WhySpiritus principalis? The Genesis, Intentions, and Sacramental Problem of the New Rite of Episcopal Consecration of 1968 Introductory Note — Central Point of the Controversy The question examined in this article is precise: do the historical and theological sources invoked for the 1968 rite establish that Spiritus principalis means unambiguously the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders conferred upon the bishop? If they show that this expression is associated with the Holy Spirit and with the function of episcopal governance, they are not, by themselves, sufficient to demonstrate that Spiritus principalis technically means the potestas Ordinis. It is precisely this transition from the Spirit of governance to the sacramental power of Holy Orders that constitutes the decisive theological point of the controversy. Pourquoi Spiritus principalis ?
From Wikipedia: Timothy Peter Joseph Cardinal Radcliffe OP(born 22 August 1945). Catholic traditionalists will still be here long after the good cardinal moves on.
Agents gather information about their movements, compare trips, obtain information about flights and credit cards, tap a phone, examine sermons, reconstruct their priestly ordination, and even find out where one of them celebrated his first Mass. One of the priests is watched at the airport and followed to his home.
FBI of the pontifical state. That the FBI should investigate a person who makes Molotov cocktails, seeks weapons, incites the murder of minorities and police officers, and encourages school shootings is hardly debatable. Today we have the story published on August 28, 2026, by the United States Department of Justice about the so-called Richmond Catholic Memo. The FBI office in Richmond begins by focusing its attention on attendance at a Catholic chapel, then on the priest of the chapel, and finally on the priest’s uncle, also a priest. Agents gather information about their movements, compare trips, obtain information about flights and credit cards, tap a phone, examine sermons, reconstruct their priestly ordination, and even find out where one of them celebrated his first Mass. One of the priests is watched at the airport and followed to his home. Looking at this case, it is impossible not to think of the usual practices of the Vatican gendarmerie with cardinals, bishops, and priests,…More
Robbie Mouton - This is a painting by the Spanish painter Sergi Cadenas. It ages from... This is a painting by the Spanish painter Sergi Cadenas. It ages from the angle you look at it. Cardenas uses ridges on the canvas ans paints two different images on each side. It merges or changes based on the angles. Amazingly, Cardenas is a self-taught artist.
Leo XIV announced that Honggang Liu, 55, was consecrated a Bishop for the Chinese Diocese of Datong on August 31. ChinaCatholic.cn admitted today that Liu was elected bishop-designate of Datong on 28 April 2026. Vatican.va wrote today that Leo XIV did not formally appoint him until 10 August. Thus, Liu was selected unilaterally through the Chinese process more than three months before the papal appointment. Career Cleric of State Church Liu has been since his seminary time a career cleric of the state-controlled apparatus “Patriotic association”. He became the state’s diocesan administrator of Datong in March 2005. He effectively administered the same diocese for two decades before becoming its bishop today. Chinese sources has called him for years the director of the Datong Municipal Catholic Patriotic Association and head of the diocese. Currently he is vice-director of the Shanxi Patriotic Association (provincial-level leadership post). Raising Chinese Flags in Churches In October …More
The FSSPX’s rosary prayer in Mariazell has existed for half a century. On September 8, 1975, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre led approximately 600 faithful to the Austrian shrine.
Bishop Wilhelm Krautwaschl of Graz-Seckau, Austria, has prohibited the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) from holding its annual public Rosary prayer on October 4 inside the Basilica of Mariazell. It is one of the most important Marian shrines in Austria. The annual ceremony in the basilica included Rosary, Litany of Loreto, Marian hymns and a blessing - but no sacraments. Fsspx.at announced the decision on August 27, adding that a pilgrimage will take place with a modified program. The FSSPX’s rosary prayer in Mariazell has existed for half a century. On September 8, 1975, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre led approximately 600 faithful to the Austrian shrine. Muslims and Homosexuals: "All-Are-Welcome"-Bishop Krautwaschl Bishop Krautwaschl has governed Graz-Seckau since 2015. Against the prohibition of the FSSPX’s Rosary, consider what has been welcomed or promoted during his tenure. Ten examples: 2018: Krautwaschl sent a greeting to the Christopher Street Day activities and called …More
On August 27, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria called on the government and security agencies to step up efforts to combat killings and kidnappings following recent attacks in Benue and Niger states. In a statement titled “Stop the Slaughter in Borgu and Ukum, Stop the Killings in Nigeria,” the bishops said the country was experiencing an “unabated trail of blood and terror” that had reached an “intolerable crest.” The statement was signed by CBCN President Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso of Kaduna. The bishops cited the recent killing of 47 people in Ukum, Benue State, where another 17 people were critically wounded. They also condemned the abduction of more than 60 Muslim worshippers in Borgu, Niger State. They called for intelligence-led security operations. The aim is disrupting armed groups before they can carry out attacks. They also demanded the prosecution of the perpetrators and their sponsors, saying that “impunity fuels repetition.” Furthermore, the bishops …More
Cardinal: Traditional Mass Must Yield to Church Unity