On October 23, gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Hammoud, near Karak, Jordan, opening fire on Christians attending a funeral. Initial reports indicate seven people were killed and 34 injured, some seriously. Jordanian authorities described the shooting as a terrorist attack. According to Roya News, preliminary assessments suggest the attackers were motivated by extremist Islamist (Takfiri) ideology. The gunmen fled the scene.
Der Angriff auf die griechisch-orthodoxe Kirche im jordanischen Dorf Hammoud bei Karak. 23.10.26
The Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage will tomorrow be barred from entering St. Peter’s Basilica, said Christian Marquant, president of the French organization Paix Liturgique, at today’s event at the Augustinianum in Rome. He added that Pope Leo XIV had described last year’s Mass at St. Peter’s as “instrumentalized,” reports MessaInLatino.it. This Papal remark was made during a December audience in which Bishop Athanasius Schneider raised the widespread desire for the Roman Rite with Leo XIV. “Perhaps he was annoyed by the large turnout or the extensive press coverage,” Marquant speculated. “And indeed, this year permission to celebrate Mass at St. Peter’s has been refused!” Marquant then announced breaking news: “Not only have we been denied permission to celebrate Mass, but we have even been barred from entering the basilica, without so much as a semblance of justification. We shall see what happens tomorrow.” The decision was communicated in recent days in a letter from the Vatican …Bebree
Members of the Irish Synodal Assembly have voted for women to be ordained as deacons, marking the conclusion of a synodal process which has lasted for over five years. The Irish bishops must now decide what to do with this proposal.
Archbishop Golka leads prayer over Trump alongside televangelist spiritual advisor
Denver’s newly appointed Archbishop Jim Golka was seen praying over Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Other Catholic bishops visible in the photo included Edward Burns of Dallas, Scott Bullock of Rapid City, and Joseph Naumann of Kansas, a longtime supporter of Trump and the MAGA movement.
A priest in Milan was filmed showing his middle finger to a young protester during violent riots over the weekend. The priest, who was wearing a cassock, has defended his actions. Speaking to Corriere.it on October 22, Rev. Giannicola Maria Simone, 65, said he was simply returning the teenager’s gesture and saw no reason to apologize. During the unrest, he sheltered tourists and passersby inside his church.
En Italie, lors des manifestations du 18 octobre, une racaille s’en prend à un curé en lui faisant un doigt d'honneur. Le curé ne se laisse pas faire et lui renvoie la pareille. Ces racailles veulent la fin de notre civilisation et du christianisme.
Father Giannicola Maria Simone, 65, speaks out, reacting to the rude gesture a teenager made towards him. «I've been working with guys all my life and sometimes you even have to tell them “Be careful what you do”» «They're guys, so I'm not surprised. I responded to him with the middle finger, but with neither violent intentions nor the risk of unleashing further anger».
Who does not think that Father Isaac Relyea would not make an excellent Pope? For those who didn't see my post and comment about SSPX and Russia, I will leave it here and now. I spoke to one of my Priests and told him Russia needs us out there. Why isn't "MORE" SSPX Priests in Russia. As we know there are some there now. Mainly with small chapels. He said to me. Oh! Good news! We are planning to send more Priests to Russia. We are going to do it as soon as we can. People like to blame Russia for not enough Catholics or Church's. But it's the Church and Priests who are to blame. As there are some there now and allowed. They don't send more. There are a lot of the n.o. Church's but only a few SSPX in Russia. And let's not forget millions died during the communism take over in Russia by "OUTSIDERS". I hope in their preparations they are learning Russian. Which is needed. There will be forms and applications to fill out and a wait time. They will have plenty of time to learn Russian in the …Bebree
The post proves that Russia is not preventing Catholics to come and live in Russia. To set up Church's as there are some there now left over from communism. Along with other posts I had put up about Catholicism in Russia. Proof is always best. Not mere words and accusations and lame pictures.
“If they do not wish to heed my request, as like the king of France [Louis XIV], they will repent, but it will be late. Russia will have already spread her errors throughout the world, provoking wars, and persecutions of the Church. The Holy Father will have much to suffer.” Russia the instrument chosen by God to chastise sinful mankind. And it is currently not consecrated so we can expect more 'errors of Russia!'
Quran is "Word of God" and Muhammad "chosen by God" - says Italian bishops’ school material. The publication, Schede per conoscere l’Islam (“Sheets for Understanding Islam”), was prepared by the CEI and the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies (PISAI). It comprises 11 teaching sheets intended for use in Catholic religious instruction in Italian schools. They were presented at Palazzo Borromeo in Rome on October 21, at an event attended by Cardinal Matteo Zuppi. Sheet 2 describes Muhammad as “chosen by God to carry His message and to establish and guide the new community of believers.” It also presents him as an ideal believer whose life became a model for Muslims. Sheet 4 bears the title “The Quran: The Revealed Word of God.” Its text states: “The Word of God, unknowable in itself, becomes accessible to human beings through the oral recitation and written reading of the Quran.” It continues: “In time and space, God makes himself present through the attribute of the Word …Bebree
“Women today may hear the call to priesthood,” she said. “So for me, itʼs how do we within Church facilitate that discernment?”
Leo XIV-appointed Missio President doubles down: Women called to priesthood. Pope Leo XIV appointed Irish Sister Mary Teresa Barron on October 8, as president of the Pontifical Mission Societies (Missio) and adjunct secretary of the Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelization. On October 19, she told EWTNNews.com: “Who am I to say whether the door is open or closed to women priests?” “Women today may hear the call to priesthood,” she said. “So for me, itʼs how do we within Church facilitate that discernment?” Sister Barron wants the Church to accompany women who feel "called to the priesthood", “What do we do as a Church to accompany that discernment to see if, yes, this is what the Spirit is calling the entire Church to or not at this point?” she asked. Barron cited the October 2024 Synod on Synodality's final document: “What comes from the Holy Spirit cannot be stopped.” “So I think even though … there have been moments where we’ve been told we canʼt talk about this at all, itʼs over … it …Bebree
Women don't hear calls to the priesthood because women are not called by Christ to the priesthood. So, if the likes above hear a call they can be absolutely certain the call is demonic in origin.
In his interview with the Pillar, Fr. James Martin claims that an example of gay Catholics being “treated like dirt” is being asked to refrain from reception of the Holy Eucharist if they are sexually active. In reality, this teaching has its roots directly in St. Paul (1 Cor 11)
Fr. James Martin claims gays are "treated like dirt" when they're refused Communion, if they are sexually active. He called out priests who follow Catholic teaching by not receiving the Eucharist in a state of mortal sin.
US woman Catholic "police chaplain” wears Roman collar. Liz Loeffler has been Superintendent of Catholic Schools and Director of Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau, Alaska, since July 2022. She is also Deputy Chief of Alaska Police and Fire Chaplains since June 2021, serving as a lay police “chaplain”. In online pictures, she is seen wearing a Roman collar. Her archbishop is Andrew Bellisario, 69, who has led the archdiocese since September 2020. #newsTwtubwgxqg
Swedish news was filming a report in Ukraine and was interrupted by a guy running from mobilization. Earlier the same Swedish news was reporting in Ukraine and one of their team members got mobilized. The Swedish news has a hard time pretending all is fine in Ukraine. The more the US and Europe try to hide the crimes of Ukraine, the more they are exposed. Live on TV!
Leo XIV cancels his presence at next inter-religious Assisi meeting. Pope Leo XIV will not travel to Assisi on October 27 for the peace meeting with representatives of various religions. The meeting was intended to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the syncretistic Assisi gathering convened by John Paul II in 1986. It seems that Leo XIV wants to avoid another scandal. The official excuse is his health. Doctors have advised against the helicopter trip "as a precautionary measure." Leo XIV will send a video message instead. At the same time, the doctors announced that Leo XIV had undergone another X-ray. The results were excellent, and his postoperative recovery is progressing very well. #newsBooqnjbqpw
Leo XIV recently underwent surgery to remove a lung tumor. He has now canceled a visit to Assisi—according to the Vatican, so as not to jeopardize his recovery.
Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, a Redemptorist priest, died on October 17, after a large wooden cross detached from the wall behind the altar and struck him during Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
El sacerdote Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari falleció la noche del sábado 17 de octubre de 2026, luego de que una pesada cruz de madera cayera sobre él mientras celebraba una misa en Guayaquil.
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The USCCB is all with the Trump agenda.