Cardinal Gerhard Müller, the former prefect for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, voiced his apprehensions regarding the Vatican Synod on Synodality. At the heart of Müller’s concerns lies the worry that some changes, in his view, conflict with established Scripture and Tradition. Müller specifically cited the potential acceptance of homosexuality, the ordination Read more
Tammy Peterson, host of the “Tammy Peterson Podcast” and wife of world-renowned psychologist Jordan Peterson, is about to become a Catholic. After a diagnosis of aggressive cancer and during a five-week stint in the hospital she prayed the rosary. Tammy Peterson’s story Tammy Peterson’s relationship with the rosary began in 2015. She had a renal Read more
An assault during Communion at a San Francisco Catholic church on Sunday soon escalated into bomb-throwing and a police pursuit. It all began with a communicant walking out without consuming the Host. Things escalated quickly. It led to confrontation, a punch in the face, a police pursuit and reports of the offender throwing a pipe Read more
The Vatican Synod’s first assembly in Rome has concluded, marking an essential milestone in the Catholic Church’s journey towards a synodal-style church. The recently published final document guides the church in the coming 11 months and, while not as concrete as some might like, it highlights the role of bishops in leading the change and Read more
Initial reaction to the “synthesis report” from Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality mixed. Conservatives warn that the Church is being ‘warmed up’ to major changes in doctrine, while progressives are complaining their issues have not been addressed or the document does not go far enough. The synthesis report outlines key proposals discussed between some 450 Read more
Videos showing men dancing together triggers a surge of hatred, reflecting Ethiopian society’s rejection of LGBTQ+ people. Faced with this hostility, the LGBTQ+ community organises to support and defend itself. “These people are corrupting our children… I would prefer my brother be killed than to dance with men.” Like the young woman making these comments, Read more
The Vatican has not responded to questions regarding the expense it incurred to organise and host October’s Synod on Synodality, a month-long meeting of more than 400 people held in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. However, sources have confirmed to The Pillar that many of the costs associated with the meeting will be borne by Read more
Spanish bishops met on Oct 30 to discuss Spanish ombudsman Ángel Gabilondo’s report on abuse in the Catholic Church. The report was delivered on Oct 27 to government officials and seen by church experts as populist as it focuses only on the Catholic church and, in their opinion, “is not accurate.” “If you are a Read more
A young Kenyan clergyman hopes the question of priestly celibacy and marriage is answered in his favour during the synod of Catholic bishops in Rome. Rev. Edwin Githang’i Waiguru, a former Roman Catholic missionary, said marriage was a dream come true for him. On Sunday (October 22) Waiguru married a woman and was ordained in Read more
Pope Francis has ordered the Vatican to revisit the case of Father Marko Ivan Rupnik, a renowned priest-artist accused of sexually, psychologically and spiritually abusing adult women. The Vatican has removed the statute of limitations that had previously hindered a church trial based on these allegations. The case of Rupnik (pictured) has garnered global attention Read more