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- 4 days ago56 min
The true story of Vatican Insider intrigue coming to the Screen
John-Henry Westen welcomes Fr. Charles Murr and filmmaker Luis Piccinali to discuss an upcoming documentary series based on Murr's book, Murder in the 33rd Degree—which recounts his firsthand experiences of Vatican intrigue and alleged Masonic infiltration during the 1970s. Murr describes documents that he says implicated Archbishop Annibale Bugnini, a principal architect of the post-Vatican II liturgical reforms, in Freemasonry. According to Murr, the allegations prompted concerns at the highest levels of the Church and contributed to a secret investigation of the Roman Curia conducted by Archbishop Édouard Gagnon.Having worked in the Vatican and developed a close friendship with Gagnon, Murr recounts the threats, stolen documents, and political resistance surrounding the investigation. He describes personally driving Gagnon to meetings with three successive popes to deliver his findings—while raising questions about the whereabouts of the investigation's missing reports. Piccinali explains his plans to transform Murr's testimony into a three-part documentary miniseries, combining historical research, archival footage, interviews, and filming at locations throughout Rome.The conversation explores Murr's allegations concerning Cardinal Sebastiano Baggio's influence over episcopal appointments, his doubts about the freedom of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation, and his account of a private revelation reportedly experienced by Pope Pius XII. Murr claims that Mother Pascalina personally told him Pius XII witnessed a phenomenon resembling the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima and received a warning summarized in a single word: "apostasy." Westen and Murr connect these accounts to the Third Secret of Fatima, secrecy within the Vatican, and the direction of the modern Church.Watch the documentary trailer: Murder in the 33rd DegreeHELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews Learn how to protect your wealth with gold and silver: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesite SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwestenBook to livestream Rome Life Forum: romelifeforum.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 6 days ago38 min
Opposing Communion in the Hand “Extremist”? Church History Disagrees
The Vatican's Dicastery for Divine Worship has warned against "liturgical extremism", targeting Catholics who raise questions about kneeling for Communion, receiving on the tongue, and women's chapel veils. Church historian Dr. Ed Mazza joins John-Henry Westen to contrast the Vatican's position with statements from Cardinal Robert Sarah, Bishop Athanasius Schneider, and accounts attributed to Mother Teresa. Receiving Communion kneeling and on the tongue, Mazza argues, better expresses reverence for the Real Presence of Christ. And the claim that Communion in the hand reflects an uninterrupted tradition dating to the apostles? Church history disagrees.The expansion of Communion in the hand during the late 1960s and 1970s, including allegations concerning Cardinal Joseph Bernardin's role in securing its approval by the American bishops in 1977. Westen and Mazza examine Protestant Reformation-era objections to Eucharistic adoration and discuss Marian apparitions at La Salette, Akita, Garabandal, and Fatima, interpreting their messages as warnings about irreverence toward the Blessed Sacrament.Catholics are urged to defend traditional Eucharistic practices, recognize the importance of reverence during Holy Communion, and offer prayers of reparation for offenses against Christ in the Eucharist. Kneeling is not extremism. It is reverence. And the Church's history proves it. The question is whether the Vatican will recognize what it is condemning, or continue to suppress the very practices that honor Christ. The answer may determine the future of Catholic worship.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews Learn how to protect your wealth with gold and silver: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesite SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago35 min
The Miracles Which Happened to Fr. James Altman
John-Henry Westen welcomes Fr. Altman for a personal conversation about miracles, divine providence, and the Blessed Virgin Mary's intercession. Moving beyond the controversies for which Fr. Altman is widely known, the interview explores his devotion to Our Lady of Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun, which he describes as his favorite miracle.Fr. Altman recounts an extraordinary experience during a pilgrimage to Ukraine. Stranded outside a heavily secured papal Mass, unable to communicate with the guards or rejoin his traveling companion, he desperately prayed to the Blessed Mother. He says he heard an audible voice directing him toward a way inside, followed by a remarkable series of encounters that allowed him to participate in the celebration. He shares another experience at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, where an apparent setback unexpectedly resulted in his being invited to participate in the Mass and receiving an extraordinary seat near the miraculous tilma.These experiences are evidence of Mary's maternal care and God's providence in everyday life. Reflecting on the crisis in the Church and the darkness of the modern world, Altman reminds Catholics that even the suffering of Good Friday gave way to Christ's Resurrection. He encourages viewers to recognize God's blessings, deepen their trust in Our Lady, remain faithful to Catholic tradition, and embrace the Five First Saturdays devotion in anticipation of the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The miracles are real. The Mother is real. And the triumph is coming. The question is whether we will trust her enough to see it.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews Learn how to protect your wealth with gold and silver: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesite SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
The Man Who Claims Evidence of Papal Infiltration
Researcher and author Gary Giuffre joins John-Henry Westen to present the controversial "Siri Thesis", the claim that Cardinal Giuseppe Siri was legitimately elected pope during the 1958 conclave but was forced aside through threats and political interference, allowing Angelo Roncalli to emerge as Pope John XXIII. Giuffre describes decades of research, personal conversations with Vatican-connected figures, and contemporary newspaper reports documenting unusual white smoke and confusion during the conclave. He argues these events point toward a deliberate effort to undermine the papal election, raising questions about the legitimacy of subsequent pontificates. These claims remain disputed and are not established by the newspaper reports alone.Giuffre's allegations of American government interference in Vatican affairs, including a 1958 diplomatic telegram expressing concern about several papal candidates. He speculates about Cold War geopolitics, nuclear threats, Freemasonic infiltration, and the theological consequences of a potentially invalid papal election. Giuffre also criticizes post-Vatican II religious developments, discusses Cardinal Ratzinger's writings on Jewish-Christian relations, and predicts future geopolitical upheaval and a possible restoration of the papacy.John-Henry examines the evidence and implications of a theory that challenges conventional accounts of modern Church history. The implications are staggering: if the 1958 conclave was compromised, what does that mean for every pontificate that followed? The question is not whether the theory is comfortable. It is whether it is true. And the answer may change everything.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews Learn how to protect your wealth with gold and silver: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesite SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago26 min
'He is a Liar': Archbishop Who CANCELED Fr. Ripperger Called Out
John-Henry Westen interviews Msgr. Ricardo Coronado-Arrascue about Archbishop James Golka's decision to ask renowned exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger to suspend public speaking engagements and interviews for one year. The Archdiocese of Denver describes the arrangement as voluntary. Msgr. Coronado questions that characterization, drawing on his own experience working under Golka in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. He alleges that Golka pressured him to leave his diocesan positions and subsequently portrayed the departure publicly as a mutually agreeable decision. Coronado argues that similar language may conceal the exercise of episcopal authority against priests who challenge their superiors.Msgr. Coronado's allegations concern his treatment by Church authorities, including disputes over canonical procedures, disciplinary actions, and his subsequent dismissal from the clerical state, which he contests. He criticizes the handling of clerical misconduct allegations and raises questions about Pope Leo XIV's previous handling of abuse cases in Peru. Throughout the conversation, Coronado warns against unquestioning obedience to bishops and argues that Catholics must remain faithful to Christ and Church teaching even when ecclesiastical authorities act improperly. His allegations against Golka and other Church officials are presented as his testimony and have not been independently established.A bishop silenced an exorcist. Another priest says the bishop lied about how he treated him. The allegations are serious. The pattern is troubling. And the question is whether anyone will investigate, or whether the bishops will continue to protect themselves while silencing the faithful.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews Learn how to protect your wealth with gold and silver: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesite SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago48 min
Meet the Priest Who Left the Diocese to Join the SSPX Despite the Excommunication
Fr. David Mary Engo spent nearly 30 years in the priesthood before affiliating with the Society of St. Pius X. The moment that changed his direction was the Vatican's rejection of the appropriateness of calling Our Lady "Co-Redemptrix." Deeply troubled by what he considers the spread of modernism within the Church, Fr. Engo explains why he could no longer celebrate the Novus Ordo Mass—and why he believes the SSPX offers a faithful response to the present crisis.Fr. Engo discusses the Diocese of Knoxville's restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass, his efforts to establish a new traditional Catholic community in East Tennessee, and the disciplinary consequences he has faced since his decision. He criticizes contemporary Catholic leadership, questions the effectiveness of modern evangelization initiatives, and argues that the Traditional Latin Mass expresses the fullness of Catholic doctrine.Despite the controversy, Fr. Engo insists he remains devoted to the Church. He prays for the pope and his bishop and hopes to preserve the traditional Capuchin Franciscan way of life for future generations. He did not leave the Church. He left a diocese. And he is not alone—a growing number of priests are making the same choice. The question is whether the Church will recognize what is driving them away, or continue to punish them for remaining faithful. The answer may determine the future of the priesthood.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews Learn how to protect your wealth with gold and silver: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesite SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 11m
Featured on Tucker Carlson - the Man Who Claims Evidence of Papal Infiltration
Researcher and author Gary Giuffre joins John-Henry Westen to present the controversial "Siri Thesis", the claim that Cardinal Giuseppe Siri was legitimately elected pope during the 1958 conclave but was forced aside through threats and political interference, allowing Angelo Roncalli to emerge as Pope John XXIII. Giuffre describes decades of research, personal conversations with Vatican-connected figures, and contemporary newspaper reports documenting unusual white smoke and confusion during the conclave. He argues these events point toward a deliberate effort to undermine the papal election, raising questions about the legitimacy of subsequent pontificates. These claims remain disputed and are not established by the newspaper reports alone.Giuffre's allegations of American government interference in Vatican affairs, including a 1958 diplomatic telegram expressing concern about several papal candidates. He speculates about Cold War geopolitics, nuclear threats, Freemasonic infiltration, and the theological consequences of a potentially invalid papal election. Giuffre also criticizes post-Vatican II religious developments, discusses Cardinal Ratzinger's writings on Jewish-Christian relations, and offers predictions about future geopolitical upheaval and the possible restoration of the papacy.John-Henry examines the evidence and implications of a theory that challenges conventional accounts of modern Church history. The implications are staggering: if the 1958 conclave was compromised, what does that mean for every pontificate that followed? The question is not whether the theory is comfortable. It is whether it is true. And the answer may change everything.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago48 min
This Catholic mother of 8 had 2 priests and 1 nun- here’s how she did it
SSPX priest Fr. Lawrence Novak joins John-Henry Westen to share the life and recent death of his 93-year-old mother, a woman whose determination to preserve the traditional Catholic faith shaped a family of eight children that produced two priests and a religious sister. Fr. Novak was at his mother's side when she died after receiving the Last Rites and the Apostolic Blessing. He credits her faith and perseverance with profoundly influencing the vocations and families that emerged from her children.Fr. Novak tells the story behind his book A Chicago Mom and the Fight for the Catholic Faith, how his parents navigated the upheaval surrounding Vatican II, removed their children from Catholic schools they believed were becoming corrupted, and eventually helped preserve the Traditional Latin Mass through the Society of St. Pius X. Central to the story is an extraordinary memory from his mother's childhood: around 1940, a priest warned her First Communion class that someday "the Mass is going to be taken away from you" and that they would have to find the true Mass themselves, more than twenty years before Vatican II.A mother's faith. A family's perseverance. And a prophecy that came true. The Church is in crisis. But faithful Catholic families are the answer. And this mother of eight proved it, one child at a time.HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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