Rev Jaime Mercant Simó, a Spanish diocesan priest and professor at the Center for Theological Studies of Mallorca Diocesan priest from Spain, wrote on X.com on February 22 about the Priestly Fraternity of St Pius X. His thoughts. Several of my readers have asked me about the upcoming episcopal consecrations of the Society of St. Pius X. Here is my position, presented in a pedagogical format of questions and answers: 1. Will the Lefebvrists commit a mortal sin with these episcopal consecrations? — No, not at all. 2. Is it not a schismatic act? — No, formally it is not. 3. Why is it formally not a schism? — Because, for a “perfect schism” to occur, there must be a clear intention to perform a schismatic act and to establish, with the new bishops, a hierarchical jurisdiction parallel to the one existing in the Roman Catholic Church. In this case, neither of these two things will occur. 4. Could it at least be an act of disobedience? — Yes, indeed it is, at least materially, since Rome …More
The excommunication is unjust. The doubtful pope is in grave error for denying the supply of Bishops to faithful of the SSPX after they legally requested them.
At least there is one courageous and wise priest who defends the truth. When they change the formula of consecration in Rome, rendering it invalid, the SSPX will remain faithful to it; their Masses will be valid, the others will not.
23.02.2026 IT IS ‘ A SITUATION OF GRAVE NECESSITY’ WHEN THE POPE, CARDINALS AND BISH0PS INTERPRET THE CREEDS, COUNCILS AND CATECHISMS IRRATIONALLY The days for the traditionalists splitting in the name of Vatican Council II are now over. Since the Council is ecclesiocentric and in harmony with Feeneyite extra ecclesiam nulla salus. So it is traditional and no more liberal. It was because the Rational Premise in the interpretation of Vatican Council II was not discovered that the SSPX split into the SSPX Resistance and the FSSP priests broke from the main SSPX body. Also the doctrinal meetings were a failure since they were based upon Vatican Council II irrational which was accepted by Pope Benedict and Cardinal Ladaria but rejected by the SSPX. Now the SSPX and the St. Benedict Centers can unite doctrinally.Only one announcement is needed.They need to announce that they accept LG 8, 14, 16, UR 3, NA 2, GS 22 as being hypothetical and invisible cases in 2026. With this announcement the …More
Meditating on St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Bishop Erik Varden on the second day of the Lenten Spiritual Exercises for the Holy Father and the Roman Curia says: “On the face of it, the Cistercian project was conservative. Yet its protagonists introduced novelties. This dialectic was fruitful. Bernard’s confidence in his own judgement could make him flexible in the observance of conventional procedures he otherwise claimed to uphold. His view of the Church’s needs drove him sometimes to adopt rigid positions that involved fierce partisanship. But he was no hypocrite. He was a genuinely humble man, fully given to God, capable of tender kindness, a firm friend — indeed, able to befriend former enemies — and a compelling witness to God’s love. He was, and remains, fascinating.”
Life Illumined From the second conference of this week’s Lenten Retreat. Italian text below. What sort of man was St Bernard? Where did he come from? He towers over the twelfth-century Cistercian movement: such were his charisma and industriousness. Many people, including some who should know better, suppose he got the order going. He did not, of course; though he did make a splash when he turned up in 1113, aged 23, with a band of thirty companions. The monastery he joined, Cîteaux, was a project as much of innovation as of reform. The founders, who set it up in 1098, called their house novum monasterium. They were doing something new, not primarily reacting against anything, which is just as well, since projects of reaction sooner or later run into the sand. On the face of it, the Cistercian project was conservative. Yet its protagonists introduced novelties. This dialectic was fruitful. Bernard’s confidence in his own judgement could make him flexible in the observance of conventional …
[Venerable Mary of Agreda – XVII Century AD; Agreda, Spain; Mystic; Writer; ‘Blue Nun’] “Chapter III ~ 8T. JOSEPH DISCOVERS THAT MARY IS ABOUT TO BECOME A MOTHER, WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO PENETRATE THE MYSTERY. HE ENDURES GREAT SUFFERINGS ON THIS ACCOUNT. IT was about five months since the eternal Word had become incarnate in the chaste bosom of the Virgin Mary, when St. Joseph began to observe indications of it, and to entertain suspicions. It was the more apparent, because the proportions of her pure form were so perfect, that the least change was perceptible. Deeply concerned and anxious, St. Joseph, as he one day observed her coming forth from her oratory, perceived that it was no longer possible to doubt the testimony of his own eyes. The heart of the man of God was penetrated with profound sorrow, and he was unable to resist the harrowing reflections that tormented his spirit. It may not be without utility or interest to notice some of these reflections, which increased the violence …More
Faith Hope Charity I asked AI Claude Sonet 4.6 about the age of Joseph. Here is the answer: Age of Saint Joseph When Meeting the Virgin Mary According to The Admirable Life of the Patriarch Saint Joseph by Venerable Mary of Ágreda The Age of Saint Joseph According to the writings of Venerable Mary of Ágreda, particularly as reflected in her works including The Admirable Life of the Patriarch Saint Joseph and the closely related The Mystical City of God, Saint Joseph was 33 years old when he met and was espoused to the Virgin Mary. The Context of Their Meeting Based on Venerable Mary of Ágreda's mystical writings and visions: · Saint Joseph was described as a 33-year-old native of Nazareth, living in Jerusalem at the time of their meeting · He was a descendant of the royal line of David · The meeting and espousal took place at the Temple in Jerusalem · The occasion was connected to Mary's 14th birthday, when Joseph gathered with other men at the Temple, ultimately leading to …More
These are covered in the SSPX Podcast "Crisis in the Church" series. Crisis in the Church Series – SSPX Podcast (Use the banner on the right to listen to the episodes in order.) If you find the time to listen to the series, I would be very interested in your thoughts.
The Trump administration is now having to contend with criticism from several Middle Eastern countries after the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told Tucker Carlson that "it would be fine" if Israel took over pretty much the entire region. Arab and Muslim nations sharply condemned these comments over the weekend. Tucker's Protestant individualism blinds him to the essential truth outlined at this link. DECLARATION ON THE RELATION OF THE CHURCH TO NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS NOSTRA AETATE Proclaimed By His Holiness, Pope Paul VI on October 28 1965. Part 4.... "lt is true that the Church is the new people of God, (True) yet the Jews should not be spoken of as rejected or accursed as if this followed from holy Scripture." (False, cf Deut ch 28) Rom 11:28 As concerning the gospel, indeed, they are enemies for your sake... 11:8 As it is written: God hath given them the spirit of insensibility; eyes that they should not see and ears that they should not hear, until this present day. For …More
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Jean-Marie Speich, 70, as apostolic nuncio to the Netherlands—just ten months after Pope Francis appointed him. Although nuncios may retire at 70, such a brief tenure is highly unusual. Dutch newspaper Nederlands Dagblad said the reasons for his resignation are “shrouded in mystery.” Named an archbishop by Pope Francis in 2013, Speich previously served as nuncio to Ghana (2013–2019) and Slovenia (2019–2025) before being appointed to the Netherlands shortly before Pope Francis’ death.
On February 21, Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Archbishop Jean-Marie Speich as nuncio to the Netherlands. Monsignor Speich left The Hague only ten months after his appointment. Nuncios may retire upon reaching the age of 70 (and not only at 75). Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to The Hague in April 2025. He turned 70 in June 2025. Had Monsignor Speich truly planned to step down at 70, he could have requested to remain in Slovenia until his birthday and then taken his leave. He became known for his role as nuncio in Slovenia in connection with the Marko Rupnik case. Rupnik is accused by two dozen former nuns of sexual perversion. Monsignor Speich is considered responsible for Rupnik's incardination in the diocese of Koper (Capodistria). Born in Strasbourg on June 15, 1955, Speich was ordained a priest in 1982 for the Archdiocese of Strasbourg. He joined the Holy See's diplomatic service in 1986 and served in numerous countries, including Haiti, Nigeria, Bolivia, Canada …More
Who is Ghislaine Maxwell and is she really in Quebec? This question has gained attention after a viral video from Quebec, Canada showed a woman who appeared similar to Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The video spread on social media after the Justice Department released more Epstein files. Many users connected the clip to Epstein’s case and Prince Andrew news. This led to confusion about Maxwell’s prison status. Some people believed she may have been released or moved. However, official prison records and Justice Department information have not confirmed any release, escape, or relocation from custody. Who is Ghislaine Maxwell and is she really in Quebec? This question started trending after a viral video showed a woman in Quebec, Canada who appeared similar to Maxwell. The video spread widely on social media after the release of Epstein files. Many users believed she may have been seen outside prison. However, there has been no official confirmation from prison authorities …
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On February 21, Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Archbishop Jean-Marie Speich as nuncio to the Netherlands. Monsignor Speich left The Hague only ten months after his appointment. Nuncios may retire upon reaching the age of 70 (and not only at 75). Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to The Hague in April 2025. He turned 70 in June 2025. Had Monsignor Speich truly planned to step down at 70, he could have requested to remain in Slovenia until his birthday and then taken his leave. He became known for his role as nuncio in Slovenia in connection with the Marko Rupnik case. Rupnik is accused by two dozen former nuns of sexual perversion. Monsignor Speich is considered responsible for Rupnik's incardination in the diocese of Koper (Capodistria). Born in Strasbourg on June 15, 1955, Speich was ordained a priest in 1982 for the Archdiocese of Strasbourg. He joined the Holy See's diplomatic service in 1986 and served in numerous countries, including Haiti, Nigeria, Bolivia, Canada …More
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Jean-Marie Speich, 70, as apostolic nuncio to the Netherlands—just ten months after Pope Francis appointed him. Although nuncios may retire at 70, such a brief tenure is highly unusual. Dutch newspaper Nederlands Dagblad said the reasons for his resignation are “shrouded in mystery.” Named an archbishop by Pope Francis in 2013, Speich previously served as nuncio to Ghana (2013–2019) and Slovenia (2019–2025) before being appointed to the Netherlands shortly before Pope Francis’ death.
Fri Feb 20, 2026 - 7:05 pm ESTFri Feb 20, 2026 - 10:02 pm EST (LifeSiteNews) — Bishop Athanasius Schneider recently revealed that Pope Leo XIV told him he has met young people who converted to Catholicism because of the traditional Latin Mass (TLM). The extraordinary report was highlighted by National Catholic Register Vatican correspondent Edward Pentin in an X post sharing an interview the Auxiliary Bishop of Astana, Kazakhstan had with Dr. Robert Moynihan, founder and editor of Inside the Vatican magazine. Bishop Schneider: Pope Leo admits Latin Mass leads to conversion. pic.twitter.com/2XKJY9LX5F — Sign of the Cross (@CatholicSOTC) February 20, 2026 “He said he met young people who told (h)im that their conversion to God was thanks to the traditional Latin mass,” Schneider told Moynihan. “I was surprised to hear this from the pope himself. So this was for me a sign that he had some sensibility for this topic.” This reported admission from Leo is especially remarkable …
You'll be surprised what was said on both sides. At Putin's traditional year end question and answer session televised live show for four and a half hours. This video is a clip from my stream "Drama Alert: Epstein Files, Trump, Pam Bondi, Steve Bannon, and MORE!" Vladimir Putin Claims Jews Are Tearing Apart Russian Orthodox Church If you would like to watch the entire stream please click the following link. youtube.com/live/DxaI5HSfwds?cbrd=1&ucbcb=1
22. February 2026 22. February 2026 02/22/2026 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. The pharmaceutical industry was on its knees before 2020; the plandemic revived it. The Epstein Files reveal a system in which our “elites” simulate crises, prepare for them, and profit from them should they (purely by chance) occur. It’s a highly professional ecosystem where preparation, financing, and profits seamlessly intertwine. The temporal proximity of simulations, investments, and the actual outbreak, combined with Epstein’s central role, is—to put it mildly—interesting. This summary by Professor Dr. Stefan Homburg was published on Friday in an article on Report24.at: Planning games of our “elites”: Epstein, Gates and the plandemic.Source. If yet another conspiracy theory turns out to be true, we would expect government authorities to respond with a series of arrests of obvious offenders. The number of arrests of criminals from Epstein’s list in the US. The arrest of the royal brother in the …
Archbishop Filippo Iannone has strongly defended synodality, arguing that resistance to it stems not primarily from structural or doctrinal concerns, but from a lack of conversion. He made these remarks in his capacity as President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America in a message for the upcoming Day of Hispanic America on March 1. Archbishop Iannone is the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. According to him, a “lack of conversion” is the principal reason certain themes still require deeper personal and communal assimilation. He applies this diagnosis specifically to synodality. “As we all know, Pope Francis convoked us to the synodal renewal of the Church, motivated not so much by this or that innovative idea, but as a gesture of fidelity to the Gospel and to the ecclesiology of the constitution Lumen gentium. Pope Leo XIV continues to guide the Church along this path, which to a great extent once again proposes the importance of understanding our unity, our communion,…More
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