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Our stories this week include: (1) a very inculturated Mass for the opening of the Synod on Synodality in California; (2) the Pope's meeting with a group of German Lutherans, plus his latest general audience (more railing against "fundamentalists"); (3) the appointment of notorious population control advocate Jeffrey Sachs to the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences by Pope Francis; (4) a new decree issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship (CDW) concerning liturgical translations and adaptations (practical application of Francis' 2017 Motu Proprio Magnum Principium); and (5) Archbishop Viganò's appeal to the U.S. Bishops and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to reconsider their support for abortion-tainted and experimental vaccines.

o Our stories this week include: (1) the tragic story of Sir David Amess' murder (a Catholic member of the British Parliament) and how he was denied access to the sacraments before dying from his mortal wounds, (2) Rome's approval of an episcopal conference specifically for the Amazon region, (3) two related events that took place last week (one focused on religion, the other on environmentalism) and their connection to "synodality" (and possibly even a new Council!), (4) a homosexual music video filmed inside a Capuchin church in Brazil (a video clearly intended to mock the Faith), and (5) the latest from Archbishop Viganò.

Our stories this week include: (1) the official opening of the two-year 'Synod on Synodality' (Oct. 2021–Oct. 2023), which some are dubbing 'Vatican III'; (2) U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's visit to Rome, including her personal audience with Pope Francis; (3) two updates related to Traditionis Custodes; and (4) some good news involving legal victories against Covidian tyranny (jab mandates).

Traditional Catholic activist Monica Smit speaks with CFN Editor Brian McCall about her efforts to inspire fellow Australians to resist the COVID tyranny. She tells the story of her recent arrest for speaking the truth and how they threatened to keep her in prison until she deleted everything she ever posted. You won't want to miss this interview.

o Our stories this week include: (1) updates on two initiatives originally launched by Pope Francis in 2019, both of which relate to his naturalistic vision of human fraternity (one in the sphere of economics, the other in the educational sphere); (2) a new and massive report detailing decades of clerical sexual abuse in France (1950-2020); (3) continuing coverage of the Apostolic Visitation of traditional Carmelite convents here in the United States; and (4) a new interview of a Swiss bishop who has decided to spend his retirement years with the SSPX.

This week's stories include: (1) The Pope's recent address to bishops who are "friends of the Focolare Movement"; (2) Cardinal Kasper's endorsement of a new document which claims to temper the German Synodal Way; (3) more evidence of an emerging health apartheid within the Church (this time, in Malaysia); (4) an apostolic visitation of traditional Carmelites currently being conducted (no doubt in connection with Traditionis Custodes); and (5) the latest from Archbishop Vigano.

Our stories this week include: (1) an overview of the Pope's trip to Hungary and Slovakia last week, with focus on the enormous Eucharistic Procession in Budapest and Francis' meeting with a group of Slovakian Jesuits; (2) more comments from Pope Francis, as well as his biographer, on the upcoming "Synod on Synodality"; (3) a new decree from the Archbishop of Guadalajara in which he strictly implements Traditionis Custodes; and (4) the new requirement to enter the Vatican or receive last rites (and it is not being in a state of grace)

This week's stories include: 1. The Vatican response to the Jewish Rabbis’ "dubia;" 2. French Bishops are told to limit Latin Masses now; 3. Another bizarre Papal press conference ranging from giving communion to pro-abortion politicians to an attack on the recovering Cardinal Burke; 4. A great legal victory of Ferrara shuts down New York's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers.

o Our stories this week include: (1) a look at the newly released preparatory document and "handbook" for the upcoming "Synod on Synodality" (a two-year global process scheduled for Oct. 2021–Oct. 2023); (2) an ecumenical "Message for the Protection of Creation" signed by Pope Francis, Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, and the Anglican "Archbishop" of Canterbury; (3) a couple of pro-life updates (one involving Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, the other involving Mexico's Supreme Court); and (4) a new open letter of resistance to Traditionis Custodes signed by over 40 Catholic lay leaders.

Our stories this week include: (1) a new and lengthy interview granted by Pope Francis to a Spanish radio stations (covers several significant topics; we'll be focusing on just a few); (2) a new Texas law which protects preborn children after a fetal heartbeat has been detected, as well as the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to deny injunctive relief to abortionists; (3) a new document combating gender ideology issued by Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia; and (4) the latest from Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò.

o Our stories this week include: (1) some rather ironic remarks made by Pope Francis during his latest Wednesday audience concerning hypocrisy, (2) a few updates related to Traditionis Custodes and its implementation, (3) the Pope's acceptance of a young Spanish bishop's resignation and what this signals on the part of Francis, and (4) some good news from the Society of St. Pius X in Austria.

This week our stories include: (1) Pope Says Ten Commandments are Not "Absolutes", (2) Fall of Afghanistan and the Resurgence of Radical Islam while US Military Becomes More "Woke," (3) See of Peter for Rent as Ad Spokesman: Francis Promotes Universal Vaccination in New Ad Council Video; and (4) Cardinal Burke Seriously Ill.

Our stories this week include: (1) Pope Francis' audience pitting the Commandments against an "encounter with Christ;" (2) the conviction of a notable Polish priest for "incitement to hatred" of homosexuals and Cardinal Gerhard Müller's reaction; (3) an online panel discussion on Traditionis Custodes featuring Cardinal Joseph Zen, Bishop Athanasius Schneider, Dr. Robert Moynihan, and Dr. John Rao; (4) U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's decision to deny a request for injunctive relief filed on behalf of Indiana University students seeking to challenge the university's COVID-19 vaccine mandate; and (5) a spiritual call to action (fasting and exorcism) from Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò.

This week our stories include: (1) Pope Francis: Church's "Vocation" is "Evangelization," Not "Proselytism;" (2) Update on Implementation of Traditionis Custodes by Bishops as Kremlin Santa Marta Prepares to Use spy network to Suppress the Mass, (3) Two new Interventions from Archbishop Vigano on the fight for the Catholic Mass, and (4) Mandatory Vaccination and the Right to Conscientious Objection--Practical Advice

CFN has invited back by popular demand Father Michael Rodriguez who delivered an outstanding testimony at the CFN 2019 Conference on "Fifty Years of Problems with the New Mass." Father shares his experience of persecution for the Mass and offers sage advice to priests and laity at this moment in which we must stand up for the Mass.

This week's stories include: (1) More fallout (good and bad) from Traditionis Custodes' assault on the True Mass, (2) Former cardinal and priest Theodore McCarrick charged with criminal sexual assault of a young boy and more reporting on the use of immoral dating apps by Vatican and diocesan clerics; (3) US House of Representatives passes a budget bill removing limitations on federal tax dollars being used to fund abortions; and (4) the Vatican releases a disturbing image in anticipation of the 2022 World Meeting of Families.

This week's stories include: (1) Fallout from Traditionis Custodes Blast: Various Responses; (2) USCCB General Secretary Exposed as Active Homosexual, Abruptly Resigns; and (3) Biden to Send Vaccine Reps Door-to-Door; Bishops Still Afraid to Open Churches

This week's news is dedicated exclusively to a deep analysis of Pope Francis' illegal attempt to quarantine and cancel the two thousand year old Traditional Latin Mass in Traditionis Custodes. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the Rite canonized by St. Pius V. What does the document say? What are the reasons Francis gives? What is the end game here? What will happen to the FSSP, ICKR, the SSPX, diocesan priests? These and other questions are answered in this complete report.

This week's stories include: (1) An update on the Persecution of Father Altman—predicted by Archbishop Vigano; (2) The Vatican and Vaccines; (3) Communist Infiltration and the Spread of the Errors of Russia Shown in Video; (4) Bishop "Nighty Night Baby" Tobin Tweets its OK to Leave the Church to Become Protestant

Our topics this week include: (1) Pope Francis' hand-written letter of support addressed to Fr. James Martin, S.J. (known for his pro-LGBT activism) and Archbishop Vigano's response; (2) another subtle attack on Tradition by Francis during a papal homily (more warnings against "rigidity" and "fundamentalism"); (3) a few updates on the status of Masses inside St. Peter's Basilica and the "imminent reform" of Summorum Pontificum; and (4) a new interview of Cardinal Gerhard Müller, former prefect of the CDF, in which he connects American billionaires, Big Tech, Big Pharma, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in their collective efforts "to impose their poor view of humanity and their economically limited world view ... on the whole world via their foundations and the opportunities for the Great Reset after the Corona crisis."

Our topics this week include: (1) Pope Francis' strong words for "the new preachers" (mostly online) who are "rigid" (he seems to be referring to Traditionalists), as well as his reported encouragement of the German Synodal Path; (2) another concerning Biden nominee (this one holds extreme population control views); (3) a recent interview of Bishop Athanasius Schneider for a documentary film called "Planet Lockdown"; (4) an update regarding the suppression of private Masses in St. Peter's Basilica; and lastly, (5) the calumnious accusations made by Professor Roberto de Mattei against Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò and responses in support of Archbishop Viganò.

o Our topics this week include: (1) SSPX ordinations to the diaconate and priesthood here in the U.S., (2) a few highlights from the USCCB General Assembly (which concludes this afternoon), (3) an encouraging U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the rights of faith-based foster care agencies, (4) a French archdiocese that has announced it is severing ties with the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), and (5) a new interview of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò.

Our topics this week include: (1) a major reform of the Code of Canon Law (specifically, the book dealing with canonical crimes and punishments), (2) examples of "Pride Month" being celebrated by both civil and ecclesiastical leaders, (3) two follow-up reports on stories we have covered in the past (including one from last week re: access to the TLM), and (4) the latest from Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, the indefatigable voice crying out in the wilderness.

Archbishop Vigano has identified the root cause of the abuse crisis in the church to be a plague of homosexuality in the clergy and the hierarchy. This is not the first time the Church has been afflicted by the scourge of what His Grace calls a Lavender Mafia. An element of the wide corruption of the Church during the 11th century involved the sin of Sodom among clerics and in particular in monasteries. St. Peter Damian was a leading figure who fought to free the Church of this grave sin. Brian McCall and author Matthew Hoffman (who translated St. Peter Damian's work "The Book of Gomorrah") discuss the great saint and his successful plan to reform the Church of his day. His translation is available here https://www.amazon.com/Gomorrah-Damians-Struggle-Ecclesiastical-Corruption/dp/0996704205.

Our topics this week include: (1) President Joe Biden's long-overdue "State of the Union" address, (2) conflicting reports on whether or not the U.S. bishops may actually enforce Canon Law and deny Biden Holy Communion, (3) some positive signs that there is still a will to fight gender ideology on the part of some civil leaders, and (4) further information about the real agenda behind the upcoming Vatican global health conference.