Pilgrimage in the Roman rite: This morning, the opening Mass of the Chartres pilgrimage was celebrated at Saint-Sulpice, the second-largest church in Paris. Some 20,000 pilgrims have now set out on the 110 km walk to Chartres Cathedral, where the pilgrimage will conclude with Holy Mass offered by Cardinal Burke. At the outset, the pilgrims received a blessing sent by the Archbishop of Paris.
Messe d'ouverture du pèlerinage de Chartres à Saint-Sulpice. Quelque 20 000 pèlerins devraient participer à ce pèlerinage de trois jours, qui s'achèvera par une messe célébrée par le cardinal Burke.
The Scottish Diocese of Aberdeen, headed by Bishop Hugh Gilbert, published on May 21 a short press release on the Transalpine Redemptorists: “In the wake of various concerning statements and alleged actions of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, the Diocese of Aberdeen has for some months been pursuing a legal process, following the Canon Law of the Church. When this process is completed, the Diocese will make its conclusions known. The matter has also been referred to the competent authorities in Rome. As such, while the matters rest in effect sub judice, no comment is appropriate at this time.” #newsKimviaxmkz
Hazmat experts worked desperately on Friday to stop a tank filled with an extremely toxic chemical from exploding and potentially igniting a large fireball at a plant in Orange County, Calif. nytimes.com/…26/05/22/us/chemical-leak-evacuation… Officials buy time against possible chemical tank explosion in Garden Grove Officials late Friday afternoon said they hoped to buy time against a possible explosion that could produce a toxic cloud following a malfunction in a tank containing a flammable, volatile chemical used in plastics and manufacturing at an aerospace plant in Garden Grove. Officials buy time against possible chemical …
Statue of Our Lady Remained Untouched After a Fire: A fire severely damaged sections of Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital in Enugu, Nigeria, on May 10, destroying offices, hospital equipment, and part of the children’s ward. Hospital administrator Sister Maria Chinaemerem Igwe said the blaze may have been caused by a power surge. Despite the destruction, a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary near the administrator’s office remained completely untouched, even though nearby objects melted and burned. Sister Maria described the event as a miracle talking to EWTN.
A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary remained untouched after a devastating fire damaged large sections of a Catholic hospital in Enugu, Nigeria.
[St. Anthony of Padua XII-XIII Century AD; born: Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal/died: Padua, Holy Roman Empire; (aged 35); powerful preaching, expert knowledge of scripture, and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick; canonized less than a year after his death; Doctor of the Church] 13 ~ The Apparition of the Holy Child The Friars Minor had no monastery within the walls of Padua, the nearest one, at Arcella, outside the city, being about three-quarters of an hour s walk. It often happened that, owing to the gates being closed early in the evening, it was impossible for the saint on account of his missionary work, to return home. But he easily found a night s shelter among his friends, who were only too happy to have him for their guest. Tito Borghese, Count of Campo San Pietro, one of the saint s dearest friends, was among the few whom he honored the most with his presence. This noble man had so great a veneration for him that he carefully noted down all that took place during …Bongata
" Once, when thus visiting him, he noticed an extra ordinary light piercing through the chinks of the saint s apartments. Anxious to discover the cause of this, he drew near, and to his great surprise saw through the cracks of the door St. Anthony holding a beautiful child in his arms, whom he was lovingly caressing. His host was first at a loss to understand how this lovely infant had entered the apartment of his guest, but soon discovered, through his majestic bearing and the rapture of Si. Anthony, that the child was no other than our divine Lord, who, under this form, had come to console, encourage and strengthen His faithful servant."
Worse than Germany: During a recent wedding at Saint Martin Church in Aubière, Diocese of Clermont-Ferrand, France, a deacon sang Claude François’s song “Cette année-là” (“That Year”) in front of the altar. The guests are jumping up and down, applauding and singing along. The Diocese of Clermont has been ruined by Archbishop François Kalist since 2016.
Diocèse de Clermont-Ferrand : Un diacre déchainé chante Claude François devant l’autel : jusqu’où ira la désacralisation des mariages catholiques ?
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Worse than Germany:Bishop John Stowe of Kentucky, USA, compared the founders of the homosexual group ‘New Ways Ministry’ - which promotes homosexual “marriage” and “gender transitions” - to St. Paul, St. Francis of Assisi, Mother Teresa, and other Catholic figures. In a May 21 podcast the prelate said that the "Holy Spirit" might do something new: “Isn't this what Francis of Assisi experienced when his exuberance of spirit moved him to renounce the materialism and status that had defined his life and to embrace the outcast and the lepers? The Holy Spirit empowered him to discern how to rebuild the church by fidelity to the gospel and inclusion of the poor. Isn't this what Paul of Tarsus experienced when he saw no reason to exclude the Gentiles from this universal community? […] Isn't this opening of windows and doors what the founding leaders and supporters of 'New Way's Ministry' were doing as they embrace those wounded by rejection because of their sexual orientation? Since …Bongata
The Cathedral of Ss Peter and Paul in Troyes, France These pictures of the cathedral of Ss Peter and Paul in Troyes, France, about 100 miles to the south south-east of Paris, were taken by a friend during a recent visit. If you are a regular reader of NLM, you know we generally seek to accentuate the positive, and that isn’t going to change. However, this photo set does also include pictures of the comically hideous modern fixtures which have defaced parts of the church’s interior, as a reminder of some of the reasons why the New Pentecost™ turned out a little different from the previous one. They are all grouped together in the lower part of the post under the label “The Ugly Stuff”, so if you don’t want to see them, that’s where you should stop scrolling down. You have been warned... The current Gothic building is the fourth version of the cathedral, begun in the very last years of the 12th century after a huge fire that destroyed much of the town in 1188. Like many such projects …
Drone Bomb Attack at Catholic Church in Indonesia: Four civilians were injured after an explosive device reportedly dropped by a drone exploded in the courtyard of St. Paul’s Nabuni Mbamogo Catholic Church in Intan Jaya, Central Papua, Indonesia, shortly after Sunday Mass on 17 May 2026. According to local reports, worshippers were gathered outside the church when the blast occurred. The incident comes amid escalating violence in Central Papua between Indonesian security forces and Papuan separatist groups.
Indonesia: Four people were seriously injured after a drone dropped a BOMB at a Catholic Church at St Paul's Church, Intan Jaya shortly after Sunday Mass
May 21 "A Nation Deceived: Comprehensive sex ed uses grooming and propaganda to shape minds" Live Action has posted a timely article about the harm done by comprehensive sex-education in public schools. In Ontario, the radical sex-curriculum was implemented in 2009, in both separate and public schools, under the guise of Equity and Inclusive Education. Sounds positive but it's not. Parents do read this informative post and find out what's is being taught to your children in your community school. You may be shocked as innocent children are being exposed to explicit, inappropriate and dangerous sexual content. Do whatever is needed to protect your children. May 21 Canadians don't want to become another Chinada Former Liberal PM Justin Trudeau loved to tell Canadians that he admired China because they could turn their economy on a dime. He also said that Canada was a post-nation state with no core values. He conveniently forgot to tell Canadians that China is a Communist country, and that …
"I am not married and I don't have children, but I am not alone. I also have a partner, a woman, who supports me in my role as a priest", Munich parish priest Rainer Maria Schießler told Katholisch.de on May 22. He added that he stands by his way of life, saying: "You don't just choose a partnership; it develops because people are sympathetic to one another, and ultimately, it's a great gift. For me, at any rate, it gives me tremendous strength and enormous support in my work and in my celibate [!] way of life." He continued: "As a priest, I have just as much a right to my private life." When asked if he had received enquiries from Munich Archbishop Reinhard Marx regarding his public comments about his "female partner", Rev Schießler replied: "No, there was never anything to hide or explain." Rev Schießler is notorious for blessing homosexuals (pictured) and causing liturgical scandals. #newsDbopvakddv
What do these scandals seek to achieve? To discredit the Church and assassinate souls. To cause more people to be lost—for when people witness the bad example set by their pastors, they use it to justify their own sins, and thus join in the rebellion against God.
In the Prophecy of Saint Francis of Assisi, we are told that scandals will increase during the usurpation of the Papacy; and evidently, there is no one in Rome to restore order—for they all belong to the same apostate, homosexual sect that rebels against God, promoting adultery, sodomy, divorce, the abolition of celibacy, female ordination, the worship of false gods from false religions, and so forth. In other words, the presence of those scandals that go unpunished confirms to us that there is no legitimate Pope—and much less a defender of the Faith.
In case you didn't catch the first post, I will post that right here. Tulsi Gabbard quits Trump administration The director of national intelligence had been leading an investigation into US-funded biolabs in Ukraine Tulsi Gabbard quits Trump administration
Retired Swiss Bishop Marian Eleganti wrote a blog post on May 21 about the synodal “occupational therapy” ordered by the Vatican. Main points slightly shortened. - What comes from Rome — the workshop behind the universally proclaimed synodal process — is human wisdom. Apparently, its protagonists have nothing better to do than keep issuing instructions to local churches on how to manage and sustain this synodal process, a stillbirth from the start. - It is the full-time actors of this dysfunctional, committee-run Church who busy themselves - at great expense - with commissioned management tools and synodal papers. - Nothing comes of it except ever more documents to read, heterodox study results, and newly invented committees — on top of the many already existing ones. - By now, it has become clear what this process aims at: restructuring the Church’s longstanding doctrinal positions on divorce and remarriage, homosexuality and the broader queer agenda, the synodal democratization of …Bongata
News Trade The EU’s top diplomat said foreign powers dislike the bloc because it is stronger when it acts collectively — and cautioned member countries against cutting their own deals. Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas makes a statement as she arrives for a Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on May 12, 2026. | Nicolas Tucat/AFP via Getty Images TALLINN — The Trump administration doesn’t like a unified European Union because the bloc is a geopolitical power that Washington has to contend with, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday, urging EU member countries not to weaken the bloc by pursuing bilateral agreements with the U.S. “They don't like the European Union, that’s very clear,” Kallas said at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn on Sunday. “But we need to understand why they don't like the EU; why China doesn't like the EU, why Russia doesn't. It is because if we stick together, if …
Two priests and a subdeacon of the Transalpine Redemptorists have fled from the monastery island of Papa Stronsay, Scotland, according to PressAndJournal.co.uk on May 20. The three reportedly coordinated their departure with Bishop Hugh Gilbert of Aberdeen, who is expected to establish a new community with them in his diocese. They are said to have secretly contacted the bishop using a monastery laptop and left the island by boat without informing their superiors. The plan was discovered on the laptop on the day of their departure. Father Anthony Mary criticized the men for leaving in secret. “They left on the evening boat, and we have heard nothing since — no word, no explanation, nothing,” he said. He also accused Bishop Hugh Gilbert of having “worked against us.” Father Michael Mary, founder of the Transalpine Redemptorists, said the three left because of “theological differences.” The departure came shortly after the community published a manifesto rejecting the legitimacy of …Bongata
FACTUAL CORRECTIONS: The two priests and seminarian who left the Transalpine Redemptorists: 1) The text above makes it sound as though they "escaped" in a boat. This is inaccurate. They did not live in Papa Stronsay but in Stronsay. They simply walked from the house in which they were living and took the evening ferry. That they "fled" is media nonsense. 2) Clearly because they left to go to the Bishop of Aberdeen they had to have been in contact with him. It was not a secret. Their complaints to the Bishop of Aberdeen had been ongoing since October 2025, but indeed without any reference to the monastery superior. All attempts by the superiors to talk matters through were in vain. 3) The date that they left the house in Stronsay and took the ferry was: 27 March. This was not after the death of Brother Ignatius Maria. Brother died 12 April. The text above wrongly states that Brother's body had not yet been found as of yesterday (23 May). Brother's body was found and positively identified …Bongata
US Dr. Peter Stafford, a Serge medical missionary serving in Congo, is being treated in Germany after testing positive for Ebola CBS News' Celine Gounder has more details.