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[Catholic Caucus] New Preacher of Papal Household Is A Friend of Marko RupnikThe new Preacher of the Papal Household, homosexual activist and Capuchin Roberto Pasolini, has a connection with Father Marko Rupnik, a former Jesuit at the centre of sexual affairs with half of a nunnery in Slovenia.Fr Pasolini used Rupnik's artwork as the cover of his trilogy of books: "Saremo noi. Immersi nell'amore più grande", "Non siamo stati noi" and "È stato Dio: Dentro una vita nuova".The three images are taken from the Joseph Cycle, realised by Rupnik's Roman Aletti Centre in a church in Mostar. The figures have...

[Catholic Caucus] New preacher to Papal Household promotes homosexual reading of Scripture and ChristFather Roberto Pasolini stated that there is no Scriptural judgement 'on the homosexual condition or orientation...on people who are experiencing something on an emotional, psychological level from which they cannot and do not want to find a distance.'VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — The newly appointed preacher to the papal household has a record of downplaying the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, saying that the Bible condemns homosexual acts only because the Scriptural authors could not view homosexuality as an “orientation,” a concept that did not exist “in the culture...

[Catholic Caucus] Surprise? New Preacher of Papal Household Is a Homosex ActivistFrancis' newly appointed preacher to the Pontifical Household, Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini, is a homosexual activist, reports InformazioneCattolica.it (12 November).A former Communist, Father Pasolini holds a doctorate from the Jesuit Pontifical Gregorian University and is a professor of biblical exegesis at the Theological Faculty of Northern Italy in his native Milan.On 2 February 2024, Father Pasolini spoke in Varese on "Homosexuality and the Christian life" (video below). He condemned St Paul's condemnation of homosexual acts because they are defined "without too much discernment as acts that tend to be...

[Catholic Caucus] Pope Francis welcomes transgender activist ‘hermit’ ‘Brother Christian Matson’ at Vatican audiencePope Francis warmly received Nicole Matson, a transgender activist living as a ‘diocesan hermit’ named ‘Brother Christian Matson,’ at a Vatican audience, despite Matson having undergone ‘sex change’ surgery and presenting herself as a man in violation of Catholic teaching.Following one of his weekly audiences last month, Pope Francis met with the controversial gender-confused “diocesan hermit” known as “Brother Christian Cole Matson.”Despite creating an international furor and raising profound canonical questions over her claims of being “transgender,” a woman who currently lives as a male hermit was...

[Catholic Caucus] Why does Pope Francis want Fr. James Martin, Rupnik colleague in the Vatican communications office?The Vatican communications office includes one of the foremost LGBT advocates in the Church and a close collaborator of one of the most scandal-plagued priests in Rome.Fr Martin (far right) and Govekar (3rd from right) at the Dicastery for Communication, plenary assembly 2024.With the Vatican in dire need of well-directed communications as the Holy See attempts to promote the Synod and the 2025 Jubilee, the inclusion of Father James Martin, SJ and a close ally of scandal plagued Father Marko Rupnik in the Vatican’s...

In 2009, Rupert Everett famously told The Observer that any actor planning to come out of the closet should promptly go back in. “It's not that advisable to be honest,” he said of his sexuality being public, “It's not very easy. And, honestly, I would not advise any actor necessarily, if he was really thinking of his career, to come out." How would Everett feel now, then, when the pipeline for becoming a leading man in 2024 inevitably involves playing gay. In fact, it’s almost conditional on it. Bonus points if you’re in a Luca Guadagnino movie, or land a...

[Catholic Caucus] Vatican unveils Jubilee Year mascot ‘Luce’ created by pro-LGBT artistThe Vatican unveiled ‘Luce’ on Monday, a mascot created by Italian pro-LGBT artist Simone Legno designed for the 2025 Jubilee Year which aims to connect with young Catholics through ‘pop culture.’The Vatican has unveiled an official animated mascot for the upcoming Jubilee Year 2025 in an apparent attempt to appeal to more young people.Revealed at a press conference Monday, the mascot is a female pilgrim named Luce (light) who has blue hair and wears a yellow raincoat, muddy boots, carries a staff, and, most notably, a rainbow-colored rosary around...

[Catholic Caucus] Synodality—and ‘controversial’ issues—are here to stay: Takeaways from the Synod’s final documentWe have completed our work as synod delegates and have, with the approval of the Holy Father, published our final document: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” This is the fruit not only of our prayer, dialogue and discernment over these past two years in Rome, but even more importantly, reflective of the broad consultation that began in 2021 with the People of God in every diocese in the world. What are the highlights of this document? As I see it, they are as follows:1....

[Catholic Caucus] Pope Francis said he will consider ‘openness’ to ‘transgender people’ when naming new US bishops: reportPope Francis allegedly ‘said that when he appoints new bishops in the US he will consider their openness to [so-called] transgender people as a criteria,’ according to a member of a meeting between Francis and the LGBT activist group New Ways Ministry.Two people who participated in Pope Francis’ private meeting with New Ways Ministry on Saturday have attested that the Pope committed to consider “openness to transgender people” as a criteria for appointing new U.S. bishops.According to Deacon Raymond Dever, who was cited...

Cardinal-designate Radcliffe links African bishops’ opposition to homosexuality to pressure from evangelicals, Moscow, and MuslimsIn an article published in the Italian daily edition of the Vatican newspaper, Cardinal-designate Timothy Radcliffe, OP, one of the synod session’s two spiritual assistants, took repeated issue with statements made by Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, OFM Cap, the cardinal who leads the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar.Cardinal-designate Radcliffe also linked African bishops’ qualms about homosexuality to “intense” pressure from American evangelicals, from Moscow, and from Muslims.The October 2023 synod session’s synthesis report, wrote Cardinal-designate Radcliffe, “seemed to backtrack on the preparatory document...

[Catholic Caucus] Top Jesuit supports ‘LGBTQ Catholics’ event held at order’s headquarters in RomeFather Johan Verschueren, the general counsellor and delegate for the Interprovincial Houses and Works of the Society of Jesus in Rome, expressed his support for the “LGBTQ Catholics” event held recently at the general house of the Society of Jesus in the Eternal City.Within the context of the Synod on Synodality, the Jesuits hosted an event Oct. 8 in which a group of LGBTQ-identifying people (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transsexuals, and queer) shared their testimonies and requested greater participation in the ecclesial community.Verschueren expressed to ACI Prensa, CNA’s...

[Catholic Caucus] New Ways Ministry Brings Transgender, Intersex, Ally Catholics for Dialogue with Pope FrancisPope Francis meeting part of the the New Ways Ministry delegation. From left, Dr. Cynthia Herrick, Laurie Dever, Deacon Ray Dever, Michael Sennett, and Nicole SantamariaROME—Pope Francis met today with a diverse group of transgender, intersex, and ally Catholics, including a medical doctor who provides gender transition care. The group urged Pope Francis to move past the Church’s negative approach to gender-diverse people, and to encourage Church leaders to listen more attentively to the lives and faith of LGBTQ+ people.The nearly 90-minute meeting was arranged by...

[Catholic Caucus] Catholic Charities of East Washington celebrates pro-LGBT ‘Coming Out Day’Flying in the face of Church teaching, the group wrote, 'National Coming Out Day is a day for celebration and support. Share your stories, encouragement, and messages of allyship. Let's create a welcoming space for all.'Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington has encouraged its social media followers to celebrate the pro-LGBT “National Coming Out Day” despite clear Church teaching on the immorality of homosexual behavior. On Friday, the group scandalously called on its Facebook followers to “come out” and publicly tell the world about their sexual orientation.Friday was the Feast...

[Catholic Caucus] BREAKING: Pope urged to approve ‘sex changes’ during meeting with New Ways MinistryFrancis met with a group of self-professed 'LGBT', 'transgender' and intersex people at the Vatican today, who urged him to approve 'sex-change' surgeries.(L - R) with Francis. Dr. Cynthia Herrick sex-change doctor; Laurie Dever, Deacon Ray Dever; Michael Sennett "transgender man"; and Nicole Santamaria "intersex"Pope Francis met privately with a group of “transgender, intersex, and ally Catholics” today, in an event organized by dissident LGBT group New Ways Ministry, whose longstanding official censure by the Vatican remains in place though Francis has repeatedly signaled support for...

[Catholic Culture] When top Vatican officials clash on sex-abuse discipline...In more than 40 years of covering news of the Catholic Church, I have never encountered a Vatican story as wild as this one, nor one that is potentially—I stress, potentially—as revealing about the way the Vatican actually works.First bear in mind that this story involves the sex-abuse scandal: an issue on which any sensible Catholic prelate by now recognizes the importance of getting things right; an issue on which Pope Francis has repeatedly promised transparency and accountability. And yet:A powerful Vatican dicastery overturned the sentence imposed by two ecclesiastical tribunals...

[Catholic Caucus] Many of Pope Francis’ new cardinals support his homosexual ‘blessings’ document Fiducia SupplicansAccording to the pro-LGBT group New Ways Ministry, at least nine of the 20 eligible voting cardinal-elects in the upcoming consistory are considered 'LGBTQ-positive.'With the announcement of yet another consistory under Pope Francis, attention is drawn to the credentials of the cardinal-elects, many of whom are notable for their openness to LGBT ideology.As noted by LifeSite, Francis announced a December 8 consistory to create 21 new cardinals, 20 of whom will be able to vote in a conclave.READ: Pope Francis names pro-LGBT Father Timothy Radcliffe among...

[Catholic Caucus] BREAKING: Cardinals attend Fr James Martin’s LGBT Synod event promoting expression of homosexual ‘love’The LGBT briefing event for members of the Synod on Synodality was hosted by Father James Martin and attended by a number of cardinals.VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — A number of cardinals and other members of the Synod attended a pro-LGBT event hosted by Fr James Martin S.J. and his Outreach group in Rome today, during which a same-sex “married” man called for “love to be expressed.”“Get to know the real people behind the ‘mask’ who are trying to live a Catholic life,” said Christopher Vella...

[Catholic Caucus] What do Jesuits believe today? Their woke parish websites provide cluesA sampling of the websites of the 66 Jesuit parishes in the United States reveals distinctive priorities, visible in both large metropolises and smaller cities with Jesuit colleges.Pope Francis’ recent comments suggesting faith in Christ is just one of many paths to God have underscored his heterodoxy and opened him up once again to charges of heresy.Such accusations have been piling up since the first Jesuit pontiff seized the helm of the Roman Catholic Church in 2013. But what does the Society of Jesus teach and believe at...

[Catholic Caucus] Pope’s Next Consistory Will Have a Number of LGBTQ-Positive New CardinalsPope Francis has named 21 new cardinals, a number of whom have LGBTQ-positive records, to be elevated at a December consistory.The pope announced the cardinals-designate at Sunday’s Angelus, drawing heavily from the Global South with only a few European or North Americans named. Overall, those who had public records on LGBTQ+ issues were largely welcoming. These include the following clergy and prelates:Father Timothy Radcliffe, OP: A theologian and former Master of the Dominican Order (top worldwide leader), Radcliffe has an LGBTQ+ record dating to the 1990s. Most recently,...

[Catholic Caucus] BREAKING: Pope Francis announces 21 new cardinalsPope Francis' new cardinals will give him an incredibly strong majority amongst those who will vote in the next conclave, and include the notably pro-LGBT Fr Timothy Radcliffe.VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Francis has announced a December 8 consistory where he will create 21 new cardinals from all around the globe, though none from the U.S.A. Synod on Synodality preacher and LGBT advocate Father Timothy Radcliffe is amongst the new cardinal voters.Ending his Sunday Angelus October 6, Pope Francis made a surprise announcement regarding the creation of new cardinals. In a consistory...