John Prevost discussed in an April 17 interview with 'EWTN News In Depth' his life as the pope’s brother. Main points. Loss of privacy: “I used to be able to leave the front door open. Now I’m hesitant because you don’t know who’s going to come to the door.” Ordinary childhood: “Probably like anyone else’s—it was a mom and dad, three boys, school, homework, play, and repeat. It was just a normal life.” Childhood memory: “One time we were building a shed in the backyard and Rob fell through the roof. It was just part of the wood was rotted, because we were using old doors from the house for the roof.” Leo XIV’s early vocation: “We always knew that he wanted to be a priest. From a very young age, that was just always there.” A “prophecy”: “When he was maybe in first or second grade, one of the moms across the street said, ‘You know, he’s going to be the first American Pope.’ We just kind of heard it and moved on.” Still just brothers: “People say, ‘Who says no to the Pope?’ I …Көбірек
"3. And this first night pertains to beginners, occurring at the time when God begins to bring them into the state of contemplation; in this night the spirit likewise has a part, as we shall say in due course. And the second night, or purification, pertains to those who are already proficient, occurring at the time when God desires to bring them to the state of union with God. And this latter night is a more obscure and dark and terrible purgation, as we shall say afterwards."
[Saint John of the Cross – XVI Century AD; Fontiveros, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy/Ubeda, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy; (Aged 49); Priest, Mystic, Writer, Doctor of the Church] “BOOK THE FIRST: Wherein is described the nature of dark night and how necessary it is to pass through it to Divine union; and in particular this book describes the dark night of sense, and desire, and the evils which these work in the soul. Chapter I: Sets down the first stanza. Describes two different nights through which spiritual persons pass, according to the two parts of man, the lower and the higher. Expounds the stanza which follows. STANZA THE FIRST: On a dark night, Kindled in love with yearnings -- oh, happy chance! -- I went forth without being observed, My house being now at rest. IN this first stanzas the soul sings of the happy fortune and chance which it experienced in going forth from all things that are without, and from the desires and imperfections that are in the sensual part of …Көбірек
“The multiplication of the loaves and fishes occurred during the sharing; that is the miracle,” said Pope Leo XIV in his homily at the Japoma Stadium in Douala, Cameroon, on 17 April, which was attended by around 120,000 people. He continued: ‘There is bread for everyone if it is given to everyone. There is bread for everyone if it is taken not with a snatching hand, but with a giving hand.” Common heresy in the Francis era Here, Leo XIV reflects an idea that Pope Francis has returned to several times: that the multiplication of the loaves is not about a supernatural increase in food, but a transformation of human hearts that leads to sharing. During the Angelus on 26 July 2015, Francis said that 'the miracle does not consist in the multiplication itself, but in the sharing'. At the Angelus on 29 July 2018, and in various weekday homilies at Santa Marta, Francis reiterated that the true sign is not a miracle, but a change in attitude; the crowd learns to share. On 25 July 2021, Francis …Көбірек
The second disastrous papacy! This nonsense has been around for a long time. I've heard it many times before over the years, and of course the Francis also spouted this nonsense. It is the age old heresy of debunking the Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ and the dumbing-down of the Catholic Faith - I mean we really don't want to offend anyone now do we, especially our muslim "brothers". Popes, bishops and priests and others who preach and teach this nonsense simply do not believe that Jesus Christ is God Incarnate, the Eternal Word made flesh for us and for our salvation. That is why you will never hear them explicitly preach about the Person and Mystery of our Lord Jesus Christ. Like this pope, he speaks about "peace" but never about the source of the reconciling Peace that only the Prince of Peace can and does give when repentance, conversion, forgiveness and reconciliation with God through the Blood of the Cross of the Prince of Peace is preached and given. Personally, I am dead tired …Көбірек
We live in a time where the "Prince Charming" bailed on foot because his horse died miles ago, and the "Princess" is still locked in her tower, terrified to turn the key because she just got her nails done... Whatever happened to values? To real love, loyalty, and basic respect for another human being? Where did it all go? Face-to-face conversations have been replaced by ghosting and silence. Working on a relationship has been traded for "upgrading" to a newer, shinier model. Friendships now have an expiration date—usually right when the benefits run out. People who were supposed to be your rock end up becoming your worst enemies. Where the hell did the integrity go?! Am I overreacting? I don’t think so. Not for a second. The "Prince" who was supposed to be charming turns out to be just another player who used you and moved on. The "Princess" who was once wrapped around your neck, telling you that you were her entire world, turns on a dime the moment she finds someone with a bigger bank …Көбірек
Prevost refused to defend Catholic moral doctrine against the advocate of polygamy, the pagan apostate Fon Fru Asaah Angwafor IV. Prevost said nothing against this frontal assault on faith, but he did use his speech to launch a political weapon: “ Jesus told us: Blessed are the peacemakers! But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth.”
On April 16, during the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Bamenda, Cameroon, Fon Fru Asaah Angwafor IV, the tribal leader of the Mankon community, spoke about polygamy. He made the remarks during an interreligious peace meeting in the cathedral. He is the hereditary "king" of the Mankon people and rules over culture and spiritual tradition. He presides over pagan rites, such as important funerals and ancestral ceremonies. During these events, he wears ceremonial attire alongside elders. He also identifies as 'Catholic'. In his speech at the cathedral, the tribal leader stated that 'some cultural practices continue to pose challenges' and cited polygamy as an example. He expressed gratitude that, within the framework of the 2023 and 2024 Synod, African bishops had been tasked with conducting a study on polygamy and its place in the life of the Church. The tribal chief went on to say that adulterers in polygamous relationships should be able to fully integrate into the Church without being 'judged …Көбірек
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.”
"2. It must be known, then, that the soul, after it has been definitely converted to the service of God, is, as a rule, spiritually nurtured and caressed by God, even as is the tender child by its loving mother, who warms it with the heat of her bosom and nurtures it with sweet milk and soft and pleasant food, and carries it and caresses it in her arms; but, as the child grows bigger, the mother gradually ceases caressing it, and, hiding her tender love, puts bitter aloes upon her sweet breast, sets down the child from her arms and makes it walk upon its feet, so that it may lose the habits of a child and betake itself to more important and substantial occupations."
[Saint John of the Cross – XVI Century AD; Fontiveros, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy/Ubeda, Crown of Castile, Spanish Monarchy; (Aged 49); Priest, Mystic, Writer, Doctor of the Church] “BOOK THE FIRST ~ Which treats of the Night of Sense STANZA THE FIRST: On a dark night, Kindled in love with yearnings —oh, happy chance!— I went forth without being observed, My house being now at rest. EXPOSITION IN this first stanza the soul relates the way and manner which it followed in going forth, as to its affection, from itself and from all things, and in dying to them all and to itself, by means of true mortification, in order to attain to living the sweet and delectable life of love with God; and it says that this going forth from itself and from all things was a 'dark night,' by which, as will be explained hereafter, is here understood purgative contemplation, which causes passively in the soul the negation of itself and of all things referred to above. 2. And this going forth it says …Көбірек
From Pope Francis, the idea of synodality remains - that is, the notion that the Church is a process of listening, consultation and struggle, Austrian Jesuit Andreas Batlogg told Kirche-und-Leben.de on 17 April. He has written several books about Francis, including an early biography. Regarding the 2019 Amazon Synod, Father Batlogg said that Francis had come close to abolishing celibacy: "Then there was massive backlash. And he slowed down." Something similar happened with the Synod on Synodality, which concluded without a final document. The internal division within the Church under Francis has become "very deep": "There was open resistance, not just behind the scenes." With Leo XIV, however, there has been "more of a shift in tone than a break in substance", according to Fr Batlogg. Leo XIV presents himself as calmer and more controlled, with a greater focus on clarity and a more traditional demeanour: "However, these are initially matters of style." Und: "In terms of content, I see …Көбірек
18.04.2026 The SSPX maintains the separation of Church and State, a leftist concept. Since they use the New Theology created with the False Premise they have collegiality, with the liberals. With the New Theology they are liberals on Ecumenism and Inter-Religious Dialogue, like the pope and the cardinals and bishops. Cushingism is liberalism and schism. They cite Tradition but in Tradition there were no separation between state and Church. Presently Pope Leo is aligned with the leftist state. They interpret Vatican Council II as does Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium. EG mentions hypothetical cases as if they are visible and personally known people, in the present times saved outside the Catholic Church. Ad Gentes 7 is not mentioned and it is assumed that Vatican Council II has explicit exceptions for AG 7 and the dogma extra ecclesiam nulla salus. This is the common irrational interpretation of Vatican Council II. APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION EVANGELII GAUDIUM OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS …Көбірек
Hooper’s Testimony Weakens Later Waiver Controversy — The Atlanta Constitution, April 18, 1914 A statement published in the Atlanta Constitution by former prosecutor Frank Arthur Hooper revisited a procedural issue from the 1913 Leo Frank trial that later became a point of intense disagreement during post-trial arguments in 1914. His remarks focused on what had been understood at the time, eight months prior, regarding Frank’s presence when the verdict was returned on August 25, 1913, and whether a proper personal waiver had been secured. Hooper Pushes Back on Waiver Claim Hooper explained that during the murder trial of Leo Frank, he raised a concern directly with Judge Roan about whether the defendant himself needed to personally waive his right to be present, rather than relying solely on agreement from counsel. He emphasized that this was not an afterthought, but something he brought up in real time while proceedings were still underway. According to Hooper, the judge responded in …Көбірек
A man named Panurge found himself aboard a ship in the middle of the open sea. Traveling on the same vessel was a merchant named Dindenault, along with a massive flock of sheep he intended to sell at the next port. Dindenault was the embodiment of greed—a man who valued profit far more than humanity. One day, a heated argument broke out between Panurge and the merchant. Feeling insulted and seeking revenge, Panurge came up with a cunning plan. He offered to buy a single sheep from the merchant at an absurdly high price. Dindenault, blinded by the lure of easy money, took the deal with a smug grin. But then, the unexpected happened. Panurge grabbed the sheep by its horns, dragged it to the edge of the ship, and hurled it into the ocean. Immediately, another sheep jumped in after it. Then a third, and a fourth. In a matter of seconds, the entire flock began rushing toward the railing, blindly leaping into the abyss. Panicked, Dindenault desperately tried to hold the remaining animals back …Көбірек
Former FC Barcelona defender and Spanish football legend Carles Puyol is one of the main speakers at the Fearless Congress 2026 , the largest masculinity congress in Latin America, which takes place from April 17 to 19 at the Sanctuary of the Mexican Martyrs in Guadalajara. Puyol will speak today with a talk entitled “My Story: Struggle, Purpose and Victory,” at an event that seeks to combat the silent crisis of confused, empty men disconnected from their purpose, promoting a firm, humble, and faith-centered masculinity. The congress, promoted by Andrés Villaseñor Urrea and the Fearless platform —linked to institutions of Regnum Christi and the Legionaries of Christ, such as the Semper Altius schools and the Anáhuac University Network—, is presented as a space to “recover virtuous masculinity as it was designed by God.” Its organizers emphasize that male identity has been weakened by a culture that generates anxiety, addictions and suicides (in Mexico, a man commits suicide every …
Sept. 2, 2025 Mission of Divine Mercy Message in our Time God the Father Message: He is Not Mine September 2nd, 2025 God the Father.“He is not Mine.” (This Message was dictated to Sister in Spanish, and this is her translation into English. NOTE: The footnotes are not dictated by God. They are added by Sister. Sometimes the footnote is to help clarify for the reader Sister’s sense of the meaning of a certain word or idea, and at other times to better convey the sense of God’s or Our Lady’s tone when They spoke.) Write, Florecita. What shall I write?1 What I command exclusively, and exclusively what I command.2 Write that soon you will see portents in the sky and on the earth and in the seas.3 Do not be deceived. The devil has power to deceive and to cause superficial [apparent] portents that amaze My children, and – letting themselves be swayed by what they see – allow confusion and doubt to enter into their hearts.4 Children, this is why I lead you along the arduous path of a strong …Көбірек
The whole city stops for the Pope | Shalom World News Thousands flooded the streets of Luanda as Pope Leo XIV made his first popemobile journey in Angola. The capital came to a standstill, with people of all ages lining the route. The welcome was loud and joyful, making his first ride an unforgettable moment.
Pasce Agnos Meos: The Moment Peter Became The Leader Of The Church When did Jesus Christ actually hand the Church over to Saint Peter? Like when does Peter actually become the guy, the visible leader? Most people jump straight to the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 16 moment. You know the scene. Peter says, “You are the Christ,” and Jesus is like, “Boom. You’re Peter, the rock. I’m giving you the keys.” That’s a huge deal. No question. Name change, keys, authority. That’s not small stuff. That’s Jesus basically pointing at him in front of everyone and saying, “Yeah, this guy right here.” But here’s the thing people miss. That moment is more like Jesus picking him, not fully putting him into action yet. It’s like being chosen for the role, but the mission hasn’t actually started in full. Also, let’s be real for a second. The other apostles also get authority later. They can bind and loose too. So Matthew 16 clearly makes Peter stand out, like the leader, the top guy, but it doesn’t …Көбірек