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Our stories this week include: (1) the newly released working document for the Synod of Bishops meeting in Rome this October, which includes clear sympathies for the LGBT agenda, a female diaconate, and more; (2) Hunter Biden's plea deal and how it distracts from his much more serious crimes; (3) a brief review of two new films (one we recommend, the other we don't); and (4) a recap of the hugely successful prayer rally and procession of reparation in Los Angeles held last Friday.

Our stories this week include (1) Blasphemous Film Features "LGBTQ+" Cross, Fr. James Martin, (2) Carmelites Remain at Odds with Bishop After His Dismissal of Community's Prioress, (3) • Latest from Rome: St. Peter's Basilica Desecrated; World Meeting on Human, (4) SSPX Dispels "Tall Tale" that New Bishops Will Soon be Consecrated, and (5) Super Bowl Champ Kicker Wears Pro-Life Tie to White House Celebration

This week's stories will include (1) The Artful Dodgers and Trans Target: Gender Ideology and the Culture War We Face, (2) Missouri Miracle? Benedictine Nun's Body Exhumed, (3) Fatima, Russia, Ukraine, and Francis: The Ongoing Saga, (4) Ministry of Justice FBI Director in the Hot Seat, (5) Pentecost Pilgrimage 2023 in France: Those Troubling Traditionalists!

Fr. José Miguel Marqués Campo, Brian McCall, and Louie Verrecchio continue their conversation on the crisis in the Church. In this part II (of 3 parts) they delve into the nature of papal authority and discuss the extent of obedience required to be "in union with the Supreme Pontiff." This part lays the direct foundations for the consideration of the question of sedevacantism in Part III. The opinions expressed by each participant are their own and and not to be attributed to Catholic Family News or AKA Catholic.

Join Fr. José Miguel Marqués Campo, Brian McCall, and Louie Verrecchio for a detailed conversation on the nature of the crisis in the Church. In this first of three parts of their discussion, the participants discuss the nature and causes of the current crisis in the Church and lay the foundations for the later discussion about Vatican II and the post-Conciliar Papacy, including the question of whether or not it is possible for a legitimate Pope to do the things that Francis is doing. The opinions expressed by each participant are their own and and not to be attributed to Catholic Family News or AKA Catholic.

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o Our stories this week include: (1) Pope Francis' comment while in Hungary that "resistance" to Vatican II and the New Mass, which he calls a "reaction against the modern," constitutes "a nostalgic disease"; (2) Professor Josef Seifert's open letter to all Cardinals and Bishops regarding Pope Francis, whom Seifert says is "increasingly destroying the foundations of faith and morals"; (3) Tucker Carlson's announcement that he will soon be relaunching his show directly on Twitter, as well as reports that he may sue Fox News; (4) former president Donald Trump's meeting with pro-life leaders this week; and (5) a blasphemous "art" exhibit entitled, "God is Trans: A Queer Spiritual Journey," which is currently on display in a historic Manhattan parish.

Our stories this week include: (1) the coronation of Charles III, which will take place tomorrow (Saturday, May 6) in London; (2) the dedication and consecration of the new Immaculata Church in St. Mary's, Kansas; (3) a new Christian-Hindu initiative organized by the Vatican's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue which seeks to build a "fraternity-based new humanism"; and (4) reports that the FBI may have indeed been surveilling an SSPX chapel in Virginia.

Our stories this week include: (1) Tucker Carlson's sudden departure from Fox News and what to make of it; (2) two Vatican prelates who are fostering ambiguity and error (one in regard to assisted suicide, the other to marriage); (3) news that Pope Francis is allowing members of the laity, including women, to serve as voting members in the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome (part of the Synod on Synodality); and (4) the publication of a new book in defense of the SSPX written by a CFN contributor, plus comments from a retired Swiss bishop on the SSPX.

Catholic Family News interviews three participants in the miracle of Front Royal, VA. When pandemic lock-downs shut down every option for Mass and the Sacraments, God intervened to answer the plea for priests coming ascending to heaven from Front Royal. You will be inspired and edified by listening to their story. God will never be outdone in generosity. That truth is reconfirmed in this tale of Divine Providence. No longer in a horse corral or fair ground, Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel has a permanent home at 5267 John Marshall Hwy, Linden (near Front Royal), VA 22642 with Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Our stories this week include (1) Mr. Ted McCarrick, former priest and Cardinal, charged with abuse in Wisconsin, (2) Scandalous ecumenical gestures toward the Anglicans: Rome gives them use of St. John Lateran and a relic of the True Cross, (3) Cardinal Cupich forbids public adoration during event to revise the belief in the Real Presence, (4) Corpus Christi Bishop accused of not being honest about reasons for canceling decades old Traditional Mass, (5) A new article promoting Vatican II Propaganda not in accord with history.

Our stories this week include: (1) the results of the North American Continental Assembly for the global Synod on Synodality; (2) evidence that the FBI sent at least one undercover agent into SSPX chapels in Virginia and had plans to do the same at "mainline Catholic parishes" in the area; (3) the CCP's latest violation of the Sino-Vatican agreement regarding the appointment of bishops; and (4) a group of dissident Catholic religious sisters (dressed in pantsuits and sweaters instead of habits) who issued a statement in support of "Transgender Day of Visibility" (March 31).

Our stories this week include: (1) Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich's recent comment that "there might be some space to expand the teaching" which limits the Sacrament of Holy Orders to men alone (Nancy Pelosi shares the Cardinal's hope); (2) the school shooting in Nashville and attempts to portray the perpetrator as the 'real victim'; (3) Cardinal Robert McElroy's recent statements against EWTN (it seems clear he has Raymond Arroyo in mind, specifically); and (4) the Preacher of the Papal Household's denigration of the Traditional Latin Mass during his latest Lenten sermon.

Our stories this week include: (1) the one-year anniversary of Pope Francis' consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary; (2) Cardinal Arthur Roche's latest comments on why he thinks the Traditional Latin Mass must be restricted (and eventually eliminated); (3) legislation under consideration in Israel which would make it a crime to evangelize (punishable by one to two years in jail); and (4) confirmation that a new Mayan Rite of Mass is being developed and includes pagan elements.

In this interview with Ronan Reilly, President of the Australian Latin Mass Society, we discuss a new interactive book to teach children to sing chant and read Gregorian notation. "Children's First Chants" uses color coded keys on an attached keyboard to introduce little ones to basic chant of the Mass and devotional prayer. USA Ordering information: https://www.staugustineacademypress.com/childrens-first-chants/ Australian Ordering Information: https://store.parousiamedia.com/childrens-first-chants-pueri-publications/

Our stories this week include: (1) a look back at Francis' decade-long pontificate (March 13 was the tenth anniversary of his election); (2) the approval of same-sex "blessings" by a large majority of German bishops and their intention to begin "blessing" sodomitical unions, despite Rome forbidding the practice; (3) the reappearance of Pachamama at a Latin American Synodal Assembly held in Brazil; and (4) the latest news on Traditional Latin Mass restrictions.

Our stories this week include: (1) excerpts from a recent papal interview during which Francis discussed Vatican II and the "Economy of Francesco" initiative; (2) reactions to Cardinal Arthur Roche's anti-TLM Rescript; (3) Bishop Thomas Paprocki's stunning article entitled, "Imaging a Heretical Cardinal"; and (4) U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland's appearance during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing devoted to "Oversight of the Department of Justice" (Senators Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley blasted him over the FBI's horrific treatment of Mark Houck and his family, as well as the FBI's memo targeting so-called "Radical Traditionalist Catholics").

Brian McCall interviews Dr. Joseph Shaw, President of the International Federation Una Voce and Chairman of the Latin Mass Society of England and Wales. The book surveys the arguments for the traditional Mass, gender roles, and the family in light of the crisis of modernity. With intensifying rumors about new restrictions being imposed on the Traditional Mass appearing almost daily, this conversation and book are helpful aids to put the discussion and concerns in a broader context. Dr. Shaw's book is available at https://osjustipress.com/products/the-liturgy-the-family-and-the-crisis-of-modernity.

Our stories this week include: (1) the new Rescript (legal clarification) re: Traditionis Custodes and the Responsa ad Dubia, as well as additional confirmation that further restrictions on the Traditional Mass and sacraments are coming soon; (2) the opening of the dreaded "Abrahamic Family House" campus in Abu Dhabi (a monument to the heterodox Document on Human Fraternity signed by Pope Francis in Feb. 2019); (3) resistance from a group of Republican Senators to a potential power grab by the World Health Organization (WHO); (4) the one-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war; and (5) the distribution of an important book by Cardinal Raymond Burke to all U.S. Catholic clergy.

Our stories this week include: (1) a word of congratulations to Harrison Butker of the KC Chiefs (TLM attendee), who kicked the winning field goal in the Super Bowl; (2) more responses to the FBI's targeting of traditional Catholics; (3) further implementation of Traditionis Custodes in two U.S. dioceses; (4) updates on the German Synodal Way and global Synod on Synodality; and (time permitting) (5) a $1.7 trillion appropriations (spending) bill (signed into law by President Biden on Dec. 29) which apparently empowers Big Pharma in alarming ways.

Our stories this week include: (1) the last leg of the Pope's trip to Africa last week, including his reiteration that sodomy should not be criminalized (and his ecumenical companions agree); (2) a look at President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address; (3) the latest on the alleged follow-up to Traditionis Custodes; and (4) disturbing news that the FBI is actively surveilling Catholics who attend the Traditional Latin Mass on the pretext that so-called "Radical-Traditionalist Catholic Ideology" is dangerous to society.

Our stories this week include: (1) the Pope's current trip to Africa, which includes visits to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan; (2) Francis' latest handwritten response to Fr. James Martin, in answer to LGBT dubia; (3) the newly appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops (background and analysis); (4) more evidence of massive decline in the Church since Vatican II (Netherlands and Germany); and (5) Mark Houck's victory in court (a huge win for the pro-life movement).

This video looks at the ceremonial connections between the Paschal Vigil, Baptism and the Requiem Burial Mass. It demonstrates how these beautiful symbolic connections were destroyed in the New Rites to make these ceremonies ore ambiguous and acceptable to Protestants.