The irony: Glasgow's archdiocesan newspaper entitled Flourish - meaning “to thrive” or “to blossom” - announces plans to halve the archdiocese's roughly 80 parishes and close 24 churches. Under the front-page headline “We Must Face Up to Reality”, the October issue of Flourishdetails the largest parish restructuring in Glasgow's history. Many mergers and closures are expected within five years, others within a decade. The proposals were approved by Archbishop William Nolan and his council of priests. Since Nolan took office in 2022, the number of active priests has fallen by a third. Most are over 60, while only ONE priest is under 45. Archdiocesan communications director Ronnie Convery warned that, on current projections, Glasgow could have just eight active priests in twenty years. #newsHbkzquamnc
Leo XIV’s Amoris Laetitia meeting: “Families that fall short of the ideal of marriage can manifest Christian virtues”. Today, Véronique Lonchamp addressed the Vatican meeting marking ten years of Amoris Laetitia. She is responsible for family ministry at the French Bishops’ Conference. She said that attitudes such as fidelity [!] and mercy can be manifested in any family seeking to live the Gospel, even when “its situation does not fully correspond to the Christian ideal of marriage.” Lonchamp also listed “pastoral” initiatives that have emerged in France over the past decade under the influence of Amoris Laetitia. Her list included: “The contribution of couples to the development of diocesan guidelines for accompanying separated or divorced persons or those who have entered a new union.” Lonchamp did not specify which dioceses were involved or what the guidelines contain. #newsSdnabbqteu
Gloria.tv is disgusting! They are already digging up dirt on Bishop Cota to smear him. He probably said something about a "synodal Church" or an "open Church"—which, to Gloria.tv and its minions, makes him a heretic.
The Sun King’s Tragic Refusal October 16, Memorial of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque Dear brothers and sisters, we find ourselves in the 17th century—the *Grand Siècle* (the "Great Century")—when France reached the pinnacle of its political, military, and cultural influence in Europe. This golden age conventionally spans from 1610 to 1715, covering the reigns of Louis XIII and, above all, his son Louis XIV, the Sun King. Yet, all that glitters is not gold. Indeed, behind the splendor of the flourishing fields of literature, theater, philosophy, science, and the visual arts; behind the magnificence of the Palace of Versailles—where the King, nobles, and high clergy lived in a gilded bubble (representing 2% of the population); and behind the wealthy, educated upper bourgeoisie—bankers, merchants, and lawyers (representing 13% of the population)—lay the tragic reality of artisans and, above all, the vast mass of peasants and rural laborers. Their standard of living was extremely precarious,…Caman
Cardinal Joseph Zen has welcomed Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s reflections on a “hostile takeover” within the Catholic Church. “Thank you, Bishop Schneider, for sharing such an interesting anecdote and your reflections,” Cardinal Zen wrote on X on October 11. Zen was referring to Schneider’s recollection of a conversation between the two prelates, during which Zen revealed that his favourite Gregorian chant was the Introit for Sexagesima Sunday: “Exsúrge, quare obdórmis, Dómine?” - “Arise, why sleepest Thou, O Lord?” Bishop Schneider recalled how Zen had explained that the melody places particular emphasis on Exsúrge — “Arise!” — conveying an urgent appeal for divine intervention. Schneider also recounted an incident in Rome in which Cardinal Zen had attempted to persuade another cardinal on an important matter concerning the Church. When the other cardinal remained stubborn and unimpressed, Zen began singing the same Gregorian chant directly to him: “Wake up, why are you sleeping? Wake up!” …Caman
So the Catholic faith was always very important to you? Definitely. I altar served throughout grade school. Actually, I even served a couple Masses at college at Pitt. Like I said, the nuns were tough, but it was really good for me. Everything has changed because they don’t get the vocations anymore. They need the vocations in order to do what they have to do.
In France, Leo XIV told different audiences what they want to hear: reassuring conservatives while also offering a positive interpretation of the French Revolution's ideals. Polish priest and philosopher Andrzej Kobyliński observed talking to Jan Pospieszalski on October 6 about Leo XIV's France trip: “The various statements during this pilgrimage were addressed to different groups in France. In a sense, everyone got what they wanted. There were statements affirming the value of tradition, but there were also very positive words about the interpretation of the slogan ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.’" And: "There was not a single critical remark - which also surprised me greatly - about the heart of the dispute. That is, concerning the Enlightenment project and the legacy of the French Revolution. That was completely missing."
Detroit Archbishop Edward Weisenburger declared that “sins against creation are among the very serious sins” at a September 30 synodal listening session. He criticized the Trump administration's removal of electric vehicle tax incentives and urged Catholics to “cooperate with creation,” invoking Pope Leo XIV. The meeting's findings will be forwarded through the Catholic Climate Covenant to the Vatican. Monsignor Weisenburger, who severely restricted the Traditional Latin Mass in Detroit in 2025, now champions environmental initiatives inspired by Laudato Si’.
Should sinners conform to the Church’s moral ideal - or should the Church move closer to them? Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of the Philippines addressed the Vatican’s 10th-anniversary Amoris Laetitia meeting on October 12 in a video presentation. He said the exhortation encouraged pastors “to discern concrete situations rather than begin with classifications, to accompany gradual growth, and to trust that grace can already be at work even in lives and relationships marked by weakness and incompleteness.” And: “Not simply to ask how close families are to the ideal, but also how close the Church is willing to come to families in their actual struggles.” During the Vatican's meeting, terms such as “weakness,” “incompleteness,” and “vulnerability” are used as blatant euphemisms for adultery and other sexual sins.
Card. Pablo Virgilio Siongco David (Philippines) at the Vatican Amoris laetitia summit, today: "To discern concrete situations rather than begin with classifications, to accompany gradual growth, and to trust that grace can already be at work even in lives and relationships marked by weakness and incompleteness.” How to understand Amoris Laetitia: “Not simply to ask how close families are to the ideal, but also how close the Church is willing to come to families in their actual struggles.”
I didn't want to post this on his birthday because NO ONE shares one of the most important Feast days of The Blessed Mother. President Putin turned 74 years old on The Feast of Our Lady of "VICTORY"! There are NO coincidences with The Blessed Mother or Our Lord. A birthday greeting from Pepe Escobar to President Putin. Happy Birthday, President Putin — Pepe Escobar
Leo XIV will not celebrate the closing Mass of the meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia. Pope Leo XIV will not preside over Wednesday’s closing Mass marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, scheduled for October 14 in St. Peter’s Square. He will also miss Tuesday’s inaugural Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal ceremony at Borgo Laudato Si’ in the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, where Cardinal Michael Czerny will receive the award. Leo XIV is preparing for surgery to remove a lung nodule, the Vatican announced Monday. He is expected to enter Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday. He is expected to remain hospitalized for approximately one week. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the nodule was detected during a routine examination, not following symptoms of an acute illness. Its nature, whether benign or malignant, remains undisclosed. Medical guidelines generally recommend monitoring rather than surgically removing incidental solid lung nodules smaller than …Caman
The actor playing the Pope wants to evoke sympathy, while since May 2025 he hasn't shown any sympathy for his followers, whom he encourages in sin and leads to ruin.
LiveLeak Clashes and fires near Brussels-Midi station during national strike day: hundreds of youths, fireworks mortars, about ten arrests. Hundreds of young people clashed with police around Brussels-Midi station on the afternoon of Oct. 12, on the sidelines of a national strike day and a student gathering, Belga reported. Police said officers were targeted with projectiles and mortar-type fireworks fired by several individuals, some masked, and responded with tear gas and a water cannon. A strike meant to be a labor action turned into street confrontation in a district with a history of unrest, with a young crowd and pyrotechnics rather than organized unions at the center.
LiveLeak Riot police have deployed tear gas on protesters in #Brussels during demonstrations over government policies, including rising living costs, education and budget-tightening measures.
Clashes and fires near Brussels-Midi station during national strike day: hundreds of youths, fireworks mortars, about ten arrests.
