John Prevost discussed in an April 17 interview with 'EWTN News In Depth' his life as the pope’s brother. Main points. Loss of privacy: “I used to be able to leave the front door open. Now I’m hesitant because you don’t know who’s going to come to the door.” Ordinary childhood: “Probably like anyone else’s—it was a mom and dad, three boys, school, homework, play, and repeat. It was just a normal life.” Childhood memory: “One time we were building a shed in the backyard and Rob fell through the roof. It was just part of the wood was rotted, because we were using old doors from the house for the roof.” Leo XIV’s early vocation: “We always knew that he wanted to be a priest. From a very young age, that was just always there.” A “prophecy”: “When he was maybe in first or second grade, one of the moms across the street said, ‘You know, he’s going to be the first American Pope.’ We just kind of heard it and moved on.” Still just brothers: “People say, ‘Who says no to the Pope?’ I …Ve
A man named Panurge found himself aboard a ship in the middle of the open sea. Traveling on the same vessel was a merchant named Dindenault, along with a massive flock of sheep he intended to sell at the next port. Dindenault was the embodiment of greed—a man who valued profit far more than humanity. One day, a heated argument broke out between Panurge and the merchant. Feeling insulted and seeking revenge, Panurge came up with a cunning plan. He offered to buy a single sheep from the merchant at an absurdly high price. Dindenault, blinded by the lure of easy money, took the deal with a smug grin. But then, the unexpected happened. Panurge grabbed the sheep by its horns, dragged it to the edge of the ship, and hurled it into the ocean. Immediately, another sheep jumped in after it. Then a third, and a fourth. In a matter of seconds, the entire flock began rushing toward the railing, blindly leaping into the abyss. Panicked, Dindenault desperately tried to hold the remaining animals back …Ve
“The multiplication of the loaves and fishes occurred during the sharing; that is the miracle,” said Pope Leo XIV in his homily at the Japoma Stadium in Douala, Cameroon, on 17 April, which was attended by around 120,000 people. He continued: ‘There is bread for everyone if it is given to everyone. There is bread for everyone if it is taken not with a snatching hand, but with a giving hand.” Common heresy in the Francis era Here, Leo XIV reflects an idea that Pope Francis has returned to several times: that the multiplication of the loaves is not about a supernatural increase in food, but a transformation of human hearts that leads to sharing. During the Angelus on 26 July 2015, Francis said that 'the miracle does not consist in the multiplication itself, but in the sharing'. At the Angelus on 29 July 2018, and in various weekday homilies at Santa Marta, Francis reiterated that the true sign is not a miracle, but a change in attitude; the crowd learns to share. On 25 July 2021, Francis …Ve
The second disastrous papacy! This nonsense has been around for a long time. I've heard it many times before over the years, and of course the Francis also spouted this nonsense. It is the age old heresy of debunking the Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ and the dumbing-down of the Catholic Faith - I mean we really don't want to offend anyone now do we, especially our muslim "brothers". Popes, bishops and priests and others who preach and teach this nonsense simply do not believe that Jesus Christ is God Incarnate, the Eternal Word made flesh for us and for our salvation. That is why you will never hear them explicitly preach about the Person and Mystery of our Lord Jesus Christ. Like this pope, he speaks about "peace" but never about the source of the reconciling Peace that only the Prince of Peace can and does give when repentance, conversion, forgiveness and reconciliation with God through the Blood of the Cross of the Prince of Peace is preached and given. Personally, I am dead tired …Ve
Not much of a meal. And what they are expected to eat. I wouldn't even touch it. Afraid it might come alive. So disgusting to see our soldiers who are fighting a war they don't wish to be in and ending up eating something that looks like it's been in the garbage for days instead.
From Pope Francis, the idea of synodality remains - that is, the notion that the Church is a process of listening, consultation and struggle, Austrian Jesuit Andreas Batlogg told Kirche-und-Leben.de on 17 April. He has written several books about Francis, including an early biography. Regarding the 2019 Amazon Synod, Father Batlogg said that Francis had come close to abolishing celibacy: "Then there was massive backlash. And he slowed down." Something similar happened with the Synod on Synodality, which concluded without a final document. The internal division within the Church under Francis has become "very deep": "There was open resistance, not just behind the scenes." With Leo XIV, however, there has been "more of a shift in tone than a break in substance", according to Fr Batlogg. Leo XIV presents himself as calmer and more controlled, with a greater focus on clarity and a more traditional demeanour: "However, these are initially matters of style." Und: "In terms of content, I see …Ve
18.04.2026 The SSPX maintains the separation of Church and State, a leftist concept. Since they use the New Theology created with the False Premise they have collegiality, with the liberals. With the New Theology they are liberals on Ecumenism and Inter-Religious Dialogue, like the pope and the cardinals and bishops. Cushingism is liberalism and schism. They cite Tradition but in Tradition there were no separation between state and Church. Presently Pope Leo is aligned with the leftist state. They interpret Vatican Council II as does Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium. EG mentions hypothetical cases as if they are visible and personally known people, in the present times saved outside the Catholic Church. Ad Gentes 7 is not mentioned and it is assumed that Vatican Council II has explicit exceptions for AG 7 and the dogma extra ecclesiam nulla salus. This is the common irrational interpretation of Vatican Council II. APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION EVANGELII GAUDIUM OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS …Ve
As part of Milan Art Week, an exhibition on homosexuality titled “Ritratto di famiglie” opened on April 14 at a public library in Milan. It purports to present “family stories” through photos and personal messages, but actually features homosexuals. The event includes workshops for children aged 5 to 10. The organization Pro Vita & Famiglia described the initiative as “ideological propaganda.”
L'orrore ideologico di minoranze usate come grimaldello politico e imposte ai bambini nelle scuole. Mercoledì 22 aprile aprile, presso la Biblioteca comunale Oglio di Milano, si terrà la mostra lgbtq+ e gender fluid, che dedicherà uno spazio laboratoriale ai bambini di età compresa tra i 5 e i 10 anni. L'esibizione fotografica è stata aperta al pubblico lo scorso martedì 14 aprile e verrà ospitata, nell’ambito della Milano Art Week, fino al prossimo 24 aprile. Nata da un'ispirazione di Agedo Milano (una delle principali associazioni italiane della "galassia arcobaleno"), mette in mostra il percorso genitoriale di alcuni soggetti attraverso degli scatti che raccontano sopratutto del periodo a seguito del coming out. La terza ROMA
"2. It must be known, then, that the soul, after it has been definitely converted to the service of God, is, as a rule, spiritually nurtured and caressed by God, even as is the tender child by its loving mother, who warms it with the heat of her bosom and nurtures it with sweet milk and soft and pleasant food, and carries it and caresses it in her arms; but, as the child grows bigger, the mother gradually ceases caressing it, and, hiding her tender love, puts bitter aloes upon her sweet breast, sets down the child from her arms and makes it walk upon its feet, so that it may lose the habits of a child and betake itself to more important and substantial occupations."
[Saint John of the Cross – XVI Century AD; Fontiveros, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy/Ubeda, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy; (Aged 49); Priest, Mystic, Writer, Doctor of the Church] “BOOK THE FIRST ~ Which treats of the Night of Sense STANZA THE FIRST: On a dark night, Kindled in love with yearnings —oh, happy chance!— I went forth without being observed, My house being now at rest. EXPOSITION IN this first stanza the soul relates the way and manner which it followed in going forth, as to its affection, from itself and from all things, and in dying to them all and to itself, by means of true mortification, in order to attain to living the sweet and delectable life of love with God; and it says that this going forth from itself and from all things was a 'dark night,' by which, as will be explained hereafter, is here understood purgative contemplation, which causes passively in the soul the negation of itself and of all things referred to above. 2. And this going forth it says …Ve
On April 16, during the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Bamenda, Cameroon, Fon Fru Asaah Angwafor IV, the tribal leader of the Mankon community, spoke about polygamy. He made the remarks during an interreligious peace meeting in the cathedral. He is the hereditary "king" of the Mankon people and rules over culture and spiritual tradition. He presides over pagan rites, such as important funerals and ancestral ceremonies. During these events, he wears ceremonial attire alongside elders. He also identifies as 'Catholic'. In his speech at the cathedral, the tribal leader stated that 'some cultural practices continue to pose challenges' and cited polygamy as an example. He expressed gratitude that, within the framework of the 2023 and 2024 Synod, African bishops had been tasked with conducting a study on polygamy and its place in the life of the Church. The tribal chief went on to say that adulterers in polygamous relationships should be able to fully integrate into the Church without being 'judged …Ve
Prevost refused to defend Catholic moral doctrine against the advocate of polygamy, the pagan apostate Fon Fru Asaah Angwafor IV. Prevost said nothing against this frontal assault on faith, but he did use his speech to launch a political weapon: “ Jesus told us: Blessed are the peacemakers! But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth.”
Leo XIV downplayed tensions with President Donald Trump on the flight to Luanda, Angola, today. “The talk that I gave at the prayer meeting for peace was prepared two weeks ago, well before the president ever commented. And yet it was looked at as if I was trying to debate again the president, which is not in my interest at all.” Leo XIV added that “much of what has been written since then has been more commentary on commentary, trying to interpret what has been said.”
“A certain narrative has spread, not entirely accurate, because of the political situation that arose when, on the first day of the journey, the President of the United States made some remarks about me. Much of what has been written since then has been little more than commentary upon commentary, in an attempt to interpret what was said. One example is the address delivered at the Prayer Meeting for Peace on 16 April. That address had been prepared two weeks earlier, well before the President commented on me and on the message of peace I am promoting. And yet it was interpreted as though I were trying to engage once again in debate with the President, which is not at all my interest. I come to Africa primarily as a pastor, as Head of the Catholic Church, to be with, to celebrate with, to encourage and to accompany all African Catholics.”
We live in a time where the "Prince Charming" bailed on foot because his horse died miles ago, and the "Princess" is still locked in her tower, terrified to turn the key because she just got her nails done... Whatever happened to values? To real love, loyalty, and basic respect for another human being? Where did it all go? Face-to-face conversations have been replaced by ghosting and silence. Working on a relationship has been traded for "upgrading" to a newer, shinier model. Friendships now have an expiration date—usually right when the benefits run out. People who were supposed to be your rock end up becoming your worst enemies. Where the hell did the integrity go?! Am I overreacting? I don’t think so. Not for a second. The "Prince" who was supposed to be charming turns out to be just another player who used you and moved on. The "Princess" who was once wrapped around your neck, telling you that you were her entire world, turns on a dime the moment she finds someone with a bigger bank …Ve
Today, Leo XIV appointed Monsignor Michele Morandi as the new Bishop of Faenza-Modigliana, an Italian diocese with 130,000 Catholics and 80 parishes. Born in Alfonsine, Italy, in 1976, he was ordained a priest in 2003 and has served as a parish priest, rector of the diocesan seminary and vicar general of the diocese. Closed Seminary Is "Excellent Starting Point" As rector of the seminary, he wrote in 2024 for the 70 anniversary of the large seminary building in Faenza. The seminarians now study in Bologna. The building is called the 'former seminary' and used as a library, a school, a workplace and an art space, and has become a "secular place". For Monsignor Morandi, this was an "excellent starting point", as from that moment on, things were "no longer tainted by clerical and collegial imagery or clouded by a curtain of incense." Identification with the Synodal Process Monsignor Morandi took part in the Italian Church’s national synodal assembly in Rome. In a diocesan article from 2025…Ve
"3. And this first night pertains to beginners, occurring at the time when God begins to bring them into the state of contemplation; in this night the spirit likewise has a part, as we shall say in due course. And the second night, or purification, pertains to those who are already proficient, occurring at the time when God desires to bring them to the state of union with God. And this latter night is a more obscure and dark and terrible purgation, as we shall say afterwards."
[Saint John of the Cross – XVI Century AD; Fontiveros, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy/Ubeda, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy; (Aged 49); Priest, Mystic, Writer, Doctor of the Church] “BOOK THE FIRST: Wherein is described the nature of dark night and how necessary it is to pass through it to Divine union; and in particular this book describes the dark night of sense, and desire, and the evils which these work in the soul. Chapter I: Sets down the first stanza. Describes two different nights through which spiritual persons pass, according to the two parts of man, the lower and the higher. Expounds the stanza which follows. STANZA THE FIRST: On a dark night, Kindled in love with yearnings -- oh, happy chance! -- I went forth without being observed, My house being now at rest. IN this first stanzas the soul sings of the happy fortune and chance which it experienced in going forth from all things that are without, and from the desires and imperfections that are in the sensual part of …Ve
The Three Daily Breads of the Our Father Prayer. 1st Bread, 2nd Bread and 3rd Bread. “Give us this day our daily bread”, exactly what bread does Our Lord teach in this one prayer he gave us? In St John Ch.6 26:40 one can distinguish the Three Daily Breads as revealed in the Book of Heaven. Ch. 6 - 26 Jesus answered them, and said: Amen, amen I say to you, you seek me, not because you have seen miracles, but because you did eat of the loaves, and were filled. (Here we learn of the hungering for the daily material bread, known as the Third Bread) 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that which endureth unto life everlasting, which the Son of man will give you. (Here Our Lord introduces and develops the Second Bread of the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar) For him hath God, the Father, sealed. 28 They said therefore unto him: What shall we do, that we may work the works of God? 29 Jesus answered, and said to them: This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he …Ve
Former FC Barcelona defender and Spanish football legend Carles Puyol is one of the main speakers at the Fearless Congress 2026 , the largest masculinity congress in Latin America, which takes place from April 17 to 19 at the Sanctuary of the Mexican Martyrs in Guadalajara. Puyol will speak today with a talk entitled “My Story: Struggle, Purpose and Victory,” at an event that seeks to combat the silent crisis of confused, empty men disconnected from their purpose, promoting a firm, humble, and faith-centered masculinity. The congress, promoted by Andrés Villaseñor Urrea and the Fearless platform —linked to institutions of Regnum Christi and the Legionaries of Christ, such as the Semper Altius schools and the Anáhuac University Network—, is presented as a space to “recover virtuous masculinity as it was designed by God.” Its organizers emphasize that male identity has been weakened by a culture that generates anxiety, addictions and suicides (in Mexico, a man commits suicide every …
Jim Ferguson @JimFergusonUK ALERT: UK FOOD SUPPLY WARNING — “WORST CASE SCENARIO” NOW BEING PLANNED Government officials are now running “worst case scenario” planning for food shortages. This isn’t speculation. It’s already happening behind the scenes. “Government officials have been planning for worst case scenario… the Strait of Hormuz remains permanently closed.” Why does that matter? Because one critical supply is at risk: “We can’t get vital CO2 supplies into the UK.” And without it — the system starts to break. “It’s used in… chicken and pork production… to preserve food for longer.” No CO2 = disrupted food supply chains. “This is just getting more and more common since COVID… government is involving itself in industry to ensure food security.” Think about that. Food security. Energy security. National security. All now treated as the same thing. “We cannot always rely on international markets.” This is the shift. And it’s happening now.
"THE venerable Benedict being one day in his cell, the boy Placidus, one of his religious* went out to fetch water from the lake, but when dipping his pitcher into the water, not taking sufficient heed, his body followed the vase and he fell into the lake. The waves immediately bore him out from the land as far as the usual flight of an arrow. The saint, who was in his cell, knew the sad accident at the very instant, and at once calling Maurus, his disciple, said to him: ''Brother Maurus, run with all speed ; the boy who went to fetch water fell into the lake and has been already carried out a long distance."
[Saint Benedict of Nursia; V-VI Century AD; Nursia, Kingdom of Italy/Mons Casinus, Eastern Roman Empire; aged 67; Father of Western Monasticism ~ Order of Saint Benedict, Patron of Europe, Rule of Saint Benedict, Saint Benedict Medal] “Chapter VII ~ Of Maurus' walking on the water. THE venerable Benedict being one day in his cell, the boy Placidus, one of his religious* went out to fetch water from the lake, but when dipping his pitcher into the water, not taking sufficient heed, his body followed the vase and he fell into the lake. The waves immediately bore him out from the land as far as the usual flight of an arrow. The saint, who was in his cell, knew the sad accident at the very instant, and at once calling Maurus, his disciple, said to him: ''Brother Maurus, run with all speed ; the boy who went to fetch water fell into the lake and has been already carried out a long distance." A thing wonderful and unheard of since that instance of the Apostle Peter! Maurus having asked and …Ve