Nearly 30 anti-popes have risen across two millennia of Church history. In times of deepest confusion, even saints found themselves on opposing sides. St. Catherine of Siena confronted cardinals backing a false pope. St. Vincent Ferrer supported the wrong claimant during the Western Schism. St. Bernard of Clairvaux rallied kings against a rival. None remained silent. Dr. Ed Mazza joins to walk through these battles from his book Saints Versus Anti-Popes, drawing the line from medieval crises to the present. The question now is not whether a pope can be a bad man; history is full of them. The question […]
Church historian Justin Lone explores the rich history and heroic legacy of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, centered around their annual May 6 swearing in, honoring the 147 guards who died defending Pope Clement VII during the 1527 Sack of Rome, and tracing their transformation from elite Renaissance mercenaries to modern-day defenders of the papacy. From martial arts to military training, vibrant uniforms to solemn oaths, the Swiss Guard remains a living testament to courage, faith, and unwavering loyalty to the Church. U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews **** PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews […]
Francis' long pontificate will be left behind, his witticisms forgotten. The Church always faces her mission according to the Lord's command: to make disciples of all nations.
Without a doubt Pope Leo XIV will have to address political and social issues, but he has been elected above all to continue the Tradition that comes from the apostles.
On this episode of Faith and Reason, author and scholar Dr. Jay Richards joins Deacon Keith Fournier to discuss his book 'Eat, Fast, Feast: Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul – A Christian Guide to Fasting.'
Dr. Jay Richards reveals the forgotten discipline of fasting, sharing its powerful effects on spiritual growth, mental clarity, and physical health. He explains how the Christian tradition of fasting has largely been abandoned despite its deep roots in scripture and Church history. Dr. Richards shares insights from his book, Eat, Fast, Feast, detailing the physiological and mental benefits of fasting as well as its power to deepen one’s faith. U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews **** PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++ SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ **** Download […]
Numerous religious sisters in various congregations are engaged in the service of education, the poor, the elderly, and the sick. They mark the presence of the Church in the world; they are the novelty of the Gospel among mankind.