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Private Audience with Leo XIV for €500,000

Spain is preparing for the June visit of Pope Leo XIV and the country’s bishops have introduced a controversial fundraising model: major donors can gain exclusive access to the pope.
The Spanish Bishops’ Conference has created a five-tier donation system.
At the top, “Great Benefactors” (€500,000-€1 million) are promised a private meeting with the pope, a Vatican working session, and VIP seating at events.
“Benefactors” (€250,000-€500,000) receive similar perks, though without a private audience.
Lower tiers offer recognition, titles, or public acknowledgment.
Organizers say the goal is to reduce the burden on taxpayers, as the trip is expected to cost €15 - €30 million.
Donations are also tax-deductible, and sponsors are offered global visibility, with millions expected to attend or watch.
Picture: © Catholic Church England and Wales/Mazur, CC BY-NC-ND, #newsWssokkctzy

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Simony a la carte.

Novena - Oremus

“They have stolen my harvest and taken everything from us they’ve left us with absolutely nothing. They’ve destroyed our identity.” A Palestinian grandfather cries after Zionist settlers destroyed his olive groves and stole the olives in Tulkarem (West Bank).

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Evil wanton destruction.

Lazarus Peter Kalamation.com

They love to destroy ancient olive trees. Fortunately the Franciscans have custody over the Garden of Gethsemane. Safe for now I guess.

What's odd about this, is that I just commented twice, what goes around, comes around. Both good and bad. I saw it all my life. Then I see this. After giving tens of thousands of tons of aid to several countries. Including sending teachers and professors to Burkino Faso, Russia found another oil filed in February. And now this. For his love and kindness Russia once again is rewarded. With tens of thousands of sanctions and more constantly being added, she should have been destroyed by now. But it's plain to see, Heaven will never allow that. Who can't see this?

rt.com

Lavrov responds to claims Russia ‘benefiting’ from war on Iran

Russia is unhappy about the ongoing Middle East conflict and is not seeking to profit from other countries’ problems, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.
In an interview with France Televisions published on Thursday, Lavrov was pressed on whether Russia benefits from skyrocketing oil prices due to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and plummeting crude maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
“We are never happy to see wars unleashed by other people or countries lead to global market gyrations that drive up prices for energy and other commodities exported by the Russian Federation,” Lavrov said.
However, even as the war sends shockwaves through global markets, Moscow “will always, regardless of circumstances, trade and maintain economic relations with everyone who is interested in trading with us,” the minister stressed.
Lavrov went on to remark that the US seeks “to dominate global energy markets.” He recalled that President Donald Trump clearly signaled that he wanted to …

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"In this situation nobody, but us and our allies care about international law” — Russia's FM Lavrov yesterday.
“We are not going to run after Western elites asking for anything”

irapuato

ARAB ALLIES THREATEN
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on US getting threatened by his Arab allies in the region and panicking as they demand he send troops to invade Iran. Visit Meidas+ | MeidasTouch Network | Substack for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: Record TV with SnapStream to get clips that will …

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In Principio

‘Miraculous Stories of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of Her Intercession’ From St Alphonsus De Liguori, ‘The Glories of Mary’; Examples 18-24, pages 11-14

[Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori – XVII – XVIII Century AD: Marianella, Kingdom of Naples/Pagani, Kingdom of Naples; (aged 90); spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet, lawyer, scholastic philosopher, and theologian, Founder, Bishop, Doctor of the Church]
“18. A woman of Cologne who had criminal intercourse with an ecclesiastic, found him one day hanging in her room dead. After this she entered into a monastery, where the devil assailed her in a bodily form, so that she knew not what to do in order to be delivered from him.
A companion suggested to her to say the "Hail Mary;" and when she did so the demon said: "Accursed may she be who has taught you this," and appeared no more.
19. A certain baron who led a very sinful life was accidentally visited in his castle by a religious, who, enlightened by God, begged him to assemble together all his servants. They all came except the chamberlain. He at last was forced to come in, and the Father said to him: "Now, I command you in …زیاتر

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In Principio

"20. The blessed Francis Patrizii, who greatly loved the devotion of the "Hail Marys," recited five hundred every day. Mary made known to him the hour of his death. He died as a saint; and after forty years a most beautiful lily sprung from his mouth, which was then transported into France, and on the leaves of it was written the "Hail Mary," in letters of gold."

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New Ferula of Leo XIV Removes Nails and Passion of Christ

On Palm Sunday, Leo XIV used again a ferula that features a risen Christ leaving the cross.
He has used it since 6 January 2026. On 9 January, the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations told VaticanNews.va that the cross "unites the mission of proclaiming the mystery of Christ on the cross with the glorious manifestation of the resurrection".
The ferula "presents Christ no longer bound by the nails of the Passion, but with his glorified body", according to the papal office.
And: "The Paschal Mystery thus becomes a source of hope for humanity because death no longer has any power over mankind since Christ redeemed everything he assumed."
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Four days ago, Pope Leo XIV praised Christian-Muslim “dialogue” during Wednesday’s meeting with the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa. On Palm Sunday, dozens of Christians were slaughtered in Northern Nigeria.

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Christian-Jewish dialogue turned out far worse.

Beatus Vir

"Christian-Muslim dialogue" - Yuck! There is no dialoguing with muslims. You might as well be dialing-a-dog! We should not be dialoguing with anyone, we should be preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the and instructing them in the True Faith.

Are fathers truly appreciated?

A good lesson on how to appreciate our fathers in just a minute and 32 seconds.
We don’t appreciate dads enough #emotional #father #trending #foryou #fyp

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Trump vows to investigate Spain’s euthanasia of Noelia Castillo who opted for suicide after gang rape, paralysis

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Trump vows to investigate Spain’s euthanasia of Noelia Castillo who opted for suicide after gang rape, paralysis

“We are also aware of reports that Ms. Castillo expressed hesitancy to undergo euthanasia in her final hours, but that these indications were ignored."
Noelia Castillo, who was a sexual-assault survivor. After she was placed in a group home as a teenager she was gang raped by African migrants, leading her to try to take her own life by jumping from a building. She ended up paralyzed and eventually sought suicide. Her family tried to stop her and when that failed they took legal action.
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State Departmentdirected the US Embassy in Madrid to probe how Spanish law enforcement handled repeated sexual attacks against Castillo before her death, according to a report from the
New York Postciting a leaked diplomatic cable. “We are deeply concerned by allegations that Ms. Castillo was repeatedly sexually assaulted while under state care and that no perpetrators have been brought to justice,” the cable read.
“We are also aware of reports that Ms. Castillo expressed hesitancy to undergo euthanasia …

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Lazarus Peter Kalamation.com

Now that Spain won't join the forces that shoot pregnant women in the belly.

In Principio

Pope Saint Gregory the Great ~~~ Learn the Heart of God from the Word of God...

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Cardinal Roche Could Be Replaced as Prefect of Divine Worship

Nico Spuntoni corroborated reports that Cardinal Arthur Roche, 76, could be ousted as Prefect of the Dicastery for Liturgy and become the Patron of the Order of Malta.
The position of "Patron" gained notoriety when Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Raymond Burke, 77, to it (2014–2017) in order to remove him as Prefect of the Apostolic Signature.
The current patron is Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda SJ, 83. He was Francis’ trusted canon lawyer and the proponent of a reform that was not well received within the Order of Malta. He is also an enemy of Opus Dei.
Spuntoni was the first journalist to report that Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, a pro-Abu-Dhabi-document prelate, would become the Substitute, second man, in the Vatican Secretary of State.
The Grand Master of the Order of Malta, fra John Dunlap, is pushing for Cardinal Ghirlanda to be removed. He wants Cardinal Roche, who is close to Dunlap.
News of Cardinal Roche’s probable dismissal was first reported by his enemy, the English journalist …زیاتر

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Cardinal Cock-Roach should be simply bounced out of any position whatsoever! He is a pompous low-intelligent, self-important, fake-catholic pompous ass. The sooner he goes the better. What an absolute disaster along with the Francis he has been for the Church. Please God soon!

Beatus Vir

"the pro-homosexual English journalist Damian Thompson." Huh? When did that happen?

Servant Of Divine Mercy

'We have received several calls at our office from supporters asking if it is possible to fulfill the devotion in April 2026, given that the First Saturday falls on Holy Saturday. We answer with a resounding “YES.”

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First Saturday in April 2026 | The Fatima Center

One of the four acts of reparation requested by Our Lord is receiving Holy Communion on the First Saturdays. We have received several calls at our office from supporters asking if it is possible to fulfill the devotion in April 2026, given that the First Saturday falls on Holy Saturday. We answer with a resounding “YES.”
Even though Holy Saturday and Good Friday are the two days of the year when the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is not offered, there is still the possibility – given certain circumstances – of receiving Holy Communion on Holy Saturday. Here I am thinking of the opportunity afforded through the Easter Vigil. Depending on when the Mass starts, it may be possible for someone to receive Holy Communion before midnight on Holy Saturday.
However, there is another certain possibility which Our Lord Himself explained when Sister Lucia, prompted by her confessor, asked about those who might not be able to receive Holy Communion on a First Saturday. Our Lord replied, “The practice …

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Thanks for this. I remember looking into getting similar permission for a First Friday Communion on Holy Friday.

Tom Morelli

A Crucifix, Not Just a Cross: The crucifix is the true symbol of Christianity

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A Crucifix, Not Just a Cross

Many non-Catholic Christians disdain the crucifix, because they believe it distracts from our Lord’s victory over sin and death. They prefer the bare cross, which they think better reflects the triumph of his subsequent Resurrection, whereas a crucifix focuses on Jesus’ death or even defeat, as if he still needs to suffers for us. Not surprisingly, then, the sacrifice of the Mass is often caricatured as the blasphemous re-crucifixion of Jesus.
St. Paul has a better both/and idea. He knows that the Resurrection is an indispensable aspect of Christ’s one paschal sacrifice (1 Cor. 15:12-18). Yet he also knows that Christ’s crucifixion depicts how much Jesus loves us in atoning for our sins (John 15:13; see Heb. 9:11-14), and that the Lord’s embracing his own cross—the cross—helps us better to understand the call to carry our own (Matt. 16:24-26).
Indeed, Paul understands that “Christ crucified” graphically symbolizes that Jesus has vanquished sin, death, and the devil and thus …

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🇬🇧 The Secret of Negotiations

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1206. The Secret of Negotiations – World Scam

04/01/2026
Entire blog as a free PDF eBook.
I know what the secret negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are about. Trump isn’t lying to us; he is actually holding talks about a ceasefire. Not necessarily with the people who hold real power in Iran, but still. Why hasn’t a single journalist managed to get close to these negotiators? The answer is simple: because it’s standard practice on the American side to eliminate all witnesses to the negotiations. According to the principle: A good negotiator is a dead negotiator. The Americans perfected this tactic long ago during negotiations with the Native Americans. I suspect they traditionally served the mediators firewater.
In case anyone hasn’t noticed yet, I’d like to point out today’s date… Things are about to get a bit more serious from here on out.
The idea of negotiations isn’t so bad. It could help Trump extricate himself with dignity from this conflict that his best friends talked him into. It could help, but it won’t do any …

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‘On Loving God’ By St. Bernard of Clairvaux - Chapter -V-VI. ‘Of the Christian's debt of love, how great it is…’ – pages 8-9

[St. Bernard of Clairvaux – XI-XII Century AD; Burgundy, Kingdom of France/Clairvaux, Kingdom of France; (aged 62-63); Abbot; Mystic; Leader; co-founder of the Knights Templar; Last of the Fathers; Doctor Mellifluus]
“Chapter V ~ Of the Christian's debt of love, how great it is
From the contemplation of what has been said, we see plainly that God is to be loved
, and that He has a just claim upon our love. But the infidel does not acknowledge the Son of God, and so he can know neither the Father nor the Holy Spirit; for he that honoureth not the Son, honoureth not the Father which sent Him, nor the Spirit whom He hath sent (John 5.23). He knows less of God than we; no wonder that he loves God less. This much he understands at least--that he owes all he is to his Creator. But how will it be with me? For I know that my God is not merely the bounteous Bestower of my life, the generous Provider for all my needs, the pitiful Consoler of all my sorrows, the wise Guide of my course: but that …زیاتر

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"Chapter VI ~ A brief summary
Admit that God deserves to be loved very much, yea, boundlessly, because He loved us first, He infinite and we nothing, loved us, miserable sinners, with a love so great and so free. This is why I said at the beginning that the measure of our love to God is to love immeasurably. For since our love is toward God, who is infinite and immeasurable, how can we bound or limit the love we owe Him?"

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Leo XIV Carries Cross Himself in Rome's Colosseum Because "Christ Still Suffers"

Speaking to journalists in Castel Gandolfo this evening, Pope Leo XIV called on world leaders to “come back to the table” and solve their problems through dialogue (video below).
"I'm told that President Trump recently said he wanted to end the war. Hopefully, he is looking for a way out. I hope he's looking for a way to reduce the violence and bombing, which would significantly help to reduce the constant increase in hatred in the Middle East and elsewhere."
Leo XIV added, "Come back to the table and engage in dialogue. Let's look for solutions to problems and ways to reduce violence, so that peace — especially at Easter — might reign in our hearts."
The Pope was also asked about his decision to personally carry the cross during the traditional Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum on Friday. "I think it will be an important sign because of what the Pope represents: a spiritual leader in today's world and a voice saying that Christ still suffers."
When asked what he expects from his …زیاتر

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Leo should tell all world leaders: Accept Christ and attain peace or not. Dialogue doesn't enter the equation.

Novena - Oremus

Palm Sunday procession was held in Japan. Processions like this, especially on public roads, are extremely rare there.

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La processione della Domenica delle Palme si è tenuta in Giappone. Processioni come questa, soprattutto su strade pubbliche, sono estremamente rare lì.

Lazarus Peter Kalamation.com

Our Lady of Akita, pray for us.