Teilhard, the Council and Bergoglio

With the publication of the Envirocylcical, Laudao Si’, many were shocked to discover that this represented the first time the once-condemned French Jesuit, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, was cited in a papal (if you will allow) encyclical. (Laudato Si’, footnote no. 53)

In 1962, Teilhard was the subject of a monitum (warning) issued by the Holy Office which read in part:

The most eminent and most revered Fathers of the Holy Office exhort all Ordinaries, as well as the superiors of Religious institutes, rectors of seminaries and presidents of universities, effectively to protect the minds, particularly of the youth, against the dangers presented by the works of Fr. Teilhard de Chardin and of his followers. read more

Did the Pope just answer the dubia by abolishing the John Paul II Institute?

Pete Baklinski

September 19, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — One year ago to this day, four Cardinals submitted five yes-or-no questions to Pope Francis asking him if his 2016 exhortation on marriage and the family — Amoris Laetitia — conforms to perennial Catholic teaching on marriage, moral absolutes, conscience, and the sacraments.

The Pope has refused to answer their questions, despite the moral and pastoral chaos that ensued throughout the whole of Christendom as priests, bishops, and cardinals interpreted his teachings in completely contradictory ways. Some allowed civilly-divorced-and-remarried Catholics living in habitual adultery to receive Holy Communion. Some did not. read more

The Correction of Amoris Laetitia Is About to Be Published

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9/20/17

Anonimi della Croce wrote on September 16 that Cardinal Raymond Burke disclosed in a private setting during the recent Congress on Summorum Pontificum in Rome, that a “correction” of the controversial Amoris Laetitia is imminent.

It will not openly confront Francis but will take the form of letter or document signed by Cardinal Burke and other prelates, who in a magisterial way will correct those parts of Amoris Laetitia who contradict the Catholic Faith. read more

Pope Francis Wants Also To Kill the Other Family Institutes

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9/20/17

Theological relativism according to Amoris Laetitia shall not only be introduced in the Roman Institute for Marriage and Family but also the Institute’s locations in the USA, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Benin and the Philippines.

This was made clear by Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, the gran chancellor of the Institute. Talking to Vatican Radio in Italian, using contorted language, Paglia explained that he considers Catholic marriage a “model of the past”. read more

Why Does Pope Francis Interfere In Italian Politics?

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9/10/17

According to the anti-Catholic Italian paper Repubblica there is an “agreement” between the leftwing Italian government and the Vatican to introduce the birthright citizenship in Italy.

The Italian journalist Antonio Socci comments, “Where are now the leftwing protesters who complained about ‘interference’ in politics any time the Church spoke out in favor of the sacredness of life?”

He further points out that Pope Francis, when Italy was about to introduce gay pseudo-marriage, refused to take a position “because he did not want to interfere in politics.” read more

Fr. James Martin to Present Pope Leo XIII Award to Cdl. Timothy Dolan

New York event sullies name of great Italian pontiff

by Stephen Wynne • ChurchMilitant • September 19, 2017

NEW YORK – The Leo House, a Catholic guesthouse in Manhattan, has announced that Fr. James Martin will present its Pope Leo XIII Award to Cdl. Timothy Dolan at a December 11 fundraising gala in New York.

Named after the mighty Italian prelate and administered by the Leo House board of directors, the award “seeks to recognize Catholic clergy, religious and lay persons or organizations who best embody the ideals and values most cherished by the late pontiff” and “recognizes those who have served faithfully to advance and enhance the pontifical legacy and heritage of Leo XIII.” read more

Gay-activist priests should not speak at Catholic colleges

Doug Mainwaring

September 19, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) – The revocation of Fr. James Martin, SJ’s invitation to speak at Catholic University of America’s Theological College has sent out shock waves in the world of Catholic academics. As the certain members of the intellectual set circle the wagons in Martin’s defense, they elevate notions of ‘academic freedom’ above adherence to the authentic message of the Gospel.

Rank and file Catholics wonder, “Is it really the duty of Catholic institutions to provide a platform for messages antithetical to the Gospel?” read more

U.S. bishop: Criticism of pro-gay Vatican adviser is a ‘cancer’ in the Church

[Defense of Fr. Martin and what he advocates is a cancer in the Church]

Lisa Bourne

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 19, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) – The withdrawal of Jesuit Father James Martin’s appearance next month at Catholic University of America-affiliated Theological College stirred reaction that continued into Monday and included San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy defending the controversial priest.

McElroy was among those who labeled reports and commentary on Father Martin’s LGBT stances as homophobia, censorship, “verbal violence,” and being a “cancer of vilification” in the Church. The bishop said Father Martin’s critics were overemphasizing chastity and they resent Pope Francis’ call for Catholics to move away from judging others. read more

“Catholic” bishop: There’s a good argument for legalizing gay ‘marriage’

[Another Aussie bishop cops out on the issue of the upcoming referendum]

Lisa Bourne

NEWCASTLE WEST, Australia, September 19, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — An Australian bishop says he believes there’s a valid “common good” argument for the government to legalize same-sex “marriage”.

As the country votes in a postal survey on the issue, Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Bishop Bill Wright all but suggested Catholics can vote “yes” in a August article for the diocesan magazine Aurora. read more

Francis Kills the “Institute for Marriage and the Family”

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9/19/17

The Roman Pontifical Institute for Marriage and Family, founded by John Paul II to defend the indissolubility of Christian marriage and to fight abortion, has been abolished in its present form by Pope Francis through a recent motu proprio. The institute will now be called “John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences”. It had incurred Francis’ wrath because of its defense of Catholic doctrine during the Synod of the Family, although Francis excluded the institute from the work of the Synod. read more

Knock and it Shall NOT be Opened to You!

SSPX Pilgrimage Group Refused Entry to Knock Shrine

[“No Catholics need apply”; hat-tip to Canon212: “Dialogue Over?”]

Published September 17, 2017 / by God-does-not-die Administrator

The Society of Saint Pius X annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady at Knock in Co. Mayo was disrupted yesterday, Saturday 16th September, when Shrine officials refused entry to priests and laity.

Members of Knock Shrine Security approached the SSPX priests, informing them that they were not permitted to celebrate Mass or carry out any devotions as a group. They confirmed that these were the orders which they had been instructed to convey. read more

German “Catholic” Pastor to Bless Pagan Sodomite Pseudo-Marriage in Catholic Church

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9/19/17

Peter Hinze, 57, the socialist mayor of Emmerich, Germany, is about to stage a sodomite pseudo-marriage with his pal Hubertus Pooth on September 30.

The Rheinische Post writes that they will subsequently gather with their guests in the Catholic church in Bislich, where Father Stefan Sühling plans to bless the spectacle. Sühling is a Canon of the Cathedral of Münster diocese.

Hinze, a divorced father of a son, is not a faithful Christian but he wants to use the show to send a message “to change the Church”. read more

(Pro-)Sodomite Priest to Speak in “Conservative” Bp. Kevin Vann’s Diocese of Orange, California

Jesuit Fr. Greg Boyle supports so-called same-sex marriage, women priests

by Trey Elmore • ChurchMilitant • September 18, 2017

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Pro-gay Jesuit Fr. Greg Boyle is speaking at a diocesan function for the Diocese of Orange, shepherded by Bp. Kevin Vann. Boyle is a vocal supporter of so-called same-sex marriage as well as women priests. The Diocese’s Institute for Pastoral Ministry is hosting a Diocesan Ministries Celebration scheduled for October 14. read more

Bishop Accuses: “Francis Is Tolerating Obvious Errors”

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9/18/17

The validity of the commandments and of the entire moral law is at stake in the Church according to Bishop Athanasius Schneider.

Talking to onepeterfive.com he asserted that “the Pope is himself tolerating a wide dissemination of obvious errors of faith and of grave abuses of the sacraments (like the admittance of unrepentant adulterers to the sacraments)”.

Schneider compares this to a ship in a stormy sea, in which the captain ignores the obvious dangers, while the majority of his officers wrap themselves in silence, saying: “All is just fine on the sinking ship”. The few officers, who raise their voices, are grotesquely and unjustly criticized by their colleagues. read more

Bishop Barron’s SILENCE

Monday, September 18, 2017
Written by Michael Matt | Editor

Season 5 of The Remnant Underground kicks off with Michael Matt explaining why Christians going back to the catacombs here in 2017 is an idea with a 2000-year-old precedent.

By the way, what is a “Traditional” Catholic?

Plus, Bishop Robert Barron reviews Martin Scorsese’s film, Silence, endorsed by Pope Francis and premiered at the Vatican. What Bishop Barron has to say about it is truly astonishing. read more