In an unusually candid interview with IlTempo.it on December 15, Archbishop Georg Gänswein spoke about his relationship with Pope Francis, his reassignment after the death of Benedict XVI, and his role in publishing unpublished sermons of Benedict XVI. Main quotes. Return to Freiburg After Benedict XVI’s Death “As soon as Benedict XVI's funeral was over, Pope Francis decided that I should immediately return to my home diocese of Freiburg. However, in a move that was highly unusual for the secretary of a deceased pontiff, I was not assigned any duties.” “Even some people who were not exactly friends confided to me that this treatment of me had indeed been excessively harsh.” The Request for an Audience With Pope Francis “A year later, on 31st December 2023, on the first anniversary of Benedict XVI's death, I came to Rome to celebrate Mass at the altar of St Peter's Chair and another near his tomb in the Vatican Grottoes.” “It was one of the Memores Domini who advised me to request an …More
Nothing on Amazon Synod and forcing Pope Benedict to retract his signature from the book he co-authored with card Sarah - which happened to save the celibacy? Does jailer Gänswein think we forget the dirty job he did for his boss - the false prophet Bergoglio? Gotta love these crocodile tears over Bergoglio's feint attack on his most loyal servant, Gänswein
The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has consistently demonstrated a reductive and simplistic approach to geopolitics that betrays a serious lack of strategic depth and historical knowledge for such a critical role. Her failure is symptomatic of a broader decline of European statecraft. Reacting to the recent summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the military parade in Beijing dedicated to the victory over fascism in World War II, attended by dozens of leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kallas expressed that it was "news" to her that Chinaand Russiawere among the victors who defeated Nazism and fascism This is not a minor gaffe; it is a shocking lack of historical literacy. The Soviet Union (whose primary successor state is Russia) suffered over 20 million casualties in the Great Patriotic War, a sacrifice that, in alliance with the United States and Britain, fundamentally broke the back of the Nazi war machine. China, for its part, endured …
Three Protestant scholars have praised a document by Cardinal Víctor “Tucho” Fernández opposing the Marian titles Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix of All Graces, speaking to CatholicNewsAgency.com on December 15. David Luy, a theology professor at the North American Lutheran Seminary, said the document was written “with an attentiveness” to concerns often raised by Protestants. Protestant objections “sprout from a desire to uphold the distinctiveness of Christ as the one mediator.” According to Luy, the document demonstrates “a sensibility to that central Protestant concern”. “Does it relieve potential strain between Protestants and Catholics? The short answer would be yes,” Luy said. However, he added that the concept of mediation in general “is probably where there’d be a need for ongoing conversation.” Cynthia Rigby, a theology professor at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, said the document could mark “a watershed moment” in Catholic–Protestant relations. Rigby emphasized …More
I can't find one link from the SSPX showing the SSPX Chapels in Russia. Something is not right. I love the SSPX but they are not being honest when it comes to Russia. Not only that, but trying to search for a Chapel in Russia is impossible. They don't list even one, when I know there is at least two of them. Why don't they mention even one Chapel in Russia? Josef Schuztman has mentioned the one he attends and I believe another one in Russia. This is from a Russian site where they mention where the SSPX Chapels are. They list at least 3 in different cities. But not how many there are. The largest number of Brotherhood followers are concentrated in France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The Superior General of the Brotherhood is the Italian priest Davide Pagliarani, who succeeded Bishop Bernard Fellay. The Brotherhood's chapels of St. Pius X are also located in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Minsk. Священническое братство святого Пия X — Википедия
The blood of St. Januarius liquefied yesterday, marking the fourth time this miracle has occurred in 2025. While the liquefaction usually happens three times a year on set dates, this year also saw a rare and unexpected occurrence in August—the first since 1389—which many in Naples viewed as a special blessing.
Das Wunder des heiligen Januarius Neapel, das Wunder des heiligen Januarius wiederholt sich. Heute, Dienstag, 16. Dezember - wie es Tradition ist - um 9.13 Uhr hat sich das Blut des Schutzpatrons der Stadt verflüssigt. Wie gewohnt sind viele Gläubige in den Dom gekommen, um der Verflüssigung des Blutes des heiligen Januarius beizuwohnen. Es handelt sich um den dritten Termin des Jahres nach dem 19. September und dem Samstag vor dem ersten Sonntag im Mai. Vor der Verflüssigung haben sich die Verwandten des heiligen Januarius gemeinsam mit allen anderen Gläubigen in der Kirche zum Gebet versammelt. Die Messe wurde von Abt Prälat Monsignor Vincenzo De Gregorio geleitet, der den Gläubigen die Reliquie zeigte. Das Programm sieht die Wiederpräsentation der Reliquie um 16 Uhr vor, dann um 18.30 Uhr die Feier der Messe, gefolgt von der Rückführung der Reliquie in den Tresor. Der 16. Dezember ist die dritte jährliche Feier zu Ehren des heiligen Märtyrers, die an einem besonderen Datum für …More
Viral TikTok video shows 7-year-old cuddling great-grandfather before he’s euthanized - Karly Vavra, the little girl’s mother, told People that she chose to share the video in order to honor her grandfather—but also to normalize euthanasia.
16.12.2025 CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY HIT BY RELIGIOUS INDIFFERENCE IN ROME Fr.Jan Timor, or Timo, as he is affectionately called, defends a Catholic religious community and house for the poor in Rome, from being taken over by non Christians, atheists and secularists. A good homilist, fluent in languages he stands in the place of the Superior Fr. Stephen who is in Ghana for Christmas. Fr. Timo, the German MC priest of Mother Teresa, is on his way to Israel. He is to be the Superior of the M.C community in Nazareth. The Missionaries of Charity Contemplative Brothers Home in Nazareth, is near the site where the Angel Gabriel appeared to Our Lady. But Timor may have to stay at Casa Serena the M.C Home for the Aged, this Christmas. Here the bigger problem is the existence of Casa Serena itself. It was founded by Fr. Sebastian Vazhakhala M.C and Mother Teresa nearly 50 years back. SURROUNDINGS HAVE CHANGED The surroundings of Casa Sera have changed. It is no more Catholic as it was in 1978…More
The statue of the Apostle Andrew, by François Duquesnoy (1594–1643), in St. Peter’s Basilica is covered in dust. This detail was visible during the broadcast of the Eucharistic celebration for the Jubilee of Prisoners on 15 December, presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The Basilica of St. Peter is under the responsibility of Cardinal Mauro Gambetti.
Dal video, si vede che viene inquadrata la statua di Sant'Andrea dentro la Basilica di San Pietro (Sant'Andrea (Duquesnoy) - Wikipedia), posta di fronte l'altare del Baldacchino dove ha celebrato Papa Leone XIV, dove si nota come la statua sia letteralmente ricoperta di polvere, è davvero impressionante. Video della Santa Messa per il Giubileo dei Detenuti con Papa Leone XIV di oggi 14 dicembre 2025 dalla Basilica di San Pietro (dal canale youtube di EWTN youtube.com/watch?v=XaD1D7S8rN8)
Las Posadas: from December 16-24 Las Posadas originated in colonial Mexico. The Augustinian friars of San Agustin de Acolman, near Mexico City, are believed to have organized the first posadas. In 1586, Friar Diego de Soria, the Augustinian prior, obtained a papal bull from Pope Sixtus V to celebrate what was called ‘Misas de Aguinaldo’ or ‘Christmas bonus masses’ between December 16 and 24. The tradition seems to be one of many examples of how the Catholic religion in Mexico was adapted to make it easier for the indigenous people to understand and blend with their earlier beliefs. The Aztecs had a tradition of honoring their god Huitzilopochtli at the same time of year, coinciding with the winter solstice. The Posada celebrations were originally held in the church but the custom spread. Later it was celebrated in haciendas, and then in family homes, gradually taking the form of the celebration as it is now practiced by the time of the 19th century. Now, neighborhood committees often …More
!Feliz Navidad! and Las Posadas-Dec. 16-24 davidsummerford | December 12, 2009 David Summerford
Las Posadas In the name of heaven En nombre del cielo I ask you for lodging Os pido posada Because she can't walk Pues no puede andar My beloved wife Mi esposa amada This is not an inn Aquí no es mesón Keep walking along Sigan adelante I shall not open Yo no debo abrir You might be a thug No sea algún tunante Dont be inhumane No seas inhumano Give us charity Dennos caridad For the God of Heaven Que el Dios de los cielos Will reward you for it Os lo premiará You can leave now Ya se pueden ir And dont bother us Y no molestar Because if I get angry Porque si me enfado I will beat you up Los voy a apalear My wife is Mary Mi esposa es María She's the queen of heaven Es Reina del Cielo And the mother she will be Y madre va a ser Of the divine being Del Divino Verbo Is it you Joseph? ¿Eres tú José? Your wife is Mary? ¿Tu esposa es María? Come in, pilgrims Entren, peregrinos I didn't recognise you No los conocía May God pay you, gentlemen Dios pague, señores For your charity Vuestra caridad …More
Wednesday of the third week of Advent. Of the Desposorios of Our Lady with the glorious Saint Joseph. DAILY MEDITATIONS OF THE MYSTERIES OF OUR HOLY FAITH, By the P. Alonso de Andrade FROM THE COMPANY OF JESUS. PRAYER TO BEGIN By the sign of the Holy Cross, from our enemies delier us, Lord, our God. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. My Lord and my God: I firmly believe that you are here, that you see me, that you hear me. I adore you with deep reverence. I ask you for forgiveness of my sins and grace to make this time of prayer fruit. My Mother Immaculate, Saint Joseph, my father and lord, my guardian Angel: intercede for me. Meditation Wednesday of the third week of Advent. Of the Desposorios of Our Lady with the glorious Saint Joseph. POINT ONE. Consider the first how, according to (1) St. Jerome, when the Blessed Virgin was fourteen years old, the priests tried to give her a husband, according to the custom of that people; and knowing that he had made …More
Valerie Anne Smith @ValerieAnne1970 "The 'vaccines' were owned & made by NIH & the military...Pfizer & Moderna were paid for their approval to make it appear they came from the pharmaceutical industry." -RFK Jr
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