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[Catholic Caucus] Pope Leo’s new DC bishop gave money to radical pro-abortion DemocratBishop Robert Boxie, a new auxiliary bishop of Washington, DC, donated to a pro-LGBT candidate who vowed to codify Roe v. Wade and to ActBlue, a top fundraising platform for Democrats. Vatican Access with Robert Duncan opened both a 1:10 minute trailer and a full 50-minute interview with a clip of Bp. Robert Boxie claiming that “a couple months ago, I became the second African-American bishop in the entire United States.” The post on X for the interview on the Vatican Access account promoted the interview with the...

Catholic bishop backs new mosque in VenicePatriarch of Venice Francesco Moraglia said Muslims have a ‘right’ to a suitable place of worship and called for ‘continued dialogue’ to alleviate ‘tensions’ with Muslim migrants.The Catholic bishop of Venice, Italy, backed the construction of a mosque in the historic city.On September 14, Archbishop Francesco Moraglia, Patriarch of Venice, expressed support for the proposed construction of a mosque in Mestre, the mainland district of Venice, calling for a place where Muslims can worship – provided that the project respects “Italian law, the Constitution, and women’s rights.” Moraglia also called for dialogue between the...

The Sea Peoples were a confederation of allied tribes who attacked Egypt, Anatolia and the Levant in the early-to-mid-12th century b.c.e. The identity and origin of this confederation’s members have been of great interest to archaeologists and historians for decades. Ramses iii listed the names of the Sea Peoples on the walls of his temple at Medinet Habu. Of particular interest among these tribes is one named Denyen. The identity and origins of the Denyen people have been much debated. Israeli archaeologist Yigael Yadin proposed that these Denyen people were linked with the Israelite tribe of Dan (see his...

🇺🇸Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem🇮🇱 (9/22/26)[Prayer]Personalities Psalm 30[a]A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple.[b] Of David.1 I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. 2 Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me.3 You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit.4 Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people praise his holy name. 5 For his anger lasts only a moment but his...

"Take the helmet of salvation" (Eph. 6:17). Your helmet of salvation protects you from discouragement and despair. We've seen how Satan attacks believers with his two-edged sword of doubt and discouragement. But he doesn't stop there. He tries to take you beyond discouragement to despair by robbing you of hope. Unless you're careful, his attacks will be successful when you're battle-weary. The prophet Elijah is an illustration of that truth. The highlight of his ministry came atop Mount Carmel, where he slew 450 prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:40). Yet immediately after that great victory, he fled for his life...

Daily Readings from the USCCBThe mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. He was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” Luke 8:19–21In biblical Greek, the word translated as “brothers” can refer not only to biological siblings but also to close relatives, kinsmen, or even spiritual brethren, depending on the context. For example, the Greek translation of...

The Church in Crisis — and How We Must Not Save Her: Twelve Issues (Bishop Robert Mutsaerts) The Church in Crisis — and How We Must Not Save HerTwelve Issues, Uncomfortable Truths, and a Catholic Way ForwardBishop Rob MutsaertsAuxiliary of 's-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsSeptember 16, 2026 I have good news and bad news for you. The bad news is that the Catholic Church is in crisis. The good news is that she has been here before. Indeed, anyone with even a passing familiarity with Church history sometimes gets the impression that crisis is one of the few genuinely enduring Catholic traditions. We...

Vatican Says “Dialogue.” Islam Says “Islam.” What Happened to Catholic Exclusivity?Sixty years after Nostra Aetate, the Vatican is celebrating a “journey of hope” built on interreligious dialogue, fraternity, and encounter. But alongside Islam’s enduring claim that Islam is the divinely approved religion, one can't help but wonder: What happened to the clarity of the Catholic Church's own exclusive claim to truth and salvation? On September 16, 2026, Pope Leo XIV put his signature on “A Journey of Hope”, a commemorative note signifying 60 years since the Second Vatican Council’s “Nostra Aetate”—the declaration that claimed that the Catholic Church was open...

Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media.This is the confidence we have in approaching God: That if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:14)Religion Forum threads labeled *Prayer* are closed to debate of any kind.1 John 5:20 "And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true...

[Catholic Caucus] No Response to Traditional Pilgrimage’s Papal Audience RequestPilgrims process towards St Peter’s Basilica during last year’s Ad Petri Sedem pilgrimage in Rome, Oct. 25, 2025 (Photo: Edward Pentin)Is Pope Leo XIV missing an opportunity to heal wounds felt by traditional Catholics by not meeting with a large representative group of them next month?The Holy Father has so far not responded to a request for a papal audience from the leaders of an annual traditional Catholic pilgrimage to Rome — despite the request having been made nine months ago and the Pope saying last year he would like to...

United States-Israeli strikes have “completely destroyed” a synagogue in Tehran, according to Iranian media, as the attacks across Iran killed more than a dozen people overnight. “According to preliminary information, the Rafi-Nia Synagogue … was completely destroyed in this morning’s attacks,” the Shargh newspaper reported on Tuesday. According to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency, the synagogue was destroyed when an adjacent residential building in central Tehran was attacked. Footage showed civil defence workers amid the rubble, with Hebrew-language books scattered on the ground. The report said that due to the narrowness of the streets surrounding the building attacked, the exterior...

21 September 2026 Saint Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist Feast Cathedral of Matthew the Apostle, Washington, DCReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Red. Year: A(II).First readingEphesians 4:1-7,11-13We are all to come to unity, fully mature in the knowledge of the Son of GodI, the prisoner in the Lord, implore you to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all you can to preserve the unity of the Spirit by the peace that binds you together. There is one Body, one Spirit, just as you were all called into one and the...

My beloved Jewish and Gentile friend, may I ask you these very personal questions on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)? Where is YOUR atonement (covering) for your transgressions against the RIGHTEOUS Holy Law of Almighty G-d (Lev. 17:11, Isa. 53)? Where is YOUR sin-offering for your cleansing of transgressions against the Holy Law of Almighty G-d (Lev. 4, 17:11, Isa. 53)? Where is YOUR lamb to offer in your place for your transgressions (Lev. 17:11, Isa. 53)? Where is YOUR propitiation that FULLY satisfies the PERFECT RIGHTEOUS DEMANDS OF THE HOLY LAW OF G-D (Isa. 53:10-11, Zech. 12:8-14)? Have...

🇺🇸Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem🇮🇱 (9/21/26)[Prayer]Personalities Psalm 29A psalm of David.1 Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his[a] holiness.3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over the mighty waters. 4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic. 5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; the Lord breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. 6 He...

Daily Readings from the USCCBFeast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and evangelistAs Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.” Matthew 9:9Saint Matthew, whom we honor today, makes following Christ seem so simple. Jesus said, “Follow me,” and Matthew did so, leaving behind his former life and all the baggage he carried. Or did he? Though Matthew’s instant response is inspiring, we should not presume that everything became easy from that moment on. When we have deeply ingrained habits of sin, it...

"Take the helmet of salvation" (Eph. 6:17). The key to conquering doubt is to focus on the preserving power of God. Doubt comes to Christians in many ways. After you've sinned, your conscience might hiss at you, saying, "Surely you're not a Christian. Why would God save you anyway? You don't deserve His mercy. You're not good enough. How presumptuous to think God could ever use you!" Such doubts are common among Christians who focus on their performance rather than God's power. All too often we're quick to acknowledge God's power to save us but slow to understand His power...

Please join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media.1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.Religion Forum threads labeled “Prayer” are closed to debate of any kind.

1. Jews Have Been Living in Persia Since Biblical Times Jewish people have been living in Persia (roughly modern-day Iran) since the second part of the First Temple era. In fact, the events of Purim (as recorded in the Book of Esther) took place in the Persian capital city of Shushan (also known as Susa), now the site of the modern city of Hamedan. 2. Several Biblical Figures Are Buried in Iran Iranian Jews (and Muslims) proudly and reverently point to tombs of Mordechai and Esther in Hamedan, Habakkuk the Prophet in Toyserkan (around an hour away from Hamedan), Daniel...

20 September 2026 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Holy Korean Martyrs' Catholic Church in Baltimore, MarylandReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: A(II).First readingIsaiah 55:6-9My thoughts are not your thoughtsSeek the Lord while he is still to be found,call to him while he is still near.Let the wicked man abandon his way,the evil man his thoughts.Let him turn back to the Lord who will take pity on him,to our God who is rich in forgiving;for my thoughts are not your thoughts,my ways not your ways – it is the Lord who speaks.Yes, the heavens are as high above earthas my ways...

Beloved, Amir Tzarfati is an amazing Jewish believer in Yeshua who holds a pre-tribulation dispensational biblical position. He beautifully and simply explains the Day of Atonement and how it will be fulfilled upon Yeshua's return from the Right hand of the Almighty (Psalm 110:1, Dan. 2:43-44; Dan. 7:13-14, Zech 12:10-14, Matt. 26:64, Mark 14:62)! Maranatha! David