Pope Leo: “With great concern, I am following the developments in Venezuela. The well-being of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over every other consideration and lead to overcoming violence and embarking on paths of justice and peace, guaranteeing the sovereignty of the Country, ensuring the rule of law enshrined in the Constitution, respecting the human and civil rights of each and every one. And working to build together a serene future of collaboration, stability, and harmony, with special attention to the poorest who suffer because of the difficult economic situation.”
Pope Leo XIV commented on the situation in the United States and Venezuela, saying that the Venezuelan people must be prioritized: "It is with deep concern that I am following the developments in Venezuela. The well-being of the Venezuelan people must prevail over all other considerations. This must lead to overcoming violence and pursuing paths of justice and peace. This will guarantee the country's sovereignty, ensure the rule of law enshrined in its constitution, respect the human and civil rights of each and every person, and encourage cooperation, stability, and harmony. Special attention must be given to the poorest who are suffering because of the difficult economic situation. I pray for all this, and I invite you to pray as well, entrusting our prayers to the intercession of Our Lady of Coromoto and Saints José Gregorio Hernández and Carmen Rendiles."
Der Papst als Kommentator Trumps. Maduro, Nordkorea und die islamische Christenverfolgung mag er nicht kommentieren. Und mit China paktiert er. Ein Linker halt.
Pope Leo at Angelus: “Unfortunately, the world always has its ‘Herods,’ its myths of success at any cost, of unscrupulous power, of empty and superficial well-being, and it often pays the price in the form of loneliness, despair, divisions and conflicts.”
“It is precisely this hardness of heart, however, that further highlights the value of the presence and mission of the Holy Family. In the despotic and greedy world represented by the tyrant, it is the birthplace and cradle of the only possible answer of salvation…”
Vatican expert Msgr. Maurizio Gronchi clarifies: The title “Co-Redemptrix” for Mary is not absolutely prohibited. It will no longer appear in official documents or liturgy, but may be used in popular piety when properly understood.
Términos "corredentora y mediadora": "No es una prohibición absoluta" Un consultor del vaticano explica en EWTN Noticias la polémica sobre llamar a María "corredentora" y "mediadora"
Kardinal Baldo Reina hat die Heilige Pforte der Lateranbasilika geschlossen – die zweite von vier Papstbasiliken im Heiligen Jahr 2025. Zuvor wurden bereits Santa Maria Maggiore und ein Gefängnisportal geschlossen; es folgen Sankt Paul vor den Mauern und am 6. Januar der Petersdom durch Papst Leo XIV. Das Heilige Jahr endet damit offiziell. Millionen Pilger haben daran teilgenommen. In seiner Predigt rief Reina zu Einsatz gegen Ungerechtigkeit, Gewalt und Armut sowie für Frieden auf. Die Lateranpforte ist die älteste Heilige Pforte der Geschichte und wurde erstmals 1423 genutzt.
La Porta Santa della Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano si è chiusa oggi, mentre l'Anno Giubilare volge al termine.
Predigt von Pfr. Pietrek - Kurz vor Bethlehem. 8 Jul 2011 Pfarrer Winfried Pietrek Winfried Pietrek (* 1932 in Breslau) ist ein im Bistum Osnabrück inkardinierter römisch-katholischer Priester und Publizist. Leben Nach der Vertreibung aus Schlesien flüchtete Pietreks Familie nach Hamburg, wo er zur Schule ging. Winfried Pietrek studierte katholische Theologie in Frankfurt am Main (Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Sankt Georgen) und Osnabrück. Nach seiner Priesterweihe in Osnabrück am 20. Dezember 1958 war er Kaplan in Osnabrück (Hl. Geist) und Eutin, Pfarrer in Oldersum, einige Jahre lang Militärgeistlicher, danach Missionar in Peru und schließlich Gemeindepfarrer an St. Nikolaus in Lippstadt. Ferner war Pietrek lange Zeit bekannt als der „Bildpost-Pfarrer“, denn er war für die Neue Bildpost, eine katholische Wochenzeitung im Boulevardstil, als theologischer Mitarbeiter tätig. Überregional bekannt wurde er, als er einen Hungerstreik vor einer Abtreibungsklinik durchführte. …More
Greetings and Merry Christmas, fellow Catholics. Today, before I go to Midnight Mass to celebrate in a few hours, I'd like to share a review I did of the first two volumes of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich's visions. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
Oggi 23 dicembre alle 21.30 in diretta su Rai 1, sarà trasmesso il programma “Cena di Natale – La festa della cucina italiana”. Una serata evento per celebrare il riconoscimento della Cucina Italiana Patrimonio Culturale Immateriale dell'Umanità dell'Unesco. Tra gli ospiti, anche il cardinale Mauro Gambetti arciprete della Basilica di San Pietro, assieme a vari cantanti, cuochi e personaggi dello spettacolo come: Al Bano, Alfio Bottaro, Massimo Bottura, Antonino Cannavacciuolo, Clementino, Carlo Conti, Michela Giraud, Alberto Matano, Enzo Miccio, Gianni Morandi, Nek, Noemi, e Belen Rodriguez.
Ein Chinese wurde gefragt, was er von dem Sozialkreditsystem hält, das mit seinem obligatorischen digitalen Personalausweis verknüpft ist. Er antwortete: „Ich kann mich nicht beschweren!“
A Chinese man was asked what he thought about the social credit scoring system which is linked to his mandatory digital ID ? He answered “ I can’t complain !”
He was linked to a controversy this year when he reportedly privately defended a Catholic MP after the MP was banned from receiving Communion by his priest for voting in favour of assisted suicide.
Thu Dec 18, 2025 - 1:15 pm EST (LifeSiteNews) — Bishop Michael Martin of the Diocese of Charlotte has officially ordered that altar rails and kneelers no longer be used for the reception of Holy Communion. “The use of altar rails, kneelers, and prie-dieus are not to be utilized for the reception of Communion in public celebrations by January 16, 2026,” instructed Martin in a Pastoral Letter on Norms for Holy Communion issued Wednesday. In keeping with this rule, he ordered churches to remove all “temporary or movable fixtures used for kneeling” for Holy Communion by January 16. Bishop at Christmas Orders Altar Rails, and Kneelers Removed for Communion Michael Martin of Charlotte, NC – the hater of the Traditional Latin Mass strikes again. I guess that leaked letter draft was real after all… Merry Christmas – you can still use them till Jan 16 pic.twitter.com/gSpTiimbC1 — John-Henry Westen (@JhWesten) December 17, 2025 The bishop further commanded “[c]lergy, catechists, ministers …
L’intero testo è un gioco satirico su potere, comunicazione e immagine del Vaticano durante il Natale.
PAPA LEONE HA ROVINATO IL NATALE A PAOLO RUFFINI E ANDREA TORNIELLI – PREVOST SCAPPA DAL VATICANO PER UN DOPPIO BLITZ ALLA NUNZIATURA APOSTOLICA E AL SENATO, LASCIANDO ALL’OSCURO LA SALA STAMPA DI SAN PIETRO, CHE AVEVA ORGANIZZATO UN BRINDISI IN ONORE E GLORIA DEL DINAMICO DUO DELLA COMUNICAZIONE VATICANA – CHE ASPETTANO RUFFINI E TORNIELLI A LASCIARE I PALAZZI D’OLTRETEVERE, DOVE VENGONO CONSIDERATI AL PIÙ COME DUE PASTICCIONI?
DAGONOTA ANDREA TORNIELLI PAOLO RUFFINI Papa Leone XIV ha rovinato il Natale di Paolo Ruffini e Andrea Tornielli. Il pontefice si è presentato a sorpresa al Senato per una serie di incontri, e nel pomeriggio visiterà la mostra sulla Bibbia di Borso d’Este a Palazzo della Minerva. Questa mattina, Prevost si è recato alla nunziatura apostolica di via Po per trattenersi anche a pranzo. Che c’azzecca la premiata ditta della comunicazione d’oltretevere? La sala stampa vaticana non era informata del blitz di Papa Leone, e aveva organizzato un brindisi natalizio in onore e gloria di Ruffini (prefetto del Dicastero per la comunicazione della Santa Sede) e Tornielli (direttore editoriale del Dicastero per la comunicazione della Santa Sede). PAPA LEONE XIV ALLA MOSTRA SULLA BIBBIA DI BORSA DESTE A questo punto, sorge una domanda: vista la scarsissima considerazione che Papa Leone ha del tandem Ruffini-Tondelli (che già, nell’ultimo periodo, avevano fatto saltare i nervi anche a Bergoglio), …
Professor James Tour from Rice University, in Houston, Texas, is internationally known and respected among organic chemists. In the interview linked below, he talks to Carlson about the theory evolution that is commonplace thinking and taught in our educational institutions. Except that he thinks it's a myth. He also talks about super human beings, the dangers of genetic engineering and how little we know about the complexities and origin of life. What I found most interesting is that Tour as a respected scientist isn't afraid to share his belief in God. He's a Christian but was born in a Jewish family. He believes that science supports the idea of a creator. Science and faith are not mutually exclusive. Science can help answer the questions of faith. In fact, Tour argues that science provides much evidence for belief. Amway, watch the interview and come to your own conclusion. From the Gospel of St. John 1:1-14: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word …
James Martin, SJ: "Welcome to New York, Bishop Hicks! A great choice for the Archdiocese of New York: a gifted, hard-working and compassionate pastor close to the poor"
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ron Hicks, 58, of Joliet, Illinois, as the 11th Archbishop of New York. Monsignor Hicks was ordained as a priest in 1994 by likely homosexual Cardinal Joseph Bernardin. He was ordained as an auxiliary bishop by pro-homosexual Cardinal Blase Cupich, whom he owes his entire carreer. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who has led the Archdiocese of New York since 2009, will be remembered for permitting a transvestite show funeral for homosexual activist Cecilia Gentili at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in February 2024. In all likelihood, substantively, Bishop Hicks will not differ significantly from Cardinal Dolan. First Generation-X Prelate at Major US Archdiocese Bishop Hicks will be the first Generation-X prelate (born roughly between 1965 and 1980) to hold a major U.S. see. He comes from a very different era of seminary formation. The Archbishop of New York is traditionally appointed a cardinal. From 2005 to 2010, Bishop Hicks spent five years on missionary assignment …More