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[Catholic Caucus] Catholics criticize Vatican’s long delay in releasing McCarrick report Catholic author John Zmirak declared that McCarrick was not only a 'monster' but 'the spider who wove today's U.S. church, picking its bishops.' VATICAN CITY, June 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) ― In the wake of Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington harshly criticizing the John Paul II National Shrine for allowing President Donald Trump to make a long-planned visit there, Catholics are wondering when the long-expected report about his disgraced predecessor will be released.  “Regular requests made to the #Vatican asking when the #McCarrickReport will be released have gone unanswered,” Rome-based journalist...

Catholic school board blasphemously marks June as month of Sacred Heart and LGBT ‘pride’ The Toronto Catholic District School Board lent its support for homosexuality 'to ensure that our schools are safe and welcoming places for all.' TORONTO, June 2, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — The Toronto Catholic District School Board released a statement Monday acknowledging June as the month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and also as a month that “manifests pride” for “those in our community who identify as LGBTQ+.” The Ottawa, Algonquin Lakeshore, and Waterloo Catholic school boards also issued statements noting June as "Pride Month", and...

Is Gay Activist DC Archbishop Gregory a "Homosexual" and "a Disgrace"? The Gateway Pundit called gay activist Archbishop Wilton Gregory "a disgrace" for being hypocritical: "Washington DC Archbishop Wilton Gregory released a statement on Tuesday lashing out at the President of the United States for visiting the John Paul II National Shrine." "Clueless Archbishop Gregory lectured President Trump on “defending the rights of all people even those with whom we might disagree” while at the same time attacking him for visiting a Catholic Shrine." "What a disgrace."  [https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/06/disgusting-dc-archbishop-gregory-lashes-president-trump-visiting-john-paul-ii-shrine-lies-teargas-attacks-protesters/] Is Gregory not just "a disgrace" for being a hypocrite with President...

[Barf Alert] Catholic diocese family ministries’ director: We must refer to trans students using preferred pronoun Diocese of Hamilton’s Director of Family Ministries suggests acquiescing to transgender students’ requests. May 29, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – In the latest installment of a WHY@Breakfast series, Teresa Hartnett, director of Family Ministries for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, spoke on the subject of “Gender, Sexuality, and the Catholic Church.” Like many events during this pandemic, the presentation had to move online, with participants tuning in at 9:30 a.m. EDT on May 23.  For the bulk of the presentation, Hartnett provided a fairly standard overview...

[Catholic Caucus] German bishop quits synodal forum endorsing 'polyvalent sexuality' An auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Cologne has announced he is no longer participating in the “Synodal Forum” on sexuality that is part of the “Synodal Path” underway in Germany.Bishop Dominikus Schwaderlapp told the newspaper Die Tagespost on May 28 that the forum was trying to cast into doubt fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church on sexual morality by referring to sexuality as “polyvalent.”The forum’s final working paper was operating on the assumption that the teachings of the Church on sexual morality required “further development,” the bishop said, adding...

[Catholic Caucus] [Barf Alert] Austrian bishops commission book calling same-sex relationships ‘image of God’s goodness’  A new book commissioned by the bishops demands that Church teaching on homosexuality be overturned LINZ, Austria, May 26, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – A new book commissioned by the Austrian bishops argues that homosexual relationships come from God, revealing God’s “goodness and humanity.” The book calls upon the Church to change her teaching against homosexuality and to bless homosexual relationships.  According to liturgical scholar Fr. Ewald Vollger OT, who contributed to the book, changing Church teaching on homosexuality “can be not only discussed, but also demanded.”...

[Barf Alert] Most Holy Redeemer hosts LGBT stations of the cross Stop at Harvey Milk home "We salute... gender-queer people who are devalued by both Church and society.” (Photo from Most Holy Redeemer Instagram) During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lock-down, which caused the nationwide closing of churches and the cancellation of the Holy Mass, two separate Roman Catholic parishes, on different sides of the country, offered “queer” Stations of the Cross via social media. Most Holy Redeemer (MHR), located in the Castro District of San Francisco, and St. Paul the Apostle in New York City, both posted videos to...

[Catholic Caucus] Episcopal Abuse of Power Bishop sidelines, then goes after Fr. White Now that the statute of limitations on sex abuse cases has been extended in many states, more victims of clerical sex abuse are coming forward, which has forced over 20 dioceses and religious orders to file for bankruptcy protection. Richmond bishop Barry Knestout boasted at a regional gathering of priests that by settling out of court and getting victims to accept monetary settlements on the condition they give up the right to sue, he will "save the diocese millions of dollars." Bishops fear sex abuse trials for their...

Hungary rejects EU domestic violence treaty for ‘gender as social construct’ language 'If something contradicts the Fundamental Law, it cannot be adopted by Parliament,' a Hungarian diplomat explained. BUDAPEST, May 11, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Hungary is refusing to ratify a Council of Europe human rights treaty on combating violence against women and domestic violence because its definition of “gender” denies there are only two sexes and because it could open the door to illegal immigration. Hungary’s Parliament voted overwhelmingly last week not to ratify the Istanbul Convention because of its “unacceptable approach to defining gender” and to lobby the European...

[Catholic Caucus] Half of Toronto’s Catholic school trustees agree to consider recognizing ‘Pride Month’ The vote outraged parents expecting a Catholic education from Catholic schools. TORONTO, May 8. 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — An LGBT activist elementary Catholic school teacher is lobbying the Toronto Catholic District School Board to recognize June as “Pride Month” — and half of the board voted Thursday to consider the idea. “There is no Catholic reason not to recognize the diversity of our LGBTQ students through an event such as Pride Month,” Paulo De Buono claimed in a May 7 three-minute video presentation to the board. Six...

Pope Francis financially bails out transsexual prostitutes struggling with no street ‘customers’ The Pope's response was 'immediate' when the group of transsexuals reached out to him through the Papal Almoner TORVAIANICA, Italy, April 30, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Pope Francis has allegedly provided “immediate” financial help to a group of transsexuals who were no longer able to support themselves from “customers on the street” amid the coronavirus lockdown in Italy.  “At the height of the coronavirus emergency, a group of transsexuals, almost all Latin Americans, arrived in the church with amazement and wonder,” Don Andrea Conocchia, the parish priest of Torvaianica, not...

DC priest describes a culture of cover-up in wake of McCarrick scandal VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In early February, the second-highest-ranking prelate in the Vatican told news outlets that a long-awaited report into the ascent of disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick would be published in the “near future.” In 2018, Pope Francis ordered that the Vatican investigate all of the documentation it had collected over the years regarding McCarrick, including data gathered in the dioceses of New York; Metuchen and Newark, New Jersey; and Washington, D.C., where he had served.Almost three months after the February announcement, the report has still not...

Priest-blogger on sex-abuse cover-up resists bishop’s order to leave parishes 'I want it to be clear that I want to be an obedient priest. All I want to do is do my duty as a priest.' MARTINSVILLE, Virginia, April 24, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – A priest whose bishop removed him from his pastoral duties at two rural parishes ostensibly due to blog entries critical of the Church’s handling of the clergy sex scandal has insisted on remaining at his post until established Church law has run its course.     After Archbishop Viganò published his testimony about Pope-Francis covering-up for sex-abuser McCarrick in...

[Catholic Caucs] In Easter interview, German bishops’ head calls for changing Church teaching on homosexuality The Church’s teaching, Bishop Bätzing claimed, 'is something that many people no longer want or can understand.' Bishop Georg Bätzing LIMBURG, Germany, April 20, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – The president of the German Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg, has called for changing the Church’s official teaching on “practiced homosexuality” by “jumping over trenches.” “Here the statement of the Catechism is first of all that these people are to be met with esteem and respect,” Bätzing said in an interview with German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine...

[Catholic Caucus] Where’s McCarrick? Where’s the Report? Unanswered questions: 612 days and counting DETROIT (ChurchMilitant.com) - Continual coverage of the COVID-19 scare has served to drive other pressing stories off the front pages. For Catholics, one important story is suffering from inattention — the long-promised report on the crimes of disgraced former cardinal and abuser Theodore McCarrick is yet to be delivered. It was 612 days ago (July 16, 2018) when a story in the New York Times on the former cardinal's double life as an abuser of young men and seminarians broke. First Calls for an Investigation Within a month, Cdl. Daniel N. DiNardo...

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[Catholic Caucus] Protest planned after US archbishop won’t cancel ‘scandalous’ retreat for ‘gay’ clergy Archbishop William Lori has not responded to a group of concerned Catholics. BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – A U.S. prelate appears reluctant to scratch a retreat for “gay” bishops, priests, deacons, and religious brothers scheduled to take place in his archdiocese despite calls for its cancellation from concerned Catholics who see the event as a dangerous affirmation of homosexual identity by those who wear Roman collars.  Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore is being urged to call off the event, which is sponsored by New Ways...

[Catholic Caucus] US archdiocese tells priests to stop saying Masses for pro-gay group rejecting Catholic teaching Pro-homosexual Dignity Masses have been officially banned in Detroit. DETROIT, Michigan, March 10, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – The Archdiocese of Detroit has ordered priests to “refrain” from celebrating Masses “in any parish church, chapel, or diocesan facility” for the pro-homosexual group Dignity/Detroit. Bishop Gerard W. Battersby, an auxiliary bishop in Detroit, explained in a statement that the group “rejects Church teaching on human sexuality.” According to Dignity/Detroit’s website, the organization, which was founded in 1974, “works for respect and justice for people of all sexual...

Bit by bit, they are tearing down the fabric of society, erasing not only the distinctions of male and female, but the identity of our two genders as well. Why? Because God created us male and female, and Satan cannot implement his plan with those foundations in place. And since Leviathan, a type of the Devil in the Bible, is the king over the ‘children of pride‘, he is instructing his children to tear everything down to the ground, and the LGBTQ+P for Pedophile Movement is doing just that. Meet gay, dress wearing actor Billy Porter. “If the foundations be...

[Barf Alert] James Martin Calls Catholics to Focus on LGBT Community During Lent Faithful Catholic theologians correct pro-gay Jesuit's ambiguous rhetoric DETROIT (ChurchMilitant.com) - Fr. James Martin has put his own spin on how to approach this Lenten season, focusing on treating with dignity those who have same-sex attraction and gender confusion. In an interview with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the pro-LGBT lobbying organization in Washington, D.C., Martin made his Lenten focus the LGBT community. "One of the invitations for Catholics (during Lent) is to unite yourself with people who are suffering, including LGBT people," Martin said. Fr. Gerald Murphy In...