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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.

Our topics this week include: (1) Pope Francis' new Apostolic Letter through which he has instituted the lay ministry of Catechist, (2) the impending persecution of Catholic medical professionals by the "Catholic" Biden administration, (3) the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's recent intervention concerning USCCB policy formation (while turning a blind eye to German disobedience), and (4) some positive signs in France concerning resistance to "concessions" being made to "Islamism".

Brian McCall discusses the state of liberal universities with University of Chicago Professor of Medieval History Rachel Fulton Brown. A convert to the Catholic Church, Professor Brown has written and spoken extensively on the truth and beauty of Catholic Western Civilization, a topic that is unwelcome at America's liberal universities. Her personal blog is located at https://fencingbearatprayer.blogspot.com/.

This week the editors discuss: 1. The importance of the Major Order of Subdeacon and the Rite of Ordination. 2. The removal of Father Altman as pastor by the Bishop of La Cosse Diocese. 3. Reports that the Pope is poised to undue Summorum Pontificum 4. The Vatican announces a two year Synodal Process on Synodality modeled on the horrendous German Synodal Path.

Brian McCall and journalist and author Matthew Hoffman discuss the compelling testimony of Mrs. Martha Alegría Reichmann de Valladares. She reveals details of a network of corruption that produced and sustains the Francis Papacy. Her testimony is based on a close, decades long friendship with Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, the so called "vice-pope." Only after the Cardinal betrayed their friendship and revealed his dark side of financial and moral corruption did the Valladares family understand the depths of their betrayal. Her testimony compliments that of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who provided a preface to her book length testimony. The recently released English translation of her book can be purchased at https://www.faithfulinsight.com/.

Our topics this week include: (1) Pope Francis' addition of seven new titles to the Litany of St. Joseph, (2) a new article sounding the alarm about those pesky "rad Trads" (and Fr. James Martin, no surprise, is helping to circulate it on social media), (3) a new appeal addressed to Pope Francis asking him to intervene and "put an end" to the so-called "German Synodal Path", and (4) the latest from Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò.

Brian McCall speaks with Crisis Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Eric Sammons about his research into the insidious infiltration of religious indifferentism into the post-Counciliar Church. In his recently released new book Deadly Indifference, Sammons warns that it is not only outright heresy that has destroyed the Church's missionary zeal. Perhaps even more deadly is the practical religious indifferentism that can technically avoid the charge of heresy and that has been promoted by all the post-Counciliar popes and not merely Pope Francis. His new book can be ordered at Sophia Institute Press https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/deadly-indifference.

Matt Gaspers interviews Brian McCall about the new best-selling book "A Voice in the Wilderness: Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano on the Church, America, and the World" available at https://www.angelicopress.org/a-voice-in-the-wilderness-vigano.

Brian McCall interviews Journalist Phil Lawler about his book "Contagious Faith: Why the Church Must Spread Hope Not Fear in a Pandemic" about the year of COVID and how the Church reacted to it. The book is available at https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/contagious-faith.

Our topics this week include: (1) the observance of Earth Day by Pope Francis and President Joe Biden, including a brief look at the concerning origins of the environmentalist movement; (2) President Biden's climate change summit (Apr. 22-23), featuring remarks by numerous world leaders including Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping; (3) some news involving two notoriously pro-LGBT bishops (one German, one American); and (4) a major new contribution to the debate over COVID vaccines written by CFN's own Christopher Ferrara.