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Tag Archives: Damian Thompson
Spectator’s hard-hitting commentary on pontificate of Pope Francis
At The Spectator there is a must read piece by Damian Thompson for anyone who is puzzled about what Pope Francis may be up to, especially in regard to the Roman Curia. Here is an excerpt with my emphases: […] As … Read More
Posted in Francis, The Drill
Tagged Card. Pell, Card. Rodriguez Maradiaga, Damian Thompson, Pope Francis, Roman Curia
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35 Comments
Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and (thriving) Benedict XVI sighting
As you know the statue of Our Lady of Fatima came to Rome and returned to Fatima. I was in Rome the last time she arrived. Alas, because I am with a pilgrimage I just missed her this time. However, … Read More
Posted in Benedict XVI, I'm just askin'..., Just Too Cool
Tagged Benedict XVI, Damian Thompson, Our Lady of Fatima
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19 Comments
Rumors of war against the Apostolic Nuncio in Great Britain
In the next year or so, a large percentage of the dioceses in England and Wales will be opening up as their bishops retire. That means the role of the Apostolic Nuncio in Great Britain is of critical importance. … Read More
Problems with the Anglican Ordinariate in England?
Preamble: Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity. Pope Benedict gets to determine the parameters and dynamics of ecumenism, not his critics. According to his approach and vision, he has been making headway. Some will say that he is … Read More
The Archbishop of Glasgow on the Holy Father’s provisions in Summorum Pontificum
All day long people have been filling my email with requests for me to react to the opinions of His Excellency, nay rather, His Grace, Mario Conti, Archbishop of Glasgow, who has spoken about the Holy Father’s provisions in Summorum … Read More
Robert Mickens on Pope Benedict and Summorum Pontificum. It is to laugh.
Damian Thompson has rightly shared with us Robert Micken’s little trip to the zoo. Mr. Mickens, Rome correspondent for The Tablet (aka The Bitter Pill aka RU486), has taken exception to Pope Benedict and the provisions of Summorum Pontificum. I’ll … Read More
Posted in Green Inkers
Tagged Damian Thompson, Robert Mickens, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM, The Tablet, Universae Ecclesiae
29 Comments
29 Comments
Summorum Pontificum, Latin, liberals, TLMs, seminarians, Magic Circles and an Instruction
From Damian Thompson’s blog comes a piece about Latin, seminarians, the Extraordinary Form and liberal enemies of all of the above, with my emphases and comments. Edited. […] In contrast, the proposal to teach all seminarians to celebrate the Tridentine … Read More
UK: Catholic Church rejects Govt. plans to allow homsexual “weddings” in churches
The other day I posted a new PODCAzT about the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's 2003 document Considerations regarding proposals to give legal recognition to unions between homosexual persons. That CDF document, addressed to bishops, states in terms … Read More
On The Road: back in Manhattan… some views and news
I rose at oh dark hundred this morning, did my chores, and headed to the airport. Off through the LSD TUNNEL OF LIBERAL NEW AGE LOVE in the Detroit airport. Our approach into NYC. A great view of the park. … Read More
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