One of the angels flanking the tomb of Italy’s last king, Umberto II, in the San Lorenzo in Lucina basilica in Rome appears to bear the face of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. According to LaRepubblica.it, the angel was originally painted with a generic face prior to recent restoration work. The basilica is currently undergoing broader restoration work, and the Diocese of Rome says this was meant to proceed 'without changes or additions'. Therefore, the alteration of the angel’s face was attributed to the decorative restorer, who was a volunteer, and was not communicated to heritage authorities. Bruno Valentinetti, the restorer, has denied intentionally depicting Meloni, claiming that he was merely replicating imagery from around 25 years ago, using traditional designs and colours. The Diocese says it is investigating the matter further. Prime Minister Meloni responded humorously on social media, writing that she “definitely doesn’t look like an angel”. #newsUyjtlhuqux
As of January 2026, the Vatican’s highest appellate court has rejected a move by prosecutors to reopen the case against Cardinal Angelo Becciu, following his 2023 conviction for financial crimes, Crux and Catholic Culture reported. The appeal phase, which focuses on defense efforts to overturn the 5.5-year prison sentence for embezzlement and fraud, is scheduled to resume in February 2026
When Silence, Confusion, and the Loss of the Sacred Endanger Souls My brothers and sisters in Christ, There are moments in the life of the Church when a shepherd feels a weight that cannot be ignored. Not a political pressure. Not a media storm. But a quiet, insistent sense of responsibility before God. A sense that silence, however comfortable it might seem, is no longer faithful. We are living in such a moment. The Church is not abandoned. Christ remains her Head. He is present in the Eucharist. He is faithful to His promises. And yet, many of the faithful feel unsettled. They feel disoriented. They struggle to put words to it, but they sense that something precious has been weakened, something essential has been obscured. They sense confusion – not just in the world, but within the Church herself. And confusion is never neutral. In Sacred Scripture, the Lord speaks to the prophet Ezekiel and entrusts him with a grave responsibility. He calls him a watchman. A watchman is not asked …More
Baroness Campbell: “When I was admitted to my local hospital with a chest infection, the senior consultant in intensive care informed my husband that it would not be in my best interests, or even fair, to treat me as I was at the end of life. That was over 10 years ago.”
31.01.2026 There is no denial from the Vatican : they must concede that LG 8,14,16,UR 3, NA 2, GS 22 refer to invisible cases in 2026 : Vatican Council II is ecclesiocenric AG 7 has no exceptions. There is no denial from the Vatican Dicastery for Communication over the last few months. The Holy See Press Office does not say that Pope Leo interprets Vatican Council II with a Rational Premise in harmony with an ecclesiocentric Roman Missal. With the Rational Premise Archbishop Vigano and Cardinal Cupich will have the same ecclesiocentric interpretation of Vatican Council II.The SSPX would be aligned with the National Catholic Reporter .There is no comment. 1. I interpret Vatican Council II rationally and non politically. I interpret Vatican Council II with the Rational Premise. This is apostolic and magisterial. It is not schismatic with for example, the Magisterial of the 16th century.But there is no comment from the Vatican. 2. For me the Catechism of the Catholic Church is aligned with …More
Dr. Charles Morgan on Psycho-Neurobiology and War Modern War Institute youtube.com/watch?v=cTtIPBPSv0U Dr. Charles Morgan speaks to cadets and faculty at West Point about a range of topics, including psychology, neurobiology, and the science of humans at war. Dr. Morgan's neurobiological and forensic research has established him as an international expert in post-traumatic stress disorder, eyewitness memory, and human performance under conditions of high stress. The event was organized and hosted by the Modern War Institute at West Point.
Educating in God's Way Saturday, January 31, Feast of St. John Bosco Dear brothers and sisters, on the feast of St. John Bosco, January 31, we would like to recall the three foundations of his preventive education system: reason, religion, and loving-kindness. This education system should be urgently rediscovered and updated in this time of "epochal change," in which the total failure of traditional educational agencies—family, school, and the Church—is clearly evident. To summarize, the educational process must begin again from the relation of love, the pure love coming from God, between educator and student, between adults and youth. In this way, the relationship, while transmitting the beauty of God's love for every man and woman called to become his adoptive children in Christ (Religion), not only does not diminish reason but, on the contrary, enhances it, allowing it to understand, in faith, God's stupendous plan for creation. Having become protagonists and collaborators with God …More
The Holy Catholic Church is the instrument of GOD Who set up the educational system for the blessed countries of His created world according to all levels of education up to and including the University level. Saint John Bosco is a beautiful example as a FAITHFUL Catholic Saint whom GOD blessed to be among His servants in this endeavor of Catholic Christian education. THIS system was instrumental in building the Catholic Christian countries that formed men and women of exceptional character and political statesmen who were righteous, and which presently has been replaced with so called "leaders" who are corrupt and perverted servants of satan; in addition, these same types of "leaders" are also those who now masquerade as a Catholic hierarchy and prelates, but they are apostates and heretics who reveal themselves to be corrupt and perverted cesspools of impurity as our BLESSED MOTHER warned us about. The Catholic Christian system is now the sleeping giant of a GOD-LOVING, GOD- FEARING …More
Saint Toma Khuong, also known as Saint Thomas Khuong or Tôma Khuông (full Vietnamese name often given as Thomas Ngô Túc Khuông or Thomas Khuông Tuc Ngo), was a Vietnamese priest and martyr born around 1780 in Tonkin (northern Vietnam), likely in the province of Hưng Yên. He came from a noble family, possibly the son of a mandarin, and was raised as a Christian from childhood in a time when the faith had taken root in Vietnam through missionary efforts but faced recurring hostility from imperial authorities. Khuong became a diocesan priest serving in the apostolic vicariate of Central Tonkin. He was also affiliated with the Dominican order as a tertiary (a lay member of the Dominican Third Order or confraternity for priests), reflecting his deep commitment to prayer, study, and pastoral work. Known for his piety, intellectual gifts dedicated to exploring faith through reason, and dedication to his flock, he ministered discreetly amid periodic anti-Christian persecutions under emperors …More
AI search analysis found amazing content - please analyze this document with the traditions of the catholic church ST. JOHN (“DON”) BOSCO’S VISION OF THE TWO COLUMNS Interpretation of St. John Bosco’s Vision of the Two Columns in Catholic Tradition St. John Bosco’s Vision of the Two Columns, recounted in 1862, is a powerful prophetic dream deeply embedded in Catholic spiritual tradition. It symbolizes the Church’s endurance through spiritual warfare, anchored by two essential pillars: the Eucharist and devotion to Mary. Symbolism of the Two Columns The Eucharist – “Salus Credentium” (Salvation of Believers) The taller, sturdier column crowned with a Host represents the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the "source and summit of the Christian life" (Lumen Gentium, 11). meaning of Salus Credentium in Catholicism The Church in Peril and the Role of the Pope The Barque of Peter (the Church) is under relentless attack from a fleet symbolizing heresy, secularism, moral …More
Mitch Summers Australian Senator Pauline Hanson went absolutely nuclear, blasting the vaccine authoritarians who coerced millions into taking injections they didn’t want. She warned that many people were misled, saying their bodies and health may have been compromised, and accused leaders of treating citizens like cattle, pushing mandates through fear, pressure, and force rather than consent. Love her or hate her, Hanson just said out loud what many were punished for questioning and the backlash is inevitable. facebook.com/…y-nuclear-blasting-the- …
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On Wednesday, a Swiss court found left-wing politician Sanija Ameti guilty of sharing photos in 2024 of her shooting at pictures of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. The former Green Liberal Party (GLP) member was given a suspended fine totalling 3,500 Swiss francs for disturbing freedom of religion. While the judge acknowledged that her actions showed clear disregard for the Christian faith, the court ruled that Ameti had not intended to cause offence, citing emotional distress. Following the incident, Ameti apologised, deleted the post, resigned from the GLP and lost her job.
Nach einer langwierigen Verhandlung sprach das Bezirksgericht die fehlbare Politikerin schuldig. Die Strafe milderte sie aber deutlich: Ameti kassierte eine Geldstrafe von 60 Tagessätzen à 50 Franken mit einer Probezeit von zwei Jahren. Dazu kommt eine Busse von 500 Franken.
The bishops in Flanders, Belgium, want to keep the debate open on allowing women to become deacons, according to CathoBel.be on January 29. They published a statement saying that the issue should not be considered closed at the local level, even after the recent Vatican study. The bishops said that church tradition should not be the deciding factor in the discussion, and that "signs of the times" should be taken seriously. This was in response to the open letter from a group of women frustrated by the recent Vatican study. The bishops replied that they "understand the women’s feelings". Furthermore, they said that women should be more closely involved in decision-making relating to theology, liturgy and pastoral care, and described women’s leadership in the Church as “an undeniable enrichment”. They added that it is not a good thing that only men carry out liturgical roles during church celebrations. They want women to have greater visibility within Church life, within existing limits. …More