Leo XIV introduces himself: the return of evangelisation and verticality
From the first words spoken by Pope Prevost on Saint Peter’s balcony, verticality and evangelisation emerge as the proclamation of Christ and popular Marian devotion. With some concessions to the process of synodality, a legacy of the previous pontificate.
Handicap start for Pope Prevost
The first North American Pope, Robert Prevost, is a relative surprise, but that the cardinals have chosen to elect somebody suspect of covering up for priests accused of sexual abuse is astonishing. It is an element for blackmail in a world that makes no concessions to a Church that wants to maintain its identity in the world..
Black smoke, the world waits for the next Pope
After the predictable outcome of the first ballot, the world's attention remains fixed on the chimney of the Sistine Chapel until the election of Peter's successor. A sign of strength for the Church in the face of a prejudiced and hostile public opinion. And it comes not from "openings" but from a centuries-old ritual.
Conclave secrecy from Extra omnes to Habemus papam
From today, the cardinals will be sequestered under Michelangelo's Last Judgement with the solemn task of choosing Peter's successor. The only sign from outside will be the puffs of black smoke of unsuccessful ballots until those of white smoke announce the 267th pontiff.
Mankind needs to hear about all four 'Last Things'.
As we saw at the funeral of Pope Francis, the Last Things have been reduced in preaching to two: death and paradise. While the Last Judgement and Hell have been forgotten. But in this way the truth about mankind is lost and true hope and mercy are denied. The recovery of the eschatological discourse should be a priority for the new Pope.
Tagle, the cardinal who loves casinos
The name of the Filipino cardinal is one of the most popular among the candidates: he talks a lot about the poor (and is so moved in every speech), but he likes to visit the billionaires who control the casinos of the Pacific, and several sources concord that he himself regularly gambles in the casinos of Macau.
Prevost and Co, anyone involved in sexual abuse should not be pope
It is disturbing to see among the names of possible candidates for the papacy those of cardinals involved in scandals of corruption or sexual abuse. Like Robert Prevost, former prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, who is facing serious charges. Or the many linked to the McCarrick case.
Malore, Becciu and China: the system closes ranks around Parolin
The power that controls the mainstream media is suppressing or denying news that could damage the former Vatican Secretary of State in the race for the papacy. The most serious of these is the appointment by the regime of two Chinese bishops while the Chair of St Peter is vacant.
Dubia, gays, China, corruption: 7 priorities for the new Pope
Urgent action is needed to repair the scandals against the faith. These include the revocation of Fiducia supplicans, a clear response to the dubia, the restoration of the Church's hierarchical order, starting with the synods, and the revision of the agreement with China.
Moral theology a priority for the new Pope
Over the past 12 years, a misguided pastoral approach has reduced objective moral norms to distant ideals to be aspired to (at best). The next pontificate must rediscover them, starting from the primacy of conversion.
Parolin, the great manipulator who wants to be Pope
The former Secretary of State is currently in the lead, personally hunting for the missing votes to secure the papacy. And there is a manipulative management of the Congregations that prevents discussion of the serious problems facing the Church, and thus prevents the weaknesses of Cardinal Parolin from coming to light, from the Becciu case to the failed agreement with China. And the presence of Cardinal Zen in Rome....
- Silvestrini's heir and Bergoglio's continuator, by Luisella Scrosati
Parolin, Silvestrini's heir and Bergoglio's continuator
Cardinal Parolin is against everything pre-conciliar, he is the man of diplomatic success at any cost, the great manoeuvrer. But above all, he is the heir of Bergoglism, without the limitations of Bergoglio's character, but a continuation of Cardinal Silvestrini's progressive Catholic agenda. And this copy-paste from Semeraro's writings...
