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March for Life

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Bishop Strickland : "When borders cease to function, ... human traffickers thrive. Children are exploited. Women are sold. Men are enslaved.

In these days, once again our nation turns its eyes toward the border. Emotions run high. Accusations fly freely. Cries for compassion echo from many quarters – including from within the Church herself. These conversations are necessary. But they must be rooted in truth. For compassion without truth is not charity; it is sentiment divorced from justice
The Church must always be a mother – never a manager. She must always love – never exploit. She must always speak – never remain silent when souls are endangered.
The Church is called by Christ to welcome the stranger, to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, and to care for the vulnerable. These are not optional works of mercy; they flow from the Gospel itself. At the same time, the Church is also bound to uphold justice, order, and the common good. These are not opposing principles. They are inseparable.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches clearly that political authorities have the right and the duty to regulate migration in …More

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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is standing room only. Thousands of pilgrims, hundreds of clergy, and dozens of bishops filled the church tonight for the Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life — united in prayer for the protection of every human life.

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Well they got a nice sized crowd in D.C. at least. From where I'm at, the "March for Life" was very low-key & downplayed. Used to be they sent all types of youth groups, seminarians, etc to the March. But this year- NOTHING except a mention at Mass yesterday, and that NOT even in the homily but only opening remarks and "prayers of the faithful" [General Intercessions] that made sure to "balance" the Right to Life with all sorts of seamless garment stuff like immigration, poverty, & mental health!

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Omg I remember this and thought it was weird at the time but got distracted - What did John McAfee have that required the IDF to come clean it up?

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Quran Readings for Epiphany in a Spanish Parish

The Catholic parish of Guissona, a small town in the province of Lleida in Catalonia, Spain, has introduces passages from the Quran into its Epiphany celebration on January 5, during a traditional procession, reports InfoVaticana.com.
The parish wrote on its Instagram account that the initiative forms part of what it described as an “inclusive process” developed over the past two years. This process takes into account “the religion of the different kings and pages” participating in the celebration.
During the ceremony, passages from the Quran were read alongside the Gospels.
The parish, which belongs to the Catholic Diocese of Urgell, defended the decision as a way of conveying a shared “message of peace” among people of different faiths.
Furthermore, the kissing of the statue of the Baby Jesus was omitted. The parish explained that such a gesture was considered inappropriate for Muslims.
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2 Timothy 4:3-4
"For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts, and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn away to fables."

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Antichristic One world religion. Chrislam if you wish. No reaction or punishment from Rome equates tacit approval. Brotherhood of building bridges. Tutti, tutti, tutti…

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Trump doesn’t even know the difference between Iceland and Greenland, and he’s saying that Iceland calls him “Daddy.” This is your president.

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Jan. 20, 2026

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By Thomas B. Edsall
Mr. Edsall contributes a weekly column from Washington, D.C., on politics, demographics and inequality.
In theory, Immigration and Customs Enforcement describes itself as “the Department of Homeland Security’s premier law enforcement agency, mitigating transnational threats and safeguarding our nation, communities, lawful immigration, trade, travel and financial systems.”
In practice, the Trump administration has turned legions of ICE agents into a violent and unaccountable domestic police force, empowered by claims of immunity to exercise force against American citizens and immigrants alike.
A 233-page court order issued Nov. 20 by Sara L. Ellis, a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois, reveals the scope of duplicity, lying and open abuse of power by ICE and Homeland Security officials. She addressed civilian complaints that ICE violated constitutional rights during its pursuit …More

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Instaurare Omnia in ChristoNO FEAR OF THE LORD-BUT WE ALL DIE AND MUST FACE OUR CREATOR
Here’s a video of ICE agents in Arkansas beating up an unarmed U.S. citizen. Here’s a video of ICE agents arresting two U.S. citizens in a Target. Here’s a story about a similar arrest. Here’s a video of an ICE agent brandishing a gun in the face of a protester. Here’s the story of ICE agents arresting a pastor who complained about an arrest he saw. Here’s a video of ICE agents arresting an American citizen and punching him repeatedly. Here’s a video of ICE agents threatening a bystander who complained about their reckless driving. Here’s a video of ICE agents arresting a man for yelling at them from his own front porch. Here’s a video of ICE agents making a particularly brutal arrest while pointing their weapons at unarmed civilians nearby. Here’s a story about another ICE killing, this one in Maryland, under dubious circumstances. Here’s a video of ICE agents savagely beating and arresting a …More

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Vatican Employees "Demotivated and Bullied", Says Survey

Vatican employees are “demotivated, tired of their complicated relationship with curial leadership, and often even bullied”. This is the result of the first representative survey conducted among Vatican staff.
The poll was carried out between 15 September and 7 January and drew responses from 250 employees, 80% of them members of the ADLV, an internal association similar to a union. Trade unions are not formally recognized in the Vatican.
The Holy See employs about 4,200 people, most of whom are not members of the ADLV, reportedly for fear of internal repercussions.
The survey paints a bleak picture of working conditions under Pope Francis, described as marked by “extremely high points of friction.” The arrival of Pope Leo XIV has raised cautious hopes, notably after he restored the conclave bonus that Francis had abolished.
Key findings underline widespread discontent:
- 75.9% say human resources are poorly placed, valued, and motivated.
- 73.9% perceive a disconnect between workers …More

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Proof for anyone who thinks things are better under Leo after the disaster of nasty Francis!

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Attorney General Pam Bondi openly admits at the American Israeli Council that antisemitism is her top priority at the Department of Justice, with zero mention of the Epstein files. Bondi makes it stone cold clear her priorities lie with the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

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Anti-Catholicism is increasingly being ignored and worse is that it is actively being facilitated to the point of the purposely hidden martyrdom of many Catholics.
This is the reason that the world is in the state of collapse, demolition, and in a state in which the domination of EVIL is being openly celebrated by those who are bought and paid for by the billionaire class for them to do their best to be placed and to remain protected in their positions within the "high places" such as Bondi has now revealed.

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It Is Written on the Wall
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Redaelli argued for the revocation of the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum already in 2018

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"An Adult faith does not follow the waves of fashion and the latest novelties." Pope Benedict XVI

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The Holy See’s labor office is pushing back on claims of widespread worker dissatisfaction after an internal survey by the Association of Vatican Lay Employees (ADLV) alleged distrust of leadership and instances of workplace bullying.
In an interview with the official Vatican News outlet, Monsignor Marco Sprizzi, president of the Office of Labor of the Apostolic See (ULSA), said his office “always has its doors open” and stressed that its mission is to ensure “there are no situations in which employees’ rights are not respected or are violated in any way.”
“It doesn’t seem to me that the discontent is widespread,” Sprizzi said, noting that the survey sample was “very small,” amounting to “less than 5% of employees.”

Vatican rejects claims of widespread worker discontent after internal survey

The Holy See’s labor office is pushing back on claims of widespread worker dissatisfaction after an internal survey by the Association of Vatican Lay Employees (ADLV) alleged distrust of leadership and instances of workplace bullying.
In an interview with the official Vatican News outlet, Monsignor Marco Sprizzi, president of the Office of Labor of the Apostolic See (ULSA), said his office “always has its doors open” and stressed that its mission is to ensure “there are no situations in which employees’ rights are not respected or are violated in any way.”
“It doesn’t seem to me that the discontent is widespread,” Sprizzi said, noting that the survey sample was “very small,” amounting to “less than 5% of employees.”
According to the report, 250 people responded to the
survey, with about 80% of respondents belonging to the ADLV. The Holy See has around 4,200 workers, though Vatican News estimated the overall figure at more than 6,000 when including retirees.
Sprizzi added that …

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More Chinese wisdom: "A man cannot stand up in two boats."

Vaticanist John Allen has died.

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John L. Allen Jr.: A life remembered in gratitude

Friends, colleagues, and regular Crux readers will know that my husband, John L. Allen Jr., has been battling cancer for some time, and has largely been absent from the site this year as he underwent treatment and fought for recovery.
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I convey, nearly four years after his diagnosis, that John lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, January 22, 2026, and is now resting in the arms of God, free from the pain and discomfort that he lived with for so long.
While words often fail in these moments, I want to offer a few words of thanks:
First, to our friends and community who have accompanied us throughout this journey, especially the past year. You have supported us with the sacraments, prayers, visits, meals, advice, rides to and from the hospital for treatment, and no small amount of chocolate and wine, but most importantly, with your presence, including a call system to ensure that I wasn’t alone at the end. We simply could not have gotten …

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He was a Modernist revolutionary - albeit one of the more pleasant ones. However, he did angrily criticize the lifting of the excommunications of the SSPX bishops (and I thought argued disingenuously). I have prayed for his soul.

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Here is another article on his death. RIP
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