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[Catholic Caucus] Francis wanted to change pro-life message of John Paul IISo says henchman Archbishop PagliaPope Francis intervened personally to publicly endorse pro-abortion Mariana Mazzucato: "I chose her."Archbishop Paglia openly acknowledges that Francis entrusted him with reforming the Pontifical Academy for Life and the John Paul II Institute to “adapt doctrine to the new times.” This is an unprecedented testimony regarding the key aspects of the pontificate, at least according to his perspective….A year after the death of Pope Francis, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia has offered the most detailed account to date of the reforms that, according to him, the pontiff...

[Catholic Caucus] Synodality: The New ReligionYes, this image really came from the Vatican’s Synod websites.The revolution in the Catholic Church is more widely recognised than ever, and as two books written about it reveal, the only real questions are: when it began, and whether you are for or against it.My face when I see “Synodality”I have been reading two books about Synodality, one from the SSPX - and one from within the Holy See. If you are interested in the crisis in the Church today, I would strongly recommend you read them both.Every week on Faith and Reason I have...

[Catholic Caucus] Pope Leo authorizes bishops to remove superiors of autonomous monasteriesCatholic podcaster Ryan Grant called the new canon law rule ‘one the most revolutionary changes in the history of the Church.’Pope Leo XIV on Thursday issued a new regulation allowing a diocesan bishop to dismiss the major superior of an autonomous monastery.The Vatican rescript, signed by Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, grants the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life “the authority to authorize the competent diocesan Bishop to issue the decree of dismissal,” according to the document Rescriptum ex Audientia Sanctissimi.Catholic podcaster Ryan...

[Catholic Caucus] Abp. Paglia: Francis wanted to ‘adapt doctrine to the new times’ on homosexuality, moral theologyArchbishop Vincenzo Paglia said Pope Francis ordered sweeping reforms of the John Paul II Institute and Pontifical Academy for Life to break with ‘static’ natural law morality.Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia said Pope Francis deliberately sought to “recreate” the Pontifical Academy for Life and the John Paul II Institute in order to move Catholic theology beyond what he described as a “moralistic” framework based on natural law.On May 21, in an interview published by the Italian outlet Settimana News, Paglia gave an extensive account of the...

[Catholic Caucus] Synod on Synodality Critics Warn of Doctrinal Confusion on HomosexualityHas the Synod on Synodality transformed “listening” into a vehicle for doctrinal compromise? A troubling new Synodal study document appears to recast sin, homosexuality, and moral law through the lens of “lived experience,” prompting serious concerns about whether Catholic teaching is being obscured rather than openly denied. he recently published report from Study Group 9 of the Synod on Synodality should alarm any faithful Catholic who still believes that the Catholic Church has something clear, definite, and salvific to say regarding human sexuality.Notably, the report, titled “Theological criteria and...

[Catholic Caucus] German bishops vote for ‘women’s ordination,’ ask Pope ‘to decide how to proceed’Bishop Franz Jung disclosed that Germany’s bishops cast a ‘very clear’ vote favoring women deacons and said Pope Leo XIV must now determine the next steps.Bishop Franz Jung has said that the German bishops have expressed support for the female diaconate in Rome and that it’s now Pope Leo XIV’s turn to act.In an interview with the newspaper Mainpost, the bishop of Würzburg said that the German Bishops’ Conference (DBK) has urged Rome to introduce female deacons.“We cast a very clear vote in Rome in favor...

[Catholic Caucus] Literal clown liturgy takes place at ‘Catholics Day’ in Germany A liturgy featuring 18 clowns was held during the “Catholics Day” celebrations in Germany.The German “Katholikentag” (Catholics Day) took place from May 14 to May 16 in Würzburg and featured hundreds of events, including church services, group prayers, discussions and debates, and cultural activities.Among the events was a “clown church service” that took place at the Stift Haug Collegiate Church on May 14. The Liturgy of the Word featured 18 clowns and was held under the motto “Overconfident and upright” (“Übermütug und aufrecht”).Instead of intercessions, the service featured...

[Catholic Caucus] Italian bishop calls for ‘full integration’ of ‘LGBT Catholics’ during vigil against ‘homotransphobia’Bishop Vincenzo Viva expressed hope that 'LGBT' Catholics will not only be welcomed into the Church but fully recognized as they are without calling for their repentance.During the Suburbicarian Diocese of Albano’s first-ever prayer vigil for overcoming “homotransphobia” at the parish of Santa Maria della Stella last weekend, Bishop Vincenzo Viva called not only for “welcoming” Catholics who identify as “LGBT” but their “full integration” without calling them to repentance.In remarks for the May 16 prayer service organized by the heterodox “La Tenda di Gionata” (“The...

[Catholic Caucus] BREAKING: Vatican releases new document on implementing the SynodA new Vatican document says that final reports of Synod study groups should be ‘integrated as far as possible,’ despite intense backlash over a recent pro-LGBT Synod report.The Vatican on Wednesday released a new document on “the path of the implementation” of the highly controversial Synod on Synodality.The text focuses on preparation for the 2027–2028 “Synodal Assemblies,” which it says “constitute a decisive step in the implementation of the Synod.”This so-called implementation phase “invites communities to experiment with more synodal practices and forms of ecclesial life, to assess their fruits,...

[Catholic Caucus] Cardinal Grech claims heterodox German ‘Synodal Way’ was inspired by the ‘Holy Spirit’Grech, the leader of the Vatican’s Synod, scandalously praised the German ‘Synodal Way’ despite its rejection of Catholic teaching on homosexuality and other issues.Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, recently praised the heterodox German “Synodal Way” as inspired by the “Holy Spirit.”During the annual “Catholics Day” festival and conference, Katholikentag, Grech participated in a roundtable on synodality, a natural fit given his position as leader of the Vatican’s Synod on Synodality.“Answering the question of whether the (German) Synodal Path had been a...

The Obscene Reality of the Sin-nod Report #9Lest we forget the bawdy, blasphemous and x-rated funeral of Trannie Activist Cecilia GentiliShare“The aim is to discern, with God’s grace and the contribution of all, “what the Spirit is saying to the churches” (Rev. 2:7), listening for what is true and good by attending to questions that not just theoretical but emerge from the reality of lived experiences.” ~Synod Study Report Group #9 p.4James Martin, S.J. rolled out his breathless and fawning media statement in response to the newly released Synodal Study Group #9 regarding the issue of LGBTQ++ in the Church....

[Catholic Caucus] For the Record - Dom Jeremias Schröder, Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation: "The Traditional Latin Mass Can No Longer Be Pushed Out Entirely."This major interview was published in German by the official news website of the German Bishops, Katholisch.de, last week. It has essential content for Traditional Catholics, and we post the translation here for the record of current events. Abbot Primate: The Old Mass Can No Longer Be Pushed Out Entirely "I am very curious to see how Pope Leo will approach the problem" Ludwig Ring-Eifel, for KNAApril 30, 2026Amid the dying of monasteries and the...

[Catholic Caucus] On Excommunication and the SSPX: A Canonical, Theological, and Pastoral Defense Against the Proposed Excommunication of the Society of Saint Pius XIntroductionIn July 2026, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) is expected to proceed with the consecration of new bishops without a pontifical mandate; an act that Rome has signalled may result in automatic excommunication under canon law. The argument here is that, if imposed, would be not be canonically sensible, theologically coherent, nor pastorally sound. Drawing upon the Church’s own legal tradition, historical precedents, and the pastoral imperatives consistently invoked by the current and previous pontificates,...

[Catholic Caucus] BREAKING: New Synodal Document Promotes Homosexual Testimony Against Catholic TeachingA newly released Synodal report doesn’t just suggest reform—it openly redefines sin, elevates homosexual testimony, and calls for a sweeping “paradigm shift” in Catholic teaching. Beneath its dense language lies a direct challenge to centuries of doctrine. What’s being proposed is not development—but transformation. On May 5, 2026, Cardinal Mario Grech introduced the Synod on Synodality’s publication of the Final Reports of Study Groups No. 7 and No. 9:“These two reports touch the very heart of ecclesial life. The first reminds us that the selection of a bishop is...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland: Synod report on homosexuality a ‘direct assault’ on Catholic teachingWhen foundational moral truths regarding marriage, sexuality, sin, repentance, and salvation are treated as open questions, the crisis is no longer theoretical; it is present and active.(Pillars of Faith) — The recent report issued by Study Group 9 of the Synod on Synodality is deeply alarming and stands in direct contradiction to the constant teaching of the Catholic Church regarding human sexuality, sin, marriage, and the moral law.The Church cannot change what God Himself has revealed.Sacred Scripture speaks clearly regarding the sin of sodomy and homosexual acts....

[Catholic Caucus] Synod report suggests homosexual ‘relationships’ may not be sinfulThe Final Report from Synod on Synodality Study Group 9 uses personal testimonies to question the sinful nature of homosexuality and suggests debate on same-sex ‘marriage’ remains unresolved.A report from the Vatican’s General Secretariat of the Synod published Tuesday suggests a reframing of homosexuality, endorsing testimony without qualification that “sin, at its root, does not consist in the (same-sex) couple relationship” but in “a lack of faith in a God who desires our fulfilment.”The Vatican-commissioned Study Group 9 of the Synod on Synodality published its Final Report May 5, “Theological...

[Catholic Caucus] Legal Positivism and Liberalism Drive Hatred of the SSPXThe Catholic faith certainly requires obedience. But obedience to what?Just imagine waking up every day of your life and telling yourself that you have to be obedient and in communion with Cardinal Victor “Tucho” Fernandez for the salvation of your soul because of a title he holds at the Vatican.Now imagine having to convince yourself that Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, a respected Archbishop in good standing with the Catholic Church for decades, excommunicated himself and became schismatic because he needed to find a way to preserve the faith as it always...

[Catholic Caucus] The Pope of What?There is no doubt in my mind that Leo is the true and valid pope. The question in my mind is, “the pope of what?”“He is the pope of the Catholic Church,” you might say. Your answer assumes that the Church of Rome is the Holy Catholic Church that was founded by Jesus Christ. You believe that. But you do not — cannot— know that.There is a difference between knowing and believing. I define “knowing” as when you learn something that is consistently verifiable and universally accepted. “Belief” is a conclusion that you reach about...

[Catholic Caucus] Amazon Church renews ‘synodal commitments’ in line with ‘dream of Pope Francis’Pope Leo XIV sent a video message approving of the ‘objectives’ of the Amazonian ecclesial body as they vowed to implement Francis' ‘deeply synodal’ plans.The Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon (CEAMA) has re-elected its leadership and doubled down on promoting a “synodal” Church in continuity with the “dream of Pope Francis.”In March, CEAMA held its 6th General Assembly under the motto, “I am about to do something new; even now it is springing forth. Do you not perceive it?” (Is 43:19) in Bogotá, Colombia. The body elected...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland responds to Pope Leo’s remarks on homosexual ‘blessings’The recent emphasis on distinguishing between 'formal' and 'informal' blessings, as referenced in Fiducia Supplicans, has led to widespread confusion among the faithful.Editor’s note: This statement by Bishop Joseph Strickland was posted to his X account. LifeSiteNews is republishing it with permission.(LifeSiteNews) — I ask again, are we thinking with the mind of Christ…or with the mind of the world?In response to recent remarks concerning moral priorities and the blessing of those in irregular unions, I offer this clarification for the good of the faithful.The Church, entrusted with the...