Articles tagged Church leaders

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Bishop Strickland: Bishops must stand for truth, not attacks on the sacred

Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas delivered a powerful message at the 2023 Rome Life Forum: Bishops must stand for truth in the face of heresy. Catholics at large “cannot play nicely” when heresy threatens the faith, and that the whole Church, especially its bishops, must stand for the sacred — not bow to the popular opinions of the world. In fact, Bishop Strickland affirmed that anything less than fidelity to the truth would “mock the blood of the martyrs.” Bishop Strickland reveals how this present time for Catholics parallels the disciples’ journey on the road to Emmaus — a […]
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COVID-19 Division in the Church

COVID-19 Division in the Church: The Leadership Challenge. Chorbishop Anthony Spinosa, Maronite bishop and Rector of the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson, Ohio, reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on the Church’s unity and the role of leadership during this crisis. Chorbishop Spinosa expresses his concerns about Pope Francis’ leadership, especially during the global lockdowns, suggesting a lack of compassionate guidance for those devoted to embracing Catholic Tradition. In addition, Chorbishop Spinosa delves into the prevailing societal confusion within the Church, Pope Francis’ prioritization of social issues over traditional teachings, and the determination […]
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Pope Francis’ Missing “Fatherhood”

Pope Francis’ Missing ‘Fatherhood’ and the Discontent with COVID-19 Response: Chorbishop Anthony Spinosa, Maronite bishop and Rector of the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson, Ohio, reflects on Pope Francis’ perceived lack of leadership, particularly during the global COVID-19 lockdowns. Chorbishop Spinosa expresses his concerns about Pope Francis’ apparent failure to convey a paternal sense of compassion, a departure from the approach of previous popes, especially to those dedicated to embracing Catholic Tradition. Additionally, Chorbishop Spinosa sheds light on the prevailing societal confusion confronting the Church, Pope Francis’ prioritization of social issues over Church […]
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Explaining Pope Francis & COVID-19 lockdowns | Chorbishop Anthony Spinosa

Chorbishop Anthony Spinosa, Maronite bishop and Rector of the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson, Ohio, describes Pope Francis’ lack of leadership — especially during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. Chorbishop Spinosa laments that Pope Francis has failed to communicate fatherly compassion to those who seek fully to embrace Catholic Tradition in a break from previous popes. Moreover, Chorbishop Spinosa details the pervasive societal confusion facing the Church, Pope Francis’ priorities with social issues over Church teaching, and the resolve of Church leaders like Spinosa himself to never close church doors again in the wake […]
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CRISIS: Souls led astray under Pope Francis | Eric Sammons

Pope Francis’ leadership has ushered in an era of crisis within the Catholic Church, a time in which confusion from and actions by Pope Francis and other leaders in the Church are actively leading souls astray, becoming a stumbling block for people to actively accept and live the Faith. Join John-Henry Westen as he discusses with Crisis Magazine Editor-in-Chief Eric Sammons the dire circumstances facing the Catholic Church and how faithful Catholics should respond with prayer, hope, and action. The John-Henry Westen Show airs nightly Monday through Thursday at 8:00 PM ET at LifeSiteNews, reporting on the biggest attacks against […]
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