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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Brian McCall interviews Father Marc Vernoy, SSPX, Prior of St. Thomas More Church in Florida. Recently Father presented a spiritual bouquet and formal request for Governor Ron DeSantis to consecrate the State of Florida to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Father discusses the role of lay people in politics and the need for the secular authorities to advance the triumph of the Immaculate Heart according to the Message of Fatima.

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.

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.

oOur 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.

Our topics this week include: (1) a survey of the fallout from Traditionis Custodes, the anti-TLM bomb dropped last week by Pope Francis; (2) another homosexual scandal involving a high-ranking USCCB official; and (3) Joe Biden's plan to send federal vaccine reps door-to-door to "dispel misinformation" (i.e., proselytize on behalf of the COVID religion).

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.

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.

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) 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.

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 Pontificum4. 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/.

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.

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/.

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".