Anaxios

A day before Cardinal McElroy’s installation in Washington, a frantic attempt to explain why he didn’t act after he was given details of McCarrick’s assaults on seminarians:https://t.co/M9rbYWqhvj

— Damian Thompson (@holysmoke) March 10, 2025

Anaxios

Cardinal McElroy's recent essay expressed controversial views on some issues of Catholic doctrine.

It also expressed a view of the synod on synodality which might take Pope Francis by surprise.

analysis from @jdflynnhttps://t.co/8hwd3txVXT

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) January 27, 2023

Still Trying to Salvage Vatican II

You should read this to get a sense of what the Second Vatican Council was really all about and what it intended for the Church. @WordOnFire @BishopBarron pic.twitter.com/gdLBKv03tM

— Fr. Andrew Budzinski (@fatherbudzinski) January 18, 2022

Redefining Orthodoxy to Suit Their Agenda

Catholics uncomfortable with a synodal model of the church, Cardinal Tobin said, may be put off by the messiness dialogue often unearths. But, he said, refusing to live with tension can be a form of heresy.@MikeOLoughlin reports:https://t.co/R79HrrXxO7

— America Magazine (@americamag) January 12, 2022

Bishop Kevin Rhoades on the BTS of the USCCB's Eucharist Document

When the U.S. bishops decided to write a document on the Eucharist, Bishop Kevin Rhoades was responsible for actually making that happen.

But it wasn't easy. He sat down with The Pillar to talk about the process, the document, and Eucharistic revival:
https://t.co/onPsY04QwD

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) November 20, 2021

More News on the Synod on Synodality

As Pope Francis’s Synod of Bishops on Synodality begins its initial phase at the parish level, Italy’s bishops are blending the process into their own 4-year national discussion.https://t.co/vwbWGc74kh

— Crux (@Crux) October 20, 2021

“We are loyal Catholics," Cardinal Timothy Dolan said. "The Holy Father has asked us to help him keep the Church always under the direction Jesus, our good shepherd, intends.” https://t.co/qgO6TpbrR3

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) October 19, 2021

Meanwhile in Liechtenstein... Catholic leader says his archdiocese won’t take part in global synodal process, citing ‘ideological’ risk. Small archdiocese? 12 parishes for how many faithful?

Debating "Ensoulment"

Asked about President Biden and abortion last week, @WashArchbishop Cardinal Gregory said that theologians are debating when conception occurs.
So we asked the National Catholic Bioethics Center to explain it to us. https://t.co/He7d2s92LL

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) September 13, 2021

The Answer is Obvious

"Why then don’t our shepherds speak and write in a way that is recognizably Christian!"

Stephen White, commenting on the preparatory document for the Synod of Bishops. https://t.co/HwDjS3EVFe

— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) September 9, 2021

May Justice Be Done

Grateful to @PillarCatholic lifting up the voices of abuse survivors in the run-up to McCarrick's trial.https://t.co/sc3GVEbDnN

Remember, speak and tweet about this story as though survivors can hear you, because they can.

— Leah Libresco Sargeant (@LeahLibresco) August 31, 2021

The Future of Chalcedonian Orthodoxy in the United States?

We can't believe it's the beginning of the new Academic Year here at the Seminary! The summer break flew by. Today was the first day of classes--just look at those smiles. Glory to God for all things! pic.twitter.com/zouo8KHaY0

— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) August 23, 2021

Our 25 new seminarians hail from 8 different countries and 11 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox jurisdictions. They join our 44 returning seminarians. Glory to God! https://t.co/EfWuSeCUyB pic.twitter.com/fAnupxLsyN

— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) August 24, 2021

The New Director of the Pappas Patristic Institute

Fr. Maximos Constas, who has taught at HCHC @HCHCBoston since his return from Simonopetra Monastery #mountathos in 2011, has been appointed the new Director of the Pappas Patristic Institute @PappasPatristic. Check out the Institute's brand new website: https://t.co/MVeByJ6IqI pic.twitter.com/LpQkEP9z3S

— The Pappas Patristic Institute (@PappasPatristic) August 2, 2021

Please feel free to share the @PappasPatristic Institute's new site with friends and colleagues. It features a blog, announcements on conferences and events in the field, and an extensive list of links and resources for the study of the #ChurchFathers https://t.co/MVeByJ6IqI

— The Pappas Patristic Institute (@PappasPatristic) August 2, 2021

Reactions to Traditionis Custodes

With Traditionis Custodes, the door that was opened by Summorum Pontificum is slammed shut. Traditionalists are now obliged to prove that they accept the teachings of of Vatican II. Liberal clerics are not. 1/5 https://t.co/i9o9VvhLpb

— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) July 16, 2021

.@ArchbishopGomez, #USCCB President, Responds to the Holy Father’s Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio “On the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the Reform of 1970”: https://t.co/lYpwwQ0Xfx

— U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (@USCCB) July 16, 2021

Pope Francis' new motu proprio 'Traditionis Custodes' is even worse than many had expected: https://t.co/UEMe4gVO08

— Diane Montagna (@dianemontagna) July 16, 2021

Here is @EdwardPentin ’s take on the Pope’s new Latin Mass rules. And what is the true state of the Pope’s health? Is this as Fr. Thomas Reese has suggested “the beginning of the end” of his pontificate? @WorldOverDC @EWTN https://t.co/hDDiZuYjeo

— The World Over Live with Raymond Arroyo (@WorldOverLive) July 16, 2021

"There can be no reconciliation between Catholics that does not involve some kind of liturgical reconciliation."

In light of Pope Francis' new restrictions on the Latin Mass, read @MassimoFaggioli on the dangers of bi-ritualism in the American Church.https://t.co/PRpvViERdr

— Commonweal Magazine (@commonwealmag) July 16, 2021

How Much Theology Is Necessary for Catechesis?

Theology can't make up for the lack of a decent liturgy or liturgical catechesis.

“Theology curriculums designed for learning at several levels just might be the key to attracting them to life in Christ.”

In his Word on Fire Blog, @MixaRobert discusses @BishopBarron’s challenge to theology teachers to not “dumb down” the faith: https://t.co/GjI0jIGGWl pic.twitter.com/uUe5uzzAoD

— Word on Fire (@WordOnFire) July 12, 2021

Eric Sammons with Timothy Gordon

LIVE w/ Eric Sammons "What Now, Catholics?" https://t.co/q9XhE7SDUb

— Timothy Gordon (@timotheeology) July 12, 2021

Cupich Promoting His Version of the Gospel

The 'Amoris laetitia' controversy roared back Wednesday, when Cardinal Blase Cupich asked why a USCCB marriage doc seemed not to reflect controversial aspects of Pope Francis' text.

The cardinal was not reassured by answers, and debate will follow.https://t.co/eAJXeJU7SS

— JD Flynn (@jdflynn) June 17, 2021

The State of the American Church

If you would like to read the full list of signatories of the letter to USCCB leadership calling for Eucharistic coherence to be dropped from the June agenda, you can read it @PillarCatholic https://t.co/UfmSM0nnjs

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

Latin Progs Continue to Spin Cardinal Ladaria's Letter

Note that @NCRonline and Winters continue to misrepresent Cardinal Ladaria's letter. Nowhere does he say, "slow down". Rather he outlines the path forward -- precisely the path that @ArchbishopGomez and the @USCCB have already laid out. https://t.co/TxHDgS0K1s

— Fr. Pius Pietrzyk OP (@PiusOP) May 28, 2021

Another misunderstanding of the Ladaria letter is to misread his calls for unity. Collegial unity is not simply the bishops agreeing with each other. It is the Bishops being in unity with the Truth, as made known in Scripture, Tradition, and Magisterial teaching. https://t.co/9ilkmWoJGE

— Fr. Pius Pietrzyk OP (@PiusOP) May 28, 2021

Archbishop Sample Speaks on the Catholic Politician Communion Controversy

"I stand by Archbishop Gomez and the leadership of the USCCB, and their commitment to provide guidance on pastoral questions surrounding the Holy Eucharist."
- Archbishop Alexander K. Sample

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/2znUUNLB5I pic.twitter.com/BT3xrbhPCL

— Archdiocese Portland (@archdpdx) May 26, 2021

Mark Brumley on Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicans

Certain prominent Catholic politicians are obstinately committing gravely sinful acts in public. What does the Lord ask of us so we may receive the Eucharist? Not perfection. But repentance. Read from @mabrumley https://t.co/I9t3RwfMsc

— America Magazine (@americamag) May 25, 2021

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