He worked in the Vatican for 70 years. Served 8 Popes.

 Monsignor Karel Kasteel Talks About His Experience and thoughts throughout that long period. His reflections are his own. CNS: Now 92, Monsignor Kasteel has witnessed some of the most consequential moments in the modern history of the Catholic Church, including the Second Vatican Council, the 2005 conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI, and decades of change… Read More He worked in the Vatican for 70 years. Served 8 Popes.

Popes St. John Paul II and St. Pius X on the AntiWord

+ John Paul II on the most decisive confrontation and “history’s last lap.” Karol Wojtyla (St.JPII) wrote, “A non-Catholic philosopher once said to me: ‘You know, I just can’t stop myself reading and rereading  and thinking over the first  three chapters of Genesis.’ And indeed it seems to me that unless one does so reflect… Read More Popes St. John Paul II and St. Pius X on the AntiWord

When the Priest’s Personality Increases Christ’s Presence is obscured

The mere recitation of long Creeds at Holy Mass does not bring light and life if the people do not  enter into the Mystery of the Cross in holy quiet prayer. This is the ancient Tradition. Instead, today, the priests (and chosen lay readers) too often stand in the way. And as the priest’s presence… Read More When the Priest’s Personality Increases Christ’s Presence is obscured

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