The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28, will be held from November 30th until December 12th in Dubai. The stated purpose of this gathering is taken directly from the United Nations Climate Change website and is as follows:To put it simply, the COP is where the world comes together to agree on ways … Continue reading The Bishop of Rome Cloaked in Green
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The White Martyrdom of Bishop Strickland
The news of Bishop Joseph Strickland’s removal has sent shock waves throughout the Catholic world. A Vatican spokesman never released a reason for his untimely dismissal from the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. There were rumors of “administrative” issues and disgruntled employees, but other than that, the justification for his demise seems to be, on the … Continue reading The White Martyrdom of Bishop Strickland
The War on Truth Has Another Casualty
Traditional Catholics have undoubtedly heard the news this past weekend that the Bishop of Tyler, Texas, Joseph Strickland, was personally removed from apostolic assignment by Pope Francis. The removal came after an Apostolic Visitation in June investigating Strickland and the administration of his diocese. The Vatican gave no specific reason for Strickland’s removal, a pattern … Continue reading The War on Truth Has Another Casualty
Synod on Synodality Final Report
Part 1 The long-awaited report from the October 2023 Synod on Synodality was published on Friday, October 28th. The document is 42 pages long, and this initial report, on the surface, does not contain any specific changes to doctrine regarding the many contemporary issues discussed - like the role of women, married priests, communion for … Continue reading Synod on Synodality Final Report
Homosexual Blessings?
Pope Francis has made it clear that he would consider allowing homosexual blessings for gay couples in a Catholic church at the discretion of the individual parish priest. In a written letter dated September 25, Francis stated, “Pastoral prudence must adequately discern whether there are forms of blessing, requested by one or several people that … Continue reading Homosexual Blessings?
The Pope’s Frustration with Faithful American Catholics
In a transcript from a private meeting with his fellow Jesuits in Portugal during World Youth Day, Pope Francis once again lambasted those pesky and troublesome faithful American Catholics who are holding fast to the deposit of faith. According to Francis, they are “backwardists” (is this even a word?) who isolate themselves and condemn everything … Continue reading The Pope’s Frustration with Faithful American Catholics
The Pope Keeps Bad Friends
The old proverb of a ‘man is known by the company he keeps’ speaks to the trait of human beings to surround themselves with like-minded people. There is a certain comfort in close contact with others who share your preferences, interests, habits, and values. Most likely, through some deep-seated psychological need for safety and protection, … Continue reading The Pope Keeps Bad Friends