The Vatican confirms Leo XIV’s South American trip. Today, the Holy See Press Office confirmed that Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, scheduled for 6–17 November 2026, will proceed according to the previously published programme. Leo XIV said: “I am looking forward to returning to the continent where I’ve experienced so many moments of my life. May this journey be an occasion for us to open our hearts to one another, strengthen our communion as brothers and sisters, and renew our commitment to proclaiming the Gospel with joy.” Medical details of the lung cancer surgery According to the Vatican Press Office, the Pope’s recovery continues to progress, in line with the favourable assessments of his medical team. As previously reported, the surgery was successful and without complications. Subsequent examinations confirmed that the cancer was localized and no further oncological treatment is necessary. Dr. Luigi Carbone confirmed that the Pope is recovering …Okunengi
From the text: drawing on the numerous documents and resources prepared by the Dicastery for Evangelization, it is now more urgent than ever to examine wisely and with discernment the current ways of organizing catechesis, so that the transmission of the faith is not confined to language that can be labeled as ‘scholastic,’ ‘dogmatic,’ or ‘moralistic.’
POPE LEO ELEVATES SIX SERVANTS OF GOD | SG News Pope Leo XIV has advanced the sainthood causes of six Servants of God, recognizing that they lived the Christian virtues to a heroic degree. During an audience with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, on October 24, the Pope authorized the promulgation of six decrees of heroic virtue. The six may now be known as Venerable Servants of God. Among them are two remarkable missionary bishops. Venerable Friedrich Kaiser Depel, born in Germany, was sent as a missionary to Peru in 1939. He later became the first Territorial Prelate of Caravelí and worked to spread Sacred Scripture, strengthen isolated Catholic communities and respond to the shortage of priests. He also founded the Missionary Sisters of Jesus, Word and Victim, a congregation dedicated especially to serving communities where priests were scarce. The second missionary bishop is Venerable Oreste Marengo, an Italian Salesian who travelled to …Okunengi
PAPST LEO ERHEBT SECHS DIENER GOTTES | SG News Papst Leo XIV. hat die Seligsprechungsverfahren von sechs Dienern Gottes vorangetrieben und damit deren vorbildliches Leben der christlichen Tugenden gewürdigt. Während einer Audienz bei Kardinal Marcello Semeraro, Präfekt des Dikasteriums für die Selig- und Heiligsprechungsprozesse, am 24. Oktober autorisierte der Papst die Verkündung von sechs Dekreten über heroische Tugenden. Die sechs Diener Gottes dürfen nun als Ehrwürdige Diener Gottes bezeichnet werden. Unter ihnen befinden sich zwei bemerkenswerte Missionsbischöfe. Der Ehrwürdige Friedrich Kaiser Depel, geboren in Deutschland, wurde 1939 als Missionar nach Peru entsandt. Später wurde er der erste Territorialprälat von Caravelí und wirkte an der Verbreitung der Heiligen Schrift, der Stärkung isolierter katholischer Gemeinden und der Bekämpfung des Priestermangels. Er gründete außerdem die Missionsschwestern Jesu, des Wortes und des Opfers, eine Kongregation, die sich insbesondere der …Okunengi
FROM SWISS GUARD TO DEACON: A CALL TO SERVE CHRIST | SG News For eight years, Didier Grandjean stood guard at the Vatican, serving two Popes and protecting the heart of the Catholic Church. Now, the former Pontifical Swiss Guard has taken another kind of oath — one that brings him a major step closer to the Catholic priesthood. Didier Grandjean was ordained a deacon on October 24, 2026, at the Church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption in Albeuve, Switzerland. Bishop Charles Morerod of Lausanne, Geneva and Fribourg presided over the celebration in Grandjean’s native Gruyère region. But his road to the altar began long before seminary. Before joining the Swiss Guard, Grandjean trained as a landscaper. At 21, he entered the Pontifical Swiss Guard in 2011. He would spend eight years serving at the Vatican — first under Pope Benedict XVI and then under Pope Francis. During his years of service, Grandjean rose to the rank of vice-corporal and worked in communications for the Guard. But something …Okunengi
VON DER SCHWEIZERGARDE ZUM DIAKON: EIN RUF ZUM DIENST AN CHRISTUS | SG News Acht Jahre lang versah Didier Grandjean Wache im Vatikan, diente zwei Päpsten und schützte das Herz der katholischen Kirche. Nun hat der ehemalige Schweizergardist einen anderen Eid abgelegt – einen, der ihn dem katholischen Priestertum einen großen Schritt näher bringt. Didier Grandjean wurde am 24. Oktober 2026 in der Kirche Notre-Dame de l’Assomption in Albeuve, Schweiz, zum Diakon geweiht. Bischof Charles Morerod von Lausanne, Genf und Freiburg leitete die Feier in Grandjeans Heimatregion Gruyère. Doch sein Weg zum Altar begann lange vor dem Priesterseminar. Bevor er der Schweizergarde beitrat, absolvierte Grandjean eine Ausbildung zum Landschaftsgärtner. Mit 21 Jahren trat er 2011 in die Schweizergarde ein. Acht Jahre lang diente er im Vatikan – zunächst unter Papst Benedikt XVI. und dann unter Papst Franziskus. Während seiner Dienstzeit stieg Grandjean zum Vizekorporal auf und arbeitete in der Kommunikati…Okunengi
Bishops who prayed over President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on October 22 are distancing themselves from the event, accusing the White House of exploiting their prayer for political purposes just twelve days before the midterm elections. Denver Archbishop James Golka, who led the prayer, denied endorsing Trump or the Republicans. He said the bishops had not authorized publication of the footage and expressed sadness that a sacred act had been manipulated. Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob publicly apologized, saying he regretted ignoring his reservations. Des Moines Bishop William Joensen admitted he had been naive and accused others of partisan exploitation. The bishops said they expected private discussions on immigration, religious-worker visas, human dignity and education. Instead, they were directed to stand behind Trump for prayer. The meeting was arranged with help from Mario Enzler of the conservative Heritage Foundation, architect of Project 2025. Enzler previously resigned …Okunengi
"How dare those bishops pray with Trump!" Meanwhile... Pro-abortion Dems are given awards by 'catholic' dioceses. Oh, and some bishops are telling their 'faithful' to make sure to vote blue! Cuz the poor & refugees and stuff.
Who are these jokers....first they urinate and celebrate then they say we’re sorry...it’s a mistake...out of which deep hole in hell have have these people crawled?
I'm sorry but I don't' want to hear the whining from Dr. Kwasniewski, Matt and the other " wait before we judge Leo" appeasers. Start acting like men! Defend and support the SSPX, denounce the infiltrators or keep straddling the fence.
Una Voce clarifies why traditional Latin Mass pilgrims were denied access to St. Peter’s Basilica. The International Federation Una Voce (FIUV) has issued today a statement correcting misunderstandings surrounding this year’s Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage to Rome. According to FIUV, the Vatican Secretariat of State rejected the organizers’ request to celebrate the traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in August. The organizers then sought permission for a collective devotion inside the Basilica, as had been permitted in 2023 and 2024 despite the refusal of Mass. That request was also rejected in a letter dated September 30, which reached the organizers only in October. Thus, pilgrims were denied not only Mass in St. Peter’s, but also permission for organized communal prayer inside the Basilica. Meanwhile, permission was granted for a Pontifical Low Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Una Voce thanked the Cardinal Archpriest, sacristans, security personnel, and Dominican …Okunengi
Full statement “Many members and supporters take part in the pilgrimage and we as an organisation are a member of the Caetus Internationalis Summorum Pontificum; we regard the annual pilgrimage as having great significance for the movement for the Traditional Mass. We would like to correct some misunderstandings which have arisen over the organisation of the pilgrimage this year. The authorities (through the Secretariat of State) declined the Coetus’ request for the celebration of Mass in St Peter’s, in August. At that point it was hoped and assumed that it would nevertheless be possible to have a collective devotion of some kind for the pilgrims, in St Peter’s, as happened in 2023 and 2024 when permission for Mass was refused. The August letter did not rule this out, so the Coetus requested it. This request was refused in a letter dated 30th September, which was however not received by the organisers until well into October. In the meantime permission was sought and gained for a Prelatial …Okunengi
The Letter from the Secretary of State shows the Ad Petri Sedem procession was refused entry to St Peter’s on 30 September, weeks before the event, yet pilgrims were only told the day before. However the Saint Peter's Sacristy had indicated 1 pm was feasible; Secretariat of State still blocked it.
Fr. Josh Johnson on Equipping Parents to Teach Scripture with the Bible in a Year: Family Edition "Parents are the primary educators of their children, but so many feel unequipped to walk through Scripture together." Father Josh Johnson joins CatholicTV to introduce Ascension’s Bible in a Year: Family Edition. Following the supernatural impact of Fr. Mike Schmitz’s landmark Bible in a Year, how can families experience the transformative power of Sacred Scripture together? Father Josh Johnson (Ask Father Josh, Director of Vocations and House of Formation) joins Bishop Robert Reed on This Is the Day to reveal the story and vision behind the Bible in a Year: Family Edition. Fr. Josh opens up about his personal discernment—from his initial reluctance due to parish and seminary responsibilities to spending three hours in tears before the Blessed Sacrament and receiving an unexpected confirming phone call from across the country. He explains how this new initiative marks Ascension’s first …Okunengi
RFK Jr.: "Bill Gates has been formally charged." "And he will have to go to trial." THE CROWD APPLAUDS FURIOUSLY Huge applause when RFK Jr. announced that Bill Gates has been summoned to testify in the Netherlands; Bourla and Rutte have also been summoned. The trial has concluded and the verdict will be announced in early April. This has been carefully kept secret by the major Dutch media outlets!
The FSSPX’s Christ the King pilgrimage opened in Lourdes on October 24, despite Bishop Jean-Marc Micas’ ban on celebrations inside the sanctuary’s basilicas. Pilgrims gathered under a large tent at Maison Saint-Ignace for four Masses. The day also included Stations of the Cross on the Espélugues hillside and individual prayers at the Grotto of Massabielle, as the faithful continued their pilgrimage despite the restrictions.
Le pèlerinage du Christ-Roi de la FSSPX s’est ouvert ce samedi 24 octobre à Lourdes.
Or you know you can admit you lost and stop kidnapping young men to be slaughtered on the front lines. Or is that the whole point you little goblin?(zelensky)
St. Paisios of Mount Athos ~ After our death, when we come face to face with Christ, we will understand the why and how of our lives and we will be told everything...
@In Principio May GOD keep Blessing you abundantly for all the good you do. May The Blessed Mother keep protecting you. Do not listen to haters and liars who are full of pride and sick agenda's. Which I am sure you don't do because of your humility. Just in case it was a shock for you from a true hater attacking you. I think you are a wonderful Catholic. I think GOD is very pleased with you. And I thank GOD for sending you to me, always when I needed help the most. I know you won't defend yourself. So forgive me if I do.
If I were you @Jeffrey Ade I would immediately remove your angry face and your sick comment. I have not seen a more true and honest Catholic as this man is. Along with just a few others. GOD Through this man has helped me so many times for so many years, I can't count them. And it's always immediately I am helped when I ask GOD For help. There is not another person on gtv who claims they are Catholic that is as kind, humble or truthful as In Principio. With a few other Catholics I admire for the same virtues. I have never seen him call anyone names. Put anyone down. lie about a person or accuse anyone of anything at all. You need to do one of two things. Either apologize to him. which you will never do. Or remove your angry face and sick comment. The truth is the truth. But it's one thing you hate and fight against. I am forever grateful to GOD for sending this man to us. Especially to me. GOD is so awesome and so Loving and Good. But once again I am sure you have made GOD very displeased …Okunengi
The irony: Glasgow's archdiocesan newspaper entitled Flourish - meaning “to thrive” or “to blossom” - announces plans to halve the archdiocese's roughly 80 parishes and close 24 churches. Under the front-page headline “We Must Face Up to Reality”, the October issue of Flourishdetails the largest parish restructuring in Glasgow's history. Many mergers and closures are expected within five years, others within a decade. The proposals were approved by Archbishop William Nolan and his council of priests. Since Nolan took office in 2022, the number of active priests has fallen by a third. Most are over 60, while only ONE priest is under 45. Archdiocesan communications director Ronnie Convery warned that, on current projections, Glasgow could have just eight active priests in twenty years. #newsHbkzquamnc
By no longer offering daily Mass, and what is worse only occasionally a Mass on Sundays, the church is driving the pious away in droves. Not a positive sign!
Woman Distributes Communion at Leo XIV’s Eucharist — One Communicant Bare-Chested During the Eucharist celebrated by Leo XIV this evening at the Port of Rimini, a woman was spreading Communion in the hand as if it were cookies. One male attendee even received Communion bare-chested, without a shirt.