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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).

This week's stories include: (1) a report on 25th Anniversary Gala of LifeSite News, (2) The Atlantic Magazine Attacks the Rosary and "Rad-Trad Catholics" as "Extremist," (3) Analysis of the Democrats' Anit-Life and Pro-Inflation "Inflation Reduction Act," (4) Cardinal Ouellet Accused of Sexual Assault but Pope Francis Declines to Open Investigation, and (5) Vatican's Word Not Worth the Paper it is Written on: Francis Deletes Opus Dei's Guarantee of a (a cautionary tale for Traditionalists).

Our stories today include: (1) Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich's response to a question about whether he thinks sodomy will still be considered a grave sin after the Synod on Synodality; (2) a new Vatican survey for the Synod, apparently designed for nominal Catholics and even non-Catholics, which presents a clear bias towards progressive agenda items (pro-LGBT, environmentalism, etc.); (3) the Pontifical Academy for Life's claim on Twitter (now deleted) that Pope Paul VI's condemnation of artificial contraception in Humanae Vitae does not qualify as infallible teaching; (4) the FBI's raid on Donald Trump's private residence and what it signals about the current state of America; and (5) some words of wisdom and encouragement from Cardinal Raymond Burke.

Our stories this week include (1) another papal interview in which Pope Francis attacks traditionalists, (2) Good news/bad news on the pro-life front, and (3) a terminus date announced for TLMs in Arlington and the Institute of Christ the King shuts down in Chicago.

Our stories this week include: (1) Pope Francis' current trip to Canada, the focus of which has been on apologizing for the injustices suffered by Canada's indigenous peoples (in particular, abuses suffered by children in Canada's Residential Schools system); (2) new restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass in two U.S. dioceses, as well as the alleged shutdown of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago by Cardinal Blase Cupich (reportedly effective Aug. 1); (3) a mixed message from the Vatican regarding the German Synodal Way, plus a concerning synod report from Luxembourg; and (4) Vice President Kamala Harris' concern that "women are getting pregnant every day in America and this is a real issue," since the authority to regulate or outlaw abortion has been returned to individual States via the Dobbs decision.

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Our stories this week include: (1) Pope Francis' comment this week that he leaves to President Joe Biden's "conscience" the fact that Biden supports abortion, saying the President should "talk to his pastor about that inconsistency"; (2) two stories which demonstrate that the Vatican under Francis consistently undermines the Church's opposition to abortion and contraception; (3) a new document produced by the Synod of Bishop which attempts to describe a "spirituality for synodality"; and (4) the latest from a high-profile Vatican trial which centers around a botched real estate investment scheme..

This week's stories include (1) An update on developments since Roe v. Wade was overruled including Pope Francis finally breaking his silence on the event, (2) The upcoming renewal of the Vatican-Chinese Secret Agreement that Francis hopes will continue, (3) Vatican to appoint two women to the Dicastery that vets and recommends new bishops, and (4) More proof from Australia and Rome that Pope Francis does not really care about restoring the unity of one Roman Rite.

In this episode we consider the use of hand missals by the laity at Mass. We look at the purpose for using missals at Mass. In addition the episode contains practical guidance on how to use a missal to find the particular Mass being offered.

Our stories today include: (1) the historic Dobbs decision by which the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992); (2) Nancy Pelosi's recent trip to Rome, during which she received Holy Communion at a Papal Mass in St. Peter's Basilica; and (3) the Pope's new Apostolic Letter "on the Liturgical Formation of the People of God".

Our stories today include: (1) recent papal comments against "restorationism" and "traditionalists", plus a new restriction imposed on bishops related to Traditionis Custodes; (2) a new interview of Cardinal-elect Arthur Roche, head of the Vatican's liturgy office, in which he says it is "quite serious" to resist Vatican II's "new liturgy"; (3) more liturgical abuse in Chicago (this time, a homosexual couple was allowed to give a "Gospel reflection" in place of the sermon); (4) another attack on Catholics in Nigeria, reportedly carried out by Fulani (predominantly Muslim) herdsman once again; and (5) a large group of U.S. armed service members who are speaking out against discrimination related to COVID-19 vaccination status.

In this episode we look at the concluding ceremonies of Mass (the blessing, Ite Missa est, and the Last Gospel. We also discuss the prayers customary after Low Mass (sometimes called the Leonine Prayers).

CFN Editor-in-Chief Brian McCall and His Excellency Bishop Athanasius Schneider, auxiliary bishop of Astana Kazakhstan, conduct a wide ranging discussion of the Springtime of Vatican II that seems never to have arrived. As part of this discussion His Excellency describes the removal of God from the central place in the liturgy and the need to replace the Man centered liturgies of today with ones turned toward God. The conversation is inspired by two recently published books (by Sophia Institute Press): The Springtime that Never Came: In conversation with Paweł Lisicki (available at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-springtime-that-never-came) and The Catholic Mass: Steps to Restore the Centrality of God in the Liturgy (available at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-catholic-mass). For more information on other titles from Sophia Institute Press see https://www.sophiainstitute.com/.

Our stories this week include: (1) Pope Francis' exhortation to members of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue in Rome "to cultivate the spirit and style of conviviality in your relations with people of other religious traditions," in the wake of what appears to have been an Islamic jihadist massacre in Nigeria; (2) more liturgical abuse in the Archdiocese of Chicago (this time, featuring a lay homilist playing with a bubble wand during Mass); (3) a groundbreaking new documentary film that exposes the insane and dangerous nature of gender ideology; and (4) some much needed hope for the Church in the form of this year's Chartres Pilgrimage.

In this episode we consider the ceremonies of receiving communion. We touch on the issues of Eucharistic Ministers and Communion in the Hand. This is a very important episode in this series.

Our stories today include: (1) a new crop of cardinals named by the Pope, as well as some problematic prelates appointed by Francis to the Congregation for Divine Worship in Rome; (2) President Joe Biden's proclamation for "Pride Month" and the flying of a rainbow flag at the U.S. embassy to the Holy See; (3) recent remarks from Cardinal Raymond Burke on the German Synodal Way; and (4) the implementation of Traditionis Custodes in the Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida by Bishop Felipe Estévez.

In this episode we consider the prayers leading up to the communion of the priest.