Luiz Sérgio Solimeo 
Peoples and nations—as well as individuals—receive from God a mission according to the designs of His Providence. In relation to France, Pope Gregory IX, in an October 21, 1239 letter to King St. Louis, has these beautiful words: “God, to whom the heavenly legions obey, having established different kingdoms here on earth … Read more
Pope Leo XIV has called the presidents of bishops’ conferences to Rome from Oct. 7—14 for a weeklong gathering on Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia. He says: “In light of the changes that continue to impact families, I have decided to convene the presidents of the Episcopal Conferences from around the … Read more
The Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese, former editor of America Magazine, reveals his hatred for the traditional rite of the Mass in an article he wrote for the Religion News Service on August 25. The title says it all: “Why I Hate the Old Latin Mass: A Confession.” In a satirical style, which … Read more
Among the criticism and remarks by ecclesiastics about the current Synodal Process underway in the Church, the Open Letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, by Bishop Rob Mutsaerts, Auxiliary of the Diocese of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, in the Netherlands, stands out for its simplicity and clarity. “The Salvation Of Souls Is The Supreme Law” The … Read more
As the Islamic persecution of Christians in general and Catholics in particular intensifies around the world, the Archbishop of Santa Fe, Most Reverend John C. Wester, comes out in defense of a controversial Islamic project. Local journalist Jason McNabb writes: “A proposed Islamic mosque and school in Albuquerque’s North Valley has sparked controversy, … Read more
Sunday, July 26, was the feast of Saint Anne, patron saint of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of Spain’s Canary Islands. On that day, the celebration of the mother of the Virgin Mary took an unexpected turn, which shocked the faithful. At dawn, a small crowd of around 500 gathered … Read more
On May 15, 2026, Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas—On the Safeguarding of the Human Person in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter MH). This lengthy document includes 244 paragraphs, about 42,000 words, and 224 footnotes, nearly all referencing Vatican II and the post-conciliar popes. Abandoning Thomistic Metaphysics MH … Read more
The synodal process inaugurated by Pope Francis is working toward the complete transformation of the Catholic Church that the Argentine Pope desired: “In this Church, as in an inverted pyramid, the top is located beneath the base.” In other words, Pope Francis’s “Synodal Church” will be an egalitarian church. But more than … Read more
On November 4, 2025, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued “Mater Populi Fidelis: Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation.” The Dicastery’s Prefect, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, and its Secretary, Msgr. Armando Matteo, signed the Note, which Pope Leo XIV approved and ordered … Read more
In his new book, Hope: The Autobiography, Pope Francis repeats facts about his life and family and makes doctrinal statements against traditional Church teaching. Don’t Sins of the Flesh Matter? Speaking about homosexuality, Pope Francis says that it is not a crime but “a human fact” and “God the Father loves them … Read more