At consistory, Cardinal Zen slams synodality as ‘ironclad manipulation’ and ‘insult’ to bishops

By Edward Pentin Jan 10, 2026 / 11:30 am / Catholic News Agency Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun delivered a forceful critique of synodality at the extraordinary consistory of cardinals this week, decrying the process as an “ironclad manipulation” that was an “insult to the dignity of the bishops.” The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong also described… Read More At consistory, Cardinal Zen slams synodality as ‘ironclad manipulation’ and ‘insult’ to bishops

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 SDH

Jesus, the Torah, And Freedom

Bishop Robert Barron at Westminster Cathedral, London. 2023. Bishop Robert Barron’s whirlwind missionary journey to London. He spoke to members of Parliament; gave a homily in Westminster Cathedral; spoke with award-winning historian, author, and broadcaster Tom Holland; and more. On February 6, 2023, Bishop Robert Barron gave an address at the Houses of Parliament for… Read More Jesus, the Torah, And Freedom

December 25, 2025December 27, 2025 SDH

Bishop Richard Williamson, RIP.

“There is a nature of things. There is a reality to Things.” “The gravest question are always questions of doctrine”. Reality vs. Creative Hallucinations. A kind man who loved the Lord and the Church. I met him in the 1980s and did a radio interview with him (WREF, Ridgefield.) and was very moved when visiting… Read More Bishop Richard Williamson, RIP.

January 26, 2025May 11, 2025 SDH

Pope Benedict XVI on the Epiphany

Signs of contradiction. Sunday January 6, 2013. And the Protestant Worship Problem. Let us return to the Wise Men from the East. These were also, and above all, men of courage, the courage and humility born of faith. Courage was needed to grasp the meaning of the star as a sign to set out, to… Read More Pope Benedict XVI on the Epiphany

January 6, 2025January 7, 2025 SDH

Cardinal Gerhard Müller warns against bishops betraying their divine mission

Edward Pentin of the National Catholic Register reports, “At the IX Pax Liturgica Meeting in Rome today, Cardinal Gerhard Müller warned against bishops betraying their divine mission by relativising doctrine and failing to uphold the orthodox faith. “We must not give in to the following suggestion: If you want to reach people today and be… Read More Cardinal Gerhard Müller warns against bishops betraying their divine mission

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 SDH

How to Correct Bishops Correctly

by Gregory Caridi.A Journal of the McGrath Institute for Church Life.June 03, 2021. “… The issue of improper correction of prelates has existed since the Church’s inception, and it is not likely to be resolved any time soon, particularly in a world that has become especially protective of the right to public speech, public criticism,… Read More How to Correct Bishops Correctly

June 22, 2023June 23, 2023 SDH

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