At the end of July, 85 years ago in 1941, Father Maximilian Kolbe stepped out of line at Auschwitz. His gift of noble defiance has spread throughout the known world.
The New Tactic Trump Thinks Will Rally Voters | 'The Opinions' Podcast The Iran war isn’t going well. The midterms are approaching. What’s a desperate president to do? Turn to Communism. This week the Opinion national politics correspondent Michelle Cottle speaks to the columnists Jamelle Bouie and David French on how conservatives — are using Red Scare tactics to their advantage against the Democrats. 00:00 — Marx, Gorbachev, & Cold War Nostalgia 02:07 — Welcome to "The Opinions" Podcast 02:17 — Iran, Escalation, & Trump’s "Quagmire" 13:29 — Midterm Peril: Will Gas Prices & War Bite Republicans? 16:39 — Redbaiting Resurrected: McCarthyism in Modern Politics 32:07 — Why Political Messaging Can’t Outrun Economic Reality 35:06 — Weekly recommendations (that are actually interesting) Read the full transcript here: nytimes.com/…25/opinion/trump-iran-socialism-comm…
Conservative Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Oregon attacked in an in-house interview on Youtube.com on July 28 the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX). Main quotes. • "The FSSPX's recent consecration of bishops without a papal mandate takes the situation to a whole new level. They are now the second time bishops have been consecrated." • "They see themselves as the faithful remnant, as though the rest of the Church is wrong and they alone are right. Folks, please don't be in that position." • "I don't attribute any ill will to these folks. They're sincere in wanting to preserve tradition and be faithful Catholics. But they have in fact become something else now, especially in light of these recent consecrations." • "They still mention the Pope in the Eucharistic Prayer, but it's just words. It's not a real communion. They give lip service." Summorum Pontificum Not About FSSPX • "Everybody thinks that Pope Benedict issued Summorum Pontificum... to bring them back …зиёдтар
Just STOP abusing the abused sheep already. Try not being one of THOSE. For the love of heaven, where is your heart? Your soul? Surely not with the man robbed and thrown in the ditch, the same being tended by that hideously filthy schismatic 'Good' Samaritan. Can't make the ^%$#@! up.
What Church History REVEALS About Leo’s … This is called betrayal, not faithfulness to Christ. We have been taught that the dogma of Papal Infallibility assures us that the Pope—or rather, the Papal Magisterium—is infallible and cannot err in matters of faith and morals when teaching the whole Church. Yet, both Bergoglio and Prevost have challenged Catholic morality with *Fiducia Supplicans* and *Amoris Laetitia*, and have challenged the Catholic faith by promoting the idea that Christ is not necessary for salvation and that adherents of false religions—such as Islam—and all Jews who reject their Messiah can be saved. Against Faith and Against the First Commandment: Abu Dhabi, Laudato Si, Fratelli Tutti, etc. Neither the ordinary nor the extraordinary magisterium of a pope can be heretical. Neither the ordinary nor the extraordinary magisterium of a pope can be heretical. For otherwise, it would mean that the individual is not the pope, but merely a heretic and apostate rebelling against …зиёдтар
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal has ruled that homosex “marriages” performed abroad cannot be entered into the country's civil registry. Doing so would violate Article 18 of the Polish Constitution, which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The July 28 ruling comes after a series of conflicting legal decisions. In November 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) held that Poland must recognize homosex marriages performed in other EU member states where necessary to protect EU free movement rights. In March, Poland's Supreme Administrative Court applied that judgment, and the government began preparing regulations to implement it. The Constitutional Tribunal has now reached the opposite conclusion, holding that foreign marriage certificates may only be transcribed if they meet the constitutional definition of marriage. The court said any change would require an amendment to the Constitution and legislation passed by Parliament - not administrative action. …зиёдтар
Society has a thirst for transcendence, but “the old instruments have already fulfilled their purpose and no longer meet the needs of today's people". This claims Bishop Tomáš Holub, 58, of Plzeň, Czech Republic, in a lengthy article about "Synodality and the Novus Ordo Missae" on 21 July on the blog Come se non, run by the Italian theologian Andrea Grillo. Grillo is an opponent of the Roman rite and is considered an influencer of Traditionis Custodes. According to Bishop Holub, a missionary outlook must be rooted in synodality: "Synodality is not merely a technique of communication, but a way of living the faith... The point is not to hold a synod, but to become a synod." The Czech bishop goes on that the Novus Ordo provides the appropriate expression of the Church's synodal identity: "The Novus Ordo makes it possible for this synodality to be applied in the liturgical sphere. Otherwise, this would be very difficult, since the Vetus Ordo is the expression of a Tridentine vision of the …зиёдтар
For those who witnessed the consecration of Bishop Michael Mary, the day marked a pivotal moment in the history of the community and created a deep impact. From the consecration of Bishop Michael Mary Gabriella Wade Jul 29, 2026 On Saturday, July 25, the bells of Golgotha Monastery resounded over the surrounding waters of the Holy Island of Papa Stronsay, marking the episcopal consecration of Father Michael Mary F.S.S.R, Rector Major of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer. The consecration, led by Bishop Pierre Roy along with co-consecrators Bishop Rodrigo da Silva and Bishop Fernando Altimira, took place in the historic Oratory of Our Lady of Casalibus. The ceremony was attended by members of The Sons and The Daughters of the Most Holy Redeemer alongside representatives of the faithful. Among those present was Dr. Stephen Clackson of the Orkney Islands Council, representing secular authorities. He said he was honored to attend the occasion that he found to be “moving” and “well befitting …зиёдтар
Regarding the Novus Ordo, he claimed that the Church wanted to be "more missionary" - Instead of Protestants returning to the faith, Catholics left. The Novus Ordo has failed miserably. Two questions they should have asked Cardinal Roche: Mark 8:18
Fr. Charlie Rubey of Chicago says he blesses places where people have committed suicide. Not to exorcise them but because he believes they're "holy and sacred." As for the perpetrators of suicide, "They’re not in hell. They’re with God", he claims
These ap@s tate imp@st@rs consider themselves superior to God and to the Catholic doctrine—which teaches, as a matter of dogma regarding hell, that whoever dies in mortal sin is eternally condemned.
Pope Leo XIV talked on July 29 with Tom Llamas (NBC) about his heritage and what it means to be the first pope from the US. “First of all, just to clarify, I think of myself more as the pope who happens to be American, not to belittle what it means to be American”, Leo XIV said. Leo XIV loves about America “the sense of freedom, the sense of opportunity, the sense of having invited for generations people from around the world to be part of America.” Discussing his family's heritage, he said, “I come from a family where my grandparents were immigrants. On my mother’s side, we have people who were both slaves and slave owners.” Llamas also asked when the pope will visit the United States. “In the next couple of years,” Leo answered. The interview was Leo XIV's first interview with a US television journalist, and it aired alongside the Concert for Peace, marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's death, featuring Andrea Bocelli and a 200-child interfaith choir from conflict-…зиёдтар
Saint María Natividad Venegas de la Torre | Mexico's First Female Saint | Feast Day July 30 Today, the Church honours María Natividad Venegas de la Torre, whose feast day is celebrated on July 30. Also known in religious life as María de Jesús Sacramentado, she was born in 1868 in Zapotlanejo, Mexico. From an early age, she desired to dedicate her life completely to God. Despite many hardships, she remained faithful to her vocation. During a difficult period in Mexican history, when the Church faced restrictions and religious communities experienced great challenges, Mother María continued serving with courage, trusting that Christ would provide for His people. Moved by her love for Jesus, she founded the Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a congregation devoted to caring for the sick, the elderly, the poor, and those who had been forgotten by society. Her life was marked by humility, prayer, Eucharistic devotion, and tireless charity. She believed that every act of kindness …зиёдтар
Hl. Maria vom Sakrament Jesu Venegas de la Torre - Gedenktag katholisch: 30. Juli Nonne * 8. September 1868 in Zapotlanejo in Jalisco in Mexiko † 30. Juli 1959 in Guadalajara in Mexiko Maria war die Tochter des wohlhabenden Doroteo de La Torre und seiner Frau Maria und erhielt eine katholische Erziehung. Nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern allein, schloss sie sich 1898 der Gemeinschaft der Töchter Mariens an, wo sie die Anregung zum Eintritt in den Orden der Dienerinnen des Herzens Jesu erhielt; 1905 trat sie mit fünf Gefährtinnen von den Töchter Mariens in Guadalajara dem Orden bei und arbeitete im Ordenskrankenhaus, wo sie über 50 Jahre lang aufopfernd wirkte und den Menschen durch ihren Glaubensmut Kraft gab. Kanonisation: Mit Maria vom Sakrament Jesu wurde am 22. November 1992 durch Papst Johannes Paul II. die erste Mexikanerin seliggesprochen.
Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington D.C. authorised monthly lay "commentary" during the Eucharist at the Jesuit parish of Holy Trinity in Georgetown, according to BigModernism.Substack.com (July 28). The blog published a letter dated 4 February 2026 and signed by Fr James Casciotti, SJ. The letter responds to concerns raised by a correspondent about the parish's liturgical practices. Fr Casciotti addresses several issues, including chatting until just before the Eucharist. The key passage states: "You should know that the Cardinal has given permission for lay commentary once a month at Holy Trinity [...]". The letter does not identify the cardinal by name. In February 2026, Cardinal Robert McElroy was Archbishop of Washington, having been appointed in January 2025 and installed in March 2025. Separately, the blog cites a firsthand account from a reader alleging that the practice involved a woman delivering what functioned as the homily during Mass under the name "commentary." According …зиёдтар
87K views · 2K reactions | Look out! It’s Taxman and Robbin’: Andy Burnham and John Healey, scrambling to find someone to pay for their extraordinary promises. Captain Conservative, Kemi Badenoch, foils the plot and sends them packing, but wait… is that The Penguin, Nigel Farage? {satire} | The Crewkerne Gazette Look out! It’s Taxman and Robbin’: Andy Burnham and John Healey, scrambling to find someone to pay for their extraordinary promises. Captain Conservative, Kemi Badenoch, foils the plot and sends them packing, but wait… is that The Penguin, Nigel Farage? {satire}
Soon in the Church?: On 6 July, Anglican Wells Cathedral in Somerset, England, installed a 15-metre inflatable dragon in rainbow colours in the nave as the centrepiece of its "Mythical Creatures" summer exhibition. The exhibition runs until 1 September. The building is used for the invalid "Eucharists" of the Anglican State church.
Inflatable dragon at Wells Cathedral. During an invalid Anglican "Eucharist".
The final 90 seconds of Senator Josh Hawley’s questioning of Anthony Fauci is pure cinema. Hawley ended the exchange by cutting Fauci down to the bone with everything he had exposed. The last two lines hit the hardest. Fauci knew Hawley had him dead to rights, and the look on his face was priceless. HAWLEY: “Yeah, well, silence is admission.” “And here’s the real thing…at the end of the day, it wasn’t just about the money, really, was it?” “It was really about a power trip. I mean, through all of this, you wanted to be the most famous scientist in the world. You were so focused on getting every award and every drop of cash that you could, all because you wanted to be on TV.” “You wanted to be the sun god of science.” “You wanted to be the guy who was in charge of it all.” “You wanted to lambaste Trump.” “You wanted to make sure that nobody else stole your spotlight.” “YOU wanted to be the GUY.” “You had time to sit for InStyle magazine. Here’s what you were doing with your time. You …зиёдтар
Today, Leo XIV appointed Bishop Gerard Nash, 67, as Bishop of Ossory while he remains also Bishop of Ferns. The pope united two neighboring Irish dioceses in persona episcopi. Under this arrangement, both dioceses retain for now their separate legal identities but are entrusted to the same bishop. Bishop Nash has led the Diocese of Ferns since 2021 and has served as Apostolic Administrator of Ossory since January 2026. Together, the two dioceses serve less than 200,000 Catholics. The appointment marks another step in the ongoing restructuring of the shrinking Church in Ireland. The policy of diocesan consolidation is clearly expanding beyond western Ireland While three previous in persona episcopi unions took place within the Ecclesiastical Province of Tuam in western Ireland, the union of Ferns and Ossory is the first outside that province. Picture: Gerard Nash, press picture, #newsLykdeddckw
Austrailia: Derecho de los católicos a oponerse a espectáculos que ridiculicen su fe El Arzobispo Anthony Fisher OP ha reivindicado el derecho de los católicos a oponerse públicamente a espectáculos que ridiculicen su fe. hmtv
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has defended Catholics’ right to publicly oppose performances that mock their faith, arguing that artistic freedom does not justify the denigration of beliefs held sacred by millions. Source: The Catholic Weekly. In a statement responding to controversy concerning the Divine Playhouse arts venue in Sydney’s CBD, the archbishop said freedom of speech includes not only the right to create and perform, but also “the right, and at times the responsibility, to say plainly when something is inappropriate, offensive, wrong”. The comments come after public debate about Divine Playhouse, a temporary arts venue established in a deconsecrated former Catholic Church in Sydney. The venue, which received a A$100,000 Create NSW grant, drew widespread criticism over promotional material and performances that incorporated Catholic imagery, including events titled “Sunday Mess” and “Unholy Confessions” and imagery depicting McDonald’s fries as the Eucharist. Thousands …зиёдтар
Private Masses During Spain's "Chartres" Pilgrimage: The picture shows the private Masses in the Roman Rite celebrated simultaneously by the priests attending the Pilgrimage to Covadonga, Spain last weekend. Nearly 2,000 pilgrims - mostly young people and families with children - took part in it. At the conclusion of the pilgrimage, permission was not granted to celebrate Mass in the Basilica of Covadonga. Instead, the pilgrims gathered to sing the Te Deum.
(source: UnaVoceSevilla) Traditional private Masses celebrated simultaneously by the priests attending the Traditional Pilgrimage to Covadonga