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Iuliia Mendel, the former spokeswoman for the Ukrainian president, sharply criticised Volodymyr Zelensky after his controversial remarks regarding Viktor Orbán. According to Mendel, arrogance and blackmail were never characteristic of Ukrainian leadership before Zelensky came to power, and this approach only worsens the country’s problems. In a post on social media, Mendel warned that such rhetoric could undermine Ukraine’s diplomatic position at a time when the country is heavily dependent on the support of its Western partners. She emphasised that the repeated failure to find common ground with Viktor Orbán, the constant use of pressure tactics, and public insults have become strategic mistakes for Ukraine at a particularly difficult moment. The controversy erupted after Zelensky made a statement that widely interpreted as a veiled threat against Viktor Orbán. The issue quickly escalated into a political dispute between Budapest and Kyiv, further straining the already tense relations …
Today, Leo XIV has appointed Gabriele Giordano Caccia, 68, as the new Nuncio to the United States. He succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre, who has been Nuncio in Washington, D.C. since 2016 and turned 80 in January. Hard to Be Worse Than Cardinal Pierre Cardinal Pierre, who was born in Rennes in 1946, played a key role in appointing US bishops loyal to Pope Francis. He was also involved in the process that led to the removal of Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, in November 2023, and reportedly directed bishops to abolish Masses in the Roman rite. Casaroli-Style Diplomatic School ("Ostpolitik") Archbishop Caccia has served as the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York City since 2019. Born in Milan in 1958, he was ordained a priest in June 1983 by Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, the Archbishop of Milan at the time. Cardinal Martini was one of the most influential anti-Catholic figures in the post-conciliar Church. Monsignor Caccia joined the Vatican diplomatic …More
3D-printed oil pump jacks and a Kuwait flag appear in this illustration taken March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab March 6 (Reuters) - Kuwait has begun cutting production at some oil fields after running out of room to store its bottled-up crude, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The country, which is a founding member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is discussing limiting its production and refining capacity further, to just what it needs to cover domestic consumption, the WSJ reported. The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry. Sign up here. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Reporting by Chandni Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Chopra Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab
The March 5 Catholic Register's editorial titled, "Pope, PM’s circle of sanity," is correct in arguing that Pope Leo has a sane response to the war in the Middle East against Iran. He has wisely called for diplomacy, peace and prayer. It's the same message issued by the Conference of Catholic Bishops. It's how Catholics must respond to war, destruction, suffering and death. Nevertheless, the editorial staff at The Register believe they can square a circle and use the Pope's message to back the war. The paper supports Canada's approval to bomb Iran and kill women and children by the United States and Israel…. Why? Their insane reasoning is that the operation will stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. At the same time, Canada also supports the Iranian people as well as the right of Israel to defend itself from an oppressive regime. Do the Register writers realize that this twisted thinking makes no sense? It's completely contradictory. And so they say, "At first blush, the two statements …
7. March 2026 7. March 2026 03/07/2026 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. They lied about Korea. They lied about Vietnam. They lied about Chile. They lied about Yugoslavia. They lied about Iraq. They lied about Libya. They lied about Syria. They lied about Afghanistan. They lied about Sudan. They lied about Somalia. They lied about Lebanon. They lied about Ukraine. They lied about Russia. They lied about Palestine. They lied about Venezuela. They are lying about Iran. Now they are lying that they are a military power. Eleven aircraft carriers combined with a complacent, unrealistic geopolitical vision—this is a clear sign of the decline of the former empire. Back in June last year, Trump demanded Iran’s immediate surrender. He repeated this during the USrael intelligence services’ compromising attempts to spark a color revolution in Iran in January. And now, after announcing this unfounded ultimatum several times, the president is backing down from these unrealistic usurpations in a …
[Saint Catherine of Siena /Caterina di Benincasa/; XIV-XV Century AD; Siena, Republic of Siena/Rome, Papal States; aged 33; Spiritual Writer; Mystic; Virgin; Doctor of the Church] “How the evil gets hold of souls', under pretence of some good : and, how those are deceived who keep by the river, and not by the aforesaid Bridge, for, wishing to fly pains, they fall into them ; and of the vision of a tree, that this soul once had. " I have told thee that the Devil invites men to the water of death, that is, to that which he has, and, blinding them with the pleasures and conditions of the world, he catches them with the hook of pleasure, under the pretence of good, because in no other way could he catch them, for they would not allow themselves to be caught if they saw that no good or pleasure to themselves were to be obtained thereby. For the soul, from her nature, always relishes good, though it is true that the soul, blinded by self-love, does not know and discern what is true good, and …More
" I have shown thee how they are deceived by a disordinate fear, and how I am your God, immovable, who am not an Acceptor of persons but of holy desire. And this I have shown thee under the figure of the Tree, as I told thee."
During his time in Peru, Pope Leo XIV promoted women into leadership roles, reports VidaNuevaDigital.com on March 6, citing the book León XIV, portrait d'un pape péruvien (“Leo XIV: Portrait of a Peruvian Pope”) by authors César Piscoya and Véronique Lecaros. In Chulucanas (1985–1987), the young Father Prevost thought that women sustained parish life and began giving them an active place in pastoral work like “evangelizers”. In a second stage, from 1990 to 1999, this co-responsibility became a formation project in Trujillo. There he encouraged his fellow Augustinians to work alongside women with "equal responsibilities" in the two parishes Santa María and Nuestra Señora de Monserrate. Piscoya writes about a certain Alicia Azabache who was appointed coordinator of pastoral work and told Father Prevost that she knew nothing. He replied: “Neither do we… We will learn with you.” He deepened this path later as Bishop of Chiclayo (2016–2022), where he placed several women in charge of …More
by Eric Utter The Daily Mail has reported that “Sixty-seven dog breeds could be banned in Britain if new breeding guidelines set by parliament become mandatory.” It added that “The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for animal welfare has launched a new tool to determine if a dog is healthy.” This tool doesn’t concern itself with a dog’s actual health and eschews clues such as a shiny coat, general disposition and demeanor, healthy appetite, etc. No, these assessments/guidelines include “extreme” or “exaggerated attributes” such as “mottled coloration, excessive skin folds, bulging outward-turning eyes, drooping eyelids, under or overbite and a muzzle that interrupts breathing.” The assessment, currently voluntary, is reportedly expected to become law within five years, although those behind the new “tool” claim these reports are “misinformation.” If mottled coloration, excessive skin folds and drooping eyelids are problematic, most humans in the U.K. would be banned, as well. …
This war is getting crazier by the second. And we are not getting the truth. Max talks about why India hasn't said anything about the ship that was blown up in international waters close to India and Sri Lanka. With Modi, I can believe it. It's also said by someone else in another video that it was not friendly fire that knocked three American planes down. Now that makes sense. I can see one. But three? So it seems trump rather lie to the people and make us look stupid and incompetent than to admit we were struck by another country. That's what his lying and pride will do to us. Max Blumenthal : Gaza-like Horror in Tehran
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, 60, of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle of San Diego, California, was arrested on Thursday at San Diego International Airport while attempting to leave the United States, reports NBCSanDiego.com. The arrest followed a months-long investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Fraud Unit. Authorities say Shaleta will face eight counts of embezzlement, eight counts of money laundering, and an aggravated white-collar crime enhancement. The investigation began in August after a church representative from St. Peter Chaldean Church in El Cajon reported suspected financial misconduct. Investigators say more than $427,000 in church funds may be missing, possibly as much as $1 million. Rental payments from a church-owned property were reportedly taken in cash and never deposited, with the missing money later replaced by checks drawn from a charity account intended for the poor. Shaleta is also accused of visiting a brothel in Tijuana, Mexico, and …More
Bishop Mark Seitz needs to seriously reevaluate his priorities as his El Paso diocese becomes the 39th U.S. diocese to declare bankruptcy. The Catholic Diocese of El Paso has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing mounting financial pressure from clergy sexual abuse litigation and ongoing operating deficits, according to a court declaration filed by Chief Financial Officer Gregory J. Watters. The filing, submitted to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, outlines the Diocese’s financial challenges and requests court approval to maintain operations and borrow new money. Church officials said the primary reason for the bankruptcy filing is the financial strain caused by clergy sexual abuse claims. The Diocese currently faces 18 plaintiff claims in 12 pending lawsuits in New Mexico related to allegations of sexual abuse of children by the hands of clergy that happened between 1956 and 1982. Leaders warn that legal defense costs and potential settlements …
I keep thinking I have to pass a mosque who had an inman invited who told them to kill the gays. Then soon after two gay bars were shot up. I HAVE TO PASS THAT MOSQUE ON MY WAY TO MASS! I was on my way for my third First Saturday's. I got a huge blow out in front of that place. When triple A came out, the person kept saying what a Miracle it was that I didn't flip. Over and over and over till he left. My Angel as I said before is awesome.
Saturday, March 7 – Of the Feria – Saturday of the Second Week of Lent – Saint Thomas Aquinas, Confessor and Doctor – Blessed Christopher of Milan, Priest, First Franciscan Order
Thanks for referencing the passage correctly for all to see. Boasting in the lineage was preempted by God by allowing Jacob to inherit the lineage by theft. Also the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived in Genesis, before the pride of lineage took root in man with the sin of Adam of Eve.
The JEWS are NOT God's CHOSEN people Let us not forget that Judas the traitor was Jewish and betrayed Christ because he expected a Marxist "liberation" instead of a Redeemer who would free him from sin. The anti-Christian Jews who reject Christ expect a false messiah, the Antichrist, who will deceive them and promise them a false "liberation" for themselves and their nation. Let us pray for the conversion of the Jews who not only murdered the Son of God but also brought the curse of his blood upon themselves, and if they do not repent, that curse will remain.
Bishop Athanasius Schneider, Kazakhstan, gave an interview to Robert Moynihan, on March 2. Key points slightly paraphrased. Inclusiveness of All Except the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X "The Vatican speaks about tolerance, about a synodal approach, about inclusiveness of all. But it is a contradiction when they are so harsh, so uncompromising with the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X." On the Proposal that FSSPX Must Wait Before Consecrating Bishops "To say to the FSSPX, 'First we will discuss everything, and only afterward consider the consecration of bishops,' is simply not realistic. From a pastoral perspective, it does not take into account the concrete situation of the faithful and priests who depend on them." Vatican Would Punish Bishops Who Ordain Priests for FSSPX "The Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X is not yet regularized by Rome. Therefore they cannot simply ask a bishop — myself or another — to ordain their priests. If I were to ordain for the Priestly Fraternity of …More
Catholics are not Jews nor are we Protestants we are Catholic because we reject the Jewish and Protestant Doctrine, Worship and believe the Catholic Church the only Church founded by Jesus Christ the ONLY mediator to the Father. When the very thick and tall Temple veil was torn from top to bottom, that was the end of Gods covenant with the Jewish Religion. Everything they do now is in vein. The Novus Ordo Problem "This great rupture and revolution came after the Council with the so-called Mass of Paul VI, which was a horizontal Protestant style, anthropocentric style, very ambiguous doctrinally. [...] It is shaped as a kind of meeting of people… and the offertory prayers were invented or exported from the Jewish supper meals, destroying really the meaning of the sacrifice."