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Br. Bernardo Ross LC and Br. Darius Lawrence LC bring you a regular recap of the most important headlines about the Catholic Church throughout the world. Br. Bernardo and Br.
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The KNIGHTS TEMPLAR are Back...And They're Suing the Pope? (opens the original)
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The Knights Templar are back—and they’re suing the Pope! A modern group claiming to be the legitimate heirs of the medieval Knights Templar is demanding that the Catholic Church reverse the order's suppression from 1312 and recognize its last Grand Master as a martyr. Meanwhile, a former Masonic temple in Ohio is being transformed into a Catholic shrine, and World Youth Day Seoul 2027 has unveiled its official hymn. Also this week: Pope Leo XIV makes Vanity Fair's best-dressed list for his Nike
Russia Sent Spies to the VATICAN?! | Catholic News Recap (opens the original)
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Russia Sent Spies to the Vatican? Priests Drafted into the Military, Pope Leo Approves New China Bishop & More | Church News Russian spies were reportedly assigned to the Vatican, raising new questions about the Holy See's role in international diplomacy. Meanwhile, Switzerland has begun drafting Catholic priests into military service, Pope Leo XIV has approved another bishop in China, France has imposed sweeping social media restrictions on minors, and Birkenstock's new "nun mode" campaign has
A Trad Group is Electing a New POPE? (opens the original)
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The Anglican Church of Canada has released an official liturgy for assisted suicide, raising serious concerns about the normalization of euthanasia through religious ritual. Meanwhile, the Little Sisters of the Poor are once again defending religious freedom in court, a traditionalist group is attempting to convene a council to elect its own pope, an elderly Nicaraguan bishop has disappeared after being detained by police, and Prince Alois of Liechtenstein vows to block abortion legalization. Al
Vatican Extends a Hand to EXCOMMUNICATED SSPX Members | Brazilian Parents Jailed for Homeschooling (opens the original)
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The Society of St. Pius X has officially been declared in schism following the illicit consecration of four bishops—and the Vatican has now explained exactly what that means for SSPX priests, sacraments, and the faithful. Also this week: a Brazilian couple is sentenced to prison for homeschooling their daughters, Pope Leo XIV writes a letter to America for its 250th birthday, Jordan launches an ambitious plan to become a major Christian pilgrimage destination, and the College of Cardinals says i
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