ope Leo XIV’s new Secretary for the Dicastery for Clergy is Archbishop Carlo Roberto Maria Redaelli—known for refusing to condemn a homosexual “marriage” of a Catholic scout leader and instead promoting “welcome, discernment and integration,” per Pope Francis’ teaching
Leo XIV today appointed Monsignor Carlo Roberto Maria Redaelli, 69, until now Archbishop of Gorizia, Italy, as Secretary of the Dicastery for the Clergy. Carlo Roberto Maria Redaelli (born 1956 in Milan) is a canon lawyer who served for many years in the Archdiocese of Milan before becoming Archbishop of Gorizia in 2012. He holds a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical Gregorian University, where he specialized in the nature of Church law in the post–Vatican II period. Promoting Homosexuality In June 2017, in Staranzano, a small town in the Diocese of Gorizia, a leader of the Catholic Scout movement (AGESCI) entered into a homosexual civil union. The parish priest, Don Francesco Fragiacomo, stated that, as a consequence of this choice, he could no longer retain his role as a Catholic educator. Archbishop Redaelli intervened publicly and stabbed the priest in the back. The anti-Catholic slogans of Monsignor Redaelli were: One must seek the “grace present in every situation” and …More
The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) has published a communiqué following the private audience granted by Pope Leo XIV to Fr. John Berg at the Vatican on Monday. Fr. Berg was accompanied by Fr. Josef Bisig, one of the founders of the Fraternity, former Superior General, and current Rector of Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, USA. The communiqué. Following a request presented by the Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, Pope Leo XIV received Father John Berg in private audience at the Vatican on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was accompanied by Father Josef Bisig, one of the founders of the Fraternity, former Superior General, and current Rector of Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, USA. The cordial half-hour meeting was an opportunity to present to the Holy Father in greater detail the foundation and history of the Fraternity, as well as the various forms of apostolate that it has been offering to the faithful for almost 38 years. The proper law …More
Praised by some as a bold evangelist and criticised by others for blurring sacred lines, Padre Guilherme’s nightclub set in Beirut reignites a deeper debate: how far can a priest go in adopting the symbols of secular culture without obscuring the meaning of the priesthood itself?
A recent performance in Beirut of Father Guilherme Peixoto sparked opposition from some Christians in Lebanon. “Not all need to like what I’m doing, but they need to respect. It’s music to bring the church outside of the church,” he said.
Bischof Athanasius Schneider schlug Papst Leo vor, eine Apostolische Konstitution zu verfassen, um langfristige rechtliche Stabilität für die traditionelle lateinische Messe zu gewährleisten und liturgischen Frieden herzustellen.
Pope Leo XIV received today the parents and families of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire in Switzerland. The New Year’s Eve tragedy killed 40 people and injured 116 others. Leo XIV started his speech by an exclamation of being deeply moved to meet them: “When I learned that some among you had requested this audience, I immediately said: ‘Yes, we will find the time.’” He knows that in moments of great pain and suffering, words are very limited and powerless: “I cannot explain to you, brothers and sisters, why you and your loved ones have been asked to face such a trial.”
He has already publicly stated that "the theology of the Church has changed." Of course, he was referring to the conciliar church, whose theology has certainly changed, meaning it is not Catholic. And since they have a different theology, the traditional Mass naturally doesn't suit them.
How is that a new governing style? Francis did essentially the same with this 'C-9 council', except that it involved only a select few cardinals, rather than the whole body.
Several sources confirmed that the Mass in the Roman rite was not mentioned at the consistory on 7–8 January. South African Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, 84, told Edward Pentin that the Roman Latin Mass was not discussed: "I think the main point was how to get the whole Church to evangelise at the same level." Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, 63, of Algeria, confirmed to Niwa Limbu that they had not discussed any form of liturgy: "We talked about the importance of the Eucharist in the context. of synodality." Only two dozen of the 170 cardinals were able to speak during the 'free interventions'. Speaker of the Vatican press office Matteo Bruni added in the evening that future consistories will be held once a year and last 3–4 days. The next consistory is planned for 27–28 June. #newsZnxlpxmwqb
Pope Leo XIV met today with members of the Diplomatic Corps. Key points of his address largely drawing from St Augustine and Benedict XVI and Francis. Main phrases. - This past year saw […] the return to the Father’s house of my venerable predecessor, Pope Francis. The whole world gathered around his coffin on the day of his funeral, and sensed the loss of a father who had guided the People of God with immense pastoral charity. - The weakness of multilateralism is a particular cause for concern at the international level. A diplomacy that promotes dialogue and seeks consensus among all parties is being replaced by a diplomacy based on force, by either individuals or groups of allies. Peace as Domination - War is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading. - The principle established after the Second World War, which prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others, has been completely undermined. - “Peace” is sought through weapons as a condition for asserting …More
Archbishop Giuseppe Laterza, 55, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Central African Republic and Chad, has apologized conditionally following criticism over remarks he made during an Advent homily - while at least defending the substance of his remarks. Background to the Controversy The controversy stems from a homily delivered on 20 December 2025 during the Christmas novena at Conversano Cathedral in southern Italy. During the sermon, Archbishop Laterza reflected on the Annunciation: “Mary is truly free because she knows how to obey. Mary is the freest woman in the world… we should tell this to some feminists.” The homily was livestreamed on the cathedral’s official social media channels, and clips were later widely shared online. The phrase “ditelo alle femministe” (“tell that to feminists”) quickly became the focal point of public backlash. Archbishop Laterza’s Response Archbishop Laterza told La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno in an interview published on 22 December 2025 that his words had …More
SEEK 2026 in Texas opens with rock concert by a priest
At the end of his talk at SEEK 2026, Father David Michael Moses encouraged attendees to run up to and gather in front of the stage as he belted out a rock song about living a Christian life. He took a selfie from the stage with the young people cheering behind him and ended his performance by doing “the worm” dance on the stage as the crowd went wild.
Puppet Show During Eucharist: On December 27, the Sunday after Christmas, All Saints Church in Syracuse, New York, hosted a puppet show during the homily. Parish priest Rev. Frederick Daley admits to experiencing homosexual temptations. He invited a woman to present the performance. She has been staging what she calls "puppet liturgies" for over thirty years. The audience consisted of few elderly people. During the show, the puppets asserted that the Holy Family—Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—were refugees. The presentation repeatedly drew parallels between the Gospel account and modern immigrants within the parish and the broader community. The audience was told that modern-day refugees should be understood as equivalent to the Holy Family and should not be viewed as strangers.
Puppet Show during Eucharist on December 27 in New York.
What follows are some definitions and answers to a simple Google search on gender identity: Gender identity examples include Cisgender (identifying with sex at birth, e.g., a man who was assigned male), Transgender (identifying differently from sex at birth, e.g., a trans man or woman), and non-binary identities like Agender (no gender), Genderfluid (shifts between genders), or Bigender (two genders), showcasing a spectrum beyond just man or woman. These reflect a person's inner sense of self, distinct from their body or sexual orientation, and can include terms like Genderqueer, Two-Spirit, or simply a personal sense of being male, female, both, or neither. We find fourteen gender identities: There are many different gender identities, including male, female, transgender, gender neutral, non-binary, agender, pangender, genderqueer, two-spirit, third gender, and all, none or a combination of these. These are the sexual letters of the alphabet: LGBTIQCAPGNGFNBA stands for Lesbian, Gay …
An education group has uncovered that the second largest school district in California promotes 29 different youth sexual orientations and nine gender identities in its “Equity and Belonging” website’s resources, with the website also stating a commitment to “dismantling systems of oppression.”
By Tate Miller | The Center Square An education group has uncovered that the second largest school district in California promotes 29 different youth sexual orientations and nine gender identities in its “Equity and Belonging” website’s resources, with the website also stating a commitment to “dismantling systems of oppression.” Senior director of Strategic Initiatives at Defending Education Paul Runko told The Center Square that San Diego Unified School District “is telling families that Title IX mandates gender-identity policies, despite the Biden administration’s 2024 Title IX rewrite being vacated nationwide.” Defending Education is an organization dedicated to restoring schools “at all levels from activists imposing harmful agendas” and recently exposed the San Diego Unified policy. Paul Runko told The Center Square: “One of the concerns with introducing highly politicized materials in schools is that it can create the impression that there is only one acceptable way to …
Vatican expert Msgr. Maurizio Gronchi clarifies: The title “Co-Redemptrix” for Mary is not absolutely prohibited. It will no longer appear in official documents or liturgy, but may be used in popular piety when properly understood
Términos "corredentora y mediadora": "No es una prohibición absoluta" Un consultor del vaticano explica en EWTN Noticias la polémica sobre llamar a María "corredentora" y "mediadora"
In an interview with the German weekly Die Tagespost on December 18, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa discussed the situation in the Holy Land. Key points: - Since the October ceasefire, active fighting has stopped, but living conditions remain unchanged. - In Bethlehem, things are somewhat different because of Christmas. We celebrated in a normal and festive way, with lights and music, so people could breathe again for a moment. - In Gaza and the West Bank, however, living conditions remain very difficult socially, economically, and politically. Ninety Percent of Christian Families Are Confessionally Mixed - Ecumenism is a pastoral, not a theological, issue. - We must continue on the path toward Christian unity, knowing that it is a long journey that cannot be rushed. - We need a common voice on global issues such as peace, justice, and human dignity. - Perhaps one day we will even share a common calendar, but we must take our time. - While some priests on both sides tend toward excessive …More
The Diocese of Clifton is still funding an adoption charity that actively promotes same-sex adoption, years after the Church withdrew from adoption services over the same issue.
The Diocese of Clifton in England, continues to support a charity that actively promotes adoption by homosexual couples, despite the Church’s formal withdrawal from adoption services because of this issue. The 'Clifton Children’s Society' (CCS), formerly the 'Catholic Children’s Society' of the Diocese of Clifton, became a secular organisation in 2008. New regulations required adoption agencies to place children with homosexuals. While many Catholic agencies closed or cut ties, the Diocese of Clifton continued to support CCS financially and institutionally. The charity remains listed in the diocesan directory and is scheduled for an optional collection on 11 January 2026. It also receives funding through parish collections and diocesan schools. CCS openly promotes homosexuals adoption, stating that over half of its children were given to homosexuals - more than double the national average. Former Bishop Declan Lang of Clifton continued for years as the honorary president of CCS. Diocesan …More
Oh, dear, did he not hear of the case of the two homosexuals who recently adopted a little boy who was brutally sexually assaulted, and died of his injuries???
During the Christmas Eve (“Christmette”) service broadcast by ARD from St. Maria church in Stuttgart, an artistic installation replaced the traditional Baby Jesus figure. The installation, by artist Milena Lorek, depicted an adult human form wrapped in a translucent membrane, intended to represent the vulnerability of the Incarnation. The mass’s theme was “So viel Mensch war nie!” (“Never was there so much man!”), explained by celebrant Thomas Steiger as emphasizing Jesus’ humanity. The display sparked widespread backlash on social media, with many viewers calling it offensive or inappropriate for a Christmas service.
German state tv shows an artsy manger during catholic midnight mass
Speaking to the Vatican’s top ranks, Leo paid tribute to his “beloved predecessor,” who died earlier this year, praising Francis as a “prophetic voice” whose “pastoral style” put mercy
In his Christmas address to the Roman Curia today, Pope Leo XIV praised his "beloved predecessor, Pope Francis": "His prophetic voice, his pastoral style and his rich magisterium have marked the Church's journey in recent years." Francis encouraged "us" [pluralis majestatis] "to place God’s mercy at the centre, give renewed emphasis to evangelisation and be a joyful church that welcomes all and is attentive to the poorest". Furthermore, Leo XIV warned that in the Church there are "forces of division may be at play": "We can fall into the temptation of swinging between two opposite extremes: uniformity that fails to value differences or, on the other hand, the exacerbation of different viewpoints instead of seeking communion." Leo XIV wants to "build the communion of Christ in a synodal Church". And: “When dealing with faith, liturgy, morality, or other matters, one risks falling victim to rigidity or ideology.” He does not see his role as a gardener "who tends to his own plot", but as …More