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Our stories this week include: (1) excerpts from a recent papal interview during which Francis discussed Vatican II and the "Economy of Francesco" initiative; (2) reactions to Cardinal Arthur Roche's anti-TLM Rescript; (3) Bishop Thomas Paprocki's stunning article entitled, "Imaging a Heretical Cardinal"; and (4) U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland's appearance...

Brian McCall interviews Dr. Joseph Shaw, President of the International Federation Una Voce and Chairman of the Latin Mass Society of England and Wales. The book surveys the arguments for the traditional Mass, gender roles, and the family in light of the crisis of modernity. With intensifying rumors about new restrictions being imposed on the Traditional Mass appearing almost daily, this conversat...

 Our stories this week include: (1) the new Rescript (legal clarification) re: Traditionis Custodes and the Responsa ad Dubia, as well as additional confirmation that further restrictions on the Traditional Mass and sacraments are coming soon; (2) the opening of the dreaded "Abrahamic Family House" campus in Abu Dhabi (a monument to the heterodox Document on Human Fraternity signed by Po...

 Our stories this week include: (1) a word of congratulations to Harrison Butker of the KC Chiefs (TLM attendee), who kicked the winning field goal in the Super Bowl; (2) more responses to the FBI's targeting of traditional Catholics; (3) further implementation of Traditionis Custodes in two U.S. dioceses; (4) updates on the German Synodal Way and global Synod on Synodality; and (time permitt...

 Our stories this week include: (1) the last leg of the Pope's trip to Africa last week, including his reiteration that sodomy should not be criminalized (and his ecumenical companions agree); (2) a look at President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address; (3) the latest on the alleged follow-up to Traditionis Custodes; and (4) disturbing news that the FBI is actively surveilling Catholi...

Our stories this week include: (1) the Pope's current trip to Africa, which includes visits to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan; (2) Francis' latest handwritten response to Fr. James Martin, in answer to LGBT dubia; (3) the newly appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops (background and analysis); (4) more evidence of massive decline in the Church since Vatican I...

 This podcast looks at the ceremonial connections between the Paschal Vigil, Baptism and the Requiem Burial Mass. It demonstrates how these beautiful symbolic connections were destroyed in the New Rites to make these ceremonies ore ambiguous and acceptable to Protestants. 

Our stories today include: (1) the sudden and tragic death of well-known Catholic journalist George Neumayr last week; (2) a new interview of Pope Francis conducted by the Associated Press, including the Pope's comments on homosexuality and the German Synodal Way; (3) news that a pro-LGBT priest has been invited by Pope Francis to lead a retreat for bishops just before the Synod meeting opens...

Our stories today include: (1) reports that a follow-up document to Traditionis Custodes does indeed exist and is coming soon; (2) an overview of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos; (3) an update on pro-life hero Mark Houck, whose federal trial is set to begin next week; and (4) an update on Fr. Frank Pavone and his situation (he is currently in Washington, D.C., preparing for...

Father Altman gives a fiery interview about the recent attempt (ultimately futile) of His Excellency Bishop William P. Callahan to cancel all Traditional Masses in the diocese of La Crosse Wisconsin. In the course of the interview Father gives some excellent advice for priests and faithful in how to respond to this tyrannical persecution.  For more information on Father Altman and the Coalition fo...

Our stories this week include: (1) Benedict XVI's funeral and excerpts from his longtime personal secretary's new book; (2) Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen's private audience with Pope Francis last week in Rome; (3) Bishop William Callahan's strict implementation of Traditionis Custodes and the coming transformation of a historic Catholic church in Buffalo into a mosque; (4) an all...

Our stories today include: (1) the life and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI following his death on New Year's Eve; (2) two updates on stories covered during our last show (possible new Prefect for Rome's doctrinal office and Fr. Frank Pavone's case); (3) a collection of current stories related to U.S. politics; and (4) the latest from Archbishop Carlo Maria  Viganò (his New Year's...

o Our stories today include: (1) the case of Fr. Frank Pavone and his alleged laicization (dismissal from the clerical state); (2) President Trump's celebration of the pro-LGBT "Respect for Marriage Act" and Archbishop Vigano's response; (3) several recent examples of LGBT ideology affecting both Church and State; and (4) reports that Pope Francis may appoint a young, heterodox...

Brian McCall speaks with Father John Lovell, founder of the Coalition for Cancelled Priests about the shocking news that the papal nuncio to the United States claims the Vatican has laicized Father Frank Pavone, of Priests for Life. If you have been bewildered and confused about what to make of this story you will want to listen to this special report. The Coalition for Cancelled Priests will be h...

Mr. Matthew Plese joins Brian McCall to discuss his new book project, The Roman Catechism Explained for the Modern World (available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNV4RSYD?&linkCode=sl1&tag=acatlif-20&linkId=5f5be5f29d11b576b1befc644bafde59&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)  They discuss the history of the Roman Catechism and answer the question why it needs to be explained for...

 Our stories this week include: (1) FBI admits to targeting pro-life activists in retaliation to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, (2) Texas Judge begins to take Dobbs to the next level: contraception, (3) Two stories from Francis’ Vatican that epitomize the New Church, (4) Tucker Carlson speculates Twitter was an arm of the deep state intelligence community.' Some helpful links for these stori...

 This week our stories include (1) Pope Francis allegedly intervenes to remit punishment of prominent Jesuit, (2) The Twitter Files and Government/Big Tech collusion, (3) update on Midterms and Disrespect Marriage Act, and (4) No basketball players left behind. 

Our stories this week include: (1) America Magazine's interview with Pope Francis, during which Francis (not surprisingly) made several objectionable statements; (2) the latest on Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen and the Sino-Vatican agreement; (3) the German bishops' recent ad limina visit to Rome, during which their heretical Synodal Way was discussed and debated; and (4) passage of the so-...

 Our stories this week include: (1) a French "influencer" priest who made/posted sacrilegious videos on TikTok in 2021, has not been punished by his bishop, and was tapped by the Vatican this past June to help conduct a survey for the Synod on Synodality; (2) a report on the USCCB fall general assembly, including liberal reactions to the changes in leadership; (3) the role of Senate Repu...

 CFN offers its special coverage of recent events in Brazil from a Catholic perspective. We examine the recent presidential election in light of the Brazilian veneration of Our Lady of Aparecida and the apparitions of Our Lady of Grace in Cimbres. CFN interviews an on the ground eye witness of the recent events. Learn more about the situation in the world's largest Catholic country. 

Our stories this week include: (1) an overview of U.S. midterm election results, particularly their impact on the pro-life cause; (2) Pope Francis' recent trip to the Muslim-majority Kingdom of Bahrain (located in the Persian Gulf) and his promotion of the heterodox "Document on Human Fraterity" he signed with a prominent Muslim leader nearly three years ago (Feb. 2019); (3) the cla...

 Our stories today include: (1) the official working document for the next phase of the Synod on Synodality, which calls for "continuous 'aggiornamento' [updating], the precious legacy of the Second Vatican Council"; (2) sad news about the traditional Carmelites in Philadelphia (Rome has formally suppressed their monastery); (3) a successful Traditional Latin Mass conference an...

Our stories this week include: (1) the claim recently made by a Vatican Cardinal and Synod official that Vatican II "saved the Church" from becoming "a small sect"; (2) the renewal of the Vatican -China deal (confirmed by the Holy See on Saturday, Oct. 22); (3) disturbing details about three newly appointed members of the Pontifical Academy for Life; and (4) more targeting of p...

 Brian McCall interviews the founder of a growing Catholic small business that distributes unique rosaries and other Catholic goods that will last a lifetime. Learn about the inspiration for this endeavor and the variety of unique items they distribute. Viewers can obtain a special discount by using the promotion code CFN15. Visit crossandshield.com 

o Our stories this week include: (1) statements from Pope Francis and the Synod of Bishops celebrating the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II (Oct. 11, 1962); (2) Cardinal Gerhard Müller's recent comments to EWTN's Raymond Arroyo about the Synod on Synodality and its clear focus on heterodox agenda items; (3) an update on Mark Houck (the Catholic pro-life activist, husband, an...