Leo XIV downplayed tensions with President Donald Trump on the flight to Luanda, Angola, today. “The talk that I gave at the prayer meeting for peace was prepared two weeks ago, well before the president ever commented. And yet it was looked at as if I was trying to debate again the president, which is not in my interest at all.” Leo XIV added that “much of what has been written since then has been more commentary on commentary, trying to interpret what has been said.”
“A certain narrative has spread, not entirely accurate, because of the political situation that arose when, on the first day of the journey, the President of the United States made some remarks about me. Much of what has been written since then has been little more than commentary upon commentary, in an attempt to interpret what was said. One example is the address delivered at the Prayer Meeting for Peace on 16 April. That address had been prepared two weeks earlier, well before the President commented on me and on the message of peace I am promoting. And yet it was interpreted as though I were trying to engage once again in debate with the President, which is not at all my interest. I come to Africa primarily as a pastor, as Head of the Catholic Church, to be with, to celebrate with, to encourage and to accompany all African Catholics.”
“A certain narrative has spread, not entirely accurate, because of the political situation that arose when, on the first day of the journey, the President of the United States made some remarks about me. Much of what has been written since then has been little more than commentary upon commentary, in an attempt to interpret what was said. One example is the address delivered at the Prayer Meeting for Peace on 16 April. That address had been prepared two weeks earlier, well before the President commented on me and on the message of peace I am promoting. And yet it was interpreted as though I were trying to engage once again in debate with the President, which is not at all my interest. I come to Africa primarily as a pastor, as Head of the Catholic Church, to be with, to celebrate with, to encourage and to accompany all African Catholics.”
[Saint Bridget of Sweden/ Heliga Birgitta; XIV Century AD: aged 69-70; Uppland, Sweden/Rome, Papal States; Widow, Mystic; Spiritual Writer; Founder; Patroness of Europe] The words of Christ to his bride about the method and the veneration she should maintain in prayer, and about the three kinds of people who serve God in this world. Chapter 14 “I am your God who was crucified on the cross; true God and true man in one person who is present everyday in the hands of the priest. When you pray any prayer to me, always end your prayer with the intention that my will always shall be done and not yours. For when you pray for the already condemned, I do not hear you. Sometimes you also pray for some things that are against your own welfare and that is why it is necessary for you to entrust your will to me, for I know all things and do not provide you with anything but what is beneficial. Many pray without the right intention and that is why they do not deserve to be heard. There are three kinds …Kara
"The third are those who believe me to be the Creator of all things and true God and who believe me to be just and merciful. These do not serve me because of any fear of punishment but because of divine love and charity. Rather, they would prefer and endure every punishment, if they could bear it, than to even once provoke me to wrath. These truly deserve to be heard in their prayers, for their will is according to my will."
Today, Leo XIV appointed Monsignor Michele Morandi as the new Bishop of Faenza-Modigliana, an Italian diocese with 130,000 Catholics and 80 parishes. Born in Alfonsine, Italy, in 1976, he was ordained a priest in 2003 and has served as a parish priest, rector of the diocesan seminary and vicar general of the diocese. Closed Seminary Is "Excellent Starting Point" As rector of the seminary, he wrote in 2024 for the 70 anniversary of the large seminary building in Faenza. The seminarians now study in Bologna. The building is called the 'former seminary' and used as a library, a school, a workplace and an art space, and has become a "secular place". For Monsignor Morandi, this was an "excellent starting point", as from that moment on, things were "no longer tainted by clerical and collegial imagery or clouded by a curtain of incense." Identification with the Synodal Process Monsignor Morandi took part in the Italian Church’s national synodal assembly in Rome. In a diocesan article from 2025…Kara
As part of Milan Art Week, an exhibition on homosexuality titled “Ritratto di famiglie” opened on April 14 at a public library in Milan. It purports to present “family stories” through photos and personal messages, but actually features homosexuals. The event includes workshops for children aged 5 to 10. The organization Pro Vita & Famiglia described the initiative as “ideological propaganda.”
L'orrore ideologico di minoranze usate come grimaldello politico e imposte ai bambini nelle scuole. Mercoledì 22 aprile aprile, presso la Biblioteca comunale Oglio di Milano, si terrà la mostra lgbtq+ e gender fluid, che dedicherà uno spazio laboratoriale ai bambini di età compresa tra i 5 e i 10 anni. L'esibizione fotografica è stata aperta al pubblico lo scorso martedì 14 aprile e verrà ospitata, nell’ambito della Milano Art Week, fino al prossimo 24 aprile. Nata da un'ispirazione di Agedo Milano (una delle principali associazioni italiane della "galassia arcobaleno"), mette in mostra il percorso genitoriale di alcuni soggetti attraverso degli scatti che raccontano sopratutto del periodo a seguito del coming out. La terza ROMA
Having already appointed several syncretic bishops, and just days after describing a mosque as a “divine, sacred space,” Leo XIV condemned syncretism in words. During the Eucharist in Bamenda, Cameroon, on 16 April, he cautioned against “falling into the trap of mixing the Catholic faith with other beliefs and traditions of an esoteric or Gnostic nature.”
Leo XIV at Mass in Bamenda, Cameroon: “Obey God, not human beings. To obey Him, because He alone is God. This calls us to foster inculturation of the Gospel. It also calls us to be vigilant, even regarding our own religious practices, so as not to fall into the trap of mixing the Catholic faith with other beliefs and traditions of an esoteric or Gnostic nature, which in reality often serve political and economic ends. Only God sets us free; only his word opens paths to freedom; only His Spirit makes us new people capable of changing this country.”
Just war not ‘a blank check for violence’ and pope is ‘guardian of conscience,’ says bishop (OSV News) — On April 15, Auxiliary Bishop James Massa of Brooklyn, chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine, issued a statement clarifying the Catholic Church’s teaching on just war. The statement came as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration officials have publicly challenged Pope Leo XIV’s calls for peace amid the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and other conflicts. OSV News spoke at length with Bishop Massa regarding just war doctrine.
Obispos estadounidenses explican la teoría de la guerra justa a JD Vance El episcopado estadounidense ha salido al paso del vicepresidente JD Vance después de que este pidiera públicamente al Papa León XIV «tener cuidado» al hablar de teología. El obispo James Massa, presidente del Comité de Doctrina de la Conferencia Episcopal de Estados Unidos, ha emitido un comunicado que aclara el sentido de la enseñanza tradicional de la Iglesia sobre la guerra justa y reafirma la autoridad magisterial del Romano Pontífice cuando se dirige a la Iglesia universal. hmtv
Just war not ‘a blank check for violence’ and … OSV News: Based on recent comments from Pope Leo XIV and various bishops, is it fair to say the Catholic Church’s teaching on just war doctrine is at heart a call for peace? Bishop James Massa: Absolutely. Just war theory is always meant to make war, the legitimate use of force, a last resort defense of people. When an aggressor has caused some grave, lasting, certain harm, and then when all other options have failed — peaceful options, negotiations, diplomacy, etc. — and when there’s a real chance of success, those are the criteria. And that’s called “jus ad velum,” Latin for “just reasons for going to war.” And then the other big condition that’s very important is that the fighting and the actual use of force will not cause worse evils than the harm you’re trying to stop. So clearly, going back to St. Augustine and his teacher St. Ambrose, and St. Thomas Aquinas, who brings it to another level — just war theory is never a blank …Kara
Beautiful Easter Prayer Song -- PRAYER OF SAINT GREGORY (POPE) PRAYER OF SAINT GREGORY (POPE) (An Easter Prayer) It is only right, with all the powers of our heart and mind, to praise You Father and Your Only-Begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Dear Father, by Your wondrous condescension of Loving-Kindness toward us, Your servants, You gave up Your Son. Dear Jesus You paid the debt of Adam for us to the Eternal Father by Your Blood poured forth in Loving-Kindness. You cleared away the darkness of sin by Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection. You broke the bonds of death and rose from the grave as a Conqueror. You reconciled Heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of Eternal Happiness before You redeemed us. Your Resurrection has washed away our sins, restored our innocence and brought us joy. How inestimable is the tenderness of Your Love! We pray You, Lord, to preserve Your servants in the peaceful enjoyment of this Easter happiness. We ask this through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Who …Kara
SHOCKING CONFESSION: The former medical director of the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Daniel Neides, breaks down in tears, apologizing to ALL his vaccinated patients. "I did not provide informed consent… ABSOLUTELY DEPLORABLE on my part and I apologize to my patients." Dr. Daniel Neides, MD, MBA is an American physician specializing in family medicine. He trained at The Ohio State University, also earned an MBA at Washington State University, worked for many years at Cleveland Clinic, and currently leads his practice at Inspire Wellness, focused on functional medicine and lifestyle. - - - CONFESIÓN IMPACTANTE: El exdirector médico de la Clínica Cleveland, Dr. Daniel Neides, se derrumba en lágrimas, pidiendo disculpas a TODOS sus pacientes vacunados. "No proporcioné consentimiento informado… ABSOLUTAMENTE DEPLORABLE de mi parte y me disculpo con mis pacientes." Dr. Daniel Neides, MD, MBA es un médico estadounidense especialista en medicina familiar. Se formó en The Ohio State University, …Kara
HustleBitch @HustleBitch_ UPS DRIVER REFUSES DELIVERY OVER “TARIFF FEE” — DEMANDS A CHECK ON THE SPOT A woman tries to receive her package and gets hit with something she’s never heard before. No check = no delivery. • $63 “tariff fee” required at the door • Driver says he can’t take card, Apple Pay, or cash • Only option? Go to the bank and get a check • She gets 3 attempts before the package is gone “I don’t even use checks anymore.” Neither do most people. No warning. No notice during checkout. No explanation. A UPS driver asking for money… admitting he “hates even asking people.”
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@ Instaurare Omnia in Christo and @john333 Yall seem to be unteachable, so I bring the University of Notre Dame to teach you the truth. Hopefully you will respond to truth with truth.
Dominion Voting Systems forensic report: "We conclude that the Dominion Voting System is intentionally and purposefully designed with inherent errors to create systemic fraud and influence election results."
[Saint Benedict of Nursia; V-VI Century AD; Nursia, Kingdom of Italy/Mons Casinus, Eastern Roman Empire; aged 67; Father of Western Monasticism ~ Order of Saint Benedict, Patron of Europe, Rule of Saint Benedict, Saint Benedict Medal] “Chapter VII ~ Of Maurus' walking on the water. THE venerable Benedict being one day in his cell, the boy Placidus, one of his religious* went out to fetch water from the lake, but when dipping his pitcher into the water, not taking sufficient heed, his body followed the vase and he fell into the lake. The waves immediately bore him out from the land as far as the usual flight of an arrow. The saint, who was in his cell, knew the sad accident at the very instant, and at once calling Maurus, his disciple, said to him: ''Brother Maurus, run with all speed ; the boy who went to fetch water fell into the lake and has been already carried out a long distance." A thing wonderful and unheard of since that instance of the Apostle Peter! Maurus having asked and …Kara
"THE venerable Benedict being one day in his cell, the boy Placidus, one of his religious* went out to fetch water from the lake, but when dipping his pitcher into the water, not taking sufficient heed, his body followed the vase and he fell into the lake. The waves immediately bore him out from the land as far as the usual flight of an arrow. The saint, who was in his cell, knew the sad accident at the very instant, and at once calling Maurus, his disciple, said to him: ''Brother Maurus, run with all speed ; the boy who went to fetch water fell into the lake and has been already carried out a long distance."
x.com/CatholicSat/status/2045087484229357651 Caution: Prevost's discourse contains heresies: “The multiplication of the loaves and the fish happened while sharing, that is the miracle. There is bread for everyone if it is given to everyone.”