Heroic Corsican Cardinal Celebrares Immemorial Mass of All Ages

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Nearly Two Million March in Poland for Feast of Three Kings

 

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The Catholic Church Built Western Civilization

Pope’s Trad MC Fired For Telling the Truth On Hot Mike

[InfoVaticana] A comment caught by an open microphone, barely audible, without verifiable context and with no objective possibility of identifying its recipients, has been enough to trigger a lightning reaction against Monsignor Marco Agostini. He is one of the pontifical master of ceremonies and, currently, one of the figures most clearly identified with the defense of the traditional liturgy within the Vatican. The phrase—"culattomi tutti insieme" (the faggots all together)—appears fleetingly in an off-the-record moment of an institutional Vatican News video of the Pope’s Christmas meeting with cardinals and bishops residing in Rome. Nothing in the audio allows for a certain determination of who he was referring to, or even if it was an expression directed at a specific, isolated group or a private comment poorly captured during a moment of organizational transition.

The attribution of the comment to Agostini was first reported by Silere non possum and, from that moment on, the machinery was activated with a speed as revealing as it was disturbing. There has been no clear official explanation, no calm contextualization of the facts, nor a transparent investigation to evaluate the actual gravity of the incident. The mere existence of a blurred audio has been sufficient to justify a disproportionate and automatic reaction.

An Uncomfortable Profile at the Wrong Time

Agostini is not a neutral name within the Vatican. He is known for his closeness to the Traditional Mass, for regularly celebrating according to the ancient Roman Rite in the crypt of St. Peter’s, and for his presence in circles unequivocally associated with classical liturgical Catholicism, including the traditional pilgrimage to Covadonga. In the current climate, that trajectory is not a simple personal trait: it is an ecclesial position that is uncomfortable for some. And when a profile becomes bothersome, any pretext will do.

The problem is not a phrase. The problem is who utters it.

Real Scandals, Prolonged Tolerance

The contrast becomes scandalous when observing the Vatican’s management of infinitely more serious cases in recent years. The recent history of the Roman Curia is marked by documented episodes of high-level clerics involved in active sexual conduct, double lives, drug use, sex parties in Vatican premises, and even systems of internal blackmail based precisely on those behaviors.

In many of those cases, the institutional reaction was slow, opaque, or directly non-existent. Discreet transfers, administrative silences, calls for mercy and pastoral accompaniment. No rush. No immediate exemplarity. No open microphone turned into a cause for summary execution.

The Carlo Capella Case: Mercy Without Nuance

The contrast reaches its most painful point with the case of Carlo Capella, a former official of the Vatican Secretariat of State. Capella was prosecuted by the United States justice system for downloading and sharing child pornography—facts judicially proven and recognized by the Vatican authorities.

And yet, after serving his sentence, Capella has been welcomed back into Vatican structures, residing in a major ecclesiastical residence alongside other clerics, and restored to internal official functions. All of this in the name of mercy, rehabilitation, and accompaniment.

The point here is not to deny the possibility of Christian forgiveness. It is to note an uncomfortable fact: institutional mercy has been applied with extreme generosity in a case of objectively monstrous crimes, while it proves non-existent in the face of an ambiguous verbal comment, with no identifiable recipient and no real consequences.

The Double Standard as a System

The message being sent is devastating. Not all faults carry the same weight. Not all profiles receive the same treatment. Indulgence seems to abound when a scandal affects delicate internal balances or consolidated power networks. But it disappears instantly when the person singled out represents a vision of the Church that some wish to eradicate.

In this context, the “Agostini case” ceases to be an anecdotal episode and becomes a structural symptom. Tradition is not corrected: it is punished. And once the decision is made, a poorly captured audio, an open microphone, and a biased interpretation are enough to justify a downfall orchestrated through specific media and by specific people.

Would you like me to help you draft a summary of these points or perhaps compare this text with official Vatican statements on the matter?

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Milan: Youth Flock to Traditional Ambrosian Rite Returns to Tomb of Saint Ambrose

Edit: pictures here.

Traditional Ambrosian Rite Returns to St. Ambrose Basilica in Milan

[Katholisches.info] Last Sunday (14 December), for the first time since the liturgical reforms of half a century ago, the traditional Ambrosian Rite was once again celebrated in the ancient basilica in Milan dedicated to the Church Father.

On Gaudete Sunday, December 14, 2025, a Holy Mass in the traditional Ambrosian Rite was celebrated in the venerable Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio—an event that had not taken place in this form in this significant church for decades and consequently drew a large number of the faithful.

The basilica was overcrowded, with many standing; more than 1,000 participants were counted, including a remarkably high number of young people. The 800 printed liturgy guides were quickly exhausted, and the consecrated hosts were insufficient to meet demand—a clear sign of the strong turnout.

This celebration did not merely mark a one-off event during the Advent season; it represents a perceptible shift in the treatment of the traditional Ambrosian Rite, which is deeply rooted in Milan.

What is the Ambrosian Rite?

The Ambrosian Rite is an independent form of the Latin liturgy within the Roman Catholic Church, named after the Church Father Ambrose, the holy Bishop of Milan, who led the diocese from 374 until his death in 397. It was Ambrose who baptized Saint Augustine, another Father of the Church, in the year 387. The site of this baptism can still be visited beneath the current Milan Cathedral.

The Rite, which traces back to Saint Ambrose, differs from the Roman Rite in its calendar, liturgy, and musical tradition. It is celebrated in the vast majority of churches in the Archdiocese of Milan, as well as in certain valleys of the Swiss Canton of Ticino, due to historical diocesan boundaries.

Both rites, the Roman and the Ambrosian, share the same early Christian antiquity. By the time the Roman Rite was codified under Saint Pope Gregory the Great over 1,400 years ago, the Ambrosian Rite was already fully developed in Milan.

When Pope Paul VI implemented a radical liturgical reform of the Roman Rite in 1969 and introduced the Novus Ordo, Milan would not have been directly affected. However, after a delay of several years, the Roman reform was applied to the Ambrosian Rite, which was "reformed" by its own Novus Ordo in 1976. Since then, the traditional form of the Ambrosian Rite had no longer been celebrated in the basilica dedicated to the holy Church Father.

The traditional form of this rite, celebrated according to the Ambrosian Missal of 1954, differs from the post-conciliar form primarily in language, liturgical structure, and ceremonial. For example, last Sunday was not celebrated as the Third Sunday of Advent (as in the Roman Rite), but as the Fifth Sunday of Advent.

Decades of Hurdles for the Traditional Liturgy

As in the rest of the Latin Church, there were efforts in Milan to eliminate the traditional form. Its total extinction was prevented by a small number of priests and faithful. It was pushed back by the ecclesiastical hierarchy to smaller churches, such as Santa Maria della Consolazione in Milan, which were designated for this purpose by the competent authorities.

As with the Roman Rite, the celebration of the Ambrosian Rite is bound by the permission of the Archdiocesan leadership, the Bishop, or appointed delegates. To this day, this reflects an official rejection of the traditional rite, whose impact has often been limited by restrictive measures.

New Momentum

In 2025, however, the situation has changed noticeably. The celebration at the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio—one of the oldest and most symbolic churches in the city—was made possible with the express consent of the Archdiocese. The celebration was requested by Msgr. Francesco Braschi, a well-known patristic scholar and director of the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, who teaches at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan. Since 2017, he has been tasked by Archbishop Mario Delpini with the celebration and pastoral care of the faithful of the traditional rite. Permission was granted by Msgr. Claudio Fontana, who has served as the archiepiscopal delegate for the traditional rite since at least 2015, alongside the Abbot of the Benedictine Abbey connected to the basilica, Msgr. Carlo Faccendini, who is also the parish priest.

Observers interpret the chronological sequence of events to suggest that the death of Pope Francis made this permission possible.

The Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio

Founded in the 4th century by Saint Ambrose himself (whose feast day was observed on December 7), the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio is among the oldest churches in Milan. It acquired its current Romanesque form in the 11th and 12th centuries, featuring a striking westwork, arcades, and an extensive cloister belonging to the attached Benedictine monastery. Beneath the high altar lies the tomb of Saint Ambrose, a major pilgrimage site for the faithful, including Orthodox Christians who venerate the Church Father.

Through the Mass celebrated on Sunday, the ancient Ambrosian Rite has become more visible and accessible within the reality of the Church in Milan. The celebration in such a prominent church is a strong sign of appreciation for this ancient liturgical tradition. The large attendance, particularly by young believers, speaks to a growing interest in liturgical depth. It can hardly be dismissed as a "nostalgic relic"—as the late Pontiff from Argentina once suggested—but rather, the holy liturgy in Milan last Sunday proved to be a living expression of faith that resonates with many.

Text: Giuseppe Nardi

Image: Facebook (Screenshot)

Trans: Tancred vekron99@hotmail.com

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Merry Christmas from all of us at The Eponymous Flower

Merry Christmas!

 

Of Course these Bishops Support Human Trafficking for their Rich Masters

Edit: this smarmy apparatchik should be assigned to Sinaloa. Let’s see if he has the courage to take on the cartels!

These effeminate bishops with their pseudo-spiritual frippery just love supporting their friends in the human trafficking business, and would never challenge their masters like Thomas Becket did.

(LifeSiteNews) — Auxiliary Bishop Kevin Kenney of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis suggested to an anti-deportation crowd of Catholics on Friday that blessed salt may be helpful in banishing immigration enforcement. 

“What’s the best way to get rid of ice on your sidewalks?” Kenney asked a crowd on December 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at a prayer gathering a block away from the Whipple Federal Building. The bishop used the image of ice to represent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE. 

“In the Old Testament, you sprinkle that salt, you rid the area of evil and bad happenings,” Kenney said. “I would recommend you bring salt to church with you and have it blessed and share it with your neighbors to sprinkle around homes, parishes, cars. It does offer protection.… Maybe if we put salt on the sidewalk, the ice will disappear.”

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The Annulment Blues

The perfect Xmas present for the Mark Shea in your life.

https://the-american-catholic.com/2014/06/22/rebecca-frech-schools-mark-shea-on-guns/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Covidiot-Quest-Free-Hotdog/dp/B0DQQC6H8M

Rob Reiner and Wife Stabbed to Death in Home

Edit: he was next door to Billy Crystal and Larry David. Now who's going to play Archie in the remake?

They have a likely suspect, Reiner’s psycho tranny son.

Talk about an oedipus complex!

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Jeet Muslim Invaders Slaughter at Least 16 Jews

Edit: it’s a good thing Australia has gun contr….

Oh wait!

[MSN] At least 16 people were shot and killed in an attack targeting a Jewish gathering on Sunday, the first day of Hanukkah, on Australia's Bondi Beach, according to Australian government officials and police. Another 40 people were hospitalized with injuries, including two officers and a child.

One of two gunmen identified in the shooting was also dead, and the second was hospitalized "in serious condition," police said. The deceased gunman was identified as Naveed Akram, 24, a Pakistani national based in Sydney, according to a U.S. intelligence briefing and a driver's license provided by Australian police.

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Bulgarian Government Collapses Under Mass Protests

Edit: these protests dwarf the anemic protests by the disparate castes of weirdos complaining about Trump. Yet Bulgaria is a lot more homogenous than the United States, perhaps harder for foreign rulers to dominate?

 The Bulgarian government, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, resigned following mass protests against its economic policies and corruption. This decision came just before a scheduled no-confidence vote in parliament, reflecting widespread public discontent.

Muslims Attack Christmas Markets Compilation

 

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Nazis versus the Lodges

What can we take from the Morgan/Fuentes debate?

Cardinal Christophe Pierre goes after EF critic Rod Dreher

It's just fun to sit back and watch

Budgie Niles looks into the Fake Lucy claims

She puts down her box of wine after realizing she'll probably never marry Gary the Fairy and produces this:

Vatican Commission: Women Cannot Be Admitted to Diaconal Ordination

A commission appointed by Pope Francis rules out the possibility of moving toward admitting women to the diaconate as a stage of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Left-wing Catholics like the ZdK are raging.

Rome (kath.net) A commission appointed by Pope Francis, which dealt with the topic of the female diaconate, has now concluded that women cannot be admitted to diaconal ordination. The Vatican announced this on Thursday. According to "VaticanNews," the report states verbatim: "The status quaestionis regarding historical research and theological investigation, considering their mutual effects, rules out the possibility of moving toward admitting women to the diaconate as a stage of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. In light of Holy Scripture, Tradition, and the Church's Magisterium, this assessment is unambiguous, even if it does not currently permit a definitive judgment, as is the case with priestly ordination." It was led by the Archbishop Emeritus of L'Aquila, Giuseppe Petrocchi. The report was already finished in February and was published now at the Pope's request.

Left-wing Catholic groups like the ZdK (Central Committee of German Catholics) raged about the decision on Thursday. Irme Stetter-Karp, President of the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK), who was not elected by German Catholics, is quoted by "Domradio" as saying: "Looking at our daughters and granddaughters, I ask: Where will the women who are committed to the Catholic Church come from in the future? If women are still being given the signal that they are second-class people?" [The Children of ZdK don’t even think of themselves as Catholic]

Would you like me to find out more about the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK)? [We've covered them a lot over these years]

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Croatian Nun Stabbed by Muslim Beast

Per Grok: The alleged attacker is a 26-year-old Afghan migrant with a prior criminal record including theft and violent offenses, as well as a history of mental health issues. He was arrested shortly after the incident following a police search. Witnesses reported him shouting "Allahu Akbar" during the assault, but authorities have classified it as an isolated criminal act with no confirmed links to terrorism or organized groups. The investigation is ongoing, but police have stated there is no broader threat.

Note: The image in the original X post (and some reposts) depicts a different nun (Sister Maja Stričić, from a 2018 World Cup viral photo) and is unrelated to this victim.

 https://x.com/sunsetjmj/status/1994715405789679936?s=46

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