Still Anaxios

After his appointment to lead the DDF, Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez spoke with @pillarCatholic.

Here's what he said:https://t.co/xwgaF86SBL

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) July 17, 2023

Confirmed: Anaxios?

“We don’t want to convert the young people to Christ or to the Catholic Church or anything like that at all,” said Bishop Américo Aguiar, head of World Youth Day (WYD) Lisbon 2023 who will be created a cardinal by Pope Francis in September — @cnalive
https://t.co/liWgp4atUo

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) July 10, 2023

Contra Roche

Did Pope Paul VI Abrogate the Traditional Latin Mass? | National Catholic Register https://t.co/091kQ2Bdjx @NCRegister

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) November 13, 2021

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John chanted in Latin.

Now ILLEGAL according to Traditionis Custodes.https://t.co/N3chTVpdHN

— Br. Martin (@BVMConsolatrix) November 13, 2021

Guidelines on Synodality...

The Holy See issued guidelines Tuesday for the synod on synodality, and some guidance on what synodality is -- and is not.https://t.co/LZYNLp58CN

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) September 7, 2021

The synodal documents try to redefine the sensus fidelium as the independent, authoritative voice for the laity “in dialogue with” the “teaching authority of the Pope and the bishops.” That's a problem. https://t.co/vpJtt8Bj0U

— Ed. Condon (@canonlawyered) September 7, 2021

VATICAN—At Press Conference today, @EpochTimes asks panel for precise and concise definition of “Synodality”—a keyword throughout this Pontificate.

Answers in Italian, Spanish and English (which starts at 6:24) https://t.co/TiIHtdbOjq

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) September 7, 2021

…the outcome of the Synod process is unpredictable, and likely to entail more than a small amount of confusion. But perhaps that is the intent of the Synod organizers. 1/2https://t.co/ui7B7QiPuh

— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) September 7, 2021

Another One for the Roman Saint-Making Machine

Nearly 18 years after the opening of the canonization cause of Albino Luciani, better known as Pope John Paul I, his beatification could finally be green-lighted this fall with the approval of a miracle that has been presented of a scientifically inehttps://t.co/lQpMDBkCon

— Crux (@Crux) August 28, 2021

Ecclesial Empire

As missions of the universal Church, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples oversees them, and often missionary communities of Religious are entrusted with the first stages of growth. That’s why the first few bishops often all come from the same Religious order.

— Fr James Bradley (@FrJamesBradley) August 27, 2021

Where's the Franciscan Reform of the Curia?

"It is possible that the cases of Zanchetta, Barros, and Ferreira are lingering examples of a different era, and excusing bad behavior with political boogeymen is a thing of the past -- but it remains to be seen." Analysis from @jdflynn https://t.co/gm9F8YBzhv

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) August 18, 2021

You Will Know Him by the Men With Whom He Surrounds Himself?

So it is between the TLM Catholics and the LGBT Church a la Bergoglio. Which side will you be on? https://t.co/Lrf91yuxsX

— Dr. Maike Hickson (@HicksonMaike) July 21, 2021

Will This Succeed in the Roman Saint-Making Machine?

A request has been made to open the beatification cause of Carmen Hernández, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way, who died five years ago. https://t.co/xnDRg5CNAB

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) July 20, 2021

Is Parolin Toast?

Cardinal Becciu sent a statement to @PillarCatholic affirming that a lucrative side contract between the head of the Vatican’s financial watchdog and the Secretariat of State was agreed by Card. Parolin.

I’m sure it’s fine.https://t.co/gTpxrCaBVv

— Ed. Condon (@canonlawyered) July 16, 2021

Uh-Huh

President of Pontifical Academy for Life Backs Italian Anti-Homophobia Bill | National Catholic Register @NCRegister https://t.co/wi0718ptDS

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) July 1, 2021

A Snub? Or Just "Necessary Downsizing"?

Pope Benedict’s Priesthood Milestone Given Underwhelming Commemoration by Vatican | National Catholic Register @NCRegister @fatherdesouza https://t.co/aDGHn6UHwQ

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 30, 2021

A Statement from the Cardinal Archpriest of St. Peter Basilica

VATICAN—Months after a directive was issued through the Vatican Secretariat of State, @HolySeePress has released an Italian statement from the new Cardinal Archpriest of the Basilica.

Note the clear emphasis on the desire to respect the Moto Proprio Summorum Pontificum. pic.twitter.com/WraxNioVmv

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) June 22, 2021

Another Kakistocratic Appointment

Cardinal Tobin of Newark Appointed Member of Vatican’s Highest Court https://t.co/F6iAUvK5hk @cnalive

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 21, 2021

This morning, #PopeFrancis appointed four Americans to positions on the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura. What's that you ask? Find out here: https://t.co/Wn7k2QYTbc

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) June 21, 2021

A Dubious Appointment

to a congregation that definitely needs to be abolished.

VATICAN— Of note, today, @Pontifex has appointed @CardinalChito Tagle, current Prefect of the Congregation of Evangelisation of People, as a member of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches (which serves to support Eastern Catholic Churches).https://t.co/FUVzk4WiHq

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) June 9, 2021

A Visitation for the Conregation for Clergy

Pope Francis earlier this month asked an Italian bishop and expert in Canon Law to conduct visitation of the curial Congregation for Clergy, much like the one that recently concluded of the Vatican’s liturgy department.https://t.co/JWOGGKmbB8

— Crux (@Crux) June 8, 2021

Meanwhile

Senior Vatican officials charge that the Vatican Secretariat of State has not yet complied with a papally mandated handover of financial controls.

The secretariat has not responded to questions.https://t.co/W4KzzhPtZT

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) May 31, 2021

Speculation About the New Head of the CDW

New leadership team at Congregation for Divine Worship shares Pope’s determination to press ahead with post-conciliar liturgical reforms and possibly restrict the Extraordinary Form of the Mass https://t.co/obPeOYhCuW @NCRegister

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) May 28, 2021

New Head of the CDW

VATICAN— @Pontifex has appointed Archbishop Arthur Roche as the Prefect of the Congregation of Divine Worship, replacing @Card_R_Sarah’s vacancy.#CatholicTwitter pic.twitter.com/Mk2kYRCNdL

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) May 27, 2021

Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Arthur Roche as new prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (liturgy).
Secretary of the Congregation until today, he succeeds Cardinal Robert Sarah who had his resignation accepted in February. pic.twitter.com/egcKo0NJKY

— Ines San Martin (@inesanma) May 27, 2021

Archbishop Roche will be replaced by Bishop Vittorio Francesco Viola O.F.M. of Tortona as Secretary of the Congregation, while Spanish Msgr. Aurelio García Marcías, until now Head of Office at the Congregation, is appointed its Under-Secretary and elevated to the episcopate. pic.twitter.com/rtVzfOVio0

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) May 27, 2021

Is Pope Francis' new pick to head the Vatican liturgical department a stepping stone to more reform, or is he punting the issue to the next pontificate? Analysis from @canonlawyered https://t.co/REBxmFhfS3

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) May 27, 2021

Many see Roche’s appointment, at age of 71, as a stop-gap ahead of an eventual succession by Bishop Vittorio Viola, the CDW's new secretary. Given that Francis will be 89 by the time Roche finishes his term, this is likely just projection by commentators.https://t.co/VBoiBeVKVi

— Ed. Condon (@canonlawyered) May 27, 2021

And does Msgr. Aurelio García Marcías look too polished to be a cleric?

Vatican Double-Speak

When Rome's calls for "dialogue" and "consensus" are taken by a minority to mean "shut down the debate."

One does sometimes wonder... https://t.co/Qf12Jtui2c

— Stephen White (@Stephen_P_White) May 25, 2021