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New SSPX bishop invokes Mediatrix of All Graces in first episcopal sermonBishop Pascal Schreiber delivered his first sermon since the consecrations, calling the faithful to embrace the virtues of humility and magnanimity.Newly consecrated – and now newly excommunicated, according to Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith – Bishop Pascal Schreiber of the Society of St. Pius X delivered his first episcopal sermon on Thursday. At a Pontifical High Mass taking place on the “prairie” of the Écône seminary, Schreiber’s message centerd on the Blessed Virgin Mary, the priesthood, and the Society of...

[Catholic Caucus] Cardinal Radcliffe concelebrates Mass honoring 50th anniversary of homosexual ‘friendship’At a Mass in Pimlico last month, heterodox Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, OP, highlighted the so-called 'good fruits' of a homosexual 'couple's' relationship.Heterodox Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, OP, concelebrated and delivered the homily for a Mass celebrating the 50th anniversary of two homosexual men’s “friendship” in mid-June at Holy Apostles Church in Pimlico.The June 13 Mass was celebrated in “Thanksgiving for 50 Years of Friendship, Partnership, and Commitment in the Pursuit of Justice” between Julian Filochowski and Martin Pendergast, two homosexual activists in a same-sex “relationship” who played key roles in...

In an appeal made public June 30, Pope Leo XIV has personally urged the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) to not follow through with their planned July 1 episcopal ordinations, which lack the Pope’s approval. “I pray for you, because to tear the seamless garment of Christ is a sin of extreme gravity,” the Pope wrote in the June 29 letter to SSPX Superior General Father Davide Pagliarani. The Pontiff began the letter by stating that he is addressing Father Pagliarani and through him all of the clergy and faithful connected to the SSPX “with a paternal heart, and...

San Bernardino LGBTQ+ Mass welcomes all during Pride monthThe church should be a place for healing and acceptance for all, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, Catholic ministry leaders in the Diocese of San Bernardino say.The second annual Embrace Family Mass was celebrated by Bishop Alberto Rojas at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral on Saturday in San Bernardino.“Jesus looks past labels and social barriers to see a human being in need of love, compassion and restoration to a family, to a community, and to our society,” Rojas, who leads the Diocese of San Bernardino, told those gathered at the...

Casualties of Legalism: Truth and Charity - Guest ArticleThe following guest article is written by Michael Kakooza, Ph.D. (Wales), who has written for Rorate in the past. It represents the view of its author and not the official stance of Rorate.In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas. [In necessary things, unity, In doubtful things, liberty, In all things, charity]But should not the great Church also allow herself to be generous in the knowledge of her great breadth, in the knowledge of the promise made to her? Should not we, as good educators, also be capable of overlooking various...

China is so CASHLESS that even beggars use WeChat QR code when they beg for money.

The Rabbi Gamaliel Test: Will Pope Leo XIV Fight the SSPX, or Listen to Bishop Schneider? Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s messages to Pope Leo XIV regarding the Society of St. Pius X bear a striking resemblance to Rabbi Gamaliel’s words to the Sanhedrin concerning the apostles: “I say to you, refrain from these men, and let them alone; for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought; but if it be of God, you cannot overthrow it, lest perhaps you be found even to fight against God.” Will this message be heard?An important article about...

[Catholic Caucus] Read This Before July 1: The SSPX Profession of Faith Unlocks the Whole the CrisisIf you're trying to understand why the SSPX is proceeding with episcopal consecrations on July 1, this is the article to read first. The newly released SSPX Profession of Faith isn't simply another doctrinal statement—it lays out, in remarkable clarity, the theological issue that has divided Rome and Tradition for decades.On June 24, 2026, the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) published a Profession of Catholic Faith of the Society of Saint Pius X to Enlighten Souls in the Face of Modern Errors, a...

Recently discovered Cardinal Fernández essay reveals his belief that all are savedA 1995 paper written by the future Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith appears to endorse the universalist view of salvation that has been condemned by the Church. The future Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández blatantly endorsed universalism, or the idea that all are saved, in a recently uncovered paper written more than 30 years ago.In a 46-page 1995 essay titled “Romanos 9-11: gracia y predestinación” (Grace and Predestination) first reported by El Wanderer, the future Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland: Love, not defiance, has been the driving force behind Abp. Lefebvre and the SSPXWhile Church ‘discipline exists for healing’ and ‘the good of souls,’ Bp. Strickland wrote, it should never be used to obscure ‘the sincere love that many have for Christ and His Church.’… If I should have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. — (I Corinthians 13:2) (Pillars of Faith) — In moments of great tension within the Church, we must remember that every judgment made must ultimately serve the salvation of souls. Truth can...

[Catholic Caucus] Swiss diocese of St. Gallen promotes ‘working together’ for ‘election of first female pope’For the Diocese of St. Gallen, ‘women must be treated as equals to men—in all circumstances,’ apparently including ‘women’s ordination,’ according to a heterodox diocesan campaign. The Diocese of Saint Gallen, Switzerland’s, “Ich bin Dabei” (“I’m In”) campaign meant to encourage lay participation in the Church includes a poster calling for the “first female pope.”The diocese’s ongoing campaign, which officially launched in May, includes several posters displayed in about 25 villages and towns as well as on its website, with laypeople’s faces promoting the discussion...

People in China pay using their hand — but how? All you have to do is hover your hand over the POS terminal, which uses infrared cameras to scan your palm. Beforehand, you have to use a device that registers your palm print and vein pattern and connects it to your bank card.

Vance has taken a keen interest in Christians in Lebanon. To understand why Vance’s outreach matters, it’s worth looking at history. Historically the majority community, Christians in Lebanon have suffered setbacks in the last century. For instance, they lost out in the Lebanese civil war, and after the Taif Accords, they saw their traditional role running the presidency slightly weakened in favor of a Sunni-held prime minister’s office. The leader of the Lebanese Forces, [Samir] Geagea, sent a letter Monday to a US official, thanking him for his statements and urging him to completely separate the Lebanese issue from negotiations...

A couple was left bewildered after they discovered how some shops in China are taking payment.

Sudan, June 23, 2026: In a region where fear and violence have become part of everyday life, one Catholic priest chose to remain beside the people he served. Father Youhanna Al-Amin, parish priest of St Vincent Parish in Kauda, in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, was killed along with two others in an attack that has left the Christian community mourning a servant who stood with the vulnerable until his final moments. A priest who remained with his parish in Sudan despite growing violence was killed after the theft of vital medicines intended for local people. Fr Youhana Alamin, parish priest of...

[Catholic Caucus] The synodal church’s plan to emasculate the priesthood of Christ, overturn the moral orderFaith and morals will be taught, and decisions on Church governance will be made, not according to a hierarchical structure of authority, but rather a 'synodal process.'“For there have crept in some men (who were written of long ago unto this judgment), impious, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only sovereign Ruler, and our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Jude 4)[1]“It will not be out of place to consider the ancient tradition, teaching and faith of the Catholic Church, which was revealed...

Every four years the World Cup reminds us that national identity still matters. Fans wave flags. Anthems are sung. Rivalries that stretch back generations are renewed. Nations celebrate victories and mourn defeats together. Yet amid all the passion and patriotism on display at the 2026 World Cup, something else has quietly emerged—something far more powerful than national pride. Faith.While much of the media remains focused on goals, controversies, and tournament storylines, many players from multiple nations are using one of the world's largest sporting stages to publicly declare their trust in Jesus Christ. Even more remarkable, players who wear different...

[Catholic Caucus] Pope Leo’s upcoming consistory will echo Francis’ synodal styleThe June 26-27 gathering will divide the cardinals into 20 groups to discuss evangelization, peace, the common good, and synodality.VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — The Vatican has confirmed that the upcoming extraordinary consistory will be conducted through structured small-group discussions and plenary reporting sessions.On June 22, the Holy See confirmed the program of proceedings for the extraordinary consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV for June 26-27, revealing that participating cardinals will carry out much of their deliberation through small-group discussions followed by presentations to the full assembly, in like manner with...

[Catholic Caucus] McElory bans the installation of communion rails in the churches of the Diocese of WashingtonCardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington, has ordered that no communion rails be installed or reinstalled in the churches of the archdiocese, in a new liturgical controversy in the United States over kneeling communion and traditional forms of reverence before the Eucharist.The alleged directive was initially reported by journalist Christine Niles of Stella Maris Media, following a recent meeting with priests. To date, the Archdiocese of Washington has not issued a formal decree or official communication regarding this measure.No communion rails or temporary kneelersThe...

[Catholic Caucus] Cdl. McElroy praises Vatican downplaying of homosexual sin during James Martin’s conferenceMcElroy failed to mention the Church's teaching on same-sex 'marriage' and accused the Church of 'frequently wounding' the so-called 'LGBT community.'WASHINGTON, D.C. (LifeSiteNews) — Cardinal Robert McElroy lauded Pope Leo XIV’s downplaying of sexual sin and the Synod on Synodality’s final report on “doctrinal, pastoral and ethical questions” which falsely suggested that homosexual relationships may not be sinful.The notoriously heterodox archbishop of Washington, D.C.’s remarks came during a homily at a Mass for Father James Martin’s pro-LGBT Outreach Conference at the Jesuit-run Georgetown University.During his June 20...