A new advertisement for a French perfume brand appeared on the LED screens covering the façade and apse of Rome’s Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. This prompted a group of residents and worshippers from the Monti district to send a protest letter to Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, criticising what they described as the “commercialisation” of the historic basilica. The screens were installed during restoration works that began in late 2024. Back then, Vatican officials said the advertising revenue helps cover renovation costs ahead of the Jubilee.
La pubblicità di un noto profumo francese sulla facciata della basilica patriarcale di Santa Maria Maggiore è stata la goccia che ha fatto di nuovo traboccare il vaso facendo insorgere un gruppo di fedeli del quartiere Monti che, alquanto sbigotti, hanno inviato una lettera di protesta al cardinale arciprete Rolandas Mackrikas. «In quanto membri del Comitato cittadino del Rione Monti e residenti del Rione, vi scriviamo per esprimervi il nostro profondo sgomento per i due enormi cartelloni pubblicitari luminosi sulla facciata e sull’abside della veneranda Basilica». Il gruppo di fedeli si chiede se sia necessario ricorrere a pubblicità tanto appariscenti che nulla hanno a che fare con l'atmosfera e il luogo sacro. Dal volto di Sinner che fa da testimonial ad una marca di caffè, piuttosto che all'ultimo modello di uno smartphone, fino a un profumo. Il tema che viene sollevato è la evidente “mercificazione” di Santa Maria Maggiore...
La pubblicità di un noto profumo francese sulla facciata della basilica patriarcale di Santa Maria Maggiore è stata la goccia che ha fatto di nuovo traboccare il vaso facendo insorgere un gruppo di fedeli del quartiere Monti che, alquanto sbigotti, hanno inviato una lettera di protesta al cardinale arciprete Rolandas Mackrikas. «In quanto membri del Comitato cittadino del Rione Monti e residenti del Rione, vi scriviamo per esprimervi il nostro profondo sgomento per i due enormi cartelloni pubblicitari luminosi sulla facciata e sull’abside della veneranda Basilica». Il gruppo di fedeli si chiede se sia necessario ricorrere a pubblicità tanto appariscenti che nulla hanno a che fare con l'atmosfera e il luogo sacro. Dal volto di Sinner che fa da testimonial ad una marca di caffè, piuttosto che all'ultimo modello di uno smartphone, fino a un profumo. Il tema che viene sollevato è la evidente “mercificazione” di Santa Maria Maggiore che il Vaticano aveva motivato con la necessità di …
Skip to content René Stadtkewitz. Screengrabyoutube René Stadtkewitz (AfD) is to become the new mayor of Zehdenick (Oberhavel). In Sunday’s election, he secured 58.4 per cent of the vote, beating his rivals Stephan von Hundelshausen (FDP, 28.6 per cent), Wolf-Gernot Richardt (independent, 7.8 per cent) and Dennis Latzke (Party of Progress, 5.2 per cent). Voter turnout stood at 52.8 per cent. The quorum was met. René Stadtkewitz is thus the first directly elected full-time AfD mayor in Brandenburg. Although the state had previously had a full-time mayor with an AfD membership card – Arne Raue in Jüterbog – he was an independent candidate when he was elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2019, and only joined the AfD in 2024. In 2025, he moved to the Bundestag. As early as 2025, Stadtkewitz had stood against the police officer Alexander Kretzschmar (independent) for the office of mayor of Zehdenick, but was defeated at the time. Stadtkewitz, a native of Berlin, has been a member of …
"St. Vincent Ferrer taught that the first appearance after the Resurrection was to the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. Ambrose, St. Anselm, St. Albert the Great, and St. Ignatius of Loyola also supported this belief. They explained that Jesus first appeared not to convince doubters, but to comfort the one who suffered most with Him at Calvary."
Monasteries and spiritual centers in Spain are increasingly hosting yoga congresses and New Age-inspired events. The latest controversy emerged at the Castle of Javier in Navarra - the birthplace of St. Francis Xavier and a Jesuit-run spiritual center. It hosted the XII Iberian Yoga Congress organized by the Spanish Yoga Federation (FEYS) from May 1–3. Around 250 participants attended workshops featuring mantra concerts, Eastern spirituality, meditation, and yoga practices. Images show participants meditating before Jesus Christ placed alongside figures of Buddha and Krishna. Activities reportedly included sessions titled “Awakening of the Soul,” “Essene Mantras,” and “108 Sun Salutations.” According to InfoVaticana, similar gatherings have also been held at Catholic properties such as the Marist monastery of Las Avellanas, the Franciscan sanctuary of Aránzazu, and the Teresian-Sanjuanist International Center in Ávila. At the same time, Spain continues to experience a sharp decline …More
"But we will now explain another duty of the diligent and faithful servant: "And lamps burning in your hand." It is not sufficient for the faithful servant to have his "loins girt," that so he may freely and easily meet his Lord; a burning lamp is also required to show him the way, because at night he should be expecting the Lord, when He returneth from the nuptial banquet. In this place, "the lamp" signifies the law of God, which will point out the right path. David saith: " Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path."
[St. Robert Bellarmine – XVI-XVII Century A.D.; born: Montepulciano, Grand Duchy of Tuscany/died: Rome, Papal States; (Aged 78); Cardinal; Rector; Professor; Doctor of the Church; Role in Giordano Bruno & Galileo cases] What will they do then, when death cometh suddenly upon them, who are now wholly immersed in worldly cares, and who never think for one moment of the account they will have to give to God, of all their works, of all their words, of all their thoughts, of all their desires, and of all their omissions ? Will these be able to meet Christ, with their loins girt? Rather, will they not, being entangled and bound, fall in their sins into despair? For what can they answer, when the Judge shall say unto them: “Why did you not attend to my words, with which I so often admonished you, saying: Seek first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all other things shall be added unto you? And why also did you not consider those words, which you must have so often heard in the church, …More
"The "law is a light” saith Solomon in the Book of Proverbs. But this lamp cannot illumine or point out the way, if it be left in our chamber or house, and therefore we must hold it in our hand, that it may show us the right way. Many there are well acquainted with divine and human laws, but they commit many sins, or omit many good and necessary works, because they have not a lamp in their hands that is, because their knowledge does not extend to works. How many most learned men are there, who commit very grievous sins, because when they act they consult not the law of the Lord, but their anger, their lust, or some other passion!"
Mark 16: 15-18; Jesus said to the Disciples: “Go out to the whole world ; proclaim the Good News to all creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; he who does not believe will be condemned. These are the SIGNS that will be associated with believers : in my Name they will cast out devils; they will have the gift of tongues; they will pick up snakes in their hands, and be unharmed if they drink poison; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be healed."
Rev Gerd Neumeier of the Archdiocese of Bamberg has justified his “Star Wars” service held on April 18 talking to Katholisch.de on May 3. Neumeier emphasized that it was not a Eucharist, but a Liturgy of the Word. The Church’s liturgy is “diverse”, he said: “When people hear the word ‘church service,’ most associate it with the same Mass over and over again, especially in connection with a priest.” The event began with a lightsaber duel between Darth Vader and a Jedi knight. This was followed by the Kyrie, a first reading, Psalm 27, the Hallelujah, and the Gospel account of the temptations of Jesus. According to Neumeier, Star Wars, with its themes of good and evil, light and darkness, is a perfect bridge to an encounter with God. Neumeier announced that the format would be repeated: “Because the first one was received so well, we believe we are moving in a good and sustainable direction.” The Star Wars service is part of the “bookable church services” project of the youth office …More
TOKYO — The Philippines’ shock inflation spike in April is a serious warning sign — an economic canary in the coal mine that shouldn’t be ignored. The 7.2% year-on-year jump is roughly double the first-quarter 3.4% growth rate. Clearly, the Philippines falling into the stagflation zone wasn’t on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s 2026 Bingo card. The predicament is more than just an abrupt wakeup call for officials in Manila. It’s a distress signal to developing Asia. The Philippines, it’s safe to say, is Asia’s first Iran war inflationary domino to fall. It’s the vanguard of economic trauma to come — trauma that will only get worse the longer the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. What worries economists most is how widespread the price increases are proving to be. From food to transportation to utilities, the scale and breadth of increases mean Philippine inflation is likely to top 8% in the second quarter. That makes it a virtual lock that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the …
“The conciliar religion is adulterated Catholicism” - Miles Christi - 05/08/2026 “The Church of our time has become particularly aware of this truth [the vital union between God and the human spirit] and, therefore, in its light, has succeeded in redefining its own nature at the Second Vatican Council.” Karol Wojtyla, March 7, 1976. “If in the past religious differences set us against each other, today we see in them the richness of different paths to reach God and to educate new generations for peaceful coexistence in mutual respect.” Francis, October 5, 2021. “Pluralism and diversity of religion, color, sex, race, and language are expressions of a wise divine will, with which God created human beings. This divine wisdom is the source of the right to freedom of belief and the freedom to be different.” Francis, February 4, 2019. “We are one! [the various Christian Churches and Communions of the world] We already are! Let us recognize it, experience it, and manifest it! (…) Pope …More
Actor was a front so homosexualization of the clergy could reach their goals full spectrum dominance. Cultural Marxism is there creed there hatred of all things catholic
@123jussiYou are right! It was a self fulfilling prophecy. And then JP2 the "great," with Ronald Regan collapsed the Soviet Union! Together they fulfilled Our Lady of Fatima's request and saved the world because Russia is a "christian" country now. Oh and Russia also kicked out the bankers too! LOL!
Introduction: According to a report by Diane Montagna a few days ago, Cardinal Victor Fernandez “has prepared a declaration of schism should the Society of St. Pius X proceed with episcopal consecrations in Écône on July 1. The Vatican is also making pastoral arrangements to welcome those who may leave the SSPX after it ordains new bishops without papal permission.” But not content with a mere re-run of JPII’s 1988 decree Ecclesia Dei Adflicta, Niwa Limbu (Vatican correspondent and editor of the Catholic Herald) reports that this time around, the Vatican will up the ante, including in its punitive post-consecratory declaration of schism not only the bishops involved, but all SSPX priests. And going one step further, Bishop Fellay announced from the pulpit in St. Mary’s, KS on Good Shepherd Sunday that even the SSPX faithful would likely be declared schismatic: “I prefer not to be a prophet here, but I’m pretty sure that there is an enormous probability that all of you, we …
Bombing and seizure of ships in the Strait of Hormuz! Three US destroyers under Trump's orders 'escorted' an oil tanker and a cargo ship. They entered the Strait of Hormuz violating Iranian passage rules. Iran first warned, then opened fire with missiles targeted to destroy. The cargo ship and tanker are burning out in the strait, US Navy ships are heavily damaged. Trump is in a hysteric state, US and UAE aviation attacked targets on Iranian territory. Iran responded with missiles. After night battles, the Iranian Navy captured the oil tanker. The violator of passage through the Strait of Hormuz was sailing under the flag of Barbados Бомбежка и захват судов в Ормузском проливе! Три эсминца США по велению Трампа «сопровождали» нефтяной танкер и сухогруз. Влезли в Ормузский пролив нарушив иранские правила прохождения. Иран сперва предупредил, потом открыл огонь ракетами на поражение.…More
In Canada, you now get a journalism award for making sure the myth of a mass grave at a residential school is true. It was genocide. Denialism of the myth is the woke journalistic sin. Don’t be Canada.
Hey @tom grassington Welcome to the forum! I haven't followed up on La Quinta Columna since the early 20's thanks for posting this! I found their work quite illuminating! I'll have to check it out later! I'm sure it will be good!
This site has an excellent talk by Father Gruner. It is only for those who want to understand why Our Lady came to Fatima and warned mankind about the "Errors of Russia." We are having some good chats about the "Errors of Russia" also at this page too which I am linking here I say heaven and earth could pass, but God would …because this article is very important to help understand what is going on also. Happy reading and learning about Our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Fatima!