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Category Archives: Leo XIV
Thoughts about the collision of the Holy See and the SSPX. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
I have had emails asking about my thoughts and predictions for the SSPX and Holy See debacle. Firstly, I am deeply saddened. I worked in the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” from its early years. I saw the birth and growth … Read More
“Declaration of Catholic Faith addressed to Pope Leo XIV by the Superior General of the SSPX
On the website of the SSPX we find a “Declaration of Catholic Faith addressed to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV by Fr. Davide Pagliarani Superior General of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X” It was posted today, 14 May … Read More
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
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
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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5 Comments
Pope Leo XIV’s 1st Christmas Address to the Roman Curia – I’m sensing a theme
Each year before Christmas, the Roman Pontiff has an audience with members of the Roman Curia. Back in the day, I used to accompany Card. Mayer. It was a wonderful experience with Pope John Paul II of happy memory. You … Read More
HERESY from Pope Leo!
Look. Ketchup is divinely revealed as a basic food group. I get it. I get it, in fact, by the demijohn. But this has to stop. Something must be done. I cannot be silent. If not I, who? If not … Read More
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