Cuba Expels Priest for Ringing Church Bells in Protest
On Thursday, Martí Noticias reported that Cuba’s Communist Party has expelled Father José Ramírez, a Havana-based priest, after he rang church bells in support of recent protests. Cuba has faced a series of protests for nearly ten years, which worsened significantly after widespread anti-communist demonstrations on July 11, 2021, followed by a harsh crackdown on […]
Priest donates large Nativity scene to Italian American Museum in NYC
A Manhattan priest recently provided what might be the most significant Christmas gift of the year to a New York City museum: a remarkable collection of Nativity scenes accumulated over his lifetime from various parts of the globe. Father Luis Sculti, at 80 years old, experienced a “bittersweet” feeling when he donated over 100 wooden […]
Nativity taken over by progressive priest — archbishop offers thoughts and prayers
St. Susanna Catholic Church’s Controversial Nativity Display Every year around this season, St. Susanna Catholic Church in Dedham, Massachusetts, opts for a different display instead of the typical Nativity scene. This year, they put up a sign stating “ICE WAS HERE,” implying that Jesus and his family may have been taken by federal agents, preventing […]
The West fears the truth — but this Christian priest speaks it openly
Father Brendan Kilcoyne is among the few priests in Ireland willing to voice what many others avoid discussing. Each week, he speaks bluntly about issues that are generally tiptoed around in public life. Ireland, similar to Britain and various Western nations, is undergoing transformation from two main influences: a distinctly secular culture that often mocks […]
Pope Leo XIV Astonishes Festival-Goers by Blessing Audience During Priest DJ Performance
Pope Leo XIV Blesses Crowd in Slovakia Before DJ Performance Pope Leo XIV created a memorable moment for enthusiastic attendees in Košice, Slovakia, earlier this month. He appeared via projection at the Cathedral of St. Elizabeth to bless the gathered crowd just before a show by Portuguese priest and DJ, Father Guilherme, popularly known as […]
Bishop causes a stir after a progressive priest permits a gay ABC broadcaster to take Communion next to his ‘husband’
Discussion on Catholic Doctrine and LGBTQ Issues Bishop Joseph Strickland, who recently left his position in Tyler, Texas, urged his fellow clergy during a plenary session of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to confront the apparent trend among some priests to stray from traditional church practices. He pointed out that certain rituals were being […]
Spanish priest cleared of charges after three years for critiquing radical Islam
A Spanish priest, Father Custodio Ballester, who was sentenced to three years in prison in 2016 for remarks against Islamic extremists, has now been acquitted. He expressed gratitude, saying, “I would like to thank God and the Christian community for their prayers and support during this time.” The ruling was made public on Friday. Ballester, […]
Pope Leo XIV recognizes a former Satanic priest and six others as new saints.
Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Seven New Saints On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV canonized seven individuals, bestowing upon them the title of saints. Among those recognized was a former satanic priest who has become somewhat of a legend in Catholic circles. The event attracted over 70,000 attendees at the Vatican. This was notably the second canonization […]
Brazilian priest Father Luciano Braga Simplicio concealed a parishioner’s fiancée under the bathroom sink
A Brazilian priest found himself in hot water after being caught hiding a parishioner’s fiancée under a sink. This unusual incident occurred on October 13 in Nova Maringa, a small town in Mato Grosso state. The Reverend Luciano Braga Simplicio was confronted by a group of men, including the outraged bride and groom, at the […]
DHS undermines story of pro-Antifa priest who used sacred rituals to attack ICE.
The Catholic Church holds that the Eucharist represents the “source and summit of the Christian life,” where Jesus is believed to be truly present. However, retired priest Larry Dowling, along with a few other clergy members, seems to use the Eucharist in a political context as well. So, who is Larry Dowling? Much of his […]