China unilaterally chooses a bishop, and Leo XIV retroactively “appoints” him. The Vatican press service announced today that Father Ignatius Ding Zuyao, 40, was consecrated Bishop of Haimen, in China's Jiangsu province. He is now the youngest bishop worldwide. Leo XIV reportedly confirmed his appointment on 24 August 2026. However, Ding was selected unilateral on 14 May 2026 by the Chinese selection process - 102 days before the alleged "appointment" by Leo XIV. Ding was consecrated by Bishop Joseph Shen Bin of Shanghai. The latter is vice-president of the Chinese governmental ‘Patriotic Association’. During Ding's consecration, the secretary-general of the Chinese Bishops' Conference read the approval document issued by that body. During an episcopal consecration in the Church, the papal bull is read - not so today. Furthermore, AsiaNews.it highlights a pattern in China's episcopal appointments. Ding is the youngest bishop in the world. Four of the five bishops appointed in China in …ਹੋਰ
Mt 22:14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” In the end, the remaining chosen ones will be the traditionalists who follow sacred tradition and who have kept the faith despite excommunications (see the case of St. Athanasius of Alexandria with Pope Liberius and the excommunication).
BAPTIST PASTOR ASKS KIDS TO SMASH STATUES OF MARY | SG News There is something profoundly disturbing about watching children being encouraged to destroy an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary while adults look on approvingly. Not because Catholics believe a statue is God. Not because a piece of plaster or stone possesses divine power. But because of what such an act teaches a child about faith, about other Christians, and about the woman whom Scripture itself calls blessed among women. At Stedfast Baptist Church in Cedar Hill, Texas, that troubling lesson became part of a church activity. According to LifeSiteNews, pastor Jonathan Shelley permitted children to smash statues depicting the Virgin Mary and angels during a church gathering, using the destruction as a reward in a “Bible drills” exercise. Videos shared by Shelley through his X account, @bannedpastor, on October 12 and 13 reportedly show children striking Catholic religious statues with a hammer in front of the congregation …ਹੋਰ
Leo XIV has spent another peaceful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following lung cancer surgery, the Vatican announced today. Pope Leo XIV got up, had breakfast and continues to recover as expected. He has resumed walking, eating regular meals and undergoing respiratory physiotherapy. On Wednesday evening, he also concelebrated Mass in a room near his hospital room. Despite the surgery, Pope Leo still intends to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6-17, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed yesterday. The ambitious 12-day journey, the longest of his pontificate, includes numerous flights and a visit to the high-altitude city of Cusco. It is scheduled to begin just 24 days after his operation. It raises questions about whether the Pope will be fit enough to undertake such a demanding itinerary. Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori has acknowledged that adjustments may be necessary depending on his recovery. Cardinal Isao Kikuchi has said Leo XIV deliberately scheduled …ਹੋਰ
Who cares what the false prophet ate for breakfast and did he poo or pee. We should care about the souls he's been destroying and the Church he's been wrecking to pieces
Handing children hammers and encouraging them to smash statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not Christian formation. It is a grotesque spectacle of religious fanaticism, a disgraceful abuse of pastoral responsibility, and a scandal that ought to horrify Christians of every denomination.
"We got a Mary, for all the Catholics." At Steadfast Baptist Church, pastor Jonathan Shelley leads the kids into 'bible drills,' with the winner rewarded with smashing statues of Mary and various angelic figures.
Leo XIV-appointed bishop wants women to preach at Mass. Bishop Beat Grögli of St. Gallen, Switzerland, has defended the practice of women delivering homilies at Mass, although canon law defines the homily as an inherent part of the liturgy. Kath.ch reported on October 8 that Bishop Grögli told a group of women that this prohibited practice had existed in his diocese for nearly 50 years. He suggested that reversing the practice would be incomprehensible. Grögli described the theological arguments against women preaching as “weak,” adding: “Honestly, I have never understood them.” He considers “the female perspective in preaching an enrichment.” Asked whether his position constituted disobedience, he pointed to ongoing discussions with Rome. Canon 767 §1 reserves the homily at Mass to priests and deacons. The Vatican's 2004 instruction Redemptionis Sacramentum states that lay homilies at Mass cannot acquire legitimacy through longstanding custom. Pope Leo XIV appointed Grögli Bishop of …ਹੋਰ
And the Lord said: Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and thou, being once converted, confirm thy brethren
“Concerning ‘irregular’ relationships, I find our Catholic communities normally embrace these maturely and well.” — Bishop Erik Varden on the Vatican’s ‘Amoris laetitia’ meeting
A 25-year-old Muslim man smashed a statue of Saint Joseph inside Saint-Henri Church in Le Creusot, France, on October 13. Police arrested the man after he harassed people outside the church. Officers described him as visibly intoxicated and speaking incoherently. He was admitted to a psychiatric hospital.
Bebo’s FriendsThe UK’s outreach to Brussels, supported by Andy Burnham, has brought back into focus allegations of Russian interference in Brexit, even as the move aims to foster a closer relationship with the EU. However, he denied having claimed that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum process or altered the vote’s outcome — a denial that follows a report by British intelligence services indicating that no such interference took place.
They don't have proof. So what do they do? Make up another lie that might be believed. Anyone ever ask where is the proof? There is none. No one who has ever accused Russia of something can prove a thing. In fact it always ends up that those who did the accusing are the ones who did what they accused Russia of doing.
Major banks accused of closing accounts accounts of MAGA, pro-life and other conservative groups Representative Ryan Zinke blasts Wall Street as a new report accuses nine major banks of debanking conservative customers. The Montana lawmaker joined 'Big Money in the Morning' to discuss President Donald Trump's upcoming campaign rally and rising local gas prices averaging $4.49 per gallon. The panel also highlights the ongoing debate over the FAA's controversial new AI aviation tool.
"Conservative" institutions are supporting the homosexual activist James Martin SJ. Two Catholic groups - the substack.com account 'The Pillar' and the Napa Institute - have given public prominence to pro-homosexual James Martin. On 12 October, JD Flynn of 'The Pillar' published a 96-minute interview with Martin. He claimed that practising homosexuals (who "do whatever") are "treated like dirt" when they are told not to receive Holy Communion. Martin accused priests and other Catholics of mistreating homosexuals, whom he portrayed as victims of even physical violence. Flynn did not challenge these unsubstantiated allegations. The following day, Martin took part in the Napa Institute's annual Eucharistic procession through Midtown Manhattan, starting at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Founded in 2010 by businessman Timothy Busch and Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer, the California-based Napa Institute attracts conservative Catholic bishops and wealthy donors. Its flagship event, the annual Summer …ਹੋਰ
Leo XIV has written from hospital to the Amoris Laetitia conference. He will read the final document soon and urges the bishops to share “what you have lived and received, and to continue proclaiming the Gospel with families, drawing on the richness of Amoris Laetitia.” Due to his surgery, the conference's final document will not be published until Leo XIV has worked on it. He will offer his reflections "in due course". Meanwhile, Leo XIV is recovering as expected. He underwent the blood tests and X-ray scheduled following the surgery and the results confirm a normal normal postoperative course. He underwent respiratory physical therapy and has begun walking around his room. He has resumed a regular diet. #newsFijtgykifo
Based upon the snippets which have been released from this 'conference' he would best use his time to rest, convene and reconcile himself with the Lord during his convalescence, and forget about adding to the tripe pile.
Pray for the conversion of Pope Leo XIV. ~ A partial Indulgence of ten years may be gained each time that a member with a contrite heart devoutly recites six Our Fathers, Hail Mary's and Glory's for the intention of the Holy Father; for peace in the souls of men, for the due liberty of the Church throughout the world, and for concord and true prosperity among all peoples. ~ Source taken from the Association of the Miraculous Medal Prayer Manuel, page 48. ~ April 22, 1933. ~ "O Mary, conceived without sin, Pray for us who have recourse to thee".
Why Won’t America’s Aging Elite Retire? | Interesting Times with Ross Douthat American leaders are staying in office past their prime. Boomers are reluctant to relinquish control — from political offices to corner offices — to the detriment of their juniors. In a society where the elderly hold so much power, should younger generations revolt? My guest today is Samuel Moyn, a professor at Yale Law School, and he argues that American democracy is distorted by the power of the old. We discuss how seniors have hoarded wealth and influence and how Americans can renew an intergenerational compact. 0:00 The Tyranny of the Elderly 2:01 Why Aging Politicians Refuse to Retire 4:19 Europe's Anti-Gerontocracy 5:15 Is "Gerontocracy" Pervasive Beyond Politics? 7:07 How Longevity Creates Structural Problems 9:40 How Age Impacts Policy 15:10 The Age Wealth Gap and Asset Hoarding 20:21 How About Millennials? 23:28 An Agenda to End Gerontocracy & Rebalance Power 35:11 How To Build Intergenerational …ਹੋਰ
Did you know that "real" Muslims believe JESUS will return to fight along side the righteous against tyranny and oppression? JESUS is not just a prophet from the past. He is a partner in the ultimate victory of good over evil. Do Shia Muslims hate Jesus? The answer is definitely NO! and In this video, I explain what Shia Islam really teaches about Jesus Christ — his miraculous birth, his miracles, his status as a beloved prophet, and the belief that he will return alongside the Mahdi to establish justice on earth. I also share a scene you've never heard: for over thirty years, Ayatollah Khamenei personally visited the homes of Christian martyrs' families during the Iran-Iraq War. I also show you the 380 churches in Iran, the Christian representatives in parliament, and the Tehran metro station named after the Holy Mary. Yes, there are theological differences. But Jesus is not a dividing line between us. He is a bridge. I posted Ayatollah Khamenei in a Christian home where he spoke …ਹੋਰ
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