Cardinal Robert Sarah spoke with La Nef on May 4 about his new interview book. Main quotes. On Francis: “It would be unjust to attribute to one man alone a crisis that largely preceded him. I had the opportunity to speak privately with Pope Francis to humbly share my concerns that practical ambiguity might blur doctrinal clarity.” Return of paganism within the Church: “This paganism can be recognized by several signs: the fading sense of sin, embarrassment at affirming revealed truth, the trivialization of liturgy, fascination with worldly categories, the forgetting of the Church’s supernatural purpose. When God is no longer first—even within the Church—everything else deteriorates.” Susceptibility to the spirit of the age: “One ends up believing that the Church will be better heard if she speaks like everyone else. But the world does not expect the Church to repeat its own words; it expects her to open Heaven to it.” Signs of renewal? “I believe the Church’s interior reform has …okunengi
During yesterday’s Papal General Audience, the music ensemble in St. Peter's Square entertained the older generation with 1970s songs: Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond and Dancing Queen by ABBA. The latter celebrates nightlife.
Ist „Dancing Queen“ ein passender Song für eine allgemeine Papstaudienz? Was meint ihr dazu?
@JANET ZIMMER Perhaps it was to awake nostalgy for the spirit of "conciliar spring" of 1960's and 1970's - long gone and forlorn. The song came out in 1976 - just a year after Montini's "charismatic moment" in St. Peter's Basilica.
8 May – Apparition of Saint Michael and Protector of Cornwall Profile Archangel. Leader of the army of God during the Lucifer uprising. Devotion is common to Muslims, Christians and Jews, and there are writings about him in all three cultures. Considered the guardian angel of Israel, and the guardian and protector of the Church. In the Book of Daniel (12:1), Michael is described as rising up to defend the Church against the Anti-Christ. The feast of the Apparition of Saint Michael commemorates appearance of the archangel to a man named Gargan in 492 on Mount Gargano near Manfredonia in southern Italy. Gargan and others were pasturing cattle on the mountain; a bull wandered off and hid in a cave. An arrow was shot into the cave, but it came flying back out and wounded the archer. The cowherds went to their bishop who ordered three days of fasting and prayer to seek an explanation for the mystery. At the end of the three days Michael appeared to the bishop and requested …okunengi
May 8 Apparition of Saint Michael the Archangel Monte Gargano, Italy (492) FranciscaLehner. In the year 492 a man named Gargan was pasturing his large herds in the countryside. One day a bull fled to the mountain, where at first it could not be found. When its refuge in a cave was discovered, an arrow was shot into the cave, but the arrow returned to wound the one who had sent it. Faced with so mysterious an occurrence, the persons concerned decided to consult the bishop of the region. He ordered three days of fasting and prayers. After three days, the Archangel Saint Michael appeared to the bishop and declared that the cavern where the bull had taken refuge was under his protection, and that God wanted it to be consecrated under his name and in honor of all the Holy Angels. Accompanied by his clergy and people, the pontiff went to that cavern, which he found already disposed in the form of a church. The divine mysteries were celebrated there, and there arose in this same place a …okunengi
Baptist preacher Clive Johnston, 78, has been convicted under Northern Ireland’s buffer-zone law for abortion clinics. The prosecution related to an open-air church service held on July 7, 2024, a Sunday, near Causeway Hospital, where unborn babies are killed. However, Johnston didn’t speak about abortion or related issues. He delivered a sermon centered on John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” The gathering involved about a dozen attendees. No pro-life signs or banners were displayed. On May 7, Coleraine Magistrates’ Court found Johnston guilty on influencing protected persons within a safe-access zone and failing to leave when directed by police. He was fined £450. Following the verdict, Johnston said he had not harassed or confronted anyone and described the ruling as “a dark day for Christian freedom.” #newsAerngtfojc
The Akita Prophecy: The hidden 3rd secret of Fatima? “They were stern words” May 12, 2024 by Stephen Ryan Beginning in 1973, in Akita, Japan, the Virgin Mary appeared to Sister Agnes Sasagawa with a special message SHe wanted revealed to the world. The Akita message, approved by the Catholic Church, details a troubling future where God the Father will punish the world with terrifying chastisements for the sins of man. There are Catholic theologians who consider Akita’s prophecy as, in fact, the so-called “Hidden Fourth Secret” of Fatima. “Previously I had been addressed as “My daughter, my novice”. This time Mother Mary said “My loving daughter” Her voice was very serious. “My loving daughter. Listen carefully to what I am going to say now and tell your superior about it. As I previously told you, if people don’t repent, the Father will visit a great punishment on humanity. At this time the Father must give a punishment heavier than the flood and more severe than before. A fire …okunengi
It is premature to foresee an intervention by the Holy See regarding the German bishops on the blessings for homosexuals. Cardinal Pietro Parolin said this at the Augustinianum to present the book “Robert Francis Prevost. Free Under Grace”, as reported by VaticanNews.va on May 6. At this moment, Cardinal Parolin said, there is “dialogue”: “Let us see what happens.” He reiterated that the decision belongs to the Pope. “But in any case," he continued, “we have already for some time begun a dialogue, each expressing our own views.” Cardinal Parolin hopes that sanctions will not be necessary and that problems may be resolved peacefully, as should be the case in the Church. #newsZztiabfumv
"The Israel Anti-Boycott Act (IABA) (H.R. 1697; S. 720) was a proposed anti-BDS law[2] and amendment to the Export Administration Act of 1979 designed to allow U.S. states to enact laws requiring contractors to sign pledges promising not to boycott any goods from Israel, or their contracts would be terminated, and to make it a federal crime, punishable by a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment, for American citizens to encourage or participate in boycotts against Israel and Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories… The bill was introduced by the identical House and Senate bills H.R. 1697 and S. 720 on March 23, 2017, by Republican Representative Peter Roskam and Democratic Senator Benjamin Cardin respectively.[7][8] The purpose of the bill was to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 and the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to bar US citizens from supporting boycotts against Israel, including its settlements. Violations would be subject to minimum civil …okunengi
The Diocese of Amiens, northern France, has announced that it will not renew the mission of three conservative priests from the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon after months of “growing tensions” within the parishes. Fathers François-Régis Favre, Éloi Legrand, and Pierre-Marie Brochery, began serving in the parishes of Albert, Bray-sur-Somme, Mailly-Maillet, and Acheux in September 2025. They will depart at the end of the current pastoral year. In a statement released on April 27, Bishop Gérard Le Stang said the decision followed “a long period of reflection” and consultations with diocesan clergy and parishioners. He described the situation as having created a “deep and lasting disruption” within the communities. Cassocks, Novus Ordo in Latin The priests drew criticism from some parishioners for wearing cassocks, celebrating the Novus Ordo partly in Latin, and emphasizing moral teaching. Complaints also emerged regarding what some described as divisive preaching. One deacon reportedly …okunengi
Article dating from 2021 : The Next Pandemic: Hantavirus? Spread from rodents to humans, old and new world Hantavirus has become endemic in many continents, but are sporadic cases of person-to-person transmission strong enough evidence to fear its pandemic potential?
An Israeli soldier was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in the southern Lebanese village of Debel during recent attacks. The Israel Army admitted the photo was authentic and claimed the incident had been referred for investigation.
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Thu May 7, 2026 - 2:19 pm EDTThu May 7, 2026 - 9:50 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Move over Donald Trump and “Y.M.C.A.”: The crowd attending Pope Leo XIV’s general audience on Wednesday was serenaded by the ABBA tune “Dancing Queen” as the Pontiff made his way through St. Peter’s Square. “Dancing Queen” is considered the quintessential LGBT anthem. Like President Trump, who famously played the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” at most every campaign event, Pope Leo now has his own equally iconic gay anthem theme song. “The Most Iconic Queer Anthem Of All Time”: “Dancing Queen, Pope Leo & PRIDE At The Vatican,” X commentator Nancy Ross declared. “Is Dancing Queen an appropriate song for a General Papal Audience? Thoughts? (Lord, help me to hold my tongue … ),” EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo asked on X. Is Dancing Queen an appropriate song for a General Papal Audience? Thoughts? (Lord, help me to hold my tongue…) pic.twitter.com/rnSinnJfyx — Raymond Arroyo (@RaymondArroyo) May 6, 2026 “What is …
The body of the missing monk of the sedevacantist Transalpine Redemptorists appears to have been found. According to Police Scotland, an as yet unidentified body was recovered from the sea near the island of Stronsay on Wednesday morning. The family of the missing monk has been informed. The cause of death has not yet been established. The missing monk was the New Zealander Justin Evans, 24. He took the religious name Brother Ignatius Maria. He disappeared in mid-April from the order’s monastery on Papa Stronsay in Orkney. Police searches involving helicopters and boats had continued for weeks. The Diocese of Aberdeen declined further comment while police investigations remain ongoing. #newsZdqcfjagtk
Dog Brings Rings at Catholic Wedding: A viral video shows a recent wedding at the Basílica San Vicente Ferrer in Godoy Cruz, within the Archdiocese of Mendoza, Argentina, where the couple’s dog carried the wedding rings to the altar during the exchange of vows.
This is the apostasy that has led the Novus Ordo to believe that, in the House of God, one may do whatever one pleases and profane it whenever one wishes. They—and a dog—come first, ahead of the rights of God.
Pray with Seriousness People of God.... We are in serious sinful State as a whole Humanity.... Divine Mercy is dangerous to come if we don't repent... Akita Prophecy turn into Song
Four Catholics were arrested in Rajasthan after Hindu nationalist activists stormed a Catholic gathering of about 70 faithful and accused them of “forced conversions.” Police intervened and detained the four Catholics, even though Church leaders say the meeting was a peaceful religious event attended only by Christians. Attacks and harassment against Christians continue to rise across India.
Leo XIV met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday while tensions continue between the Vatican and the administration of President Donald Trump. Cardinal Pietro Parolin underlined yesterday that Rubio requested the meeting. The U.S. State Department said the talks focused on the Middle East and “issues of shared interest in the Western Hemisphere.”
Mons. Strickland advierte sobre el informe LGBT del Sínodo El obispo estadounidense Joseph Strickland ha denunciado duramente el informe publicado por el Grupo de Estudio 9 del Sínodo de la Sinodalidad, asegurando que el documento contradice directamente la enseñanza católica sobre la homosexualidad, el pecado, el matrimonio y la ley moral. hmtv
The American bishop Joseph Strickland has strongly denounced the report published by Study Group 9 of the Synod on Synodality, assuring that the document directly contradicts Catholic teaching on homosexuality, sin, marriage, and moral law. “The Church cannot change what God Himself has revealed,” Strickland stated in an extensive declaration disseminated after the publication of the controversial synodal report, which proposes a “paradigm shift” in pastoral care and includes testimonies from homosexual people “married” as part of its discernment exercises. For the Texas bishop, the problem with the text is not merely pastoral or terminological, but doctrinal. Strickland accuses the document of attempting to reinterpret moral truths defined by the Church under concepts such as “discernment,” “listening,” and “lived experience.” “Truth is not determined by experience” Strickland recalled that the Catechism of the Catholic Church defines homosexual acts as “intrinsically disordered …okunengi