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Category Archives: POPES
ASK FATHER: Was the feeding of the 5000 just a moment of “sharing” or was it a true miracle?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I hope you can explain something for me. I saw something about the Pope in Africa saying that Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the crowds was really just a moment of sharing, people stopped being selfish and … Read More
Wherein Fr Z is “shocked, shocked!”
In Casablanca, one of the best films ever, Captain Renault, about to shut down Rick’s Café utters: “I’m shocked! Shocked to find that gambling is going on in here.” [a croupier hands Renault a pile of money] Croupier: Your winnings, … Read More
Of computing time, a comma, and the invalidity of Benedict XVI’s abdication
For the last few days I’ve noted with interest that there is a new iPhone app (Android soon) with a historic SIX hour clock which can ring also the Ave Maria Bell, which technically should be rung 30 minutes after … Read More
Pope Leo asks for generosity from bishops towards people who seek the TLM. I’ve seen this movie before.
Context: Far and wide we are getting reports of bishops celebrating Pontifical Masses, for example the latest in Holland by Card. Eyck. Also, on the horizon the SSPX will consecrate bishops with or without mandate of the Holy See. People … Read More
Brief summation of Bp. Schneider’s appeal to Pope Leo about the SSPX
Bishop Athanasius Schneider sent a letter to Pope Leo making an appeal to him about the announcement of the SSPX that they will consecrate bishops. It is at Diane Montagna’s Substack. In my opinion, the letter is a bit too … Read More
I guess we can criticize the Pope now
This is funny. This from the guy who acted as if even Francis’ sneezes were sacred “current” magisterium, has signaled that – now – it’s okay to criticize the Pope! But in the era of #LaudatoSi is it right to … Read More
Posted in Blatteroons, Leo XIV, Liberals, Lighter fare, You must be joking!
Tagged Austen Ivereigh
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The Jubilee ends. A Consistory begins. The real start of the pontificate?
The Jubilee Year officially ends today. That means that, in some ways, Leo’s pontificate really starts today. He is no longer burdened with the pre-programmed audiences, etc., that the Jubilee entailed. Emblematic of that is that a consistory, which he … Read More
31 December 2022 – Pope Benedict XVI – RIP
Papa Ratzinger died on 31 December 2022. I was privileged to have known him well before his election. His loss is a personal loss. Apart from his contributions as a priest, prefect and theologian, two of his accomplishments as Pope … Read More
A message from Pope Leo to Charlotte
From Leo’s Christmas Address to the Roman Curia today. We can fall into the temptation of swinging between two opposite extremes: uniformity that fails to value differences, or the exacerbation of differences and viewpoints instead of seeking communion. Thus, in … Read More
Posted in Leo XIV, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Save The Liturgy - Save The World
Tagged D. Charlotte
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