Bishop in California allows Catholics to skip mass due to concerns about immigration raids
Southern California Bishop Addresses Immigration Fears On Tuesday, the Bishop of San Bernardino, Alberto Rojas, granted permission for church members to skip Sunday services due to concerns over potential immigration-related threats, including detentions. This decision aligns with the heightened deportation efforts seen during the Trump administration. Bishop Rojas stated that any faithful members who genuinely […]
Bishop in California’s largest county releases Catholics from the requirement to attend Mass due to concerns about deportations.
Bishop Dispenses Mass Obligation Amid Deportation Fears In our largest county, a bishop has released Catholics from the obligation to attend mass due to concerns over potential deportations. Bishop Alberto Rojas made this announcement on Tuesday, indicating that parishioners facing genuine fears regarding deportation can opt out of attending services. He referenced Canon Law, which […]
The FBI was absolutely right to monitor Catholics
For quite some time, there were whispers about President Joe Biden’s FBI keeping tabs on traditional Catholics. When these claims came to light, they ignited a fair amount of outrage. However, both Christopher Wray, the FBI director, and some Democrats insisted this was just a rare occurrence, not reflective of broader bureau policy. But it […]
FBI’s focus on ‘radical traditionalist Catholics’ is more extensive than Biden officials suggested: Chuck Grassley
Grassley Questions FBI’s Targeting of Catholics A document released on Tuesday by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) seems to challenge statements made by FBI Director Christopher Ray. Ray had previously claimed that a 2023 memo focusing on “Radical Traditionalist Catholics” was an isolated incident, stemming from just one Bureau Field Office. Grassley’s findings suggest that the […]
Biden’s Focus on ‘Traditional’ Catholics by the FBI Was More Extensive Than Previously Realized, Documents Indicate
FBI Documents Raise Concerns About Traditionalist Catholics Recent disclosures from Congress indicate that the FBI has classified conservative Catholics as a more significant threat of violent extremism than previously acknowledged. Iowa Republican Rep. Chuck Grassley reported on Monday that the FBI’s worries regarding “radical traditionalist Catholic ideology” have been more extensive than what they have […]
Pope Leo prays for unity between Chinese Catholics and Rome.
ROME (AP) – Pope Leo XIV has requested Chinese Catholics to pray for unity with the universal Church. The first American Pope in history noted that Saturday marked a special East Feast Day dedicated to praying for the Church in China. This initiative, originally started by Pope Benedict XVI, aims to bring together about 12 […]
Lou Holtz Calls on Catholics to ‘Support and Uplift’ the New Pope
Legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz has reached out to Catholics, encouraging them to support Pope Leo XIV as he begins his papacy. In a video shared on X, Holtz called on Catholics to “defend and encourage” the Pope. “I’m an old man. I’ve been Catholic my entire life. I learned about how the […]
Lou Holtz shares a significant message with Catholics regarding their support for Pope Leo XIV
With the recent election of Pope Leo XIV, college football coaching icon Lou Holtz shared a heartfelt message aimed at Catholics worldwide. Holtz expressed his lifelong dedication to Catholicism, noting he has served as an altar boy. He encouraged both Americans and global followers to support Pope Leo as he assumes his role within the […]
Most American Catholics Let Us Down, New Poll Shows Troubling Findings
American Catholics and Church Doctrines: A Divided Perspective With the recent election of Pope Leo XIV, dubbed the American Pope, it’s intriguing to consider how American Catholics perceive their faith’s foundational doctrines. The outlook appears less than promising. It seems that many American Catholics have opinions that diverge sharply from the official stances of the […]
The election of Pope Leo XIV is a ‘very joyful day’ for Catholics, says a Villanova professor.
As a sense of calm envelops the eager crowd, Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Manberti stands before thousands of tearful onlookers in St. Peter’s Square, introducing the new Pope, Leo XIV, to the faithful. Born Robert Francis Prevast, the American pope was chosen on May 8, 2025, through a Conclave vote involving 133 cardinals. With the world […]