On Tuesday, a woman in her 50s was seriously injured after being stabbed during the morning Rosary at Holy Cross Church in Tramore, Co. Waterford, Ireland. The attack occurred at around 9:45 a.m., shortly before the church's 10 a.m. Mass. Parishioners quickly intervened and alerted emergency services. The victim was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police arrested an Irish man in his 30s at a nearby house. According to Irish reports, the suspect was not known to the victim but was known to police. The parish priest, Fr. Richard O'Halloran, described the attack as "random in nature." "It has been a very shocking event," Fr. O'Halloran said. "The people and my colleague who was there at the time responded wonderfully well. All the emergency services were called, and they looked after everything." In a statement, the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore said it was "deeply shocked" by the violence. #newsPkskyldybf
Vance Praises Francis as "Genius": In a recent interview with Bishop Robert Barron, U.S. Vice President JD Vance praised Pope Francis, saying: "I always liked the way Pope Francis would make bold statements in the media because it forced people to talk about them. Sometimes he would say things that made me think, 'Wait a second, is that consistent or correct?'" However, the politician concluded that Francis had "forced a dialogue, and he was kind of a genius at that".
U.S. Vice President JD Vance praised Pope Francis in a recent interview with Bishop Robert Barron for being a “kind of genius” at forcing conversation with rhetorical “bombs.”
Religious Sisters Calls Listening to Fetal Heartbeat "Torture": Chilean Dominican sister Licarayén Torres has called a proposed law requiring women to listen to a fetal heartbeat before an abortion “torture.” Speaking in a social media video on July 15, she criticized the Chilean “Listen to His Heart” bill, saying: “Is it Christian, is it evangelical to make women go through this obligation that some lawmakers want to impose?”
Una religiosa chilena calificó de «tortura» el proyecto de ley que obligaría a las mujeres a escuchar el latido fetal antes de abortar, reabriendo el debate sobre el aborto en Chile. La iniciativa, impulsada por partidos de derecha, exige informar sobre la actividad cardíaca embrionaria y permitir escucharla antes del procedimiento, medida que ha generado fuerte controversia política y social.
To celebrate the 1,250th anniversary of the Westphalian State in Germany, a performance was staged inside Paderborn Cathedral last year. This is one of the acts that was presented, featuring dead chickens wrapped in diapers. Faced with the outrage of the Catholic faithful, archdiocesan authorities apologized and stated that they were unaware of the nature of the performance that was to take place.
Vatican News Documentary Blocked Following RAI Copyright Claim: The Vatican has blocked access to its documentary Leone a Roma after a copyright claim involving Italy's public broadcaster, RAI. A notice on VaticanNews.va stated that the video had been made unavailable due to content claimed by RAI. The documentary recounts Leo XIV's years in Rome prior to his election, and was produced by the Dicastery for Communication, which has been criticised for its incompetence and high costs. This incident is notable because the Vatican and RAI have a long-standing partnership in broadcasting and media production. The reason for the copyright claim has not yet been publicly clarified.
Pope Leo joined his older brother, John Prevost, on July 18 for a classical concert in the courtyard of the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo, organized by the Diocese of Albano in honor of the Holy Father's summer stay.
On 19 July, from Menzingen, Switzerland, Fr Davide Pagliarani, Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX), issued another pastoral letter published on LaPorteLatine.org justifying the illicit consecration of bishops against the will of Pope Leo XIV. Key phrases (full letter below). - "Until the very last day, I hoped for a gesture of goodwill—or at least of simple understanding—from the Holy See." - "This condemnation, wholly unjust, represents an immense humiliation for people whose only desire is to defend the true Faith and to labor for the salvation of souls." - " I want you to understand that this profound humiliation, which first affects the members of the Society, has a meaning in the eyes of God that must not escape you." - "The sanctions are also intended to strike you in a rather cruel way." - "If, in order to ensure for it the teaching of the true Faith and the administration of the true sacraments, it is necessary to pay the price of such humiliation …Caman
I entrust all of you to the Blessed Virgin Mary, to whom the Society of Saint Pius X has been consecrated in a very special way. May she always protect you amid every storm and every difficulty, and may she keep alive that little flame burning in your souls whenever all the contrary winds rage against it.
Bill Maher tells British comedian Jack Whitehall that England now spends more on welfare than it collects in income tax. £333,000,000,000 out. £331,000,000,000 in. MAHER: "England just got way too woke on a bunch of crazy shit... They passed a milestone where the amount of money they’re giving out in welfare is, for the first time, more than what they take in in taxes."
The monk who disappeared during the night of June 23–24 from Notre-Dame de Bellaigue Abbey in central France was Dom Placide Dumas, prior of the monastery. His absence was discovered at Matins the following morning. More than two days later, he was found injured in the neighboring department of Haute-Vienne. French prosecutors opened an investigation for kidnapping and unlawful confinement. French media report that he was found bearing injuries consistent with an assault, although authorities have not disclosed the nature of his injuries or explained how he came to be in Haute-Vienne. Eleven monks allegedly attempted to take control of the monastery on the same night that Dom Placide disappeared. An email sent from Dom Placide's account announced his resignation as prior. Investigators are trying to determine whether he wrote it voluntarily, under duress, or whether someone else sent it. They also reportedly found his room completely emptied and carefully cleaned, suggesting his departure …Caman
Leo XIV is about to ACQUIT Father Rupnik: MessaInLatino.it reports that the Vatican's canonical trial of Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik - who was accused by around three dozen (!) female victims of sexual and psychological abuse - has concluded with a favourable outcome for him. If confirmed, this would be further evidence of the deeply flawed Vatican justice system and against the role of Cardinal Tucho Fernández, who managed the trial and its personnel. The case has also long fuelled online speculation that Rupnik possessed compromising information about senior Vatican figures.
"Apprendiamo da voci insistenti e molto autorevoli che il processo penale, in corso in Vaticano, a carico di don Marko Ivan Rupnik si sarebbe concluso con un esito a lui favorevole."
Jesuit in Jeans Celebrates Novus Ordo on a Straw Mat: On 19 July, Ecuadorian Jesuit priest Wilo Haro Rivas, published a picture of himself on Instagram.com during 'Spiritual Exercises', sitting in jeans with his legs crossed on a mat, seemingly celebrating a Eucharist. The Jesuit usually shares pictures of his embroidery on social media, claiming that the repetitive work of textile crafting becomes prayer.
Was there a Yoga instructor at Assisi at JPII prayer meeting or just a Voodoo doctor. These gun slinging exorcist need to set their sights on Rome Hierarchy
Leo XIV Visits Monte Cassino: Today, Pope Leo XIV made a private pilgrimage to the Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino, where he prayed at the tomb of St. Benedict, Patron Saint of Europe. Entrusting to the saint his plea for peace in regions torn by war and violence, the Pope joined the Benedictine community in prayer before sharing lunch with the monks.
Questa mattina Papa Leone ha visitato la comunità benedettina di Monte Cassino, dove ha pregato sulla tomba di San Benedetto, «affidandogli la sua supplica per la pace in quelle regioni del mondo segnate da spargimenti di sangue e conflitti». Monte Cassino è la casa madre dell’Ordine benedettino. Ufficio Stampa della Santa Sede
Konzervatívny americký biskup označil FSSPX za ďalšiu protestantskú sektu: V videu na YouTube zverejnenom 13. júla konzervatívny biskup Thomas Paprocki zo Springfieldu v štáte Illinois v USA uviedol, že hlavným problémom Kňazského bratstva svätého Pia X. je ich odmietanie pápežskej autority. „Tým, že neposlúcha pápeža a odmieta učenie Druhého vatikánskeho koncilu, sa Kňazské bratstvo svätého Pia X. v podstate stalo ďalšou protestantskou sektou, ktorá verí, že ona má pravdu a pápež sa mýli.“ Monsignor Paprocki tiež poznamenal, že hoci v súčasnosti existuje 53 000 kresťanských denominácií, Kristus založil iba jednu Cirkev.
Bispo conservador dos EUA considera a FSSPX apenas mais uma seita protestante: Num vídeo do YouTube publicado a 13 de julho, o bispo conservador Thomas Paprocki, de Springfield, no Illinois (EUA), afirmou que o principal problema da Fraternidade Sacerdotal de São Pio X reside na sua desobediência à autoridade papal. «Ao desobedecer ao Papa e rejeitar os ensinamentos do Concílio Vaticano II, a Fraternidade Sacerdotal de São Pio X tornou-se, essencialmente, mais uma seita protestante que acredita estar certa e que o Papa está errado.» Monsenhor Paprocki salientou ainda que, embora existam atualmente 53 000 denominações cristãs, Cristo fundou apenas uma Igreja.