Worse than Germany: On June 24, the Spanish Bishops' Conference appointed economist Luis Ayala Cañón as the new president of Caritas Spain, the Church's largest charitable organization. He previously served on the Spanish Government's Advisory Council for Health and Social Services, reports InfoVaticana.com. He was appointed by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's administration in 2019. Ayala has also collaborated with left-leaning organizations, including Fundación Alternativas, a think tank widely associated with the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). Spain's Socialist government under Sánchez enacted anti-Catholic policies, including legalizing euthanasia, expanding abortion, and advancing gender and homosex legislation. In its announcement, the Spanish Bishops' Conference made no reference to Ayala's previous government role or political collaborations, highlighting only his academic credentials and expertise in economics and social policy. Picture: InfoVaticana.com, …Okuninzi
Supporters of Germany’s Synodal Way have vowed to keep pressing for lay people to preach the homily during Mass after the Vatican again rejected the proposal
The president of the German lay organization ZdK, Irme Stetter-Karp, 69, commented on the paper tiger from Rome claiming that laypeople supposedly may not preach during Eucharists. The German Synodal Way had already voted in favor of the proposal in March 2023, with strong support from the bishops. “We therefore expect the German bishops to reaffirm their substantive position to Rome, strengthen their arguments, and under no circumstances read Cardinal Roche’s letter as a cause for discouragement,” she said. For Ruth Fehlker of the Catholic Women’s Association of Germany (kfd) - that only a few days ago called for abortions in Catholic hospitals - the letter demonstrates “how great the gap is between the pastoral realities of many local churches and the directives coming from Rome.” #newsNtnvgtepdv
Paulist Priest Promotes Transgender Church Musician: Skinny Fr Chris Lawton of the pro-homosexual parish St Paul the Apostle in New York City published on June 18 a Facebook interview with the “transgender Clover”. The interview, which focused on living one's "authentic self" and homosex inclusion in the Church, concluded with the exchange: "Happy Pride" - "Happy Pride." Fr Lawton is a member of the Paulist Fathers and was ordained to the priesthood in 2024. "Clover" is a music minister of the parish.
Roman Catholic priest Chris Lawton of St. Paul's Catholic Church in NYC interviews 'Clover,' the church's transgender music minister. Here, they exchange 'Happy Pride' greetings while speaking on the importance of living one's 'authentic self.'
In his 1995 article on Romans 9–11, the future Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Tucho Fernández, wrote that "all will be saved." His goal is to “relativize the very basis from which questionable doctrines were elaborated,” wherein the "questionable doctrines" is Catholicism as developed from Scripture by St. Augustine, the Fathers, and the Scholastics, notes ElWanderer.com on June 23. Fernández believes that Augustine's teaching "requires a revision" and later claims that Augustine's doctrine "did not offer a complete and harmonious vision of God, man and Christian experience." "I know God's concrete plans" Tucho's most extraordinary claim is: "I firmly trust that all will be saved; a trust based not on a desire, nor on my compassion for men, but on what I know of God and of His concrete plans thanks to His Revelation." ElWanderer notes that the Church has never received a revelation that all men will be saved. On the contrary. The Council of Trent teaches that …Okuninzi
Today, Leo XIV appointed the rector of the seminary, Rev. Johannes Zehe, 62, as the new auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Hamburg, Germany. Monsignor Zehe initially studied music in Berlin and worked as a violin teacher and orchestral musician before being ordained a priest in Hamburg in 1999. Career Within Hamburg’s Establishment He owes his career to Hamburg’s Archbishop Stefan Heße who appointed him rector of the seminary in 2023 and has now evidently put him forward for appointment as auxiliary bishop. However, Archbishop Heße of Hamburg is strongly pro-homosexual. Since June 2025, the archdiocese has been embroiled in a major controversy. Under the title “Male, Female, Diverse: Framework Concept for Sexual Education in the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Hamburg,” a 33-page document breaks with core Catholic teachings on sexuality and relationships. Monsignor Zehe himself is not regarded as an internal opponent of the current direction. However, his own online …Okuninzi
"a nők érvénytelen pappá szenteléséről kérdezték, homályosan válaszolt, hogy ezt nem igazán tudja elképzelni. Hozzátette azonban: „Ha a teológia továbbfejlődik, és ha olyan mélyebb magyarázatok merülnek fel, amelyeket világszerte elfogadnak, nem veszíteném el emiatt a hitemet." Dogma: "3. Az egyházirend szentségének fölvevője. Tétel.Az egyházirend szentségét csak megkeresztelt férfi veheti föl érvényesen." Min vitatkozunk és elmélkedünk? ----- "When asked about the invalid ordination of women, he responded vaguely that he could not really imagine it. However, he added: “If theology develops further, and if deeper explanations emerge that can be accepted worldwide, I would not lose my faith over it. I am not a great advocate of women priests. But if it were to happen - why not?’" Dogma: “3. The recipient of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Article. Only a baptized man may validly receive the sacrament of Holy Orders.” What are we debating and reflecting on?
The proximity of the consistory (Friday and Saturday) to the FSSPX consecrations (Wednesday) has allegedly prompted Leo XIV to remove the liturgy from the consistory's agenda. This information was published by Nico Spuntoni on IlGiornale.it, who cited an anonymous cardinal as his source. Although "synodality" was already discussed in January, it has returned to the agenda. Spuntoni adds three more pieces of information. - Notable absences at the consistory due to ill health include conservative Cardinals Joseph Zen (Hong Kong), Péter Erdő (Budapest), and Willem Eijk (Utrecht). - There is unease among the professed members and religious sisters of the Priestly Fraternity of St Pius X, who do not wish to risk incurring a possible excommunication. - The consistory's agenda has not generally generated enthusiasm among cardinals. Some also dislike the Synod Secretariat's method of working in small groups. #newsSdvnwboncj
Did German Chancellor Frederick Merz book an $8000 only fans private session with a transgender model during the G7 summit? Does this remind you of Keir Starmer and the Ukrainian rent boys ?
Hat der deutsche Bundeskanzler Frederick Merz während des G7-Gipfels eine private „OnlyFans“-Session mit einem Transgender-Model für 8000 Dollar gebucht? Erinnert euch das an Keir Starmer und die ukrainischen Stricher?
On June 24, Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Anand David Xalxo, 50, Vicar General and Rector of St. Mary's Cathedral in Ranchi, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Ranchi, India. The Archdiocese of Ranchi comprises about 180k Catholics, 35 parishes, more than 300 priests and over 1,000 religious sisters. Born in Mandar on 20 November 1975, Monsignor Xalxo was ordained a priest in 2006. Over the past two decades he has served in a variety of pastoral and administrative roles. On July 5, 2019, Rev. Xalxo spoke with UcaNews.com about the Eastern meditation method yoga. He said that most Catholic schools in the Archdiocese practice yoga daily “to build up positive energy, good health, and mental stability.” “There is no opposition to yoga in our schools. There are instances of our priests and nuns practicing it and teaching others,” he said. Cardinal Ratzinger wrote in 1989 that Eastern methods including yoga are "not free from dangers and errors" harmful to Catholic spirituality. A Product …Okuninzi
Will folks like Irme Stetter-Karp be excommunicated for their disobedience to Rome? The Vatican’s refusal to allow laypeople to preach during Mass has not closed the debate in Germany. As soon as Rome’s response became known, the main organizations linked to the Synodal Way urged the German bishops to keep up pressure on the Holy See and to raise the issue again in the future. According to the KNA news agency, both the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) and other reformist groups reacted critically to the rejection communicated by the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, which recalled that the homily during Mass is reserved exclusively to priests and deacons. ZdK urges bishops not to back down The president of the Central Committee of German Catholics, Irme Stetter-Karp, stated that Rome’s rejection should not be interpreted as a reason to abandon the proposal promoted by the Synodal Way. The lay leader recalled that the document titled “…
Pope Leo outlines core Catholic social teaching in encyclical Catholic social teaching is in the New Testament. Does Prevost actually think he can improve on what our Savior taught?
Hero against Communism and Defender of Roman Mass in Medjugorje: On 23 June, the eve of the 44th anniversary of the first false apparitions, Cardinal Ernest Simoni, 97, climbed slowly Medjugorje's rocky “Apparition Hill”. He was accompanied by members of the Cenacolo Community. Cardinal Simoni endured decades of communist persecution in Albania. He recently celebrated the 70 anniversary of his ordination by attending the Mass in the Roman rite at the Gricigliano Seminary.
A la veille du 44ᵉ anniversaire des premières apparitions de Medjugorje, le cardinal Ernest Simoni gravit la colline des apparitions Malgré ses 97 ans et les dix-huit années de prison et de travaux forcés qu'il a endurées sous le régime communiste albanais, il a gravi la colline des apparitions extrait images TV Kraljice Mira
At least 20 Christians were killed in an overnight attack on the village of Kawel in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, central Nigeria, police said Monday. Among the victims were a doctor and five patients. Police said heavily armed attackers opened fire on residents before setting homes ablaze. Security forces responded and exchanged gunfire with the assailants, who fled the area. No arrests have been made. Local officials and witnesses identified the attackers as armed Fulani Muslim herders. The latest attack is part of a series of deadly assaults that have plagued Plateau State in recent years. Several Christian advocacy organizations have argued that the repeated violence in Nigeria's Middle Belt disproportionately affects Christian communities and have called on the Nigerian government to provide greater protection. #newsHrlsergljk
Hoch lebe der immer und überall friedliebende Islam. Seit seiner Erfindung hat er sich immer durch Krieg Mord, Totschlag und Unterdrückung durchgesetzt. Jetzt hofiert Leo und die europäischen Eliten den Islam.
It's not about an unofficial mascot that won the world's attention, but it is the family he follows. a hardworking Mexican family, Mother and children. A son with psychological problems and works to make a living to help his mother, and a young kid who follows his mother on the streets to sell water bottles along with his duck that has now become a symbol of resilience, unity, family values and love, and the unofficial mascot of the World Cup 2026 hosted in 3 countries, Canada, Mexico and the U.S. where the finals will be played. Worth listening to their testimonies and even more priceless to see other unofficial interviews of them representing a friendly, loving, welcoming and hardworking humble nation. God bless Mexico, second home of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Italian historian Roberto de Mattei reflected on the announced episcopal consecrations by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) in an article published on CorrispondenzaRomana.it on June 24. "State of Necessity" Cannot Be Self-Judged For De Mattei, the state of necessity argument is simultaneously "the weakest and the strongest argument". His question is: "Who has the authority to verify the existence of such a state and determine its beginning and end?" He argues that if the FSSPX can independently determine when a state of necessity exists, then it also implicitly claims the authority to determine when that state ends. That would place the FSSPX in a position of judging the Holy See rather than being judged by it. De Mattei acknowledges that Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre was not a speculative theologian or canonist, but a pastor of souls: "The decisive criterion for him was not the assertion of a right proper to the FSSPX, but the spiritual need of the faithful." Can Any Bishop …Okuninzi
Catholic priest Robert Emeršič, 51, died on June 14 after suffering a severe allergic reaction to a wasp sting while celebrating the Eucharist in Planica, Slovenia. He was a priest in the Archdiocese of Maribor and served as the parish priest in Rače. Born on 28 May 1975, he was ordained as a priest in 2008. Following a period as assistant priest in Ravne na Koroškem, he became parish priest in Rače in 2010, taking responsibility for the neighbouring parish in Fram in 2020. His funeral took place on 17 June in Hoče, his home parish. #newsWtajpmqkts
St. Catherine of Siena is frequently quoted in her love of the pope of her day (as well she should be.) However, she is less frequently quoted in what she had to say about the antipope of her day. There have been 20-40 antipopes in history, so a discussion on this topic is not “anti-Catholic,” or “schismatic,” as the following account of St. Catherine clearly demonstrates. […] In 1378, after the election of Pope Urban VI, the majority of Cardinals, Prelates and the people recognized Clement VIl as pope, even though he was in reality an antipope. Thirteen out of sixteen cardinals questioned the validity of the election of Pope Urban due to the threat of violence from the Roman people against the Sacred College, and even Urban’s few supporters immediately retracted their election, summoning a new Conclave at Fondi which elected the antipope Clement VIl. Even Saint Vincent Ferrer was convinced that Clement was the real pope, while Saint Catherine of Siena sided with Urban. If universal …Okuninzi
After the election of Leo XIV, Aldo Maria Valli wanted to believe in the new pope and in the possibility of a change of direction, he admitted on his blog on June 25. Valli was the longtime Vatican correspondent for Italy’s public broadcaster, RAI. But: “The cold shower (or rather, a whole series of cold showers) quickly woke me from that dream in the form of statements fully in line with the Bergoglian disaster and a succession of ‘peace & love’ initiatives, marked by a shallow humanitarianism completely devoid of references to transcendence, sin, conversion, and the salvation of the soul.” On the consistory on Friday and Saturday, he writes: “Under Leo XIV, the Church is not merely avoiding any reversal of course; it is enthusiastically reaffirming the synodal model, transforming it into a permanent method of ecclesial governance.” Valli points to the names of the cardinals (Ryś, Fernández, Brislin, and Grech) chosen to lead the principal sessions. It is, he says, a gathering of …Okuninzi
"...And you feel like crying: for your friend, for the papacy, and for the Church." What a terrible misfortune... and we all have conservative friends...
Aldo Maria Valli writes he wanted to believe Leo XIV would turn things around, but now admits it's not going to happen. On the contrary, it's getting worse