Leo XIV Visits Mountain Sanctuary: Today, Pope Leo XIV made another surprise pilgrimage, visiting the mountainside Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity in Vallepietra. He traveled there by car. The sanctuary, famous for its medieval fresco of the Holy Trinity, lies about 60 miles northeast of Castel Gandolfo in the Simbruini Mountains.
Surprise surprise… when you’re visiting the Vallepietra sanctuary and get an unexpected blessing from the Pope
I suppose all of this touring and roaming about the Italian countryside is supposed to be a part of him fulfilling his role and duties as Primate of Italy.
After visiting the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity in Vallepietra, the pope traveled by car to Subiaco to pray where a young St. Benedict originally sought refuge from the chaos and corruption of Rome in the early 6th century.
Vance Praises Francis as "Genius": In a recent interview with Bishop Robert Barron, U.S. Vice President JD Vance praised Pope Francis, saying: "I always liked the way Pope Francis would make bold statements in the media because it forced people to talk about them. Sometimes he would say things that made me think, 'Wait a second, is that consistent or correct?'" However, the politician concluded that Francis had "forced a dialogue, and he was kind of a genius at that".
U.S. Vice President JD Vance praised Pope Francis in a recent interview with Bishop Robert Barron for being a “kind of genius” at forcing conversation with rhetorical “bombs.”
Two women will jointly lead the Catholic Deanery of Bremen-Nord, Hildesheim Diocese, for the first time, marking a historic shift in church leadership. The decision was announced on July 21. Ute Zeilmann is a theologian and will oversee pastoral ministry and the pastoral staff. Agnes Dobrzynski will lead administration. Both have worked in the Bremen-Nord deanery for several years. To meet canonical requirements, Rev Johannes Pawellek will act as moderating priest, accompanying the new leadership team after his retirement in November 2026. The pastoral team will also be joined by Rev Pradyut Bahla, an Indian priest currently pursuing doctoral studies in Frankfurt. He will serve in Bremen-Nord for five years. The two women want “to embrace the global Church's call to synodality: leading together, listening to the Holy Spirit, and moving away from isolated leadership decisions”. The Diocese of Hildesheim was led by pro-homosexual Bishop Heiner Wilmer until June 2026. He was promoted by …Hafa
The monk who disappeared during the night of June 23–24 from Notre-Dame de Bellaigue Abbey in central France was Dom Placide Dumas, prior of the monastery. His absence was discovered at Matins the following morning. More than two days later, he was found injured in the neighboring department of Haute-Vienne. French prosecutors opened an investigation for kidnapping and unlawful confinement. French media report that he was found bearing injuries consistent with an assault, although authorities have not disclosed the nature of his injuries or explained how he came to be in Haute-Vienne. Eleven monks allegedly attempted to take control of the monastery on the same night that Dom Placide disappeared. An email sent from Dom Placide's account announced his resignation as prior. Investigators are trying to determine whether he wrote it voluntarily, under duress, or whether someone else sent it. They also reportedly found his room completely emptied and carefully cleaned, suggesting his departure …Hafa
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said today that “reports of any deliberation by the judges following the case of Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik are absolutely unfounded.” He said the evaluation is still ongoing and the panel is examining documentation from the dioceses involved, the Jesuits, interested parties, and the press. “During the trial, as with any judicial proceeding, no information regarding ongoing activity can be shared in any way, out of respect for the trial itself and to avoid harming anyone involved.” Bruni added that the canonical criminal proceeding “may provide guidance regarding guilt or innocence in accordance with Canon Law,” while Rupnik remains subject to the civil laws and statutes of limitations of the countries where any crimes were allegedly committed. Meanwhile, Laura Sgrò - the lawyer representing five women accusing Rupnik - said the Vatican process has been almost completely opaque. She told the Associated Press that, as of July 2026, her clients had never been …Hafa
No, not in Our Holy Mother the Church! She is spotless and does what Her Holy Spirit guides Her to do! These are abominations and do not come from Her!
A new study of Catholic contemplative monasteries has found that 91 monasteries have closed in France over the past two decades, representing nearly one-third of the country's contemplative houses. The findings come from French sociologist Isabelle Jonveaux, a specialist in monastic life at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland), whose research was published by LaVie.fr on July 21. Several well-known monasteries have already announced their closure for 2026, including La Grande Trappe of Soligny (Orne), the Carmel of Compiègne (Oise), and Notre-Dame du Port-du-Salut (Mayenne). According to the study, nearly 30% of France's contemplative monasteries have disappeared since 2007. Women's communities have been affected more severely than men's, with 32% of women's monasteries closing compared with 21% of men's. The pace of closures has also accelerated. Until around 2015, France averaged fewer than four monastery closures per year. Today, the figure is close to ten annually. Among religious …Hafa
1) The Prayer that God wants: a) John 4:23-24; But the hour is coming (it is already here) when the True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth: that is the kind of worshiper the Father wants. God is Spirit, and those who worship must worship in spirit and truth." b) Romans 8:26 The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with ineffable moans. c) John 6:63: It is the Spirit that gives life, (the flesh has nothing to offer). 2) Wrong approach to prayers that all Christians should bear in mind.. a) John 15:5; Without Me, you can do nothing. b) The flesh has nothing to offer. (John 6:63) c) Wisdom 1:3-4; For devious thoughts lead one away from God, and Power, when put to the test, rejects the foolish. Indeed, Wisdom does not enter a deceitful soul; it does not dwell in a body enslaved to sin. d) Isaiah 1:13-15; Do not continue to bring meaningless offerings; the smoke of your incense is detestable …Hafa
Leo XIV will personally present the inaugural ‘Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal’ on October 13 during Villanova University's conference at Borgo Laudato Si' in Castel Gandolfo. The meeting is entitled, "Responding to the Cries of the Earth and the Poor". The medal is newly established by Villanova University - Leo XIV's alma mater - to honor individuals whose work promotes environmental stewardship. The inaugural recipient will be announced in September. Villanova University Scandals CardinalNewmanSociety.org has repeatedly criticized Villanova in recent years, particularly over homosexual activism. Some of its principal criticisms include: - Villanova's promotion of Pride Month and reported that the university's annual Pride Week included events such as "Gay Prom" and "Drag Bingo." - Naomi Washington-Leapheart is an adjunct professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova and publicly identifies as “queer”. - Villanova's 2022 Gender Inclusive Practices Guide, which encourages …Hafa
Müller, Sarah y Burke se encuentran entre los que eligieron Prevost, junto con José Cobo,Tucho/Víctor Manuel Fernández, Timothy Radcliffe, Blase Cupich, Jozef De Kesel, Carlos Aguiar Retes, Joseph W. Tobin, Matteo Maria Zuppi, Robert McElroy, Mario Grech, Wilton Gregory, Reinhard Marx, Vincent Nichols, Luis Antonio Tagle, Timothy Dolan, Pietro Parolin, José Tolentino de Mendonça, Kevin Farrell, Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio, etc.
514K views · 11K reactions | Annatto extracts are being actively investigated in laboratory settings for their potential anti-cancer effects against pancreatic cancer cells, largely because they are one of the richest natural sources of delta-tocotrienol ((\delta)-T3), a highly bioactive form of Vitamin E. Preclinical studies in cell cultures and animal models suggest that delta-tocotrienol may help suppress tumor growth, trigger apoptosis (programmed cancer cell death), inhibit cancer cell proliferation, and interfere with inflammatory and survival signaling pathways involved in pancreatic malignancies. Annatto also contains the carotenoids bixin and norbixin, compounds known for their antioxidant and anti-mutagenic properties that may help protect healthy cells from oxidative stress. Research has highlighted these mechanisms, including the modulation of pathways such as NF-(\kappa)B, STAT3, and apoptosis-related proteins. | The Wellness Digest Annatto extracts are being actively …Hafa
Mass Using the 1927 Vajs Missal: On 1 July, the Feast of the Most Precious Blood, a Mass according to the Croatian Glagolitic Rite was celebrated at St Michael's Parish, Belfield, Sydney. The liturgy, celebrated in Old Church Slavonic, was attended by hundreds of Croatian Australian Catholics. It was celebrated using the 1927 Vajs Missal, the last printed Glagolitic Missal.
Sydney's Croatian Catholics celebrated the traditional Croatian Glagolitic Rite Mass in Australia in early July, a rare occasion which revived a ninth-century tradition tracing back to Saints Cyril and Methodius.
ITV News Andy Burnham insists he will continue supporting Ukraine as prime minister. I will be with him 100% as Keir Starmer has been, and Keir has done really quite an incredible job in not just backing Ukraine but being there in a personal way. And I will be absolutely there for him in the same way. I’ve worked with Ukrainian mayors over the last few years. I’ve built a network of support for Ukrainian mayors, I take all of that experience into my new role and president Zelenskyy will be left in no doubt whatsoever that Britain’s support is steadfast. It is resolute. It will be there for him and I will be there for him personally too. #politics @ITV News
They show their true colors. Supporting nazism. It's not about freedom for Ukraine. If that was true, they would get rid of nazism and the drugs they take and give out. Even to children. But why should they? They probably take the same drugs which make them as crazy as they sound and act. GOD said, our punishment will be from both man and from Heaven. Our leaders are part of the punishment from man. GOD allowing them to do the evils they do to other human beings. Their own people and in other countries. like Iran, Palestine, Lebanon and so on.
Several German Catholic dioceses have told De.CatholicNewsAgency.com on July 21 that they have no plans to expand the celebration of the Mass in the Roman rite. The dioceses that replied included the three "conservative" German dioceses Passau, Regensburg, and Cologne and the pro-homosexual Archdiocese of Hamburg. Passau and Cologne offered only brief responses, confirming that no expansion of the Traditional Latin Mass is currently planned. Regensburg Diocese, where the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X (FSSPX) operates a seminary, provided a more detailed explanation of its position: "A sufficient number of opportunities to celebrate Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite is an important pastoral response to the sometimes aggressive missionary activity of the Society of St. Pius X and its supporters," diocesan spokesman Stefan Groß said. He added that the FSSPX continues to refuse full communion with the Pope, particularly regarding its understanding of religious freedom …Hafa
slavery to sin and freedom comes from doing Gods will (our Father Prayer)Jesus will reign as king in the house of Jacob inheriting David crown for ever. Once again nobody recognises the Messiah for what he is (great apostasy)
On Tuesday, a woman in her 50s was seriously injured after being stabbed during the morning Rosary at Holy Cross Church in Tramore, Co. Waterford, Ireland. The attack occurred at around 9:45 a.m., shortly before the church's 10 a.m. Mass. Parishioners quickly intervened and alerted emergency services. The victim was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police arrested an Irish man in his 30s at a nearby house. According to Irish reports, the suspect was not known to the victim but was known to police. The parish priest, Fr. Richard O'Halloran, described the attack as "random in nature." "It has been a very shocking event," Fr. O'Halloran said. "The people and my colleague who was there at the time responded wonderfully well. All the emergency services were called, and they looked after everything." In a statement, the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore said it was "deeply shocked" by the violence. #newsPkskyldybf