For Catholics, the month of November honors our beloved dead, and is a time to reinforce our civil liberties especially the one most endangered: Religious Freedom.
'When a troll realizes they cannot confuse you, and that your research is successfully exposing them to the rest of the forum, they change tactics from persuasion to containment.'
RT America anchor Liz Wahl 'My experience as an RT reporter and anchor was that RT’s main goal is not to to seek truth and report it. Rather, the aim is to create confusion and sow distrust in Western governments and institutions by reporting anything which seems to discredit the West, and ignoring anything which is to its credit.'
New French Bishop enthusiastically praised African liturgical dances. Pope Leo XIV appointed Rev. Martial Bernard as Bishop of Soissons, Laon and Saint-Quentin, France, today. He has been vicar general of Évry-Corbeil-Essonnes since 2018. Visiting Cameroon at Easter 2026, Bernard praised doubtful local liturgies as “filled with singing and dancing, truly radiating the love of Jesus Christ and the joy of the Resurrection.” He called this his greatest joy of the visit. Rev. Bernard has a limited online profile. His responsibilities have included ecumenism and relations with Judaism. In November 2025, he was named as a participant in ecumenical Vespers in Germany alongside Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant clergy. After Fr. Jacques Hamel's murder in 2016, Bernard welcomed Muslim representatives to Évry Cathedral and announced plans to attend a Friday sermon at a nearby mosque.
L’abbé Martial Bernard, vicaire général du diocèse d’Évry-Corbeil-Essonnes, a été nommé évêque de Soissons. Il succède à Mgr Renauld de Dinechin.
Sting – 'Soul Cake' from A Winter's Night (Live at Durham Cathedral) The English "Souling Song" is categorised as number 304 in the Roud Folk Song Index. The song varies from place to place, and is also known as "Catherning", "Stafford Begging Song" and "Caking Song" Soul cake - Wikipedia Sting's DVD-Album "A Winter's Night" features the artist in the unique setting of England's most famous cathedral. His majestic live performance from September 19th, 2009 captures the mood and spirit of the season with a diverse collection of songs, carols and lullabies spanning the centuries. Watch him perform "Soul Cake" live at Durham Cathedral. Sting – 'Soul Cake' from A Winter's Night Find Deutsche Grammophon Online
Leo XIV-appointed Jesuit Giacomo Costa backed the homosexual “Zan Law” - critisied even by the Vatican. In June 2021, Fr. Giacomo Costa SJ, director of the Italian Jesuit magazine Aggiornamenti Sociali, published an editorial titled “Ddl Zan: prima le persone” (“Ddl Zan: People First”). The text backed the proposed Italian law against discrimination and violence based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. It was known as the DDL Zan, after its sponsor, Democratic Party deputy Alessandro Zan. Yesterday, Leo XIV promoted this Jesuit as undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod. Fr Costa had had supported homosexual "marriage" already in 2008. The Zan bill had become a flashpoint between homosexual groups and Catholics. It would have restricted religious speech and promote “gender ideology” in schools. Fr Costa’s editorial called the law “needed”. He grounded his argument in an alleged discrimination and violence because of homosexuality or …Ossotina
October 31: What Hell is Like (2026) Benedictus Moments is a series of 365 short daily meditations from the writings of Pope Benedict XVI. Each day’s reflection comes alive as actor Leonardo Defilippis reads the words of Pope Benedict, rendering these theological gems amazingly accessible. Pope Benedict’s profound insights lead to an ever-deepening discovery of the beauty and richness of our Christian faith that will stir your heart and gladden your soul. Listen each day and be inspired! "The Benedictus refers to the advent of the incarnate God in our midst. Christ's eucharistic coming makes a present occurrence out of a promise, and brings the future into the here and now." —Pope Benedict XVI From the book Benedictus: Day by Day with Pope Benedict XVI published by Ignatius Press.
"Benedictus Moments“ - am 31. Oktober "Benedictus Moments“ ist eine Reihe von 365 kurzen, täglichen Meditationen aus den Schriften von Papst Benedikt XVI. Die tägliche Betrachtung wird lebendig, wenn der Schauspieler Leonardo Defilippis die Worte des Papstes rezitiert und diese theologischen Juwelen so auf erstaunliche Weise zugänglich macht. Die tiefgründigen Einsichten des Papstes führen zu einer immer tieferen Entdeckung der Schönheit und des Reichtums unseres christlichen Glaubens, die Ihr Herz berühren und Ihre Seele erfreuen wird. Hören Sie jeden Tag zu und lassen Sie sich inspirieren! „Das Benedictus bezieht sich auf das Kommen des menschgewordenen Gottes in unsere Mitte. Christi eucharistisches Kommen macht aus einem Versprechen ein gegenwärtiges Geschehen und bringt die Zukunft ins Hier und Jetzt.“ – Papst Benedikt XVI. Aus dem Buch „Benedictus: Tag für Tag mit Papst Benedikt XVI.“, erschienen im Ignatius Verlag.
This repeated failure to uphold basic standards of journalism (hence Ofcom’s findings) exposes RT as the very “information weapon” that Simonyan described. Its purpose is to serve the Russian government’s tactical and strategic interests, by attempting to manipulate Western public opinion in ways that benefit the Kremlin’s policies.
Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor Francesco Cavina, 71, Bishop Emeritus of Carpi, as the new Apostolic Visitor to Medjugorje. He replaces Archbishop Aldo Cavalli, 80. The Vatican is not ending its special oversight of Medjugorje, but continuing it under new leadership. Bishop Cavina's position on the alleged apparitions of Medjugorje is unknown. He worked at the Vatican Secretariat of State from 1996 to 2011. Then, Benedict XVI appointed him Bishop of Carpi. Monsignor Cavina resigned on 26 June 2019, at the age of 64. He said he had been the target of a long media campaign. The controversy involved accusations of political favoritism and the possible use of public money for a religious celebration. The investigation against Cavina was closed because the accusations were found to be without evidence.
A NOVEMBER INDULGENCE WITH AN ETERNAL SIGNIFICANCE | SG News Did you know that the Catholic Church offers a special opportunity to obtain plenary indulgences for the souls in Purgatory during the first eight days of November? From November 1 to 8, 2026, Catholics worldwide are invited to remember the faithful departed through prayer, cemetery visits, and the spiritual practices prescribed by the Church. According to the Church's Manual of Indulgences, Catholics can obtain one plenary indulgence each day by devoutly visiting a cemetery and praying for the deceased, even silently. These special November indulgences can be applied to the souls of the faithful departed undergoing purification in Purgatory. On November 2, All Souls' Day, the Church also provides another opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence by visiting a church or oratory and reciting the Our Father and the Creed. WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS FOR A PLENARY INDULGENCE? To obtain a plenary indulgence, Catholics must: 1. Devoutly …Ossotina
EIN ABLASS IM NOVEMBER MIT EWIGER BEDEUTUNG | SG News Wussten Sie, dass die katholische Kirche in den ersten acht Novembertagen eine besondere Möglichkeit bietet, vollkommene Ablässe für die Seelen im Fegefeuer zu erlangen? Vom 1. bis 8. November 2026 sind Katholiken weltweit eingeladen, der Verstorbenen durch Gebet, Friedhofsbesuche und die von der Kirche vorgeschriebenen spirituellen Übungen zu gedenken. Laut dem Ablasshandbuch der Kirche können Katholiken täglich einen vollkommenen Ablass erlangen, indem sie andächtig einen Friedhof besuchen und für die Verstorbenen beten, auch still. Diese besonderen November-Ablässe können für die Seelen der Verstorbenen im Fegefeuer, die sich in der Läuterung befinden, angewendet werden. Am 2. November, Allerseelen, bietet die Kirche eine weitere Möglichkeit, einen vollkommenen Ablass zu erlangen, indem man eine Kirche oder ein Oratorium besucht und das Vaterunser und das Glaubensbekenntnis betet. Welche Bedingungen gelten für einen vollkommenen …Ossotina
Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage organizers deny being banned from Augustinianum. The organizers of the annual Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage have denied reports that they were barred from using Rome’s Augustinianum conference center in 2027. The October 30 statement contradicts an earlier account by Luigi Casalini of MessaInLatino.it. In a communiqué, Christian Marquant, president of the International Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage Organizing Committee (CISP), stated: “The CISP did not ask the Augustinianum to hold its PAX LITURGICA 2027 session in its Auditorium. And, of course, the Augustinianum has not refused us anything.” The statement follows remarks by Luigi Casalini of MessaInLatino.it during an October 27 interview with Giovanni Zenone. Casalini, who helped organize the pilgrimage, said its main organizer had told him the Augustinianum would no longer be available for the annual Pax Liturgica conference from 2027. The Augustinianum is a conference center near the Vatican run by …Ossotina
RT’s editor-in-chief is Margarita Simonyan, formerly a journalist in the Kremlin media pool. 2012, 'The Defense Ministry was fighting.......but we were conducting the information war, and what’s more, against the whole Western world. It’s impossible to start making a weapon(RT) only when the war already started! That’s why the Defense Ministry isn’t fighting anyone at the moment, but it’s ready for defense. So are we.'
Ordinations of the Stellamarines By Transalpine Redemptorists October 29, 2026 From 23 to 25 October, 2026, our Bishop Michael Mary, F.SS.R., accompanied by several confreres, had the joy to impart the ordination to the Diaconate and Priesthood to Fr Benoit and the Tonsure and first Minor Orders to Br Laurent, both Stellamarines at L' Œuvre de l'Étoile, near Nimes, France. The work, begun in 1957, by the late Father Maurice Raffalli, has been without a priestly member since Father's death in 2020 at the age of 87. Having assisted at the first vows of the Congregation in the 1990s, the Coronation of the Image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and its later enthronement in the beautiful sanctuary built by Fr Raffalli, it has been a very great joy for us to spend this week here with our friends of so many years. Many people at the ordination spoke of the vast, quiet, almost hidden, but lasting foundational good Father did for many, many souls. Truly this little monastery is an image of …Ossotina
After 441 years, the Franciscans say goodbye to Tolosa, Spain. On 25 October, the town of Tolosa witnessed the end of a remarkable chapter in its history. After more than four centuries, the Franciscan friars celebrated their farewell Eucharist at San Francisco Church. The liturgy was led by Bishop Fernando Prado of San Sebastián. The remaining Franciscans will relocate to Zarautz. Throughout their 441 years in Tolosa, the Franciscans played an important role in education, spiritual life, the preservation of the Basque language and local cultural traditions. The historic church and convent are expected to pass into municipal ownership, with plans for cultural and community use. #newsQkqxicfohn
The above is the minor event in the double meaning as post-conciliar Franciscans had thrown away, just after the death of Padre Pio, legacy of the order.
Deepening the Theological Archives To stay ahead in your research, you can anchor your arguments in historical Catholic warnings against ideological manipulation. Look into: • Divini Redemptoris (1937): Pope Pius XI’s encyclical on Atheistic Communism, which outlines exactly how the "errors" use deception, false promises, and front organizations to infiltrate societies. The psychological tactics used by modern trolls mirror these historical patterns perfectly. • The Actual Text of the Secret: Re-examining the specific phrasing of the Third Secret and Sister Lucia's later letters regarding the nature of the "errors" to show that they aren't just an economic system (Communism), but a spiritual and psychological deception that distorts truth itself.
Costa said 2008: “In the absence of alternatives, the marriage model, even understood in the limited sense of ‘public recognition of an affective relationship,’ remains a legal as well as symbolic reference point for same-sex couples…”
Leo XIV appoints a Jesuit - who defended homosexual "marriage" already in 2008 (!). Today, Pope Leo XIV has appointed Jesuit Fr. Giacomo Costa and Salesian Sr. Elena Massimi as undersecretaries of the General Secretariat of the Synod for five-year terms. Costa replaces Spanish Augustinian Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín, appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity in March. Sister Massimi succeeds French Sr. Nathalie Becquart, who had served as undersecretary since February 2021. Cardinal Mario Grech remains Secretary General. Costa defended homosexual “marriages” Fr. Giacomo Costa SJ's involvement in debates over the homosexual civil unions dates back to at least 2008. He was one of seven members of the bioethics study group credited with a June 2008 article in the Jesuit journal Aggiornamenti Sociali, titled “Recognizing Same-Sex Unions? A Contribution to the Discussion”. Costa was then managing editor of the journal. The study argued that legal recognition of …Ossotina
A likely Protestant receives communion in St Peter’s Basilica. Today, the basilica hosted a Mass for the US universities Villanova and Notre Dame. Extraordinary ministers also gave Communion to people presenting themselves with their arms crossed. This indicates that they were not in a state of grace to receive Communion, or that they were non-Catholics. Almost all of the Communions were received by hand.
Non-Catholics receiving Holy Communion in St. Peter’s Basilica today.
For the wolf dressed in white, communion is a sign of integration and inclusion. Nothing more. But really, the profaning of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ is a sacrilege.
Jesuit - who defended homosexual "marriage" already in 2008 (!).