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Our stories this week include: (1) the Vatican's bombshell announcement that Pope Francis "will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary" in Rome on March 25; (2) more examples of liberal German prelates supporting heretical positions/events (thankfully, one German Cardinal has called out the entire German Church); and (3) good news for Sister Deirdre "Dede" Byrne and the St. Thomas More Society. PLEASE NOTE for some unexplained reason we had serious technical difficulties that caused the audio and video to freeze during the report on the Consecration of Russia. We do not know the cause of this mysterious interference. We apologize for the delay but it only lasts a few minutes.

Brian McCall interviews Father Jeffery Jambon about his recently published book, Ignatian Meditations (Romanitas Press) available at https://www.romanitaspress.com/product-page/ignatian-meditations. Having made and preached the Spiritual Exercises throughout his priestly life, Father Jambon discusses how he turned his retreat notes into this valuable resources. If you are not familiar with the treasures of the spiritual exercises this interview will inspire you to learn more. If you are familiar you will learn about a resource that you can use to keep the retreat alive throughout the year.

o Our stories this week include: (1) developments regarding the war in Ukraine, including Russia's conditions for ceasing its "special military operation", (2) a few take-aways from President Biden's "State of the Union" address last week, (3) the sudden removal of a Puerto Rican bishop by Pope Francis without any specific reason given by the Vatican, (4) new pastoral norms for the application of Traditionis Custodes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and (5) Bishop Athanasius Schneider's call for Pope Francis to grant ordinary faculties to SSPX priests for offering Mass.

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Brian McCall interviews Michael Hichborn, Director of the Lepanto Institute about a recent threatening letter posted publicly by the Association of United States Catholic Priests. The AUSCP attacks the Lepanto Institute for exposing its support for such erroneous positions as ordaining women and undermining the Church's irreformable teaching on unnatural sins against the Sixth Commandment.

Our stories today include: (1) a surprising announcement from the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) regarding a recent private audience with Pope Francis and a papal decree granting them "the faculty" to continue using of all the 1962 liturgical books; (2) updates on the Freedom Convoy in Canada, as well as news about "The People's Convoy" in the United States (started today in CA, scheduled to arrive in DC on March 5); (3) the ongoing plight of healthcare workers in Maine seeking relief from their state's jab mandates; and (4) a report on the recent symposium on the priesthood held at the Vatican.

o Our stories this week include: (1) two new papal documents (one concerning the structure of the CDF, the other concerning Canon Law), (2) a recent low-profile meeting between SSPX Superior General Fr. Davide Pagliarani and Pope Francis, (3) some updates about the Freedom Convoy in Canada and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoking the "Emergencies Act" in response to the ongoing demonstration, and (4) an interview of Harrison Butker (starting kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs) about his love of the Traditional Latin Mass and his thoughts about Traditionis Custodes.

Our stories today include: (1) the third anniversary of the heterodox "Document on Human Fraternity" (signed by Pope Francis and Grand Imam Ahmad Al-Tayyeb during the Pope's visit to Abu Dhabi in 2019) and how the anniversary was celebrated (including some concerning claims in the Pope's address for the occasion), (2) the latest from Germany regarding their "synodal way" plus "an initial assessment" from the Vatican about the worldwide Synod on Synodality, (3) updates on the "Freedom Conoy" in Canada, (4) a United Nations-friendly joint statement issued by Russia and China concerning "global sustainable development" (a statement The Washington Post has dubbed "a bid to make the world safe for dictatorship" while paying lip service to democracy), (5) an Airzona priest admits he has been baptizing invalidly for two decades.

Catholic Family News Editor-in-Chief Brian McCall has an extended conversation with LifeSite News author Stephen Kokx and independent researcher Daniel Vasco. They discuss the five part series that CFN has serialized in the monthly newspaper over the past five issues. After extensive research, Kokx and Vasco, relate the important insights the Scriptures and Tradition teach us about the relationship and complimentarity of the races, or more accurately generations of Noah. They contrast contemporary theories that incite hatred and conflict with Catholic explanations that emphasize the unique gifts of each tribe of Noah and each one's need for the balance brought by the others. It is a very informative and consoling discussion that introduces viewers to their more extensive analysis in the published articles.

(1) Pope Francis' cordial address last Friday to a meeting of so-called "Catholic fact-checkers" (a new initiative begun "to help to clarify fake news and misleading information about vaccines against COVID-19"), (2) a papal claim made yesterday which demands some doctrinal fact-checking, (3) Cardinal tells journalist should change teaching on homosexuality and Pope Francis is not a liberal but a radical, (4) Canadian truckers resisting COVID-related tyranny (Freedom Convoy 2022), and (5) a courageous statement issued by a former FSSP priest (resisting the tyranny of Traditionis Custodes).

Our stories this week include: (1) testimony from Cardinal Blase Cupich and Archbishop Arthur Roche that eliminating the Traditional Latin Mass is critical for securing the new ecclesiology (vision of the Church) introduced at Vatican II (since the TLM is incompatible with it); (2) highlights from a recent interview of Cardinal Raymond Burke during which His Eminence fielded questions about Traditionis Custodes, Vatican II, and the SSPX; (3) the continued fallout from Traditionis Custodes and the Doubtful Dubia in dioceses around the world (more restrictions based on TC and DD); and (4) the institution of lay men and women as lectors and catechists by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica this past Sunday.

This week's stories include: (1) a closer look at fundamental differences between the traditional "Church Unity Octave" and the post-Vatican II "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity", (2) further evidence that synodality and ecumenism (endless dialogue with non-Catholic Christians) are inseparable, (3) the case of Fr. Anthony Bus (a Chicago priest who dared to question Cardinal Cupich's anti-Tradition diktats), (4) new revelations about private meetings held between Pope Francis and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, and (5) the status of COVID restrictions in Australia (bad news) and the UK (good news).

Our stories this week include: (1) a Synod-related tweet from the USCCB that backfired on the bishops, (2) a significant personnel change at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) in Rome, (3) two recent statements in opposition to Traditionis Custodes, (4) the passage of a pro-abortion bill in New Jersey (which "Catholic" Gov. Bill Murphy said he will sign into law this week), and (5) America's liturgical Grinch (Cardinal Blase Cupich) being booed off stage at the Chicago March for Life last Saturday (Jan. 8).

Our stories this week include: (1) Cardinal Blase Cupich's Christmas gift to traditional Catholics; (2) a circus performance held at the Vatican for Pope Francis, as well as more subtle digs at traditionalists by the Pope; (3) the Archbishop of Dublin's claim that "[r]adical change is coming to the Church" via "the synodal pathway" of Pope Francis; (4) a courageous sermon given by a Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) priest regarding COVID; and (5) Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò's response to the Congregation for Divine Worship's contrived "Responsa ad Dubia" concerning the implementation of Traditionis Custodes.

Father Karl Stehlin explains how priests and faithful in Poland and across Eastern Europe are flocking to Tradition. In an inspiring interview he explains how 13 priests have found refuge with the SSPX in Poland and how the number of faithful have tripled in the past year. He explains that the COVID restrictions (which are more strict on Churches than under Communism), the novelties of the current papacy, and Traditionis Custodes have led many priests and faithful to Tradition thanks to the protection of the Immaculata. He also explains his role as the leader of the Malitia Immaculata founded by Maximillian Kolbe. For more information in the US please see https://sspx.org/en/militia-immaculatae-faqs.

Our stories this week include: (1) the "Responsa ad Dubia" document released last Saturday by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (CDW) (a second 'nuclear attack', so to speak, on the traditional Roman liturgy); (2) a significant leadership change in the Roman Curia (Vatican bureaucracy) involving the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (the office in charge of the Vatican's COVID-19 Commission); (3) the latest from the Vatican regarding jabs; (4) a Catholic psychiatrist, medical ethicist, and university professor who has recently been fired for refusing to take the jab; (5) and interesting revelation regarding very positive comments about Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre reportedly made by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 2003; and (6) the latest from Archbishop Vigano.

Brian McCall interviews Father John Lovell, President and co-founder of Coalition for Canceled Priests. Father not only tells his own story of being "canceled" but the founding of this important organization. The interview brings a great message of hope for the Restoration of All Things in Christ through the restoration of priests.

o Our stories this week include: (1) two papal updates (one from last week and one from this week), (2) the latest on what could be the next wave of persecution against traditional religious communities and the traditional Roman liturgy by the enemies of Tradition in Rome (members of what Archbishop Vigano calls "the deep church"), (3) a strange saga involving a "Synod Resources" website (run by the Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops) and the heterodox pro-LGBT group "New Ways Ministry", (4) a disappointing 6-3 Supreme Court decision to deny injunctive relief to NY healthcare workers who object to certain jabs (due to their connection to abortion), and (5) an encouraging display of Catholic Action in Austria.

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski and Brian McCall discuss Dr. Kwasniewski's new book, Ministers of Christ and the importance of the ordained male ministries.

o Our stories this week include: (1) a few different papal news items (including Francis' current trip to Cyprus and Greece), (2) another example of health apartheid within the Church (a topic we've covered in the past), (3) an important interview regarding the status of the traditional Carmelite nuns in Pennsylvania and the recent apostolic visitation conducted, (4) a debate over sexually explicit (and pro-LGBT) books and parental rights in a Florida school district, and (5) some disturbing reports that Notre Dame de Paris (badly damaged in April 2019 by fire) will undergo a modern(ist) "restoration" resulting in the interior of the iconic Gothic cathedral resembling a "politically correct Disneyland".

This week our stories include: (1) End of USCCB meeting and vote on mostly useless document, (2)Eucharistic sacrilege no big deal to French bishop, (3) Polish Dominican sends open letter to Pope Francis defending Traditional Mass, critiquing Traditionis Custodes, and announcing he is affiliating with the SSPX, (4) Pope writes to encourage gay "Catholic," and (5) Archbishop Vigano announces launch of an Anti-globalist Alliance.

This week's stories include: Two bombshell letters interpreting Traditionis Custdes and an article by Cardinal Cupich; Senator Durbin denied Communion for being pro-abortion; Vatican Shuts down contemplative Benedictine monastery; Cardinal Kasper criticizes the German Synodal Way (that has lost its way)

Brian McCall discusses the first academic year of the four year fully Traditional Catholic college Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum with its founding President, Dr. Edward Schaefer and member of the founding faculty Professor Phillip Berns. Collegium sanctorum angelorum (College of the Holy Angels) is a faithful, affordable, and classical liberal arts college. It will be a residential, four-year college that will provide a liberal arts education (A.A. and B.A.) that is faithful to the intellectual, moral, spiritual, and liturgical traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, and a formation in Catholic living – ora et labora, both at affordable rates. For more information or to apply for admission or donate please visit https://www.the-collegium.org/about.

Our stories this week include: (1) Francis tells Biden he is a good Catholic and should keep receiving Communion, (2) USCCB Committee finalizes draft document on the Eucharist, (3) More on the terrible Vatican CCP agreement-underground bishop disappears, (4) updates on two Supreme Court cases, and (5) a report on the Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage.

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski, scholar, author, lecturer, and CFN contributor, discusses the new book From Benedict's Peace to Francis's War that collects 70 different reactions to Traditionis Custodes, Pope Francis's Motu Proprio against the Traditional Latin Mass. The book is available at https://www.angelicopress.org/from-benedicts-peace-to-franciss-war-peter-kwasniewski