before the Almighty.” The congregation was then guided through a national confession, naming historical and social sins such as colonialism, apartheid, racism, corruption, violence, and injustice. Immediately following this confession, the Catholic Bishop Sipuka declared forgiveness, stating: “By the grace of God and the love of Christ, you are forgiven.”
Max Blumenthal - Here's the 1993 60 Minutes report on how the CIA recruited a Venezuel... Here's the 1993 60 Minutes report on how the CIA recruited a Venezuelan military officer, General Ramón Guillén Davila, to help them ship 22 tons of cocaine into American cities The Cartel of the Suns disappeared once it lost its utility to the CIA, and was resurrected by the …
Yet another coup Ginger theory youtube.com/watch?v=Svi_xQHO5nc In this video, Ginger Theory discusses the current events in Venezuela, Technocracy Incorporated & Elon’s Grandfather, and when the US tried to overthrow Venezuela through Hugo Chavez.; and ties it all together!
US launches 'large-scale strikes' against ISIS in Syria: US Central Command nytimes.com/…10/us/politics/us-strikes-islamic- … The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces. CENTCOM said they, as well as partner forces, conducted "large-scale strikes" against multiple ISIS targets across Syria on Saturday as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike. "The strikes today targeted ISIS throughout Syria as part of our ongoing commitment to root out Islamic terrorism against our warfighters, prevent future attacks, and protect American and partner forces in the region. U.S. and coalition forces remain resolute in pursuing terrorists who seek to harm the United States," CENTCOM announced on X. "Our message remains strong: if you harm our warfighters, we will find you and kill you anywhere in the world, no matter how hard you try to evade justice," according to the post." The attack comes just weeks after two Iowa National …More
Leo XIV’s setting of the consistory is “not normative”, Cardinal Gerhard Müller told TheCatholicHerald.com (January 11): “This is a method of the synods, and I think it’s helping the Pope not as Bishop of Rome but as a diocesan bishop.” Cardinal Müller sought to dispel what he described as a false dichotomy in the Church’s internal debates. “The Church of Benedict XVI doesn’t exist anymore.” Picture: vatican media, #newsXaqahjlxet
@Boanerges Boanerges You are absolutely correct! —We can complain til the cows come home but nothing will change for the better. It is a near certainty that things will only get worse. —Jesus Christ created only one Church (now known as the Roman Catholic Church). Moreover, He established only one set of “truths” and commanded the appointed leaders of His Church to teach those “truths,” exclusively, to “all nations.” Those “truths” are the teachings, practices and beliefs of the Catholic religion. —The Second Vatican Council created a counterfeit religion (which faithful Catholics call the “Conciliar” religion). All post-Vatican II popes, bishops and priests follow and promote some or all of the many false teachings contained in the Conciliar religion. —Each and every one of those men of the Conciliar religion who have been responsible for leading unwitting Catholics away from the authentic teachings of the Catholic religion (many to perdition) will one day answer to Jesus Christ …More
"When one of you says, I am for Paul, and another, I am for Apollos, are not these human thoughts? Why, what is Apollos, what is Paul?"1st Corinthians 3:4. Jesus Christ is the head of His Church. The pope should be his "vicar" - a servant of the servants of God who protests the Deposit of Faith. If a man fails in that, woe to him. It would have been better if he hadn't been born!
The subservience of governments to the interests of the globalist elite is even more evident in the planning of ethnic replacement, pursued to erase the religious, cultural, linguistic, and economic identity of states and to better control the masses. From Starmer to Macron, from Rutte to Sanchez, from von der Leyen to Meloni, total surveillance is already being implemented and will become irreversible with the introduction of digital currency and the obligation of a unique ID for access to essential services.
People have very short memories. The 24 hour news cycle makes last month's headlines out-of-date. That's why we never learn any lessons from history. For example: all the scandals of Francis/Leo are merely a rehash of the post-Vatican II period of the 70s & 80s. That's why I marvel at people losing their minds over it. I already lived through it once AND survived. Keep the Faith!
Australian Cardinal George Pell holds a copy of his book, "Prison Journal," during an interview with Catholic News Service at his residence in Rome Dec. 18, 2020. (CNS photo/Robert Duncan) Editor’s note:You can read Part 1 of this column here. In 2014, the newly elected Pope Francis decided to improve the state of the Vatican’s finances. He appointed the Australian cardinal George Pell (1941-2023) to be the first prefect of his new Secretariat for the Economy. Pell was seen as the sort of no-nonsense, thorough, and intelligent cardinal who could corral other cardinals into cleaning up their mess. Pell ordered audits, established policy guidelines, and began to investigate the financial affairs of different Vatican offices. One would think that simply trying to introduce transparency into the Vatican finances would be non-controversial. One would be wrong. Just as Pell began to uncover problems, a series of child sexual abuse charges from Australia were leveled at Pell in 2017. While …
"Exactly when he was investigating financial improprieties in the Vatican, he was forced to leave Rome and face trial on charges that are so weak as to be barely believable."
"It" will start here.? Seems like "it" has been going on for quite a while now. And why bother with an alleged apparition in which roses grew out of the seer's chest? Does Heaven wish to insult our intelligence?
We end the Christmas Season with a post from Our Lady of Solitude Monastery titled, “Give me your sins…” It's a story about St. Jerome. A story and truth we can all relate to as fallen people of God. We hope you like it. St. Jerome, pray for us! Here's the story of St. Jerome: After many years spent in Jerusalem translating the Word of God, Jerome finished his grand project just days before Christmas. To celebrate his accomplishment, Jerome decided to spend Christmas Eve in nearby Bethlehem, in one of the many grottoes that dot the countryside. According to the ancient account, sometime around midnight Jesus appeared to him, saying 'Jerome, what will you give me for my birthday? Immediately and enthusiastically, Jerome declared, 'Lord, I give you my translation of your word.' But instead of congratulating him, Jesus simply replied, 'No, Jerome, that is not what I want.' Jerome was speechless. Then he began to complain and remonstrate with Jesus, asking why he had let him go on for …
‘We must honour the dead’: Gaza man buries thousands amid war Over two years of Israel’s war on Gaza, more than 71,000 Palestinians have been killed. Yousef Abu Hatab, 65, has personally buried over 18,000 people, including his son and brother. Basic burial materials are exhausted under Israel’s blockade, forcing him to work by hand. He collects bricks from destroyed homes to carry out proper Muslim burials. At Naser Hospital, he converted the yard into a graveyard, burying 540 bodies. He also handled unidentified bodies, including 80 released by the Israeli army. Despite exhaustion and loss, he is determined to give the dead a dignified resting place. Subscribe to our channel: Al Jazeera English
The saddest sight is the soul destined for Hell. Christ calls us to a life of servium, which means specifically that we don't choose our own way, our own wants.