Synod.va published on May 5 the final report of Study Group number 7 on the selection of bishops: “In the selection of a bishop, it is necessary to consider, among other qualities, his ‘synodal competencies’.” (page 3) At least, the document also mentions Catholic criteria: “Among the qualities sought in a bishop are moral integrity, doctrinal orthodoxy, pastoral sensitivity, leadership ability, and the capacity to administer the Church’s goods.” (page 3) The main idea of the report is expanding lay influence in bishop selection: “The cathedral chapter… finance council… lay council… youth and the poor should also be convened.” (page 4) The report proposes that, when a diocese is vacant, a committee be established to work with the Apostolic Nuncio, consisting of priests, consecrated religious, and laypersons. (page 5) Informants should include women, youth, academics, ecclesial movement members, the poor, marginalized persons, and representatives of Indigenous or minority communities. …Máis
Rev Gerardo Saco resigned from his appointment as Bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran in the Philippines. Pope Leo XIV appointed Rev. Saco on 25 March 2026, with the episcopal ordination scheduled for 26 May. On 5 May, Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy announced that Leo XIV had accepted Rev Saco’s resignation. Rev Saco suddenly discovered a “change of heart” and “human limitations and inadequacies”. However, it is more likely that there is an undisclosed issue behind this decision. Choosing Bishops with Hidden Scandals Declining after papal appointment and before ordination used to be very rare in the Church. It has increased in the past decade as a side effect of deliberately appointing compromised or unsuitable candidates. In Argentina alone, Francis appointed three priests as bishops who then resigned from the episcopal consecration weeks later. Bishop Pascalis Syukur, who was reportedly in a romantic relationship with a woman and had fathered two children, accepted Pope Francis’s …Máis
On 29 April, the Canadian homosexual activist Jake Tucker, 39, was found guilty of multiple sex-trafficking and assault-related charges following a trial in Barrie, Ontario. Tucker is in a homosexual "marriage" and produced/bought a baby girl via surrogacy. In the past, he has organised homosexual events, drag nights, flag raising, and other local activist initiatives. According to prosecutors, Tucker recruited, controlled and exploited two women for several years, arranging their prostitution and taking a share of the profits. He also used coercion, violence and drugs to maintain control. The case began in 2022, when a woman reported to the police that Tucker had trafficked her for years. Investigators later identified a second alleged victim who made similar claims. After the verdict, Tucker denied the allegations and said he plans to appeal, arguing that the women were lying and that the police investigation was flawed. He is expected to return to court for sentencing and could face …Máis
On 27 April, Leo XIV’s liturgical vestment designer, Filippo Sorcinelli, spoke to DailyMail.co.uk about the papal liturgical wardrobe. Sorcinelli is a homosexual who uses imagery of sadomasochism in his work as a perfumer. He works with the Vatican's liturgical office to design vestments, not directly with Leo XIV. He said that the Pope does not stage spectacles: "Each visual choice contributes to building a language of reliability, balance and quiet authority." The means of communication are fabrics, colours and shapes. "Every detail is designed to support the Pope’s role, not draw attention away from it." Leo XIV has leaned into classic papal tailoring, reinstating details such as cufflinks and structured vestments that emphasise form and precision. Sorcinelli has never perceived a conflict between his faith and his vice: "I have never viewed faith and homosexuality as adversaries, but rather as a creative tension that fuels my work." He added that his experience within the Church …Máis
This explains why Leo's Papal Vestments are so horrible.....they look like rags that should be thrown in the garbage. Especially those short abhorrent German-style Mitres, which look like they're made of cardboard with cheap trim glued on.
A.D. ANNO DOMINI PELÍCULA (miniserie) COMPLETA 1985 Ambientada justo después de la muerte de Jesucristo, esta miniserie narra la vida y las aventuras de los discípulos de Jesús, y los acontecimientos en la "Capital del mundo", donde la vida humana no tiene ningún valor, matar es un deporte y el asesinato entre amigos y conocidos es un hecho normal. Con la muerte del cruel Tiberio, el terror, las persecuciones a cristianos y los suicidios ordenados, aumentarán en las manos de Caligula y continuarán a través de sus sucesores, como Claudio y Nerón que harán de estos años los más tempestuosos del Imperio Romano. Anno Domini, rodada con lujo y en escenarios naturales, es un testmonio real que, dotada de un extraordinario reparto, sonsigue limites de vercidad increíbles.
Ukraiński bohater narodowy uhonorowany w kanadyjskim Parlamencie podwójną owacją na stojąco. Córka faszyty upowszechnia te honorowe zasługi na FaceBooku.
Benedicto XVI - El Papa alemán. Joseph A. Ratzinger comenzó a ser conocido en su competencia intelectual al participar en el Concilio Vaticano II como asesor teológico del cardenal Josef Frings. Posteriormente fue nombrado arzobispo de Munich y luego cardenal por el papa Pablo VI en 1977. En 1981 fue llamado a Roma para ser prefecto de la Congregación para la Doctrina de la Fe por el papa Juan Pablo II, quien años más tarde lo nombró decano del Colegio Cardenalicio y, como tal, cardenal-obispo de Ostia en 2002. Como cardenal decano, presidió los funerales de su predecesor, el papa Juan Pablo II. A los pocos días, el 19 de abril de 2005, el mismo Ratzinger era elegido papa. Ratzinger habla diez idiomas,[4] de los que domina por lo menos seis: alemán, italiano, francés, latín, inglés y español. Además, lee el griego antiguo y el hebreo. Es miembro de varias academias científicas de Europa y ha recibido ocho doctorados honoris causa de diferentes universidades …Máis