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The Perverted Roots of the Medjugorie VisionsDespite the widely held belief that Medjugorje, Yugoslavia, is the site of the Virgin Mary’s appearances to six children beginning in 1981, the Catholic Church negates this claim based on its denunciation of Medjugorje in 1985 and again in 1991. For this reason, pilgrimages to the site were banned in 2013. At the direction of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Carlo Viganò, the former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States issued a letter on October 21, 2013, stating that Catholics “are not permitted” to participate in any meetings that...

The Betrayal of the Catholic Church in ChinaThere is some historical evidence that suggests St. Thomas the Apostle went not only to India, but all the way to China. At the latest, we know there were Christians in China from AD 600 forward. Since then, they have been few in percentages but great in suffering for Jesus Christ. The persecution of Catholics in China peaked in the 20th century under the Boxer Rebellion and Mao’s Red China.But in 1957, the Communists tried a new move in establishing the “Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association.” This was an attempt to mimic the hierarchy...

[Catholic Caucus] Fr. Murray: Pope’s claim that ‘every religion’ is a way to God contradicts ‘Christ Himself’The priest and canon lawyer said that 'the impression given to people is that Catholicism is not serious anymore about converting everybody, but in fact that’s the central mission.'Renowned canon lawyer Father Gerald Murray denounced Pope Francis’ claim that “every religion is a way to arrive at God” as “contradictory to what Christ himself said.”“Jesus Christ said, ‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life,’ and the Church teaches that there is only salvation in Christ,” Fr. Murray said during an appearance on...

[Catholic Caucus] Left-wing nun downplays evil of abortion during virtual ‘Catholics for Harris’ eventSister Simone Campbell made light of the Church’s teachings while backing the Democrat candidate, saying 'Our Catholic faith doesn't require the outlaw of abortion … it’s about protecting life at all stages. We must trust people's conscience' while apparently equating issues like housing and immigration with killing a pre-born child. Dissident Catholics, including heterodox Sister Simone Campbell, made light of the Church’s teachings on the evil of abortion during the inaugural “Catholics for Harris” virtual meeting this week in order to cast Kamala Harris, who has avoided...

Fr. Heimerl: Pope Francis marks the fulfillment of Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich’s ‘dark church’ prophecyEditor’s note: The following essay is the first in a two-part series on the prophecies of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, the ‘synodal church,’ and Pope Francis. Part two can be found HERE.(LifeSiteNews) — Two hundred years ago, the German mystic Anne Catherine Emmerich died in Dülmen, Westphalia. The stigmatized nun saw not only the life of Jesus in her visions, but also the future of the Church. Shortly before her death, she said: “There will be an after-church.”During Emmerich’s time, such a thing was hardly imaginable,...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland: Pope Francis’ comments on all religions being paths to God are ‘heresy’I have often expressed my deep concern regarding heresy and the atmosphere of apostasy as it emanates from the Vatican, but I must now ask: ‘Where is the outcry of the shepherds? Where is the courage and conviction to defend our faith?’Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,“We adore Thee, O Christ, and we praise Thee, because by Thy Holy Cross, Thou hast redeemed the world.” This familiar prayer offered as part of the Stations of the Cross is familiar to Catholics, and well it should...

“Christ is no longer to be spoken about—and can no longer be spoken about”: New essay by Vigilius on Pope Francis in Southeast Asia Rorate welcomes once again the crystal-clear and profound contribution of Vigilius, pen-name of a German theologian. The original text may be found here; the following translation has been approved by the author.Pope Francis in the “Tunnel of Friendship”VigiliusPope Francis was completely in his element during his trip to Southeast Asia. This is because he was once again able to engage eagerly in “interreligious dialogue”. If you read the Pope’s now published speeches, this dialogue enjoys an...

[Catholic Caucus] Archbishop Aguer: Pope Francis’ Asia tour was a ‘heterodox caricature’ of an apostolic journeyI have intentionally presented Pope Francis' journey as a tour, not a missionary trip. It is scandalous for this show of force and money to promote 'interreligious dialogue and care for the Earth in the face of climate change.'I have been following Pope Francis’ 12-day tour of Asia and Oceania in La Prensa. It is admirable that the Pontiff should take on such a demanding task at almost 88 years of age. It does seem as if the entire Vatican was in tow, with doctors,...

[Catholic Caucus] Tight secrecy imposed on Synod participants, even after Synod’s conclusionEditor's Note: Following a recent press conference, the General Secretariat of the Synod has released the calendar, list of participants, and regulations for the upcoming session of the Synod on synodality—including an imposition of tight secrecy on Synod participants, even after the Synod’s conclusion, and even with respect to their own words at the Synod. Article 24 of the Synod regulations provides: In order to guarantee freedom of expression to each and every one regarding their own thought, and to ensure a serene common discernment, which is the main...

[Catholic Caucus] James Martin: Synod Delegates Called Homosexual Sin Disgusting, Repulsive, Unnatural and SickHomosexual activist James Martin SJ published a propaganda article on Outreach.faith (September 18) for Francis' upcoming ex-synod. He claims to be reflecting on what he learned at the ex-synod from October 2023. His main points.- In October 2023, "many" synod delegates were opposing homosexual sins.- Martin allegedly heard "strong language" against homosexual sins. The terms "disgusting," "repulsive," "unnatural," and "sick" were regularly used in conversations.- One delegate in a plenary session referred to homosexuality as a "Western ideology".- Some delegates said that homosexual people either do not...

Bishop Eleganti: Pope Francis’ comments on other religions conceal Jesus and contradict the GospelAnyone who wants to include everyone at the cost of relegating Christ to the background as the Son of God does not deserve the name ‘Christian.’ He is neither convinced nor convincing. He is not a witness to Christ.Pope Francis repeatedly warns against proselytism, which he sees as having an exclusively negative connotation, as if there were not also a positive understanding of proselytism, as in ancient Judaism, and of mission in particular, as in the letters of St. Paul.Above all, St. Paul emphasizes that mission has...

[Catholic Caucus] Pope Francis personally invites pro-LGBT Fr James Martin, Cardinal Cupich to October SynodPope Francis' personal picks for the Synod remain largely the same this year as last year, including controversial figures such as Cardinals Blase Cupich, Jozef De Kesel, Wilton Gregory, Robert McElroy and Father James Martin, S.J.The Vatican’s press office released details of the upcoming Synod on Synodality starting later this month, which, like last year, includes a list of heterodox attendees invited by Pope Francis.While the Synod begins on Monday, September 30, with all participants taking part in a two-day retreat, meetings do not begin in...

[Catholic Caucus] Archbishop Viganò: The silence of bishops is as big a scandal as Bergoglio himself'What scandalizes and fills us with horror is not as much the series of monomaniacal provocations of Bergoglio, who has now proven his rebellious and apostatic nature, so much as the cowardice of the entire Episcopate,' wrote Archbishop Viganò.Editor’s note: The following statement has been taken from an X post made by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò originally published on September 17. The statement is a continuation of his September 13 statement in which he accused Francis of apostasy for telling a group of young people...

Some thoughts about Pope Francis’ recent visit to Singapore In an interview with Vatican News about Pope Francis’ recent visit to Singapore, Cardinal William Goh, archbishop of Singapore, had this to say: “I believe his visit has revived the faith of our people. His visit has caused many of our Catholics to work together. We have more than 5,000 volunteers just to serve at this papal visit.” “It’s a very rare occasion when all Catholics come together to work side by side. All of them have been very enthusiastic and have felt that it is a great privilege to be...

[Catholic Caucus] Archbishop Says African Synod Delegates Will Keep Opposing LGBTQ+ InclusionAhead of Rome’s Synod on Synodality’s final assembly in October, a Cameroonian archbishop has defended African Catholics’ opposition to LGBTQ+ inclusion and said the opposition would continue.Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda made his argument in late August during synodal conversations that are being held each week by the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network and the Conference of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar.Nkea broached gender and sexuality topics because they had become such a flashpoint during last fall’s General Assembly of the Synod in Rome, which ultimately...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop John Stowe to Receive New Ways Ministry’s “Bridge Building Award” for LGBTQ+ EffortsNew Ways Ministry is proud to announce the presentation of our Bridge Building Award to Bishop John Stowe, OFM, Conv., in recognition of his compassionate ministry, courageous witness, and inspiring leadership on behalf of LGBTQ+ Catholics.The award will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, November 15, 2024, where Bishop Stowe will deliver remarks and a reception will follow. (More details on the time and location of the event are below.)Bishop John Stowe, OFM, Conv.Bishop Stowe was named bishop of the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky...

[Catholic Caucus] Francis Repeats: "God Wants Diversity of Religions - Are Gift of God"Francis doubled down on his apostasy statement in Singapore in a video message to participants in the 'Med24 Meeting' on September 17.He said today that God loves everyone, adding the lie that God "makes no differences among us" as if sinners and saints are the same.Francis: "Contemplate the difference of your traditions as a richness, a richness that God wants to be. Unity is not uniformity, and the diversity of your cultural and religious identities is a gift from God".

Toward COP 29 in the Spirit of Laudato SiAhead of the COP 29 in Azerbaijan, the Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Holy See organizes a high-level event to present the findings of a study by the MAIRE Foundation suggesting that energy conversion is not only "critical" to combatting environmental damage, but also offers a momentous opportunity for job creation and investing in education.To combat the rise in global temperatures and climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable and circular energy sources is essential.This realization is to be at the forefront of a high-level...

[Catholic Caucus] "Sin of Using Doctrine as Stone" - Franics Presides Penitential Celebration During SynodVatican.va published (September 16) a program and list of participants for the October ex-synod on synodality.On October 1, Francis will preside over a penitential service. Testimonies will include a victim of abuse, a victim of war and a migrant. The event will take place "in the name of all the baptized"."Sins" will be invented, such as:- "Sin against creation, against indigenous peoples, against migrants."- "Sin of using doctrine as a stone to be thrown."- "Sin against synodality: lack of listening, communion, and participation of all."An ecumenical...

[Catholic Caucus] Archbishop Viganò: Bergoglio saying ‘all religions are a path to God’ is apostasyResponding to Francis' statement that 'all religions' lead to God, Archbishop Viganò remarked that the 'ungodly' claim 'deceives' people 'into believing that it is possible to be saved without recognizing that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.'Editor’s note: The following statement has been taken from an X post by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò originally published on September 13, 2024.(LifeSiteNews) — “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6)Bergoglio, with his ungodly statements addressed...