Pope Leo at Lourdes: ‘The Church Must Have the Courage to Begin With Herself’ | SG News Pope Leo XIV has delivered one of the strongest calls for repentance of his Apostolic Journey to France, telling the Catholic Church that true conversion must begin within herself. Speaking before an estimated 150,000 pilgrims at Lourdes on September 27, the Pope reflected on penance, conversion and the wounds caused by sin. His message came only hours before a scheduled private meeting with survivors of sexual abuse in the French Church. Pope Leo told the enormous congregation: “This call to conversion also concerns the Church herself as she makes her earthly journey. She must have the courage to begin with herself.” He continued: “In order to heal the deep wounds, infidelities and painful errors that have occurred within her, we must humbly place ourselves under the Lord’s purifying gaze.” The Holy Father did not explicitly mention the French abuse crisis during this section of the homily. But the …Dabalata
Sunday, September 27 – In France: Solemnity of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face, Virgin, Patroness of the Missions. – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs – Saint Elzéar and Blessed Delphine, Franciscan Tertiaries
"At the End of the Santa Fe Trail" - the great old book which made Sister Blandina Segale's journal available to everyone, and which could be found in almost all public libraries, has inspired a film about her amazing encounters with Billy the Kid. See this Facebook post for more information facebook.com/groups/1903712809765519/posts/398867…
Papst Leo XIV. im Stade de France Highlights dem Freitag, dem 25. September im Stade de France in Saint-Denis: eine Gebetsnacht für Jugendliche von 17 bis 35 Jahren. Vor der feierlichen Messe, die am folgenden Tag auf dem Place de la Concorde und auf den Champs-Élysées gefeiert wird, dürfte dieser Abend zu den Höhepunkten des Besuchs zählen.
Joan of Arc Arrives on Horseback Before Pope Leo — France’s Saints Come Alive at Youth Vigil| SGNews One of the most visually striking moments of Pope Leo XIV’s youth vigil at the Stade de France came when St. Joan of Arc appeared on horseback, alongside St. Louis IX and figures representing France’s extraordinary Christian heritage. Before around 80,000 young Catholics, history seemed to come alive. The dramatic performance recalled the saints, missionaries and witnesses whose lives helped shape the Catholic identity of France across the centuries. Joan of Arc’s appearance was especially powerful. The young French saint is traditionally remembered on horseback, carrying the courage of a warrior while remaining deeply convinced that her mission belonged first to God. And Pope Leo himself spoke about her during his message to the young people. Reflecting on the Christian call to “fight the good fight of faith,” the Pope said that this language resonates strongly in France: The land of St …Dabalata
St. Teresa of Avila says: “One must never obey anything that is SIN or that would OFFEND God.” St Pius X: Remaining SILENT is no longer possible. 1) Pope Saint Pius X: Encyclica Pascendi Dominici Gregis 1907. a) Modernism is the "syntesis of all heresies". b) Remaining SILENT is no longer possible because these false ideas are spreading inside the Church and confusing the faithful. 2) Exodus 32:19–21; When Moses came near the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, he burned with anger, threw the tablets from his hand, and smashed them at the foot of the mountain. Then he took the calf they had made, burned it, ground it to powder, scattered the powder in the water, and made the Israelites drink it. And Moses said to Aaron, “What did this people do to you that you have brought such a great sin upon them?” 3) Prophet Elijah answered Yhaweh: "I am filled with burning zeal for Yahweh Sabaoth, because the sons of Israel have deserted you and broken down your altars” (1 King 19:10) 4) …Dabalata
Leo XIV unveiled a monument to fraternity in Lourdes. Today in Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV inaugurated the newly named Pont Léon XIV, a rebuilt bridge spanning the Gave de Pau and bearing his name. During the ceremony, the Pope also unveiled La Fraternité entre les Peuples, a monument dedicated to fraternity among peoples.
In Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV inaugurates a bridge named after him, and unveils a small momunent on the Pont Léon XIV.
Faithful in Paris asked Leo XIV to grant full faculties to the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (FSSPX). As Pope Leo XIV travelled through Paris in the popemobile on September 25, faithful held up a large English sign reading: “Holy Father, grant full faculties to the SSPX.” The scene on Boulevard Saint-Michel occurred during the Pope’s procession through central Paris toward Notre-Dame. #newsFbemwqzkhr
« Saint Father, grant all faculties to the FSSPX. » This message, carried by the faithful on a banner along Boulevard Saint-Michel, was seen by Pope Leo XIV during his passage through the streets of Paris, on this September 26.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 21,28-32. Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: "What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He said in reply, 'I will not,' but afterwards he changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, 'Yes, sir,' but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?" They answered, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him."
Genealogists have uncovered a hidden chapter in Pope Leo XIV’s family history. His French grandmother, Suzanne Fontaine, became pregnant amid an adultery involving married Sicilian language teacher Salvatore Riggitano. She fled from France in 1917 and gave birth in a Catholic mother and baby home near the US-Canada border. Records from the birth show the family using assumed names, including Prevost. Riggitano later appears to have led a double life for years, while “Prevost” endured as the family name eventually inherited by the future pope.
Fleeing scandal, a 23-year-old gave birth in a Catholic mother and baby home in 1917. The surname she chose for her baby, ‘Prevost’, endured down the decades, becoming the name of her grandson, Pope Leo XIV.
Can't get much lower in trying to trash someones reputation! (Dispicable trashy article) According to this "scandal" That would make Pope Leo a miracle baby.
A bakery in Chiclayo, Peru, has launched “Dulce Bendición,” a Pope-shaped version of King Kong. This local dessert is made from layers of biscuit and manjar blanco, a milk-caramel filling. The first 500, shaped like Pope Leo XIV, sold out on launch day. The bakery plans to make up to 1,000 a day in November, when Leo XIV visits Peru.
Lanzan king kong con la silueta del papa León XIV en Lambayeque
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