Serafino M. Lanzetta on the Root of Today's Crisis

The Church’s Disease Is Called Post-modernism. The Diagnosis of a Theologian

Rorate Caeli: The Franciscans of the Immaculate: A courageous voice speaks out by Father Paolo M. Siano

Rorate Caeli: For the Record: Franciscan Friars & Sisters of the Immaculate status update -- Bergoglio's destruction nearly complete

Rorate Caeli: Charges dropped against Founder of the Franciscan of the Immaculate

Fr. Z: Charges dropped against founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate

Fr. Hunwicke: The Council: Essential Reading

Meanwhile, in Italy, Dr Serafino M Lanzetta, of the Franciscans of the Immaculate, was responsible for a succession of writings: including, in 2012, Iuxta modum: Il Vaticano II riletto alla luce della tradizione della Chiesa and in 2014 his doctoral thesis Il Vaticano II: un Concilio Pastorale: Ermeneutica delle doctrine Conciliari. Rumours, of course, spread that the persecution of the Friars and the suppression of their publishing house were not unrelated to its list of publications. It was not a surprise when that astute fellow the Bishop of Portsmouth secured the services of this distinguished young theologian for his diocese: Fr Serafino, and a group of brothers and sisters, now work in a Gosport parish where, in precisely the style of the old Victorian Anglo-Catholic clergy houses and parish sisterhoods, they are conducting a personal visitation of every home in their parish. Goodness me, how upset everybody is at the Tablet, poor dear poppets. Rumour has it that Dr Lanzetta's books are to appear in English translations. Pronto!!

Bishop Flavien-Michel Malké

Christian Today: 100 years after being martyred, Syriac Catholic to be beatified
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Fr. Volpi Responds

Rorate Caeli: For the record: Letter of the Apostolic Commissioner of the Franciscan Friars

If True, How Will It Be Spun?

Rorate Caeli: BREAKING: Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Commissioner Volpi admits guilt of defamation and lies
Must pay 20,000 euros, make public apology
Will Pope Francis allow what's left of the FFI to survive?

Icons: Real People, Real Presence

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Post by Icons: Real People, Real Presence.

Roberto de Mattei Gives an Update on the FFI

Rorate Caeli: "Franciscans of the Immaculate: ideas imposed by decree" by Roberto de Mattei
Yes, even "mercy", without holiness and justice, becomes injustice

"The Director of the Holy See Press Office"

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The Pope speaks with the young Franciscans of the Immaculate

Rorate Caeli: For the record: The stunning situation of the Franciscans of the Immaculate
Apostolic Commissioner: problem with FI is its "crypto-lefebvrian and definitely traditionalist drift"
* Seminary closed * no ordinations for one year * ordinands must take an oath accepting the Novus Ordo

The Drama Continues?

The Eponymous Flower: "Absolute War" Against the Franciscans of the Immaculata? The Unspeakable "Blemish"

While I am not in accord with traditionalist Roman Catholic ecclesiology and their understanding of Tradition, I can see why the most recent news pertaining to the Franciscans of the Immaculate would be cause for worry: The purging and exile of traditionalists. Are the Orthodox paying attention to Pope Francis's actions towards traditionalist Roman Catholics?

An Update on the FFI

Given the coverage provided by Vatican Insider, I thought I should link to the correction offered by the superior of the order: "They Knowingly Lie" -- Franciscans of the Immaculate Defend Themselvesin Official Statement

Also provided at Fr. Z's blog and Rorate Caeli.

Related:
Minority within Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate wanted to scrap the Old Mass
Roberto de Mattei: Flood of Protest Letters to the Vatican for Franciscans of the Immaculata

I don't have much to say about the recent news regarding the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate - you can find commentary over at Rorate Caeli, Fr. Z's blog, and the Mary Victrix. There has been some consternation among traditionalists, and I am posting this piece by Roberto de Mattei, published at The Eponymous Flower, as he may be the best spokesman for the traditionalist concerns and viewpoint: Roberto de Mattei: Franciscans of the Immaculata Models in Situation of Liturgical, Theological and Moral Anarchy.

The Vatican and the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate by Michael J. Miller
Francis Has Not Contradicted Benedict’s Reforms, Say Franciscans of the Immaculate