tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73174712026-06-08T01:55:16.106+01:00Catholic ConclaveCatholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.comBlogger11054125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-7928544644370599972026-06-04T23:43:48.752+01:002026-06-04T23:43:48.753+01:00Cardinal Schönborn presiding over spiritually abusive charismatic community. Yet another new religious movement becomes a scandal magnet.Turbulence in the Community of the LambThe Community of the Lamb is an association of the faithful founded in the 1970s by Marie-Thierry Coqueray, known as "Little Sister Mary." The founder left her congregation to adopt a mendicant and itinerant lifestyle. The community is part of the charismatic movement, although it is not formally affiliated with it, and seeks a return to the sources of the Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-9086223781876080012026-06-01T13:55:28.513+01:002026-06-01T13:55:28.513+01:00German Catholic Youth think themselves better than their patron saint, Thomas MoreIs Thomas More still a suitable patron saint? The Catholic Youth Association (KjG) initiated a process two years ago to clarify this question. Now the association has reached a decision.The Catholic Youth Association (KjG) intends to retain Thomas More as its patron saint, but will continue to critically examine his person and the history of his reception. The KjG passed a corresponding Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-77283952793058291992026-05-30T12:44:54.231+01:002026-05-30T13:01:17.486+01:00Dominican defends naked nuns, a frog on a cross and the drag queens' reenactment of the Last SupperVienna Festival Opens Three-Day "Tribunal of Faith"Jury to Hear Cases of Blasphemy, Cultural Appropriation, and Religious Fundamentalism This Weekend - Criticism of Peter Thiel and His Invitation to the Festival Continues to Spark ControversyThe Vienna Festival opened Milo Rau's three-day theatrical documentary format "The Tribunal of Faith" with an opening session on Friday at the Odeon Theater.Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-76538130346106032362026-05-28T15:04:11.255+01:002026-05-28T15:04:11.256+01:00Jesuit lays siege to the Papal office. Synod and female ordination as solvents of Catholicism.Jesuit laments "monarchical leadership" of the Catholic Church"Is the current constitution truly God's will?"While women make up half the members of the Catholic Church, their involvement in its leadership has been minimal, criticizes Jesuit Stefan Kiechle. He calls for greater freedom for local bodies that dare to take new steps.Jesuit Stefan Kiechle urges greater participation of women in the Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-87625857014988305782026-05-28T14:19:16.799+01:002026-05-28T14:19:16.800+01:00German Bishop forbids the traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X from consecrating four men as bishopsRegensburg Bishop forbids Pius X members from planned Episcopal consecrationsProtecting Church orderPascal Schreiber, rector of the Society of St. Pius X seminary in Regensburg, is slated to be consecrated a bishop along with three other members of the Society. Diocesan Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer has objected.Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer of Regensburg has forbidden the traditionalist Society of St. Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-28496430959736822692026-05-25T09:41:22.486+01:002026-05-25T09:41:46.650+01:00Infidelity in plain sight. A priest's girlfriend.The situation surrounding Toni Faber in the Archdiocese of Vienna is escalating. After weeks of negotiations between the cathedral priest and Archbishop Josef Grünwidl, there are increasing indications that the talks are nearing completion, as reported by the newspaper "Die Presse."Faber's possible departure has not yet been officially confirmed. Diocesan spokesman Michael Prüller continues to Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-82174613353810470552026-05-24T23:19:21.207+01:002026-05-24T23:19:21.207+01:00Heresy pure. A modernist lays out their plans to destroy the Mass and the priesthoodJohannes Schelhas: Why the Church must rediscover baptismJesuit-trained Father SchelhasThe Eucharist is considered the pinnacle of Christian life. The theologian Johannes Schelhas, however, calls for a shift in perspective: not the Eucharist, but baptism must be placed at the center – with far-reaching consequences for the Church, its ministries, and parish life.The Eucharist is the "source and Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-57946548641886141432026-05-23T23:04:23.944+01:002026-05-23T23:04:23.945+01:00Artificial Intelligence is a protagonist in a dialogue sermon in Catholic ChurchDoes AI Have a Soul? Pastor Challenges AI with Dialogue Sermon at Sunday ServiceHerr Wehrli is a married man who has been given a parish chaplaincy. A pseudo-clericalThe Pope has written an encyclical on artificial intelligence (AI). It will be published shortly. A few days later, parish chaplain Thomas Wehrli (57) will hold a service at St. Eusebius Church in Grenchen focusing on AI and Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-17533855492984321442026-05-23T20:12:42.205+01:002026-05-23T20:12:42.206+01:00Archbishop confirms departure of priest with mission to partyCathedral Priest Faber to RetireHe is a true institution in Vienna, both as cathedral priest and as a participant in many social events: Toni Faber. Today, Archbishop Josef Grünwidl of Vienna confirmed on ORF radio that Faber will retire in 2027 after 30 years of service.With 30 years in office, Faber has "set a record," said Grünwidl. The cathedral parish will be filled by summer 2027, and FaberCatholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-40183680423279893762026-05-22T23:09:04.523+01:002026-05-22T23:09:04.523+01:00Munich priest defends the indefensible Vienna Cathedral Parish PriestMunich priest Rainer Maria Schießler, like Vienna Cathedral priest Toni Faber, is constantly in the public eye. This also presents challenges. An interview.Father Schießler blessed their wedding ringVienna Cathedral priest Toni Faber is scheduled to retire next year at the age of 65. This decision by the Archbishop of Vienna is causing quite a stir. Munich priest Rainer Maria Schießler knows his Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-70062107469182682672026-05-19T10:23:01.319+01:002026-05-19T10:23:01.319+01:00Dancing must stop for Father Faber as he is evicted from the Cathedral Parish in Vienna. Too much even for the ultra-progressive GrünwidlApparently, retirement is on the cards for troubled Cathedral Priest Toni FaberTalks with Archbishop Grünwidl appear to have yielded a solution. Contrary to his initial stance, Faber can now imagine retiring as Cathedral Priest, he told the STANDARD.It had been a topic of discussion in Catholic circles for some time: The new Archbishop of Vienna, Josef Grünwidl, was having "serious talks" with Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-21756101926973206582026-05-19T09:53:51.118+01:002026-05-19T09:53:51.119+01:00Jesuits quitting Liege after 450 years. Ecological transition more important to them than ChristThe Jesuits in Liège: Departure and ThanksgivingPresent in Liège since the time of Saint Ignatius, the Jesuits will bid farewell to the "Fiery City" on June 13th. A look back at the history and unique influence of the Jesuit community in Liège.The first Jesuits arrived in Liège a few decades after the founding of the Society of Jesus (1540). Peter Canisius, a Dutch religious and one of the first Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-18612516258602336802026-05-16T10:29:30.028+01:002026-05-16T10:34:11.286+01:00"Headbangers' Church" brings heavy metal to the German Catholic Congress. The worship of Metal GodZ supported by Catholic diocese."We Need Volume"The heavy metal services of a Catholic pastoral assistant near Bruchsal regularly cause a stir and fill the church. Now the band project "Headbangers' Church" is also celebrating a service at the Catholic Congress.They're a little nervous about how their shouted "Amen!" amidst a brutal sonic onslaught will be received by the congregation.The heavy metal service on Friday at the Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-46285011549225962282026-05-13T19:41:11.827+01:002026-05-13T19:46:49.420+01:00Modernists now decide that "Christian identity" is evilFather de Sinety attacks “Christian Identity”: The new fashionable perilAfter populism, now “Christian identity” has become suspect. In his new essay, Father Benoist de Sinety claims he doesn’t want to “judge,” only to “warn.” But behind the pastoral precautions and calls for dialogue lies an implicit indictment of those who still believe that Christianity cannot survive without memory, without Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-31330866650747863342026-05-13T13:05:39.918+01:002026-05-13T13:05:39.918+01:00The origin of the Rogation processiosIt all began in the 5th century, in the Dauphiné (F). Vienne, nowadays a quiet town south of Lyon, was at the time an important metropolis of the Gallic Church. Saint Mamertus became bishop there in 463 and died in 477. His feast day is celebrated on May 11. His relics, which were venerated in the cathedral of Orléans, were unfortunately destroyed by the Huguenots in the 16th century. Besides hisCatholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-50894397187583903272026-05-13T12:22:55.695+01:002026-05-13T12:30:49.411+01:00Würzburg Catholic Congress: A Rainbow Fair of leftist abominationsThe Church becomes a Father Ted episode"Have courage, stand up"
Much more Stetter-Carp, no Christ no cross. Stetter-Carp is the President of the Central Committee of German Catholics.
"The 2026 Catholic Congress in Würzburg, which begins this coming Thursday, once again demonstrates why more and more people who want to remain Catholic or become Catholic are turning away from the church Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-45777039444341935612026-05-13T11:04:38.214+01:002026-05-13T11:04:38.214+01:00 What Became of Old Luce, the Vatican Mascot? What Became of Old Luce?
(In the manner of Noël Coward, with a raised eyebrow and a cocktail in hand)
This with the assistance of grok.com in answer to a question from Bruvver EcclesDarling, have you heard the latest from the Holy See?
That pert little pilgrim with the anime glee?
Luce, the mascot, all yellow mac and beads,
A tokidoki waif for the Jubilee needs.
She tripped through Rome in Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-67045560555438587012026-05-12T22:27:00.002+01:002026-05-13T12:30:24.218+01:00Central Committee of German Catholics defends blessing ceremonies. They say Pope Leo's concerns unfounded. Springtime for heresy in Germany.What's next for the reforms in Germany? The Central Committee of German Catholics outlines guidelines – and also addressed the blessing guidelines and the Vatican's criticism.Why should a German laywoman have such influence over Catholicism?The Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) has defended the guidelines for blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples or other couples who cannot marry in Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-56753791517836530942026-05-12T22:05:00.004+01:002026-05-12T22:05:32.106+01:00General Assembly of the Central Committee of German Catholics is a Christ-free zone“Persistently seeking peace in times of crisis”ZdK President Stetter-Karp opens General Assembly ahead of the Catholic CongressAt the opening of the General Assembly of the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) in Würzburg, President Dr. Irme Stetter-Karp called on members to “persistently seek peace in times of crisis, strengthen democracy, and stand up for human dignity. Let us encourage Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-21403078900201658762026-05-10T22:07:00.003+01:002026-05-10T22:07:32.422+01:00Franciscan Order, a property magnate in Spain takes to evicting the poorFirst victim after the eviction moratorium ends: a religious order with more than 300 apartments evicts Mariano"He is the first of a list of 60,000 people who could be evicted from their homes" by the votes of the PP, Vox, and JuntsLast Tuesday, the People's Party (PP), Vox, and Junts per Catalunya joined forces in the Congress of Deputies to overturn the social safety net, which included the Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-75325977924035961372026-05-09T23:04:00.000+01:002026-05-09T23:04:31.861+01:00German and Austrian Catholics against vast right-wing conspiracyStatement by the Presidium of Catholic Action Austria (KAÖ) and the Presidium of the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK)For a Catholicism of Universal Human DignityKAÖ and ZdK against Neo-Integralism, Right-Wing Extremism, and Right-Wing Populism.May 8, 2026Catholic Action Austria (KAÖ) and the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) stand for a socio-political Catholicism that Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-44353667191592381302026-05-08T18:45:00.002+01:002026-05-08T18:45:44.877+01:00BDSM Group gets a stand at German National Catholic CongressSadomasochism at the Catholic Congress: BDSM Group gets a stand on the Church MileHave Courage, Stand UpPromoting the Congress on Würzburg CathedralThat may be a Cross on the right- or not as the case may beThe "Ecumenical Working Group on BDSM and Christianity" is also represented at the German Catholic Congress in Würzburg. The group deals with "sadomasochistic sexual preferences" from a Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-78655415478274698212026-05-08T18:27:00.001+01:002026-05-08T18:27:26.308+01:00Modernist theologian: Marian devotion can put women under pressure. The Virgin Birth should not be "misunderstood biologically". Ideas of Virgin birth and Immaculate conception are "toxic" Mary as a figure of comfort – and a problem case: Religious images can empower, but also restrict, warns theologian Annette Jantzen. What role does the Bible play in this?Modernists cannot wait to take leave of Our LadyAccording to theologian Annette Jantzen, Marian devotion also has problematic aspects. When the Mother of God is stylized as an unattainable ideal, "simultaneously virginal, Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-61621296604884898892026-05-06T11:25:00.003+01:002026-05-06T11:25:35.116+01:00Long and revealing article with Cardinal Schönborn. Dark Night of Cardinal Schönborn's soul after Vatican II. Traditionalists have "a museum-like approach to tradition" "I loved Switzerland"At the age of 30, Christoph Schönborn came to Switzerland in 1975 as a professor of dogmatic theology at the University of Fribourg. The future Archbishop of Vienna discusses the conflict he faced with students at the time, his theology, and his desire to shape church politics.What Swiss German word first comes to mind?"Cheibe."How did it come about that you started in Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-42852782367823135342026-05-05T13:02:00.000+01:002026-05-05T13:02:01.677+01:00Modern Mass as occasion for dogs to receive Communion. Diocese judges it no sacrilege Why dogs shouldn't eat communion wafersTheir patronal festival. I think that is meant to be the Good Shepherd. In the Zurich Parish of the Good Shepherd, three dogs received pieces of communion wafers from their owners. Nicole Büchel, Head of Communications for the Diocese of Chur, explains how this happened and why dogs shouldn't eat communion wafers.On October 4th of last year, a "Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0