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Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Good videos about the leaked document and what might happen next
Some good comments in these videos about the leaked report about the survey of bishops. Francis used it to go ahead and do what he wanted and imposed his whim by issuing Taurina cacata…. Traditionis custodes. I think Robert Royal’s … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1385 – R.I.P. Fr. Ray Blake
Welcome Registrants: Be Not Afraid BridgetM Charbel82 FJP Father Ray Blake has just died. Please pray for the repose of his soul. He guided many people to Christ, well done good and faithful servant. pic.twitter.com/8b1MTVliPO — Mark (@sitsio) July … Read More
This is the way.
Faithful in Charlotte continue to kneel despite efforts of Bishop Michael Martin to discourage the traditional practice by removing kneelers. [Video from July 1, 2025 Mass during Atlanta Province annual meeting, with nine other bishops in attendance].#bishopmartin #charlotte pic.twitter.com/9NFdblyyWU — … Read More
Daily Rome Shot 1384 – Procession
The day after the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul is, traditionally, the Commemoration of St. Paul (since Peter gets most of the attention on the 29th). It is also the Feast of the Protomartyrs of Rome. It is celebrated … Read More
YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
PLEASE use the sharing buttons! Thanks! In your charity would you please take a moment look at the requests and to pray for the people about whom you read? Continued from THESE. Let’s remember all who are ill, who will … Read More
Tracer Bullet and the Smoke of Libville. Episode 8: Spies, Lies and a Bark in the Dark
Continued from Episode 7 – HERE The door swung shut behind us with a click that sounded like a trap snapping on a rat that thought it was in charge. The conference room reeked of pumpkin spice coffee and betrayal. … Read More
TLM suppression REPRIEVE in Texas
LifeSite says HERE that Rome has granted St. Margaret’s parish in San Angelo a two-year permission to continue offering the Latin Mass despite Pope Francis’ restrictions. This even as “The Great Diminishment” begins in Detroit. The Archbishop there could have … Read More
HUGE: “Official Vatican Report Exposes Major Cracks in Foundation of Traditionis Custodes”
Diane Montagna has it. HERE You might remember that part of the justification Francis used for stomping on the TLM (aka the people who wanted it) was a consultation of bishops around the world. It turns out that what we … Read More
LIVE VIDEO – Card. Burke Celebrating Pontifical Mass for the Feast of the Most Precious Blood.
AS I WRITE THIS…. Card. Burke is celebrating Pontifical Mass for the Feast of the Most Precious Blood. LIVE STREAM
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