Today, Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop Angelo Accattino as Nuncio to Colombia. He had until now served as Nuncio to Tanzania. Monsignor Accattino appears to be a reliable institutional exponent of the Francis pontificate: he praised Francis's magisterium as “firm and secure” and spoke positively of Amoris Laetitia. He embraced the Amazon Synod process and the Synod on Synodality. In 2026, he explicitly spoke of "journeying together as a Synodal Church". His online profile emphasizes ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, social justice, and the characteristic pastoral vocabulary of the Francis era.
Interesting video. Thank you Pierre. Check out the link I posted below. Well they can try all they want. They have tried for decades to take out Putin. Either by many assassination attempts or replacing him. They (US and NATO AND EU) are planning a huge coup in Russia soon. "IF" it's GOD Will, it might be time for him to be replaced. But I don't think GOD is done with Putin from preventing WWlll. Just yet! But I see it coming very quickly now. I can only hope that GOD will prevent the coup from happening. Even if it happens, they usually grow closer to Putin and love and protect him even more. We will protect him. The people of Russia! "Putin! Nobody will arrest him" Russians react to Putin's arrest warrant
Bishop Olson Threatens SSPX Supporters with Excommunication: On August 14, Bishop Michael F. Olson of Fort Worth, Texas, issued a “pastoral” letter concerning the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) — using sharp and decidedly unsynodal language. He warns that knowingly providing public, organizational, material, or financial support to FSSPX communities is "objectively sinful" and "can result in excommunication." Bishop Olson even described the FSSPX as a “self-formed and schismatic sect.” He specifically mentioned two FSSPX churches within his diocese — Our Lady of Mount Carmel in North Richland Hills and Our Lady of Fatima in Sanger — as well as the former Carmelite Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity in Arlington, whose nuns have been in open conflict with Bishop Olson for years.
Bishop Olson Threatens SSPX Supporters With Excommunication
Friday, 15th August 1913 Two More Character Witnesses Are Introduced by the Defense, The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta Constitution August 15th, 1913 Another character witness was introduced by the defense in Harry E. Lewis, of Brooklyn, N. Y., former neighbor of Frank, and a former assistant to the district attorney. "Did you ever know Frank?" he was asked by Mr. Arnold. "Yes, for about twelve years." "How?" "He was my neighbor." "Did you know him until he came south? What was his character?" "Good." Cross-examination by Mr. Hooper. "Have you known him since he came south?" "No." "You may come off." The second character witness of the Thursday session was Herbert Lasher, of Fleischman, N. Y., a former college mate of the suspected superintendent. "Did you know Frank?" "Yes, I was at Cornell with him." "You lived in the same house with him?" "Yes, and ate at the same table." "What was his character?" "Good." Cross-examination. "Have you known him since he left Cornell?" "Yes, I corresponded …More
Pastoral Letter of Bishop Michael F. Olson to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Concerning the Holy See’s Declarations on the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), the Schismatic Status and Excommunication of SSPX Sacred Ministers, and the Canonical and Spiritual Risks of all Faithful Participating in SSPX Celebrations and Activities Source: fwdioc.org
Poland Unveils Europe’s Tallest Statue of Our Lady: On today’s feast of the Assumption, Bishop Krzysztof Wętkowski of Włocławek consecrated Europe’s tallest statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the small Polish village of Konotopie. Standing 55.6 metres high, the monument was blessed during a solemn Mass attended by hundreds, with former Polish president Lech Wałęsa among the guests. Bishop Emeritus Wiesław Mering, who attended the ceremony, told AP: “The history of Christianity has ups and downs but this place is a reminder that Mary won’t give up on Poland.”
On November 1st 1950, Pope Pius XII declared ex-cathedra the Dogma of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, in the presence of over 600 Bishops and 700,000 faithful.
Friday, 15th August 1913 Sister of Mrs. Leo M. Frank Tells Jury About Card Game, The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta Constitution August 15th, 1913 Mrs. A. Marcus, a sister of Mrs. Leo Frank, followed Mrs. C. F. Ursenbach, another sister. She was among those who played cards at the Selig home on April 26. "Did Frank and his wife play cards with the rest?" Mr. Arnold asked. "No." "Where were they?" "Mr. Frank sat in the hall reading and his wife was in and out of the room." "What time did they go to bed?" "Something after 10 o'clock." "Was Frank nervous?" "No." "Anything unusual about him?" "No." "You say Frank sat in the hall reading, did you?" asked Attorney Hooper on cross-examination. "Yes," the witness replied. "He broke up the poker game, didn't he?" "No." Mrs. Marcus was then excused.
lawenforcement_today PARENTS ARE FINALLY FIGHTING BACK: Public-school mosque trips are now heading to FEDERAL COURT. The controversy erupted in Texas after public-school students were bussed to an Islamic center, where they observed prayer and heard presentations about Islam. Now a group of parents, students and community members has filed a federal lawsuit against California’s Palo Alto Unified School District over a separate mosque trip. The lawsuit alleges students were encouraged to wear Islamic religious attire, given Qurans to take home, photographed without parental permission and exposed to a CAIR official without a balancing perspective. They took God out of schools but THIS is OK? Make it make sense. instagram.com/p/DcERIjnDFTJ/
Friday, 15th August 1913 Sig Montag Tells of Employment Of Detectives and Two Lawyers, The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta Constitution August 15th, 1913 Sig Montag, president of the National Pencil company and associate in Montag Brothers, was put on the stand at the close of the morning session. He testified that during part of the time named by Jim Conley in the dates at which he swears he watched for Frank on the first floor the Clark Woodenware offices occupied that portion of the factory building. He was examined by Mr. Rosser. "What was your connection with the pencil factory from May last?" "First secretary and treasurer, then president." "How often did Frank come to your office?" "Once a day except on Sundays." "Did you see him on April 26?" "Yes." "What time did he come to your office?" "About 10 o'clock that morning." "Who occupied the first floor up to a year ago?" "The offices of the Clark Woodenware company." "Where were their offices?" "Right up front." Factory Model Displayed. …More