San Diego Bishop accused of stealing $270K from church resigns
Vatican Announces Bishop Resignation Following Arrest The Vatican recently confirmed that Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Emmanuel Hana Shaleta, who was apprehended at San Diego International Airport on charges of embezzlement and money laundering while attempting to leave the country. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office reported that Shaleta’s arrest occurred on […]
Bishop Barron states that Ocasio-Cortez has sidelined culture.
Controversy Surrounding Rubio’s Munich Speech The leader of Minnesota’s Roman Catholic diocese commented on Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s reaction to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent address at the Munich Security Conference. He suggested that Ocasio-Cortez had “set culture aside” in her critique. During his speech, Rubio emphasized the idea of Western civilization and the […]
California Catholic bishop visited Tijuana brothel linked to human trafficking multiple times, according to a report.
A bishop from California has reportedly visited a Mexican brothel associated with human trafficking and claims of mishandled diocesan funds over a dozen times, as uncovered in a new report. Bishop Emanuel Chareta, who heads the Chaldean Catholic Diocese of San Diego, has offered his resignation following these allegations, which were highlighted by “The Pillar,” […]
Investigation Into San Diego Bishop for Alleged Misuse of Funds and Visits to Brothels
The Vatican has initiated an investigation regarding claims that the Eastern Catholic bishop of San Diego, California, was involved in embezzlement and frequently traveled to a brothel in Tijuana. This was reported on February 19. Bishop Emmanuel Shareta, a Chaldean Catholic member, has already submitted his resignation to the Vatican. Documents connected to the allegations […]
Bishop Barron: Marxism starts by undermining faith — history reveals its consequences.
Marco Rubio’s Speech at the Security Council: Mixed Reactions Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently delivered a speech at the Security Council in Munich that garnered positive attention from many observers. They seemed to appreciate his focus on the broader cultural beliefs uniting Europe and the United States, rather than just the pressing political and […]
Bishop Barron takes apart Ocasio-Cortez’s critique of Western culture, noting its roots in Marxism.
Marxist Roots of Western Culture Discussed by Catholic Bishop A notable Catholic figure has drawn attention to the Marxist influences within Western culture, following remarks from New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Bishop Robert Barron recently shared a video on the X platform, praising State Premier Marco Rubio’s defense of Western culture during the Munich Security […]
Outrage among local Catholic bishop over appointment of abortion advocate at University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Appoints New Director Amid Controversy The University of Notre Dame in Indiana recently appointed Susan Osterman as the new director of the Liu Institute for Asiatic Studies. This announcement, made last month, has stirred significant unrest among members of the university community who believed the institution would uphold its Catholic identity. Reportedly, the […]
Vatican Works Urgently to Avoid New Split as Dissident Group Organizes Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations
Vatican Meeting with Traditionalist Groups Next week, the Vatican is set to engage with leaders from traditionalist groups who’ve announced their intention to consecrate new bishops without papal consent. This move could potentially widen existing rifts in the church that have been developing for decades. Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández expressed an interest in “exploring avenues […]
Bishop Barron: Minnesota seeks change amid fraud scandals and ICE protests
As a member of the Minnesota community and Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, I find the current circumstances in my state quite distressing. We seem to be caught in a series of crises, with little light at the end of the tunnel. The environment is rife with corruption, violence, retaliatory threats, and a lot […]
New Hampshire bishop speaks out about ‘new period of martyrdom’ following Minnesota ICE shooting
New Hampshire Bishop Warns of Martyrdom for Clergy CONCORD, N.H. — An Episcopal bishop in New Hampshire is catching national attention. Recently, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld urged clergy to finalize their wills and get their affairs in order in light of what he termed a “new era of martyrdom.” He made these remarks during a memorial […]