Leo XIV “largely continues the post-conciliar revolution,” Edward Pentin said October 3 at the Catholic Identity Conference in Pittsburgh. “Pope Leo… is very much a continuity figure, continuing the post-conciliar course mapped out by Pope Francis,” Pentin said. While Leo has “changed the tone for the better,” his improvements remain “largely symbolic and small scale.” Pentin said he has “often heard in recent months in Rome” that many around Leo “helped him get elected precisely so he might continue the revolution.” On Leo XIV’s emphasis on unity, Pentin said the pontificate has avoided many “neuralgic issues” by “essentially not talking about them.” He added that “what is unacceptable among the Church’s leadership is fidelity to the Church’s doctrine and tradition”. Pentin said some call Leo XIV’s priority a “false peace and false unity,” and cited two anonymous Roman priests warning against unity through silence about error.
Edward Pentin on Leo XIV at the CIC conference: Leo XIV continues Francis's work with a better style.
A friend and faithful reader, Bill Wendell, alerted me today that Fr. Benedict Groeschel died on this date in 2014. This is the last of three posts I wrote about him.
FROM PAKISTAN’S FRONTIER TO THE ALTAR: CHAMAN WELCOMES ITS FIRST LOCAL PRIEST | SG News A monumental spiritual milestone has unfolded for the Catholic Church in Pakistan. On September 19, 2026, 29-year-old Fr. Faraz Darshan, SDB, was ordained at Sacred Heart Cathedral by Archbishop Khalid Rehmat, becoming the first-ever local priest from the tense Pakistan-Afghanistan border town of Chaman in Balochistan. As the fourth Pakistani priest ordained for the Salesians of Don Bosco, his vocation carries profound meaning for a remote frontier region marked by strict security and an isolated Christian presence. This comprehensive news package covers his emotional ordination, his subsequent Thanksgiving Mass at the Don Bosco Center, and his tribute remembering his late mother as he pledges to serve youth through faith formation and education. Stay Updated with @SGNEWS-SG – Faith, Society & Global Christian Perspective
VON PAKISTANS GRENZE ZUM ALTAR: CHAMAN BEGRÜSST SEINEN ERSTEN EINHEIMISCHEN PRIESTER | SG News Für die katholische Kirche in Pakistan hat sich ein monumentaler spiritueller Meilenstein ereignet. Am 19. September 2026 wurde der 29-jährige Pater Faraz Darshan, SDB, in der Herz-Jesu-Kathedrale von Erzbischof Khalid Rehmat zum Priester geweiht. Er ist damit der erste einheimische Priester aus Chaman, einer Stadt im angespannten Grenzgebiet zwischen Pakistan und Afghanistan in Belutschistan. Als vierter pakistanischer Priester der Salesianer Don Boscos hat seine Berufung eine tiefe Bedeutung für diese abgelegene Grenzregion, die von strengen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen und einer isolierten christlichen Präsenz geprägt ist. Dieser umfassende Nachrichtenbeitrag berichtet über seine bewegende Priesterweihe, die anschließende Dankmesse im Don-Bosco-Zentrum und seine Würdigung seiner verstorbenen Mutter, in der er sich verpflichtet, jungen Menschen durch Glaubensbildung und Erziehung zu dienen. …barrachd
A fierce storm interrupts the ceremony of the controversial episcopal ordinations of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (Lefebvrians), considered by the Vatican to be a schismatic act.
It rained but nothing got destroyed, like, for example the halo and the keys to Heaven by the St Peter statue in Argentina, right with Francis birthday and the newly proclamation by him on gay couples blessings.
Church militant ran into its waterloo . Living in a glass house and throwing stones . SSPX is not perfect look at Bishop Williamson and Bishop Sanborn ...etc Unity does sit on Rock of Peter but Rome is in eclipse so we all need to run to our lady
A nearly 70-year-old Orthodox church in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, was destroyed by fire on September 30, along with icons, stained glass and artwork. No one was injured. Authorities have not determined the cause. #newsOownbfodmq
Popular Influencer and Mother of Nine Kelli Ingram Announces Conversion to Catholicism | SG News Popular Christian influencer Kelli Ingram, a mother of nine with more than 600,000 Instagram followers, has publicly shared her family’s journey into the Catholic Church. In a video posted September 29, Kelli explained that she and her husband, Trey, had been committed Protestant Christians and never expected to become Catholic. But as they began reading, studying and examining what the Catholic Church actually teaches, their perspective gradually changed. The family of 11 ultimately entered the Catholic Church at Easter this year. Kelli, who was raised Presbyterian, previously discussed her conversion during a June interview with pro-life advocate Lila Rose. Recalling friends who encouraged her to read the Bible after learning she had become Catholic, Kelli gave a striking response: “I did, and that’s why I am Catholic.” She explained that the couple’s existing convictions about contraception …barrachd
Minnesota priest leaves diocese for SSPX, bishop begins canonical process
US priest affiliates with FSSPX, canonical proceedings started. Rev. Philip Conklin, 38, a priest of St. Paul and Minneapolis, has affiliated with the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X (FSSPX), and his archbishop has initiated a canonical process against him. It will presumably see the priest declared excommunicated. Archbishop Bernard Hebda wrote on September 30 in the archdiocese’s newspaper: “After confirming with Father Conklin that he does not intend to cease this affiliation, I have felt compelled to commence a canonical process to clarify the situation and his status.” Rev. Conklin was ordained a priest by Archbishop Hebda relatively recently, on May 25, 2024. In March 2026, he went on a six-month leave of absence to discern his priestly vocation. There are some interesting biographical details. Before entering seminary, he trained as a pilot, served for six years in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller, and subsequently worked as a civilian air traffic contractor at …barrachd
It appears that any priest who is loyal to traditional Catholicism will face severe penalties. But liberal, heretical and immoral clerics will be advanced.
Advocate General Laila Medina at the European Court of Justice has issued an opinion in a Belgian case that could have wider implications across the EU for how churches handle requests to erase baptismal records under the GDPR. She concluded that everyone has “in principle, the right to have his or her personal data erased from the baptismal register where the controller fails to demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject.”
Mother Miriam has done a complete 180 on the SSPX: "God has established His Church, his universe, everything on obedience, everything on obedience. Children are to obey their parents, not if their parents are holy and right, in everything but sin. Wives are to submit to their husbands, not because they're holy, not because they're right, but because God has given them that position — again, in everything but sin. Religious are to obey their superiors, whether their superior is right or holier than them, or no matter what it is, they are to obey in everything. And Christ's sheep, which is us, every one of us is to obey the successor of Peter, whether we know for sure he is, whether we agree with him, whether we can point out definite heresy. If he's the Pope, then we obey in everything but sin. We don't come against him. So that's where I left it yesterday, and my heart was completely converted."
Italian Archbishop celebrates priestly ordination wearing sandals without socks. On 14 June 2026, Archbishop Paolo Giulietti of Lucca, Italy, ordained Emanuele Martinelli and Samuele Ghiselli to the priesthood at the Cathedral of San Martino in Lucca. Photographs of the ceremony show Archbishop Giulietti presiding in liturgical vestments while wearing sandals without socks.
Mons. Giulietti (Lucca) e la nuova moda “scalza” dei Vescovi alle ordinazioni
Gambetti Steps Down as Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica After Five Years and Several Controversies
Confirmed: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, 60, as Metropolitan Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto. The move brings Gambetti’s tenure as Archpriest of St Peter’s Basilica, Vicar General for Vatican City and President of the Fabric of St Peter to an end. His successor at the Vatican has not yet been announced. Cardinal Gambetti's years in the Vatican were marked by repeated controversies, many of which were brought to public attention primarily by SilereNonPossum.com. The investigation was based on documents, photographs, videos and testimony. Among other issues, SilereNonPossum reported favouritism in personnel appointments - including the hiring of people personally connected to Gambetti. Other scandals included controversial expenditure, costly events and projects, and concerns over the maintenance and management of the Basilica. Cardinal Gambetti succeeds Archbishop Bruno Forte, whose resignation Pope Leo XIV has accepted. The transfer comes after months of rumours that …barrachd
MEL GIBSON on the timing of his Resurrection of the Christ - “I thought I was late, 23 years later… But it’s just right.” (His Passion of the Christ returns to theatres Sep 10-17)
Bishop Corrado Sanguineti of Pavia is the frontrunner to become the next Archpriest of St Peter’s Basilica - succeeding Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. Writing for IlGiornale.it, Nico Spuntoni says Bishop Sanguineti is now in “pole position” for the post following Gambetti’s departure. Other names floated in recent weeks include former papal master of ceremonies Archbishop Guido Marini, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, Archpriest of the Basilica of St Mary Major. Leo XIV knew Sanguineti before his election to the papacy through Pavia, home to the tomb of St Augustine. The two celebrated a Eucharist together there in February 2024. Sanguineti was also received by Leo XIV in a private audience at the Vatican in early September.
Chi sarà il nuovo arciprete della Basilica di San Pietro? Nel totonomi di Curia spunta Sanguineti
God Uses Suffering To Perfect Your Holiness The gospel reading challenges us to truly follow God’s will, even when it’s difficult or requires sacrifice. Suffering, like that experienced by Job, Jesus, and the saints, is not a punishment but a means to grow in holiness and love. God desires our ultimate happiness and the highest place in heaven, which requires us to love Him with our whole heart and soul. Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: Home | Holy Trinity Parish You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: catholicparents.org: Daily Homilies | Catholic Parents Online Rumble: rumble.com/user/CatholicParentsOnLine Twitter: Catholic Parents Online (@CatholicPa42753) on X For access to a library of talks by Fr. Robert Altier, go to: podia.com To order Fr. Altier's book, God's Plan for Your Marriage, go to the website: God's Plan For Your Marriage Book – God's Plan … An Exploration of Holy Matrimony from Genesis to the Wedding of the Lamb …barrachd
They call “troublemakers” those who oppose the satanic rituals and acts of desecration committed in the Church—and presided over by cardinals, bishops, and priests 1) 2 Corinthians 6:14-16; Do not be yoked together with unbelievers! For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? 2) 1 Corinthians 10:20-21; But the things the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God! And I do not want you to be in communion with demons. You cannot drink from the cup of the Lord and from the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and of the table of demons. 3) Isaiah 5:20; Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! 4) Matthew 23:15; “Woe to you, hypocritical scribes and …barrachd
Za sprawców kłopotów uznaje się tych, którzy sprzeciwiają się szatańskim rytuałom i aktom profanacji popełnianym w Kościele pod przewodnictwem kardynałów, biskupów i księży. 1) 2 List do Koryntian 6:14-16; Nie łączcie się w jarzmo z niewierzącymi! Bo cóż ma wspólnego sprawiedliwość z bezprawiem? Albo cóż ma wspólnego światło z ciemnością? Cóż ma wspólnego Chrystus z Belialem? Albo jaką część ma wierzący z niewierzącym? Jaką zgodę ma świątynia Boża z bożkami? 2) 1 List do Koryntian 10:20-21; Ale to, co poganie składają w ofierze, składają demonom, a nie Bogu! A ja nie chcę, abyście mieli wspólnotę z demonami. Nie możecie pić z kielicha Pańskiego i z kielicha demonów. Nie możecie uczestniczyć w stole Pańskim i w stole demonów. 3) Izajasz 5:20; Biada tym, którzy zło nazywają dobrem, a dobro złem, którzy zamieniają ciemność w światło, a światło w ciemność, którzy zamieniają gorycz w słodycz, a słodycz w gorycz! 4) Ewangelia według św. Mateusza 23:15; „Biada wam, obłudni uczeni w Piśmie i …barrachd
US Bishop attends smudging ceremony. On July 11, the Diocese of Raleigh hosted its first multicultural celebration honoring St. Kateri Tekakwitha - the first North American Indigenous saint - at Holy Cross Church. The gathering included discussions, music, and indigenous dances. Richard Duran, a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe from Arizona, led a smudging ceremony, which the diocese described as sharing cleansing smoke “as an act of prayer and spiritual connection.” Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama was present and drew laughter when he said he would dance with his heart, not his body, because dancing to music can frustrate him. Smudging has nothing to do with St. Kateri. She left her indigenous community and moved to the Christian Mohawk community at Kahnawake, where she could freely live her Catholic faith.
The bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina participated over a shamanistic “smudging” ceremony to celebrate St. Catherine “Kateri” Tekakwitha, who rejected her native Mohawk religion. Pascua Taqui tribe member Richard Duran led the congregation of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Durham in a “smudging” ceremony in July. Smudging is a shamanic ritual that involves burning herbs and resins to “cleanse” a space of negative energy.
A new movie on the transforming power of Eucharistic Adoration is coming to U.S. movie theaters this fall! "See Adore Him: He is Here" hitting U.S. theaters Oct. 4-8. Executive Producer Deacon Steve Greco follows the success of Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist, which remains Fathom Entertainment's No.1 Catholic documentary film release of all time, with a new cinematic exploration of Eucharistic Adoration. Tickets are on sale now! Visit AdoreHimFilm.com for more information! Watch and share the trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=6NhgTkMzZBU adorehimfilm.com
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