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o Our stories today include: (1) the sudden and tragic death of well-known Catholic journalist George Neumayr last week; (2) a new interview of Pope Francis conducted by the Associated Press, including the Pope's comments on homosexuality and the German Synodal Way; (3) news that a pro-LGBT priest has been invited by Pope Francis to lead a retreat for bishops just before the Synod meeting opens in Rome this October; and (4) a few snippets from a new book written by Benedict XVI and published posthumously.

Our stories today include: (1) reports that a follow-up document to Traditionis Custodes does indeed exist and is coming soon; (2) an overview of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos; (3) an update on pro-life hero Mark Houck, whose federal trial is set to begin next week; and (4) an update on Fr. Frank Pavone and his situation (he is currently in Washington, D.C., preparing for the annual March for Life, which will take place tomorrow).

Father Altman gives a fiery interview about the recent attempt (ultimately futile) of His Excellency Bishop William P. Callahan to cancel all Traditional Masses in the diocese of La Crosse Wisconsin. In the course of the interview Father gives some excellent advice for priests and faithful in how to respond to this tyrannical persecution. For more information on Father Altman and the Coalition for Cancelled Priests see https://www.canceledpriests.org/.

Our stories this week include: (1) Benedict XVI's funeral and excerpts from his longtime personal secretary's new book; (2) Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen's private audience with Pope Francis last week in Rome; (3) Bishop William Callahan's strict implementation of Traditionis Custodes and the coming transformation of a historic Catholic church in Buffalo into a mosque; (4) an alleged "secret plan" on the part of conservative cardinals to oust Pope Francis; and (5) the sudden death of Australian Cardinal George Pell on Jan. 10

Our stories today include: (1) the life and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI following his death on New Year's Eve; (2) two updates on stories covered during our last show (possible new Prefect for Rome's doctrinal office and Fr. Frank Pavone's case); (3) a collection of current stories related to U.S. politics; and (4) the latest from Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò (his New Year's Eve message).

o Our stories today include: (1) the case of Fr. Frank Pavone and his alleged laicization (dismissal from the clerical state); (2) President Trump's celebration of the pro-LGBT "Respect for Marriage Act" and Archbishop Vigano's response; (3) several recent examples of LGBT ideology affecting both Church and State; and (4) reports that Pope Francis may appoint a young, heterodox German bishop to lead the now-Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (plus his Christmas greetings to the Roman Curia).

Brian McCall speaks with Father John Lovell, founder of the Coalition for Cancelled Priests about the shocking news that the papal nuncio to the United States claims the Vatican has laicized Father Frank Pavone, of Priests for Life. If you have been bewildered and confused about what to make of this story you will want to listen to this special report. The Coalition for Cancelled Priests will be holding its second annual conference in June in Chicago. You can find more information about the conference and the Coalition here https://www.canceledpriests.org/upcoming-events/.

Mr. Matthew Plese joins Brian McCall to discuss his new book project, The Roman Catechism Explained for the Modern World (available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNV4RSYD?&linkCode=sl1&tag=acatlif-20&linkId=5f5be5f29d11b576b1befc644bafde59&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) They discuss the history of the Roman Catechism and answer the question why it needs to be explained for the modern world.

Our stories this week include: (1) FBI admits to targeting pro-life activists in retaliation to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, (2) Texas Judge begins to take Dobbs to the next level: contraception, (3) Two stories from Francis’ Vatican that epitomize the New Church, (4) Tucker Carlson speculates Twitter was an arm of the deep state intelligence community.' Some helpful links for these stories: FBI story https://www.lifenews.com/2022/12/13/b... Texas case about parental rights https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politi... Two stories about Francis' revolution https://gloria.tv/post/gt8XTeWGHhNY4S... and https://gloria.tv/post/9YJj4aoUWgBv43... Tucker Carlson video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92cIa... Atlantic article mentioned in the show https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/

This week our stories include (1) Pope Francis allegedly intervenes to remit punishment of prominent Jesuit, (2) The Twitter Files and Government/Big Tech collusion, (3) update on Midterms and Disrespect Marriage Act, and (4) No basketball players left behind.

Our stories this week include: (1) America Magazine's interview with Pope Francis, during which Francis (not surprisingly) made several objectionable statements; (2) the latest on Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen and the Sino-Vatican agreement; (3) the German bishops' recent ad limina visit to Rome, during which their heretical Synodal Way was discussed and debated; and (4) passage of the so-called "Respect for Marriage Act" in the Senate this week, which means the pro-homosexual bill will soon be signed into law by "Catholic" President Biden.

Our stories this week include: (1) a French "influencer" priest who made/posted sacrilegious videos on TikTok in 2021, has not been punished by his bishop, and was tapped by the Vatican this past June to help conduct a survey for the Synod on Synodality; (2) a report on the USCCB fall general assembly, including liberal reactions to the changes in leadership; (3) the role of Senate Republicans in helping advance the so-called "Respect for Marriage Act," which seeks to amend federal law in favor of same-sex "marriage"; and (4) the latest on the war in Ukraine, including the controversial missile explosion in Poland and President Biden's appeal to Congress for an additional $37.7 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, as well as big news from House Republicans related to Biden.

CFN offers its special coverage of recent events in Brazil from a Catholic perspective. We examine the recent presidential election in light of the Brazilian veneration of Our Lady of Aparecida and the apparitions of Our Lady of Grace in Cimbres. CFN interviews an on the ground eye witness of the recent events. Learn more about the situation in the world's largest Catholic country.

o Our stories this week include: (1) an overview of U.S. midterm election results, particularly their impact on the pro-life cause; (2) Pope Francis' recent trip to the Muslim-majority Kingdom of Bahrain (located in the Persian Gulf) and his promotion of the heterodox "Document on Human Fraterity" he signed with a prominent Muslim leader nearly three years ago (Feb. 2019); (3) the claim made by a Vatican Cardinal and head of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre that episcopal conferences are "always better" than "a single bishop"; and (4) the latest from Abp. Carlo Maria Viganò (a detailed critique of Benedict XVI's October 7 letter to the President of Franciscan University of Steubenville).

Our stories today include: (1) the official working document for the next phase of the Synod on Synodality, which calls for "continuous 'aggiornamento' [updating], the precious legacy of the Second Vatican Council"; (2) sad news about the traditional Carmelites in Philadelphia (Rome has formally suppressed their monastery); (3) a successful Traditional Latin Mass conference and pilgrimage held last weekend in Rome; (4) PayPal embroiled in scandal over attempt to fine users for "misinformation," and (5) Biden rejects both the Catholic faith and science.

Our stories this week include: (1) the claim recently made by a Vatican Cardinal and Synod official that Vatican II "saved the Church" from becoming "a small sect"; (2) the renewal of the Vatican -China deal (confirmed by the Holy See on Saturday, Oct. 22); (3) disturbing details about three newly appointed members of the Pontifical Academy for Life; and (4) more targeting of pro-life activists by the U.S. Department of Justice while "Catholic" President Biden promises to "codify Roe v. Wade" if Democrats are able to regain a majority in the Senate and further their majority in the House.

Brian McCall interviews the founder of a growing Catholic small business that distributes unique rosaries and other Catholic goods that will last a lifetime. Learn about the inspiration for this endeavor and the variety of unique items they distribute. Viewers can obtain a special discount by using the promotion code CFN15. Visit crossandshield.com

Our stories this week include: (1) statements from Pope Francis and the Synod of Bishops celebrating the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II (Oct. 11, 1962); (2) Cardinal Gerhard Müller's recent comments to EWTN's Raymond Arroyo about the Synod on Synodality and its clear focus on heterodox agenda items; (3) an update on Mark Houck (the Catholic pro-life activist, husband, and father of seven who was recently arrested by the FBI) and the federal charges he faces (it appears that Biden's DOJ has fabricated a charge not found in the original complaint against Houck); and (4) some other pro-life updates involving the U.S. Supreme Court and a grassroots event in Mexico.

Our stories this week include: (1) a report on the first national March for Catholics, which took place last week in Peoria, Illinois; (2) another FBI raid against a peaceful pro-life activist (this time, in Tennessee); (3) some connections between the current Synod on Synodality (2021-2023) and the Amazon Synod (2019); (4) a public dispute between the leader of the German Synodal Way and a Vatican cardinal; and (5) the close presidential race in Brazil between a conservative incumbent (Bolsonaro) and a leftist former president (Lula).

Our stories include (1) FBI swoop in to arrest Pennsylvania Pro-Life Activist, (2) Cardinal Joseph Zen held over for trial in Hong Kong, (3) Synod on Synodality posts scandalous “artwork,” (4) Italian Elections May be a Rebuke to the Deep State, and (5) German Prelate Declares Religion is Interruption not Continuity.

Our stories this week include: (1) The Pope's comments on retired Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen, whose show trial was set to begin this week in Hong Kong but has been postponed to next week, as well as Francis' thoughts about his trip to Kazakhstan (specifically, the World Religions Congress); (2) approval for the "blessing" of homosexual unions by the Catholic bishops of Belgium and Archbishop Vigano's response; (3) an overview of the "U.S. National Synthesis," a document published by the USCCB which summarizes the results of the diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality in the U.S.; (4) an encouraging report from France which shows that a significant number of French seminarians want the Traditional Latin Mass; and (5) a public correction of a grave error present in the Pope's latest Apostolic Letter, Desiderio Desideravi (on the Liturgical Formation of the People of God).

o Our stories today include: (1) Pope Francis' trip to Kazakhstan (Sept. 14-15) and his participation in a World Religions Congress, during which he championed religious freedom while ignoring Christ and Catholicism; (2) the accession of Charles III to the British throne and the question of whether or not he is truly a Christian king; (3) some disturbing (albeit predictable) developments from the German Synodal Way, including a so-called "magisterial reassessment of homosexuality"; and (4) a petition submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court asking the Court to recognize the personhood (i.e., inherent dignity and inalienable rights) of unborn children.

Our stories this week include: (1) The Death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension to the throne of King Charles III; (2) President Biden's ominous speech in Philadelphia last Thursday, during which he said, "Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic"; (3) a heretical pro-LGBT article promoted by Fr. James Martin which attempts to pit what the author calls "texts of welcome" (found in the Gospels) against "texts of rigor" (those which categorically condemn unnatural vice); (4) an announcement from a Dutch diocese that Sunday Mass will soon only be offered in parishes every other week due to a shortage of priests; (5) Pope Francis' upcoming trip to Kazakhstan for the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions; and (6) the rapid increase of Evangelical (Protestant) Christians in Brazil, home of the world's largest nominally Catholic population.

Our stories this week include: (1) Bishop Robert Barron's interview of Shia LaBeouf, a young Hollywood actor who took on the daunting task of portraying Padre Pio in a forthcoming film and ended up converting to Catholicism (the unexpected bombshell is that the TLM played a key role in his conversion); (2) the next phase of the Synod on Synodality (introduced last week in Rome via a press conference); (3) a new exposé on discrimination against Catholic and conservative educators in a Connecticut elementary school; and (4) the latest from Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò.

Our stories today include: (1) the resignation of Dr. Anthony Fauci (effective this December), the man best known for his role in pushing masks, lockdowns, and vaccines since the arrival of COVID, after nearly 40 years as the Director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID); (2) the upcoming consistory in Rome this Saturday, during which Pope Francis will create 21 new cardinals, 16 of whom will be eligible to vote in a conclave (the other five are already 80 years old); (3) the death of Archbishop Rembert Weakland (formerly of Milwaukee), a notorious member of the Lavender Mafia within the Church's hierarchy, and his sordid legacy (including high-level involvement in the post-Vatican II liturgical revolution); (4) a Vatican theologian who claims that Paul VI's Humanae Vitae (1968 Encyclical on contraception) and Pius XI's Casti Connubii (1930 Encyclical on marriage) contain "reformable doctrine" (the Pontifical Academy [formerly] for Life, as Brian has dubbed it, is doubling down on attempting to legitimize contraception); and (5) (time-permitting) a report on the annual Mother Cabrini Pilgrimage in Denver (organized by the local SSPX priory).