On the return flight to Rome today, Pope Leo XIV was asked about the decision of Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich, Germany, to enforce "blessings" for homosexual couples in his archdiocese. Leo XIV replied: "First of all, I think it’s very important to understand that the unity or division of the Church should not revolve around sexual matters. We tend to think that when the Church is talking about morality, that the only issue of morality is sexual. And in reality, I believe there are much greater, more important issues, such as justice, equality, freedom of men and women, freedom of religion, that would all take priority before that particular issue. The Holy See has already spoken to the German bishops. The Holy See has made it clear that we do not agree with the formalized blessing of couples, in this case, homosexual couples, as you asked, or couples in irregular situations, beyond what was specifically, if you will, allowed for by Pope Francis in saying all people receive blessings. …More
Schools in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt have barred pupils from undertaking work placements with the regional parliamentary group of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), triggering a row over political neutrality in education. The restrictions apply to the annual “Girls’ and Boys’ Day” (also known as Zukunftstag), a nationwide initiative that allows students to gain short-term work experience in businesses, public institutions, and political offices. State education minister Jan Riedel, a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), backed the decision by school leaders, citing their legal duty to uphold constitutional values. In a video statement, Riedel said schools must educate pupils “to respect human dignity” and act responsibly toward those with differing views, in line with Germany’s Basic Law and the state constitution. He argued that cooperation with the AfD was inappropriate, pointing to its classification by the domestic intelligence agency, the Federal …
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a report on April 15 stating that the 2018 agreement between China and the Vatican has helped the Chinese government to increase pressure on underground Catholics. It has called on Pope Leo XIV to review or repeal the agreement and to press China to end the persecution. One priest cited by HRW was denied access to banking, phone services, and passports. Furthermore, there is a de facto ban on religious practice for persons under 18.
(PerMariam) — The watchdog agency Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that the controversial 2018 deal between China and the Vatican has “helped the Chinese government to pressure underground Catholic communities to join the official church.” According to a detailed new report issued by HRW, the Chinese state is only increasing its persecution of underground Catholics, and is doing so aided by the framework of the 2018 deal between Beijing and the Holy See regarding the appointment of bishops. “The 2018 Holy See-China agreement on bishops has helped the Chinese government to pressure underground Catholic communities to join the official church,” HRW wrote on April 15. Image produced via AI. Having been signed in 2018 on a provisional basis, the secretive Sino-Vatican deal’s specific details remain undisclosed: a peculiar air of mystery surrounds them. It has since been renewed a number of times, most recently in 2024 for a period of four years. The agreement is believed to recognize …
IRISH PATRIOT @irishpatriot91 Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, If a child gets all of the vaccines in the entire schedule, they get almost 13,000 micrograms of aluminum, and they get almost 600 micrograms of mercury, plus over 200 different chemicals….
The Vatican is pressing forward with the plan to reshape the Church into a more participatory, consultative body with shared decision-making across multiple levels, according to a report by katholisch.de on April 21. On April 17, the General Secretariat of the Synod convened the XVI Ordinary Council in an online session chaired by Cardinal Mario Grech. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Sister Nathalie Becquart. Council members reviewed progress on implementing the final document of the Synod on Synodality and examined ongoing work by study groups. A key next step will be a preparatory meeting at the Vatican from June 23–25, aimed at translating the Synod’s 2024 conclusions into concrete action at the continental level. This implementation phase is scheduled to run through spring 2028. Participants in June will include leaders of major continental episcopal bodies (CELAM, CCEE, and SECAM) alongside representatives of Eastern Catholic patriarchates and delegations from the bishops …More
It's not a bureaucracy; this is an example of Agenda 2030, the Delphi Technique - they appoint leaders who are very adept at controlling the members of the meeting, then these leaders lead the members to the decisions which have been made in advance.The Delphi Technique: Controlling the Narrative …
In southern Russia, there’s a small town where natural mineral water isn’t just a wellness trend — it’s part of a real medical system. Doctors recommend it. Treatments are prescribed. And for many people, it’s completely free. I traveled to Yessentuki, a quiet town in the Caucasus Mountains, to see this for myself. What I found wasn’t what I expected. Instead of chaos or decay, I discovered a place built around healing — both physical and something deeper. In this video, we explore: Natural mineral springs used for health treatments How Russia’s sanatorium system still works today Historic mud bath clinics dating back to the Russian Empire And an unexpected spiritual dimension overlooking it all This isn’t just about water. It’s about a different way of thinking about health, lifestyle, and balance. Would you try a treatment like this? Do places like this exist where you live? Let me know in the comments. CHAPTERS 00:00 Doctors Prescribe This? (Free Treatment) 00:20 …More
Two Israeli soldiers were sentenced to 30 days in military jail for smashing a statue of the crucified Christ in Lebanon. The Israeli army said one soldier used a sledgehammer while the other filmed; both were removed from combat duty. Six other soldiers were present and did not intervene or report the incident. According to 'The Guardian', such punishment is rare. In 2025, about 88% of alleged misconduct cases involving Israeli forces were closed or unresolved.
The Israeli military has sentenced two soldiers to 30 DAYS in jail for DESTROYING a statue in Jesus, per AP One of them was seen taking a SLEDGEHAMMER to the head of Jesus
Vatican Museums, alarm bells ring over fake uniforms in queues: the new tourist scam. Vatican Museums queues: amidst the waits and chaos, tourist scams are on the rise, with suspicious behavior occurring right in line. Some individuals approach tourists wearing badges or distinctive signs that resemble official ones, playing on ambiguity and somehow making them believe they are authorized personnel. They then convince visitors not to wait in line and suggest purchasing tickets through external agencies. The problem is that prices are significantly inflated: some say as much as €55 compared to the actual ticket price of around €20.
Alcune persone si avvicinano ai turisti indossando cartellini o segni distintivi che richiamano quelli ufficiali, giocando sull’ambiguità e facendo in qualche modo credere di essere personale autorizzato. A questo punto convincono i visitatori a non attendere la fila e propongono l’acquisto di biglietti tramite agenzie esterne. Il problema è che i prezzi risultano fortemente maggiorati: si parla anche di 55 euro contro i circa 20 euro del costo reale del biglietto...
La lunga fila davanti ai Musei Vaticani è da sempre uno degli scenari più riconoscibili della Capitale, ma proprio qui, tra attese e confusione, si inseriscono anche episodi poco chiari che rischiano di trasformare una visita culturale in un’esperienza negativa con truffe più o meno riconoscibili. Tra le tante segnalazioni e i casi più recenti, cresce l’attenzione su comportamenti sospetti che riguardano proprio chi è in coda. Come riconoscere la truffa Secondo quanto emerso anche da un servizio d’inchiesta mandato in onda da Mi Manda Rai Tredi domenica 19 aprile, la truffa ai danni dei visitatori dei Musei Vaticani si basa su un approccio diretto e studiato. Alcune persone si avvicinano ai turisti indossando cartellini o segni distintivi che richiamano quelli ufficiali, giocando sull’ambiguità e facendo in qualche modo credere di essere personale autorizzato. A questo punto convincono i visitatori a non attendere la fila e propongono l’acquisto di biglietti tramite agenzie …
Ken Harbaugh examines how Pete Hegseth, JD Vance, and Donald Trump have each, in their own way, weaponized and debased religious faith — from Hegseth's Pulp Fiction prayer at the Pentagon to Trump's “Jesus, MD" post. He's joined by Reverend Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, President of Interfaith Alliance, to discuss what it means for American democracy when the people in power treat faith as a political prop. Find Meidas Defense on the Meidas+ Substack here: MeidasTouch Network | Substack Subscribe to Ken’s Substack here: The Ken Harbaugh Show | Substack Visit Meidas+ | MeidasTouch Network | Substack for more!
SEAN HANNITY DEAD WRONG ON CLERGY ABUSE - … SEAN HANNITY DEAD WRONG ON CLERGY ABUSE Bill Donohue I have known Sean Hannity for years, and he is a good guy. But I cannot allow our friendship to get in the way of my job. He made comments on his April 16 Fox News show about the clergy sexual abuse scandal that are dead wrong. Apparently, he also offended Catholics on his radio show this week. Sean started out by saying he was raised Catholic, went to Catholic schools and attended a seminary high school. He said he broke away from the Catholic Church because of the clergy sexual abuse scandal. That is his business. But it is my business to correct the record when misstatements of fact abound about this subject. Sean said, “I left the Catholic Church in large part because of institutionalized corruption. And it was at the parish level to the bishop level, cardinals, all the way to Rome. And you know, the very top scandals, terrible behavior, frankly, went not only unchecked, but they never …More
[Saint Catherine of Siena /Caterina di Benincasa/; XIV-XV Century AD; Siena, Republic of Siena/Rome, Papal States; aged 33; Spiritual Writer; Mystic; Virgin; Doctor of the Church] ‘How virtues are accomplished by means of our neighbour and how it is that virtues differ to such an extent in creatures.’ " I have told thee how all sins are accomplished by means of thy neighbour, through the principles which I exposed to thee, that is, because men are deprived of the affection of love, which gives light to every virtue. In the same way self-love, which destroys charity and affection towards the neighbour, is the principle and foundation of every evil. All scandals, hatred, cruelty, and every sort of trouble proceed from this perverse root of self-love, which has poisoned the entire world, and weakened the mystical body of the Holy Church, and the universal body of the believers in the Christian religion ; and, therefore, I said to thee, that it was in the neighbour, that is to say in the …More
Instaurare Omnia in Christo Thank You! You read my mind - this fragment of 'The Dialogue' is probably the essence of our Faith, most important in the whole book.