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Brian McCall and Dr. Peter Kwasniewski discuss authority, obedience, tradition and the common good. They examine the principles that need to guide our actions in light of the attacks on Catholic doctrine and liturgy that have intensified in the past fourteen years. Dr. Kwasniewski's recently published book Bound by Truth: Authority, Obedience, Tradition, and the Common Good is available from Angelico Press. Remember to support CFN by purchasing books from Angelico Press https://angelicopress.com/catholicfamilynews.

This week Brian and Murray discuss: The Iowa Caucus Results; The Houthi conflict in Yemen: Pope Francis thinks "Nobody is in hell" and has a "common mission with Marxists." Archbishop Vigano calls on the Swiss Guard to Expel the Argentine. Remember to support CFN by purchasing books from Angelico Press https://angelicopress.com/catholicfamilynews and Sophia Institute Press https://sophiainstitute.com/product-category/books/ref/63/.

Brian McCall and Brian Mershon speak with Libby Ibanez who has witnessed first hand the cancelling of a thriving Traditional Latin Mass Community in Corpus Christi Texas. As an Easter gift in April, the local bishop disbanded the TLM community of St. John's notwithstanding hundreds of regular parishioners, including young families, and thousands of dollars in weekly donations. Yet, this act of tyranny would not prevail and many including Mrs. Ibanez found a new home to continue living and worshiping as Catholics have done for millennia. Remember to support CFN by purchasing books from Angelico Press https://angelicopress.com/catholicfamilynews and Sophia Institute Press https://sophiainstitute.com/product-category/books/ref/63/.

Today on CFN, Murray Rundus interviews Dr. David Allen White about his conversion story and his time teaching at the Naval Academy and talks about the extensive evidence for Shakespeare's Catholicism, the Authorship question, and more! Many of Dr. White's lectures can be found here: https://stasaudio.bandcamp.com/ Subscribe to our paper! https://catholicfamilynews.com/new-su... Remember you can also support CFN by purchasing from Angelico Press https://angelicopress.com/CatholicFam... Sophia Institute Press (plus get 15% off) https://sophiainstitute.com/product-c... #Shakespeare #Catholic #christianity

This week Murray and Brian discuss The Kissing Cardinal’s pornographic book uncovered New Push for Married priest The Southern Border and the Immigration story; what should Catholics think? The Release of Epstein Documents. Remember to support CFN by purchasing books from Angelico Press https://angelicopress.com/catholicfamilynews and Sophia Institute Press https://sophiainstitute.com/product-category/books/ref/63/.

Brian McCall speaks with author Alec Torres about his road from a California Mega Church to the halls of Yale to the Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Alec's story is truly inspiring and a reminder that notwithstanding the crisis in teh Church Ged can still reach through and bring people to His Church. You can purchase Alec's and other books from Sophia Institute Press and get a 15% discount using the following special link. https://sophiainstitute.com/product-category/books/ref/63/.

This week Murray and Brian discuss: 1. A Sign from Heaven? Lightning strikes St. Peter Statue in Argentina; 2. Updates on: Argentinian President Milei, the DDF gay blessing document (including the excommunication of an Italian priest for criticizing the Dictator Pope) and Notre Dame; 3. Saving Democracy by removing the leading candidate from the ballot; and 4. Jihad in Nigeria. Remember to support CFN by purchasing books from Angelico Press https://angelicopress.com/?dt_id=1092828&Catholic-Family-Nes=CATHOLICFAMILYNEWS and Sophia Institute Press https://sophiainstitute.com/product-category/books/ref/63/.

Join us for the final News Roundup of 2023 during which we have some blockbuster news to round out the year. Murray and Brian will discuss: 1. Blessing Sodom and Gomorrah: Vatican nods to blessings for mortal sin. 2. The Israel-Palestine escalation with the Jerusalem Patriarchate. 3. Rumors of Archbishop Vigano's conditional consecration. 4. Is Francis preparing to excommunicate Syro-Malabar Christians for wanting to implement Vatican II? 5. More Suppression of the TLM: Bye bye FSSP from a diocese in France. Remember to support CFN by purchasing from Angelico Press https://angelicopress.com/CatholicFamilyNews Sophia Institute Press (plus get 15% off) https://sophiainstitute.com/product-category/books/ref/63/

Reporter Brian Mershon and long time Traditionalist warrior Jim De Piante join Brian McCall to discuss the latest implementation of Traditionis Custodes happening in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition to the on-the-ground reporting, our guests provide a fascinating history of the True Mass in the Charlotte area. Support CFN by purchasing from our partners: Sophia Institute Press (15% discount for CFN viewers) https://sophiainstitute.com/product-category/books/ref/63/ Angelico Press http://www.angelicopress.com/CatholicFamilyNews For further information see https://catholicfamilynews.com/blog/2023/12/19/further-traditional-latin-mass-and-sacraments-crackdown-in-diocese-of-charlotte-reportedly-imminent/

This week Murray and Brian will discuss: 1. Archbishop Vigano launches new seminary and labels Francis a False Prophet; 2. As Pope Francis plans his funeral he promotes cremation. 3. As Brazil's congress considers declaring a national Tridentine Mass Day, Bishop Gregory tells CUA students they cannot have a Traditional Mass; and 4. Satan in the Iowa Capital; This episode has been sponsored by Angelico Press. Help our apostolate by purchasing books from our referral website: www.angelicopress.com/CatholicFamilyNews

The Texas Supreme Court recently refused to create an exception to the state's ban of almost all abortions for a mother who sought an abortion because her baby was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a genetic anomaly that can cause a variety of severe birth defects. The news media has unleashed a barrage of stories to attempt to persuade Americans that this mother should be allowed to kill her child because the diagnosis is "fatal" and "lethal" and that carrying the baby to term would be pointless. As a counter to this narrative of gloom, CFN interviews Mrs. Claudia Linton of England. She tells the inspiring story of her daughter Josephine who was born with a very similar condition (Trisomy 13). You will not want to miss this inspiring story of love.

This week we will discuss: (1) Pope Francis v. Tucker Carlson: Who is preaching Catholic political doctrine?, (2) Preaching the Feminist False Narrative, (3) The divided nation— DeSantis v Newsom and FBI v Catholics, (4) “Conservatives” Confused in Church and State. Remember you can help CFN by making book purchases from Sophia Institute Press at https://sophiainstitute.com/ref/63/

Today Brian and Murray speak about: 1. Dictator Pope Strikes Again: Cardinal Burke Made Homeless in Rome for Disunity While German Bishops Merely Receive a Diplomatic Letter; 2. Davos We Have a Problem: Another Interesting Election Result in the Netherlands. 3. Irish Have Had Enough: Eruption of Protests in Response to Stabbings. 4. Big Brother is Watching, Always Watching. To help support CFN considering purchasing from Sophia Institute Press who will give a portion of proceeds purchased through this partner site to CFN: https://sophiainstitute.com/ref/63/ Sources: https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1727800966563434610 https://apnews.com/article/vatican-cardinal-burke-conservatives-strickland-163f2d3522a80fa5f908421cc812cfc9 https://www.outono.net/elentir/2023/11/28/the-sanchez-govt-prohibits-a-group-of-catholics-from-exercising-their-right-to-pray-in-the-street/ https://twitter.com/WGthink/status/1727594466452639921 https://givesendgo.com/rufinifamily?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=rufinifamily https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/inside-the-un-plan-to-control-speech-online-5534524?utm_source=ref_share&utm_campaign=copy #catholic #Catholicism #CardinalBurke #Cardinal #SSPX #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicFamilyNews #CFN #BrianMcCall #MattGaspers #MurrayRundus #Christianity #ChristianNews #PopeFrancis #Wilders #Netherlands #Argentina #Ireland #Dublin

Brian McCall discusses the topics of saints who have been persecuted from within the Church with authors Joshua Charles and Alec Torres. Many saints have been persecuted by religious superiors, priests, bishops, and even popes. Their inspiring stories can help us deal with the ever deepening persecution of faithful Catholics from within. As St. John Fisher, who is highlighted in their book, once said, "The fort is betrayed even of them who should have defended it." Visit Sophia Institute Press at https://sophiainstitute.com/product/persecuted-from-within/ref/63/ to purchase your copy. Use promotion code CFN25 to get 25% off for a limited time. Visit https://www.joshuatcharles.com/ and https://www.alectorres.com/ for more information on our guests.

In this special Thanksgiving report Father Terence Finnegan, Tom Summers, and Brian McCall discuss the life and legacy of Father Hector Bolduc. It is important that we never forget the tireless work of the early priests of Tradition who traveled millions of miles to keep the flame of the true Mass burning throughout North America. Father Bolduc established many important priories that flourish today: Dickinson, Texas and St. Mary's, Kansas among them. This interview is filled with fascinating stories about the early days of the Traditional resistance to the New Mass and new doctrine. Father Finnegan shares his personal memories not only of Father Bolduc but also Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Tom Summers describes the massive research project he undertook to preserve the memory of Father Bolduc's work. His book which is based on interviews of people who knew Father and thousands of pages of Father's diaries and journals is a wonderful way to give thanks to those who made the channels of grace we enjoy today possible. Father Hector Bolduc, Defender of the Catholic Tradition is available for purchase in Kindle, hard cover and paperback editions on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Father-Hector-Bolduc-Defender-Tradition/dp/B0CFCPH855/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LG1J4BFUE2PL&keywords=father+bolduc&qid=1700691971&sprefix=father+bolduc%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

This week's stories include: (1) Francis Is Turning the Church into Anglicanism from within by Actions; (2) A new anti-Socialist President in Argentina, (3) One World Woke Religion Forces High School Basketball Player and Hairdresser to Conform, (4) The Decline of the Catholic School System We also introduce our new Acting Managing Editor, Murray Rundus, who joins the show for the first time.

Our stories this week include: (1) the removal of Bishop Joseph Strickland from the Diocese of Tyler, Texas by Pope Francis; (2) another tragic case of court-ordered euthanasia in the UK involving an 8-month-old girl; (3) some good news from Finland (bogus "hate speech" charges against a Finnish lawmaker have been dismissed); and (4) a nationwide survey which found that most American priests ordained after 2020 identify as "conservative/orthodox".

Author Stephen Kokx shares with us his insights into the importance of the life and writings of St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696–1787). His insights are personal and inspiring. The founder of the Redemptorists and author of the most famous Way of the Cross has much wisdom to inspire Catholics in the midst of the ongoing crisis in the Church. Be sure to listen until the end of the interview when Mr. Kokx shares an interesting insight into the recent persecution of Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler Texas. You can purchase Mr. Kokx book on St. Alphonsus in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/St-Alphonsus-21st-Century-Handbook/dp/B0CHGBLJ5Q/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1699893774&sr=8-1

Our stories today include: (1) one German bishop's call for a "reassessment of homosexuality" in favor of "the possibility of blessings for same-sex couples"; (2) the passage of a radical pro-abortion constitutional amendment in Ohio; (3) the Vatican's responses to yet another set of dubia (questions related to "transsexuals", Baptism, and eligibility to serve as a godparent); (4) the desecration of a historic church in the Diocese of Brooklyn and the aftermath; and (5) a popular traditional Catholic pilgrimage in Oklahoma.

Our stories this week include: (1) a look at the so-called "Synthesis Report" published at the end of the Synod general assembly in Rome; (2) parish closures and mergers in the Archdiocese of New Orleans; (3) updates to the statutes of the Pontifical Academy of Theology in favor of what Pope Francis calls a "paradigm shift" and a "courageous cultural revolution"; (4) commentary on the state of the Church from a retired Argentine archbishop; and (5) a look at the annual Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage in Rome.

Our stories this week include: (1) the latest from the Synod on Synodality general assembly in Rome, which will conclude on Sunday; (2) disturbing news involving the American Academy of Pediatrics and the organization's promotion of gender ideology; (3) recent statements from the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem regarding the current crisis in the Holy Land (specifically, its impact on the local Christian community); and (4) the election of Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the House.

Our stories this week include: (1) the latest news from the Synod on Synodality general assembly in Rome, including one priest-participant's assertion that the Synod "is the continuation of Vatican II"; (2) the Pope's reception of two unlikely visitors (Whoopi Goldberg and Sister Jeannine Gramick, a notorious and censured LGBT activist); (3) the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the question of who should occupy and control the Holy Land; and (4) an Italian cardinal's comment to a Spanish news outlet that the five cardinals' dubia "hurt" Francis.

This week we will have a special show: your questions answered. Bring your questions about the state of the church in the world or current events, and we will try to answer them. Tune in live at 5 PM Eastern, 4 PM central 3 PM Mountain 2 PM Pacific. You will be able to answer your questions in the live chat on YouTube. Our last question and answer session a few years ago went very well so we are hoping you enjoy this. There was a wide range of questions submitted including some relating to liturgy, prophesy, sedevacantism, and the Israeli Gaza Conflict.

Our stories this week include: (1) the new set of dubia submitted to Pope Francis by a group of five cardinals ahead of the Synod on Synodality general assembly, which began yesterday (Oct. 4) in Rome, as well as dubia submitted by the Czech Episcopal Conference regarding access to the sacraments for divorced and civilly "remarried" Catholics; (2) a new text from Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò in which he argues that Francis's "acceptance of the papacy is invalidated, because he considers the papacy something other than what it is" (i.e., lack of proper consent, analogous to an invalid marriage); and (3) the historically unprecedented ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the office of House Speaker.

Our stories this week include: (1) the upcoming ecumenical prayer vigil in Rome that will precede and basically introduce the Synod on Synodality general assembly (opens Oct. 4); (2) the current status of ex-Jesuit Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik (found guilty in 2020 by the CDF for grave delicts) and the Rome-based Aletto Center he founded; (3) Bishop Joseph Strickland's latest pastoral letter in which he focuses on the "LGBTQ agenda" and same-sex "blessings" ahead of the Synod on Synodality; and (4) Elon Musk's response to accusations that X (formerly Twitter) is the top purveyor of vaccine-related disinformation.