#  @holysmoke Damian Thompson Damian Thompson posts on X about leo, pope francis, pope leo, to the the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::18273207/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +39% - [--] Month [---------] +64% - [--] Months [---------] -68% - [--] Year [----------] +947% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::18273207/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +23% - [--] Month [---] +107% - [--] Months [---] +72% - [--] Year [---] +265% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::18273207/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.13% - [--] Month [------] +0.59% - [--] Months [------] +4.70% - [--] Year [------] +15% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::18273207/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 9.55% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 8.28% [countries](/list/countries) 7.01% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 3.18% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 1.91% [finance](/list/finance) 1.91% [stocks](/list/stocks) 0.64% [musicians](/list/musicians) 0.64% **Social topic influence** [leo](/topic/leo) #1995, [pope francis](/topic/pope-francis) #90, [pope leo](/topic/pope-leo) #58, [to the](/topic/to-the) 3.82%, [rome](/topic/rome) 3.82%, [london](/topic/london) 2.55%, [at least](/topic/at-least) 1.91%, [cardinals](/topic/cardinals) 1.91%, [why is](/topic/why-is) 1.91%, [united states](/topic/united-states) 1.91% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@veritaslucia](/creator/undefined) [@shaunmwing](/creator/undefined) [@seaexplorer561](/creator/undefined) [@pattif21](/creator/undefined) [@netterville](/creator/undefined) [@chrisjollyhale](/creator/undefined) [@andydrozdziak](/creator/undefined) [@cephasquovadis](/creator/undefined) [@utahagen](/creator/undefined) [@jbrooks33](/creator/undefined) [@cathfav](/creator/undefined) [@bishopoffulham](/creator/undefined) [@gjcmdp](/creator/undefined) [@realjoegaydosh](/creator/undefined) [@mailonline](/creator/undefined) [@clarkemicah](/creator/undefined) [@pontifex](/creator/undefined) [@rmbastable](/creator/undefined) [@stephencm98](/creator/undefined) [@duncanhegan1](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "This is the *first* MSM investigation into Pope Franciss despicable shielding of obscene abusers around the world. Im so grateful to the Mail for having the courage to publish the truth. REVEALED: How the People's Pope shielded sexual predators in the clergy - including one priest accused of violently raping nuns. @MailOnline and tomorrows Mail on Sunday. https://t.co/xuwT6lxN8i https://t.co/rquyya85EB REVEALED: How the People's Pope shielded sexual predators in the clergy - including one priest accused of violently raping nuns. @MailOnline and tomorrows Mail on Sunday." [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1918800711497691220) 2025-05-03T22:51Z 42.1K followers, 51K engagements "If the SSPX turns this down the gulf between the Society and the Ecclesia Dei communities will increase to the point where traditionalists will have to choose sides. If the leadership of the SSPX accepts the deal the Society will split. Either way there is a very strong case for Pope Leo removing the ludicrous restrictions of Traditionis Custodes. The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has communicated the outcome of the meeting between Cardinal Vctor Manuel Fernndez and Fr Davide Pagliarani Superior of the Priestly Fraternity of St Pius X with the consent of Pope Leo XIV. Rome is" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021918066234265629) 2026-02-12T12:03Z 42.1K followers, 36.7K engagements "Why didnt you do those articles while Pope Francis was alive Couldnt work out how to explain the Vatican sinecure for Zanchetta the victim-smearing Grassi report the lifting of Rupniks excommunication @holysmoke Ive already told you several times that we are in the middle of doing many articles that will prove the truth. With interviews and statements from many victims and others covering every single lie you have told about Pope Francis and his actions. As with Steve Bannon the. @holysmoke Ive already told you several times that we are in the middle of doing many articles that will prove the" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021922003477790935) 2026-02-12T12:19Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "Grassi. Rupnik. Zanchetta. Explain. Now. @holysmoke Whats convenient Surely you have access to your own page to see. Stop using victims for your anti Pope Francis campaign. @holysmoke Whats convenient Surely you have access to your own page to see. Stop using victims for your anti Pope Francis campaign" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021932223541457218) 2026-02-12T12:59Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "The information is here from Xs own Grok: People put a full stop (period dot) in front of a Twitter/X handle like .@username instead of just @username mainly due to an old platform behavior that changed years ago. Historically (pre-2016/2017 era): If a tweet started with @ (meaning the very first character was @username) Twitter treated it as a reply or conversational tweet. This made it less visible: It appeared in the timelines of: The person mentioned (@username) Mutual followers (people who followed both you and the @username) It didnt show up in the main timelines of your other followers" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022282773436776690) 2026-02-13T12:12Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "Bishop Martin now so obviously losing the plot that he may force a reluctant Vatican to intervene. Update from Charlotte: Every pastor has been emailed a video clip from Bishop Martin which MUST be shown at all Masses this weekend. It is believed that in the video he will share his pastoral vision for the diocese. In an unusual move a first for the diocese the video Update from Charlotte: Every pastor has been emailed a video clip from Bishop Martin which MUST be shown at all Masses this weekend. It is believed that in the video he will share his pastoral vision for the diocese. In an unusual" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022320654842777970) 2026-02-13T14:43Z 42.1K followers, 18.2K engagements "Pope Leo has shown admirable restraint on the world stage wisely not condemning President Trumps brilliantly executed arrrest of Maduro. Trump respects the Pope and I cant help wondering if Leo might persuade him to moderate his deeply worrying rhetoric about Greenland. I never thought Id say anything like that but the situation does seem to be spinning out of control. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013205438439858520 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013205438439858520" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2013205438439858520) 2026-01-19T11:02Z 42.1K followers, 10.4K engagements "Interesting. Is this fair @holysmoke Moth spent [--] years in A&B writing & rewriting a Diocesan Pastoral Plan. Not that its got much to do with the Pastoral in-fact its in its ever worsening drafts a cost cutting exercise. With Moth if it comes to Finance v Gospel Finances win V. bad apt to Westminster. @holysmoke Moth spent [--] years in A&B writing & rewriting a Diocesan Pastoral Plan. Not that its got much to do with the Pastoral in-fact its in its ever worsening drafts a cost cutting exercise. With Moth if it comes to Finance v Gospel Finances win V. bad apt to Westminster" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2013990381789073532) 2026-01-21T15:01Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "The distance between Rome and the SSPX has just increased enormously. These will be illicit consecrations and may cause some non-SSPX traditionalists to question their attendance at the Societys Masses. Does it increase pressure on Pope Leo to end the persecution of traditionalists loyal to him I think it may. Gosh I didn't think I would see the day but after years and years of rumour it seems it is finally happening. Today the Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X announced the consecration of new bishops for the Society. https://t.co/yjTCXYVsPs Gosh I didn't think I would see the" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2018310299854455293) 2026-02-02T13:07Z 42.1K followers, 23.6K engagements "Im sorry but I dont think Catholics on either side of the debate should be guided by a priest who *still* belongs to the Legionaries of Christ founded by one of the most disgusting abusers in Church history. Pope Leo should disband it immediately. If you follow a bishop in schism you too are in schism. This has been how we understand a random Orthodox believer is in schism. It would also apply to people choosing to follow schismatic "Catholic" bishops who choose to consecrate bishops against the Pope's request. If you follow a bishop in schism you too are in schism. This has been how we" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2018629487852998832) 2026-02-03T10:15Z 42.1K followers, 27.1K engagements "Genius. After such ludicrous drivel in The Times what a pleasure to read this. This is how you write an opening paragraph https://t.co/sIqbEIYqh5 After such ludicrous drivel in The Times what a pleasure to read this. This is how you write an opening paragraph https://t.co/sIqbEIYqh5" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2019352073368723515) 2026-02-05T10:07Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "It seems completely unreasonable that Fr Pagliarini has not been granted a meeting with the Pope. JUST IN: In a new in-depth interview with SSPX Superior General Fr. Davide Pagliarani he says the consecration of bishops has become a matter of grave necessity citing what he describes as an effort to preserve the doctrinal emptiness characteristic of Pope Francis https://t.co/N5dHF4HJW8 JUST IN: In a new in-depth interview with SSPX Superior General Fr. Davide Pagliarani he says the consecration of bishops has become a matter of grave necessity citing what he describes as an effort to preserve" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2019412211463319945) 2026-02-05T14:06Z 42.1K followers, 29.2K engagements "Ive had my differences with Cardinal Nichols over the years but recently hes defended the sanctity of human life while protecting the traditional Mass (in so far as Rome would let him). I send him my warmest wishes for a long and productive retirement. @CardinalNichols has served as Archbishop of Westminster since [----]. Join us at 5:30pm at @WestminsterCath this Thurs (5th February) for a special Mass of Thanksgiving for his [--] years of service and to wish His Eminence well as he enters a new chapter of his priestly ministry. https://t.co/k2VBoy3vwd @CardinalNichols has served as Archbishop" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2019413788030837105) 2026-02-05T14:12Z 42.1K followers, 15.9K engagements "This disgusting post hails as a giant a man who tried to keep the child abuser Fr Julio Grassi out of jail and protected convicted abuser Bishop Zanchetta and suspected multiple rapist Fr Marko Rupnik. Pope Francis emerges as a giant from the Epstein Files: a person whom Epstein Bannon and their allies strongly despised and plotted to overthrow.May his soul be blessed forever. He was a light in these times of darkness. Pope Francis emerges as a giant from the Epstein Files: a person whom Epstein Bannon and their allies strongly despised and plotted to overthrow.May his soul be blessed" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2019689024592703662) 2026-02-06T08:26Z 42K followers, [----] engagements "Keir Starmer may lose his job because he knew about Mandelsons friendship with Epstein and promoted him. But Pope Franciss record of shielding and protecting sex abusers (including at least one paedophile) and their allies was FAR worse. Francis was a pope not a mere PM however and was able to use his power as an absolute monarch plus the services of lying Catholic commentators to save himself from the public disgrace he deserved. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019706167597932803 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019706167597932803" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2019706167597932803) 2026-02-06T09:34Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "Hale applauds Archbishop Hickss more sober attire. But note that when Pope Leo wears more elaborate vestments than his predecessor which he does every day thats perfectly fine. Hickss [----] Installation Dolans [----] Installation https://t.co/yx85dcb77s Hickss [----] Installation Dolans [----] Installation https://t.co/yx85dcb77s" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2020117047527543060) 2026-02-07T12:46Z 42.1K followers, 12.3K engagements "Dont see it myself but heres a photo of Liberace with Pope Pius XII. @holysmoke Hicks reminds me of an ecclesiastical Liberace. @holysmoke Hicks reminds me of an ecclesiastical Liberace" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2020169920353575064) 2026-02-07T16:16Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "@AndyDrozdziak Pope Francis was nothing of the sort. How much do you know about the Zanchetta and Grassi scandals" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2020516863923363998) 2026-02-08T15:15Z 42.1K followers, [---] engagements "We are talking about the same man I trust The guy who spent large sums of money trying to keep child abuser Fr Grassi out of jail; who created a top Vatican financial job for Bishop Zanchetta when he was already charged with abuse (later convicted); who refused to act against suspected serial rapist Fr Rupnik until after his plan to reintroduce him to parish life was revealed (and never did take action nor explain his sinister lifting of Rupniks excommunication). And this is to say nothing of the savage divisions over the Latin Mass and sexuality that he exacerbated. If your opinion is that" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2020519717900108220) 2026-02-08T15:26Z 42.1K followers, [---] engagements "Im not going to agree to disagree having read court reports of Zanchettas abuse and corruption and the extraordinary lengths to which Francis went to keep him out of court. Also Im familiar with Cardinal Bergoglios outrageous attempts to smear the child victims of Grassi and you can see for yourself on YouTube the moment when Francis as pope lied on camera about his involvement with Grassi. Merciful Tell that to the women who claim that they were raped by Rupnik whose criminal and sacrilegious behaviour was well known to Francis when he tried to rehabilitate him having previously cancelled" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2020535915421065617) 2026-02-08T16:31Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "Some thoughts. You can believe that Pope Leo is holy and well-intentioned even if you conclude that he is badly misguided on crucial issues. I think hes too enigmatic for us to make firm judgments about his convictions. My instinct and Ive been reporting on the Church since the 80s is that hes more theologically orthodox than many people assume but worried about antagonising the liberal lobby that destroyed Benedict. A very revealing moment was his refusal to pray in the Istanbul mosque. Also note that he wouldnt give a blessing alongside other Christian bishops. On the other hand he loathes" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2020786407158034473) 2026-02-09T09:06Z 42.1K followers, 21.9K engagements "He goes to a tailor (probably Anderson & Shepherd) who make overcoats intended to last at least [--] years. But Im guessing one of these would set you back a minimum of [----] today. The King of Britain is still wearing a coat he has had for [--] years. What does this indicate https://t.co/d0yrBm8joQ The King of Britain is still wearing a coat he has had for [--] years. What does this indicate https://t.co/d0yrBm8joQ" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2020788047361577423) 2026-02-09T09:13Z 42.1K followers, 13.8K engagements "This is the purest fantasy wedded to what appears to be a crude misconception of Webers Protestant Ethic thesis. Capitalism is simply a perverted form of Christianity. (Calvinist Neo-scholastic Jansenist.) If we overthrow it and restore Christendom in a new more egalitarian mode we can then have a better and more respectful exchange with other ancient religious civilisations. Capitalism is simply a perverted form of Christianity. (Calvinist Neo-scholastic Jansenist.) If we overthrow it and restore Christendom in a new more egalitarian mode we can then have a better and more respectful" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021141080188539021) 2026-02-10T08:35Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Synodal lobby thought they were on course for women deacons and formal gay blessings. Francis teased them then withdrew support and theyre not happening under Pope Leo. So they are *desperate* to see the TLM suppressed. Perhaps it was always their top priority since they find hurting their enemies more psychologically satisfying than helping their friends. (They are not alone in this to be fair.) Fr. Reese AND Rita Ferrone targeting the TLM in recent weeks This is not unprecedented but it does make wonder if theyre afraid of something happening in the short term. Fr. Reese AND Rita" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021152965810122922) 2026-02-10T09:23Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "Tony Benns work for the people would have created East German levels of poverty while leaving us unable to defend ourselves against a Soviet nuclear strike. His Labour cabinet colleagues thought he was a dangerous (if personally likeable) loony and they werent wrong. I don't think I've ever seen the apple fall further from the tree than with Tony Benn and Hilary Benn. Literal polar opposites. His pops fought to give up his lofty title to work for the people his son is desperately trying to cling on to his to stay in government. Father for I don't think I've ever seen the apple fall further" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021155194508075467) 2026-02-10T09:32Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "Seems like Grillo is not the only Bergoglian upset with Pope Leo: La guerra al Papa passa anche dai social: Checchinato e la critica a Leone XIV 🗞📰 Leggi ora: https://t.co/wFxsH9rLhE https://t.co/smrboE1HhO La guerra al Papa passa anche dai social: Checchinato e la critica a Leone XIV 🗞📰 Leggi ora: https://t.co/wFxsH9rLhE https://t.co/smrboE1HhO" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021305375811596540) 2026-02-10T19:28Z 42.1K followers, 12.8K engagements "German media are now speaking of synodale Ermdung or synodal fatigue writes @LukeCoppen. I think most Catholics are sick of Synodality a vanity project of the last pontificate that benefited only ambitious clerics and lobbyists. https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/is-germany-facing-synodal-fatigue https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/is-germany-facing-synodal-fatigue" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021518997351703011) 2026-02-11T09:37Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "@pattif21 That was the absolute highlight" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021544025619309048) 2026-02-11T11:17Z 42.1K followers, [--] engagements "Lets remember how little moral authority the US bishops actually have. For decades senior figures kept quiet about their own Epstein Uncle Ted. McElroy of Washington actively protected him" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021574526698508617) 2026-02-11T13:18Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "How dare this ex-priest smugly pronounce that condemnations of Pope Franciss behaviour were without evidence. Has he read the Zanchetta court documents I have. Does he know about Francis according to Zanchetta himself contacting his protege to help him conceal the source of funds for dodgy projects in his Orn diocese Has he read the agonising testimony of Zanchettas victims forwarded to Rome *before* the disgraced bishop was airlifted into a Vatican sinecure that kept him out of the hands of Argentinian prosecutors Can he explain why Francis lifted the automatic excommunication of his friend" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021864174138102022) 2026-02-12T08:29Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "OK. Tell me the whole truth about the Grassi and Zanchetta cases. @cephasquovadis @holysmoke The anti Pope Francis campaign is still trying for it to work. It never has worked much to their frustration and even less so the more comes to light. We do know the truth and it has absolutely nothing to do with anything this man says his hate is palpable so unhealthy. @cephasquovadis @holysmoke The anti Pope Francis campaign is still trying for it to work. It never has worked much to their frustration and even less so the more comes to light. We do know the truth and it has absolutely nothing to do" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021918825537843548) 2026-02-12T12:06Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "@cathfav @VeritasLucia The snub was denying him a red hat" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022220486189695342) 2026-02-13T08:05Z 42.1K followers, [---] engagements "@shaunmwing @HE0776 @ClarkeMicah @cjsnowdon Does Google translate Wing into English" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022261694525735236) 2026-02-13T10:48Z 42.1K followers, [--] engagements "@VeritasLucia @Netterville It is nonsense. I remember discussing Pope Francis with Bannon in [----]. The campaign ie opposition to Franciss more dubious actions verging on criminality existed long before he took an interest in it" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022284636009746764) 2026-02-13T12:20Z 42.1K followers, [--] engagements "@VeritasLucia @Netterville Uh My simple point was that opposition to Francis began long before SB expressed an interest in it" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022290989302386769) 2026-02-13T12:45Z 42.1K followers, [--] engagements "REVEALED: How the People's Pope shielded sexual predators in the clergy - including one priest accused of violently raping nuns. @MailOnline and tomorrows Mail on Sunday. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14675793/Peoples-Pope-shielded-sexual-predators-clergy-priest-accused-violently-raping-nuns.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14675793/Peoples-Pope-shielded-sexual-predators-clergy-priest-accused-violently-raping-nuns.html" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1918799930673582351) 2025-05-03T22:48Z 42.1K followers, 542.4K engagements "Bishop Martins memo is a bombshell. He taunts traditionalist Catholics by demanding that they renew their commitment to the Church and suggests they need to do penance. Many US bishops will be appalled. Id be surprised if Pope Leo approves of such contemptuous language" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1927167758766059689) 2025-05-27T00:59Z 42.1K followers, 61.9K engagements "New Holy Smoke: Time for Pope Leo to make some tough decisions. Start by getting rid of Tucho and liberating the Latin Mass. https://www.spectator.co.uk/podcast/its-time-for-pope-leo-xiv-to-make-some-tough-decisions/ https://www.spectator.co.uk/podcast/its-time-for-pope-leo-xiv-to-make-some-tough-decisions/" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1940082410936520971) 2025-07-01T16:17Z 42.1K followers, 98.5K engagements "You know its the ancient rite when the priests arent ancient" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1982091255757643941) 2025-10-25T14:25Z 42.1K followers, 54.1K engagements "This is embarrassing. Ive tried and failed twice to get through The Brothers Karamazov. Any advice The online trend of young men reading classic works of literature and posting about it continues. @ChrisKindaReads was the first I saw do it but it is spreading. Dont blackpill on the next generation. https://t.co/O5A5OfjKzf The online trend of young men reading classic works of literature and posting about it continues. @ChrisKindaReads was the first I saw do it but it is spreading. Dont blackpill on the next generation. https://t.co/O5A5OfjKzf" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2017628837048098997) 2026-01-31T15:59Z 42.1K followers, 15.5K engagements "Incoherent patronising nonsense from Fr Reese. No surprises there. But there is also a gratifying whiff of panic that Pope Franciss restrictions have backfired. My @RNS column: Is church unity worth a Latin Mass https://t.co/iLaWYSNlx2 My @RNS column: Is church unity worth a Latin Mass https://t.co/iLaWYSNlx2" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2019487956973519070) 2026-02-05T19:07Z 42.1K followers, 11K engagements "Cardinal Ernest Simoni [--] hero of the viciously persecuted Albanian Catholic Church recites the prayer to St Michael:" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1982103818486907266) 2025-10-25T15:15Z 42.1K followers, 503.3K engagements "Does anyone think the movie is superior or even equal to the magnificent TV adaptation I've got a story to tell you it's all about spies". TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (1979) Many believe the 70s TV adaptation is superior to the [----] movie. John le Carr said the series was his favourite adaptation of his work. #AlecGuinness #HywelBennett https://t.co/zaRtFZ7uwk I've got a story to tell you it's all about spies". TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (1979) Many believe the 70s TV adaptation is superior to the [----] movie. John le Carr said the series was his favourite adaptation of his work. #AlecGuinness" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021215607245451762) 2026-02-10T13:32Z 42.1K followers, 25K engagements "Re: the Vatican response to the SSPX interesting thoughts from Fr Z on his blog (No. We have not seen this before.) https://wdtprs.com/2026/02/sspx-meeting-with-doctrine-of-the-faith-wherein-fr-z-doesnt-exactly-rant/ https://wdtprs.com/2026/02/sspx-meeting-with-doctrine-of-the-faith-wherein-fr-z-doesnt-exactly-rant/" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022088216569163870) 2026-02-12T23:19Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "Bishop Varden supports the right of young people to attend the Traditional Latin Mass👇 NEW: Bishop Erik Varden will lead the Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV & the Roman Curia +Varden bishop of Trondheim is famed for his preaching and spiritual writings The retreat is to be held in the Pauline Chapel not the Redemptoris Mater chapel w the Rupnik art https://t.co/kMAnXIyO7o NEW: Bishop Erik Varden will lead the Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV & the Roman Curia +Varden bishop of Trondheim is famed for his preaching and spiritual writings The retreat is to be held in the" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2019041444867330525) 2026-02-04T13:32Z 42.1K followers, 12.3K engagements "Im getting quite good at guessing which items of news concerning Pope Leo wont be posted on X by @ChristopherHale. Will this be one of them NEW: Bishop Erik Varden will lead the Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV & the Roman Curia +Varden bishop of Trondheim is famed for his preaching and spiritual writings The retreat is to be held in the Pauline Chapel not the Redemptoris Mater chapel w the Rupnik art https://t.co/kMAnXIyO7o NEW: Bishop Erik Varden will lead the Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV & the Roman Curia +Varden bishop of Trondheim is famed for his preaching and" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2019047147170398332) 2026-02-04T13:55Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "A reminder that some of us who regarded Francis as the worst pope for centuries also believe that Pope Leo XIV is a man of deep personal holiness who is working hard to heal the catastrophic divisions in the Church. Steve Bannon worked with Jeffrey Epstein for years to try to take down Pope Francis. He failed miserably. Now he and his friends in the MAGA Epstein class are trying to destroy Pope Leo XIV. By the grace of God we will defeat him and his cronies once and for all. Steve Bannon worked with Jeffrey Epstein for years to try to take down Pope Francis. He failed miserably. Now he and" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2020467503843950664) 2026-02-08T11:59Z 42.1K followers, 18.7K engagements "Glorious Mad toxic old Grillo is fuming about one of Pope Leos letters. I wonder how many other Bergoglian apparatchiks are wringing their hands I regret to inform you that Andrea Grillo apparently thinks @Pontifex 's letter to Madrid priests was something of a hack job: (auto-translated) "This one-sided discourse is followed in the Letter by a description of the "priest" along the lines of the "cathedral": this is a I regret to inform you that Andrea Grillo apparently thinks @Pontifex 's letter to Madrid priests was something of a hack job: (auto-translated) "This one-sided discourse is" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021293010353521039) 2026-02-10T18:39Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "It was a terrifying miscalculation. Benedict lived for nearly another decade frail but intellectually productive. If hed waited just another couple of years it would have ruled out the cunning and amoral Archbishop of Buenos Aires as a candidate. Today is [--] years since Pope Benedict announced his resignation. Its a day Ill never forget. Today is [--] years since Pope Benedict announced his resignation. Its a day Ill never forget" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021522189728813472) 2026-02-11T09:50Z 42.1K followers, 78.5K engagements "Lets hope Pope Leo makes Archbishop Shevchuk a cardinal passing him over was one of Franciss petty snubs. This morning the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV received in audience His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych (Ukraine). https://t.co/Y91S7sYmby This morning the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV received in audience His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych (Ukraine). https://t.co/Y91S7sYmby" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021916266752073758) 2026-02-12T11:56Z 42.1K followers, 13K engagements "Thats convenient @holysmoke What like last time you said the same When I started to answer point by point person by person and after each limited amount worded comments that I numbered [--] [--] [--] etc you just started asking for the one I hadnt said yet. No not doing that again. You will have to wait. @holysmoke What like last time you said the same When I started to answer point by point person by person and after each limited amount worded comments that I numbered [--] [--] [--] etc you just started asking for the one I hadnt said yet. No not doing that again. You will have to wait" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021931551701790999) 2026-02-12T12:57Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "Christian Smith is a huge loss. Notre Dame has truly disgraced itself. It's been a big week in the news for Notre Dame. But this that famed Catholic sociologist Christian Smith has left ND because of the leadership's failure to pursue the university's Catholic mission may be the most shocking of them all. Utterly astounding. https://t.co/OXh3d6xDbe It's been a big week in the news for Notre Dame. But this that famed Catholic sociologist Christian Smith has left ND because of the leadership's failure to pursue the university's Catholic mission may be the most shocking of them all. Utterly" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2021984659224375789) 2026-02-12T16:28Z 42.1K followers, 11.3K engagements "My point really not that hard to understand is that Francis refused to make the Archbishop a cardinal. This greatly offended Ukrainian Catholics for whom he is their patriarch. @holysmoke Oops yet another. https://t.co/DKq6cJmu3d @holysmoke Oops yet another. https://t.co/DKq6cJmu3d" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022220348075520332) 2026-02-13T08:04Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "Typically good read but no serious evidence of revival or even recovery to pre-pandemic levels of Mass attendance. Bishop Richard Moth will be installed as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster tomorrow. What is the state of the Catholic Church in England and Wales on the eve of his installation 🏴🏴: https://t.co/ie4GjIhdIp https://t.co/ZHLIGTXSKG Bishop Richard Moth will be installed as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster tomorrow. What is the state of the Catholic Church in England and Wales on the eve of his installation 🏴🏴: https://t.co/ie4GjIhdIp https://t.co/ZHLIGTXSKG" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022260913726771267) 2026-02-13T10:45Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "The archdiocese of Los Angeles embraces cancel culture. Is Archbishop Gomez aware of this crude attempt to silence Ed Feser I had been invited to speak later this month at St. Johns Seminary in Los Angeles. I have now been informed that the event is being cancelled due to complaints from unnamed critics who find me too controversial. Meanwhile the always controversial Fr. James Martin will be https://t.co/vqMDCpFlAq I had been invited to speak later this month at St. Johns Seminary in Los Angeles. I have now been informed that the event is being cancelled due to complaints from unnamed" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022585443179479227) 2026-02-14T08:15Z 42.1K followers, 10.2K engagements "Fr Martin have you considered speaking out against the cancellation of Ed Feser by the LA seminary That would demonstrate a real commitment to freedom of expression in the Church. Thanks to the Harvard Club @harvardclubny for inviting me to speak about "Work in Progress." So many Catholics and at least one more @UofPenn grad https://t.co/ZeR8PQXFKg Thanks to the Harvard Club @harvardclubny for inviting me to speak about "Work in Progress." So many Catholics and at least one more @UofPenn grad https://t.co/ZeR8PQXFKg" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022587522392408194) 2026-02-14T08:23Z 42.1K followers, 10.8K engagements "Hooray Robin should be given a papal knighthood at the very least for enduring years of my mean-spirited teasing because he stayed in the C of E for so long. Robin Ward a well-known former British Anglican priest who previously served as principal of St Stephens House an Anglican theological college has converted to Catholicism. Image: Robin Ward https://t.co/34dPIeZHX2 Robin Ward a well-known former British Anglican priest who previously served as principal of St Stephens House an Anglican theological college has converted to Catholicism. Image: Robin Ward https://t.co/34dPIeZHX2" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/2022715966811955236) 2026-02-14T16:54Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements "I think you mean footnote rather than full stop. Because thats where Amoris Laetitia hid the most controversial detail a footnote Francis couldnt even point to when asked about it. Most of it is drivel but at least its author Fernandez didnt rhapsodise about orgasms the subject of one of his books" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1969348524396408931) 2025-09-20T10:30Z 40.5K followers, [--] engagements "Good point. The superiority of the [----] over the [----] Missal lies not in the Latin language but in the content of the prayers and the sublime architecture of the old Mass. Every Antiochian Western Rite Orthodox service proves that Vatican II could have kept everything the same but translated into the language of the local people. TLM does not actually require Latin. The language is not the only difference with Novus Ordo. Every Antiochian Western Rite Orthodox service proves that Vatican II could have kept everything the same but translated into the language of the local people. TLM does not" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1969365201146274065) 2025-09-20T11:37Z 40.5K followers, 14.8K engagements "Lets hope so It is quite clear that Cardinal Cupich is no longer Rome's guy in the U.S. given how freely Paprocki & Cordilrone are now able to express their disagreement with the Chicago Archbishop's decisions publicly. Cupich is no longer seen as Rome's watch dog & that is a relief for many https://t.co/GM3cINhyWC It is quite clear that Cardinal Cupich is no longer Rome's guy in the U.S. given how freely Paprocki & Cordilrone are now able to express their disagreement with the Chicago Archbishop's decisions publicly. Cupich is no longer seen as Rome's watch dog & that is a relief for many" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970042961149755897) 2025-09-22T08:30Z 40.5K followers, [----] engagements "I love this Pope Leo meeting a [---] year old priest https://t.co/igXD6IL6Ya Pope Leo meeting a [---] year old priest https://t.co/igXD6IL6Ya" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970046868534276142) 2025-09-22T08:45Z 40.5K followers, [----] engagements "Finally a sensible response 👇 OK people get that Trump was being funny here right Like this was hilarious and Im seeing folks analyzing it like a serious theological statement. I dont believe Trump is a Christian but he was obviously joking here. Lighten up people https://t.co/9nCwsYjqRh OK people get that Trump was being funny here right Like this was hilarious and Im seeing folks analyzing it like a serious theological statement. I dont believe Trump is a Christian but he was obviously joking here. Lighten up people https://t.co/9nCwsYjqRh" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970051561645805913) 2025-09-22T09:04Z 40.5K followers, [----] engagements "The presenter of The Dream of Gerontius on Radio 3: John Henry Newman was a theologian poet and Anglican priest. Uh As Fr Rutler points out To call Newman an Anglican priest is accurate only in the same sense that George Washington was a British soldier" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970254661736173712) 2025-09-22T22:31Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "@DawnButlerBrent Actually Prime Minister Starmer is an American solecism. If you want to be formal you call him Mr Starmer" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970275553144877165) 2025-09-22T23:54Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "My cat Moira would make a better Cardinal Archbishop of Chicago than Cupich @holysmoke I'd make a far better Catholic bishop than Cupich and that applies to virtually every Catholic I know (women included). @holysmoke I'd make a far better Catholic bishop than Cupich and that applies to virtually every Catholic I know (women included)" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970459941615087901) 2025-09-23T12:07Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "As requested pic of me. NB: just got myself consecrated Patriarch of Notting Hill in the Reformed Anglo-Tridentine Church (Hounslow Synod). @holysmoke @JamesMartinSJ I am not a "pretend" Bishop. I am Bishop of the Old Catholic Church consecrated in valid Apostolic Succession as recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. You should be very careful about what you call people. Also if you had any courage at all you would put a real picture @holysmoke @JamesMartinSJ I am not a "pretend" Bishop. I am Bishop of the Old Catholic Church consecrated in valid Apostolic Succession as recognized by the" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970464828964606124) 2025-09-23T12:26Z 40.6K followers, 21.6K engagements "Cardinal Mller is magnificently scathing about the projection of an image of Pope Francis above St Peters: JUST IN: Cardinal Mller Raises Concerns Over Vatican Drone Display Idolization of Pope Francis. Part [--] of my interview with the former prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: https://t.co/B27TYoHs6U https://t.co/qR0lJhxMCR JUST IN: Cardinal Mller Raises Concerns Over Vatican Drone Display Idolization of Pope Francis. Part [--] of my interview with the former prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: https://t.co/B27TYoHs6U https://t.co/qR0lJhxMCR" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970778665513636202) 2025-09-24T09:13Z 40.7K followers, 10.6K engagements "Cupich made the mistake of pulling this stunt when he was no longer protected by Franciss apparatchiks at a time when his fellow bishops feel increasingly free to speak the truth. Cardinal Cupich Reaching out and engaging in dialogue is not the same thing as giving a major award and honouring someone. And you know it. Youre truly shameless. Cardinal Cupich Reaching out and engaging in dialogue is not the same thing as giving a major award and honouring someone. And you know it. Youre truly shameless" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970784344647287242) 2025-09-24T09:36Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "To be fair I can think of at least three other US cardinals more directly implicated in the McCarrick scandals. All were close to Francis. @holysmoke Cupich "reaching out in dialogue" to Ted McCarrick. https://t.co/9a4Hc1gcWB @holysmoke Cupich "reaching out in dialogue" to Ted McCarrick. https://t.co/9a4Hc1gcWB" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970806960774865309) 2025-09-24T11:06Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "Fair point Fr Jeremy but for goodness sake can we please acknowledge that Francis is implicated in the most serious cover-ups of sex abuse of any pope in modern times Why does this not trouble liberal Catholics Unpopular opinion: celebrate St Paul VI by all means; I believe hes greatly misunderstood and Ive been moved by some of his writings that point to immense personal holiness. Lets also celebrate St Oscar Romero. But the cult of Francis (and I appreciate the differences hes not up for canonisation) is deplorable. Grassi Zanchetta Rupnik a shameful record far worse I think than JPIIs" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970934005810815170) 2025-09-24T19:30Z 40.6K followers, [---] engagements "Bishop Barron is taking a stand. Bravo. Times are changing. Friends Jesus speaks of loving and forgiving our enemies but this is one of the very hardest of his teachings to realize in practice. That Erika Kirk was able to pronounce a word of forgiveness to her husbands assassin was breathtaking. https://t.co/agJ64y4LYY Friends Jesus speaks of loving and forgiving our enemies but this is one of the very hardest of his teachings to realize in practice. That Erika Kirk was able to pronounce a word of forgiveness to her husbands assassin was breathtaking. https://t.co/agJ64y4LYY" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1970991106319163577) 2025-09-24T23:17Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "Bishop James Checchio named Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans photographed attending a Tridentine Mass in his current diocese of Metuchen:" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971131571156717729) 2025-09-25T08:36Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "This is unforgivably malicious In the latest crackdown on the traditional Roman liturgy in the US Bishop Daniel Garcia of Monterey California has invoked Traditionis Custodes to terminate the TLM in the diocesejust [--] days before being installed as the new bishop of Austin Texas. https://t.co/J6naZhHHWA In the latest crackdown on the traditional Roman liturgy in the US Bishop Daniel Garcia of Monterey California has invoked Traditionis Custodes to terminate the TLM in the diocesejust [--] days before being installed as the new bishop of Austin Texas. https://t.co/J6naZhHHWA" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971172365452320959) 2025-09-25T11:18Z 40.8K followers, 24.2K engagements "Why is Pope Leo permitting this to happen I dont expect him to burn Traditionis Custodes in public (though it merits it) but *why* is the knife still being twisted This is unforgivably malicious This is unforgivably malicious" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971255529592037633) 2025-09-25T16:48Z 40.7K followers, 13K engagements "This is scandalous and will backfire badly on the liberal authoritarians trying to keep Generation Z away from the Traditional Latin Mass. New TLM Suppression: Diocese of Austin axes scheduled Latin Mass at Texas A&M University https://t.co/8rRLyyJ4Xv https://t.co/4p11AMBgSc New TLM Suppression: Diocese of Austin axes scheduled Latin Mass at Texas A&M University https://t.co/8rRLyyJ4Xv https://t.co/4p11AMBgSc" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971463898613358991) 2025-09-26T06:36Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "Archbishop Gnswein echoing cardinals calls for urgent healing of the Latin Mass wounds. Meanwhile US bishops create new wounds unchecked by a supposedly peacemaking Pope. JUST IN: Archbishop Gnswein on Pope Leo's possible Latin Mass changes -- The painful wounds within the Church that Traditionis custodes has inflicted with regard to the celebration of the traditional Roman rite need urgent healing. After years of restrictions the proposed https://t.co/Dsv6DF6ydy JUST IN: Archbishop Gnswein on Pope Leo's possible Latin Mass changes -- The painful wounds within the Church that Traditionis" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971465052273377692) 2025-09-26T06:41Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "Should we prepare for a series of boring appointments It may actually be what the Church needs @MSugma71483 @holysmoke Archbishop Iannones whole career has been around analyzing canon law. His current position is one of the lowest ranking departments in the Vatican. The only thing that stands out is his profile is like Pope Leo a religious and a canon lawyer. @MSugma71483 @holysmoke Archbishop Iannones whole career has been around analyzing canon law. His current position is one of the lowest ranking departments in the Vatican. The only thing that stands out is his profile is like Pope Leo a" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971523541825888472) 2025-09-26T10:33Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "Vicious suppression of the Old Mass in Detroit Charlotte Austin and Monterey while support grows for the TLM among cardinals and bishops and there are rumours of a papal change of policy. Im sorry but Pope Leo is permitting bad incoherent government here. I know he was saddled with the appalling TC by Francis but now its time he owned this mess and cleared it up" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971564247478935932) 2025-09-26T13:15Z 40.7K followers, 11.8K engagements "I know I wonder myself sometimes" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971566962317889869) 2025-09-26T13:26Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "This guy is cross with me for describing the suppression of the Latin Mass as vicious. Sorry Im not backing down. Im fine with giving Pope Leo time but I am NOT going to normalise Traditionis Custodes a vile document drawn up by the forces of intolerance and corruption. @holysmoke "vicious" You're not going to get anywhere unless you drop the melodrama. Srsly. @holysmoke "vicious" You're not going to get anywhere unless you drop the melodrama. Srsly" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971640642804834605) 2025-09-26T18:18Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements "@Megamind1016230 There are many reasons why Pope Francis should never be considered for canonisation" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971645559372201994) 2025-09-26T18:38Z 40.6K followers, [---] engagements "This is what were dealing with @holysmoke This reaction just proves how crucial TC was in putting the clamps on this idolatry of the Latin Mass. cope and seethe @holysmoke This reaction just proves how crucial TC was in putting the clamps on this idolatry of the Latin Mass. cope and seethe" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971678146144751617) 2025-09-26T20:47Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "Hes the Pope successor of Peter and Vicar of Christ. @dianemontagna @nicospuntoni How long until @holysmoke comes to grips with who @DrPrevost actually is @dianemontagna @nicospuntoni How long until @holysmoke comes to grips with who @DrPrevost actually is" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971680081908293666) 2025-09-26T20:55Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements "This is encouraging A scaremongering piece on the Tridentine Mass whose revival by young Catholics supported by leading cardinals is so alarming to Mickens. https://t.co/DTa7EZnhbA https://t.co/DTa7EZnhbA" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1971906785297789064) 2025-09-27T11:56Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "This may not be a Catholic church but the style and demographic is pure @Synod_va. Does your church have a Lady Gaga dance party https://t.co/xlE9Vb96C7 Does your church have a Lady Gaga dance party https://t.co/xlE9Vb96C7" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1972207137926648217) 2025-09-28T07:49Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements "The mask slips NEW: Bishop Martin's Latin Mass restrictions involve moving the congregation into a church that is deliberately too small. He writes: understand that the chapel is not meant to be able to accommodate all who are currently attending the TLM in their respective parishes. https://t.co/IMiQso3L7s NEW: Bishop Martin's Latin Mass restrictions involve moving the congregation into a church that is deliberately too small. He writes: understand that the chapel is not meant to be able to accommodate all who are currently attending the TLM in their respective parishes." [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1972620819697455444) 2025-09-29T11:13Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "Of course. Im right in the middle of such an episode at the moment. People who havent experienced one are lucky. Please pray for me been having depressive episodes and severe existential dread each night lately. Please pray for me been having depressive episodes and severe existential dread each night lately" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1972622000612053356) 2025-09-29T11:18Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "The award to Durbin is an outrage. Cupich doesnt care but he *does* care very much about the escalating PR disaster at a time when hes trying to influence appointments to major US sees. Cardinal Cupich Meetings With Illinois Catholic Leaders Canceled Amid Durbin Award Controversy Opposition to Cardinal Cupichs plan is not dying down neither in Illinois nor around the country. https://t.co/ljwNI8Q69u Cardinal Cupich Meetings With Illinois Catholic Leaders Canceled Amid Durbin Award Controversy Opposition to Cardinal Cupichs plan is not dying down neither in Illinois nor around the country." [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1972716655714206155) 2025-09-29T17:34Z 40.7K followers, 12.6K engagements "Im still searching for ONE specific condemnation by @chrisjollyhale of the murder of Christians in Nigeria. Theres a passing mention of them being under attack but what does Hale say about all the deaths of priests and faithful Is he silent because unlike disrespectful references to Mormons on the Charlie Kirk Show they provide no opportunity for scoring points Or maybe Ive missed Hales tweets about Nigeria in which case I apologise Its absolutely wild that the Charlie Kirk Show featured an anti-Mormon disgraced pastor a day after a madman shot up a Mormon Temple and burned it to the ground." [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1972954056499876015) 2025-09-30T09:17Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements "Reason for behaviour: I carefully examined the overwhelming evidence that Pope Francis attempted to subvert the course of justice in order to protect his allies convicted of grotesque sex abuse and in one case told a flat-out lie about his involvement in a cover-up. This is in addition to his protection of the credibly accused rapist Rupnik who was not prosecuted by the Vatican while Francis was alive. All the evidence of the above is available; if you want to see documents relating to the Zanchetta case in which the bishop additionally claims that the Pope advised him on the concealment of" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1972964968967405623) 2025-09-30T10:01Z 40.8K followers, [---] engagements "Lets be realistic here. Pope Leo and everyone else has to confront the reality that TC is a motu proprio. No bishop is breaking canon law by enforcing it. Leo cant allow this situation to continue but he will choose his own way of proceeding and everything we know about him suggests that he wont tear up TC in the way his predecessor tore up SP. Two things can be true at once: that Leo must stop the continued application of Franciss brutal law and that he will probably do so in a diplomatic fashion that supporters of the TLM will find less than ideal. This is what I mean when I say its" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973045767209148854) 2025-09-30T15:22Z 40.8K followers, 13.6K engagements "The former. Papal statements on immigration or climate change or whatever have very limited impact. But the full liberation of the Old Mass would be an extraordinary shot of adrenaline for the Catholic Church even a turning point in its fortunes. What would have more impact on the church and world The Pope gets rid of TC completely and goes back to Summorum or the Pope starts speaking out about the actual dangers of open borders What would have more impact on the church and world The Pope gets rid of TC completely and goes back to Summorum or the Pope starts speaking out about the actual" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973081304003420208) 2025-09-30T17:43Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements "This is awful. "I think its important to look at the overall work that @SenatorDurbin has done during if Im not mistaken in [--] years of service in the United States Senate @Pontifex saidn Tuesday in response to a question from @EWTNews . https://t.co/6xsUBkLsex "I think its important to look at the overall work that @SenatorDurbin has done during if Im not mistaken in [--] years of service in the United States Senate @Pontifex saidn Tuesday in response to a question from @EWTNews . https://t.co/6xsUBkLsex" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973116163350732924) 2025-09-30T20:02Z 40.7K followers, 13.9K engagements "Why didnt Leo say someone who is against the death penalty but in favour of abortion is not pro-life It would have balanced his other comment but would have embarrassed Cupich. This is a worrying moment for many loyal fans of the Pope" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973124519066804491) 2025-09-30T20:35Z 40.8K followers, [---] engagements "The gutless bishops now have an excuse to stay silent. Why only [--] bishops The silence of the [---] shames the US Church. Why only [--] bishops The silence of the [---] shames the US Church" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973135392724357578) 2025-09-30T21:18Z 40.8K followers, 44.9K engagements "Im kicking myself for not having the courage to tweet last night that I suspected the award wouldnt happen. Cupich had provoked the Pope into an off-the-cuff comment that horrified many Catholics by appearing to support the Durbin award; really what Leo was trying to do was avoid humiliating Cupich to whom he is regrettably close. My guess: Pope Leo realised that if the Durbin award went ahead his mission to bring peace to the Church would be blown even further off course. I wonder if its a coincidence that Durbin declined the award immediately after Leo found himself caught in Cupichs trap." [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973327137139499490) 2025-10-01T10:00Z 40.8K followers, 52.7K engagements "The dangers of gilding the lily. The Pope made sympathetic noises but stopped short of defending the award. Which was then immediately cancelled. 🚨🚨NEW: Pope Leo defends Cardinal Cupich honoring pro-choice Senator Dick Durbin at an official diocesan award night. 🚨🚨 Eight US bishops had criticized Cupich for his decision. 🚨🚨NEW: Pope Leo defends Cardinal Cupich honoring pro-choice Senator Dick Durbin at an official diocesan award night. 🚨🚨 Eight US bishops had criticized Cupich for his decision" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973330712049942873) 2025-10-01T10:14Z 40.7K followers, [---] engagements "Did I speak too soon Pope Leo has told several people that he was elected to bring peace to the Church. It pains me to say that today that prospect seems as elusive as ever. Pope Leo has told several people that he was elected to bring peace to the Church. It pains me to say that today that prospect seems as elusive as ever" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973334157578346923) 2025-10-01T10:28Z 40.8K followers, 15.3K engagements "we do know one thing. Cardinal Cupich is a lot less powerful than he once was. 💯 We will never know if Pope Leo made a phone call after being put on the spot. It would fit his personality to want to be diplomatic publicly and handle things behind the scenes. But with [--] bishops on the record condemning granting a lifetime achievement award to a pro abortion We will never know if Pope Leo made a phone call after being put on the spot. It would fit his personality to want to be diplomatic publicly and handle things behind the scenes. But with [--] bishops on the record condemning granting a" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973369791873216863) 2025-10-01T12:49Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements "Cupichs sneakily selective quoting of John Paul II. The guy is such a snake he really is. In his statement yesterday @CardinalBCupich quoted this from John Paul II: ".Is present-day America becoming less sensitive less caring towards the poor the weak the stranger the needy It must not Today as before the United States is called to be a hospitable society In his statement yesterday @CardinalBCupich quoted this from John Paul II: ".Is present-day America becoming less sensitive less caring towards the poor the weak the stranger the needy It must not Today as before the United States is called" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973481844764189012) 2025-10-01T20:15Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "One last insult before the Charlotte traditionalists are herded onto their reservation We were hoping to share pictures from the last Traditional Latin Mass at St. Anns. Unfortunately we were unable to. After [--] years the TLM will no longer be offered here. The CLMC wishes to express its gratitude to Fr. Reid pastor of St. Anns for all hes done since [----]. https://t.co/mbRGetilL8 We were hoping to share pictures from the last Traditional Latin Mass at St. Anns. Unfortunately we were unable to. After [--] years the TLM will no longer be offered here. The CLMC wishes to express its gratitude to" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973673658066583624) 2025-10-02T08:57Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "This letter from a priest to the faithful of Charlotte NC is essential reading not least because it spells out the full extent of Bishop Martins mean-spirited ingeniously cruel intolerance. https://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-letter-from-priest-of-jesus-christ-to.html https://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-letter-from-priest-of-jesus-christ-to.html" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973679066495750156) 2025-10-02T09:18Z 40.8K followers, 11K engagements "Campisi isnt there and Pea Parra shouldnt be either. He admitted to the High Court in London that he had dishonesty signed off on a fictitious [--] million invoice. Why is he still in office https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/i-didnt-lie-but-i-was-not-honest https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/i-didnt-lie-but-i-was-not-honest" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973702489418645674) 2025-10-02T10:51Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "Im with Ed on this one. Its annoying thats all. Anybody would think hed kissed the Koran which really was shocking. Pope blesses water; internet freaks out. https://t.co/3cZLKsZFky Pope blesses water; internet freaks out. https://t.co/3cZLKsZFky" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973772441458749743) 2025-10-02T15:29Z 40.8K followers, 33.7K engagements "@Catholicizm1 What bugs me is that so many of the people saying Leo is worse than Francis which is bollocks anyway have no idea how bad Francis really was. I didnt see them taking much interest in the scandals that should have nailed Francis *while he was still alive*" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1973775357301162131) 2025-10-02T15:41Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "Dame Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury a surprise given the scandals in the Diocese of London and her strange career trajectory. Anglo-Catholic traditionalists and African evangelicals will now have a woman Primate of all England and head of the Anglican Communion. But also a proven bridge-builder with lots of administrative experience. Lets hope she can be persuaded to abandon the bland lefty bishopese in which shes alarmingly fluent" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1974047622726820251) 2025-10-03T09:43Z 40.8K followers, 10.7K engagements "Cardinal Nichols immediately welcomes a further obstacle to reunion between the Catholic and Anglican churches. But there are so many now that presumably nobody even thinks about the prospect these days. On behalf of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales I welcome the news of the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. She will bring many personal gifts and experience to her new role. https://t.co/IKPMDzlhro On behalf of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales I welcome the news of the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1974048702554665135) 2025-10-03T09:47Z 40.8K followers, 15.8K engagements "I doubt it. Most Anglo-Catholics whove stayed in the Church of England until now really dont want to go over to Rome. @holysmoke @bishopoffulham Pushing them towards the Ordinariate @holysmoke @bishopoffulham Pushing them towards the Ordinariate" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1974068272401195315) 2025-10-03T11:05Z 40.9K followers, 26.1K engagements "@No_Popery @OfficeofABC Hes the Pope not Dr Prevost" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1974082124824392140) 2025-10-03T12:00Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "@SEllisonJ Yes to her shame" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1974116541873676591) 2025-10-03T14:17Z 40.8K followers, [---] engagements "95% in favour of Greta Thunberg Poll is still open #TwitterPoll 🗳 Who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize the most Please vote and retweet for a larger opinion. Share your thoughts in the comments 🌍🕊 #NobelPeacePrize #TwitterPoll 🗳 Who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize the most Please vote and retweet for a larger opinion. Share your thoughts in the comments 🌍🕊 #NobelPeacePrize" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1974144880999063606) 2025-10-03T16:09Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "who is now beating Greta Thunberg 🤣 please repost widely to piss-off the Orange turd please repost widely to piss-off the Orange turd" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1974155823455838675) 2025-10-03T16:53Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "An atrocious experience with @DavidoffLondon who on Saturday sold me an expensive pipe with a stem that had oxidised badly tasting revolting. (I know this is a problem with vulcanite stems but this was shocking after just one smoke.) The manager first refused to give me a refund or replacement arguing that the stem was not part of the pipe. Eventually I was offered a refund but in future we will not be able to sell you any pipes (ie I am banned). The worst customer service ever" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1975182859791925637) 2025-10-06T12:54Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "The Domus Australia is a powerhouse of traditional spirituality and worship in Rome. Its very encouraging that Pope Leo attended Vespers there. In an event arranged very last minute Pope Leo celebrated 1st Vespers of Our Lady of Pompei this evening - a feast which is much beloved in Italy It was at the Domus Australia in Rome - renovated under the direction of the late Cardinal Pell whose memory lives strong there https://t.co/yd9kzJgotb In an event arranged very last minute Pope Leo celebrated 1st Vespers of Our Lady of Pompei this evening - a feast which is much beloved in Italy It was at" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1975510230503956637) 2025-10-07T10:35Z 40.9K followers, 16.2K engagements "Vatican observers have been arguing since Pope Leos election that he is determined to restore (or perhaps introduce) financial transparency to the Curia. The new motu proprio is a step in that direction. Leos tidy approach to such administrative matters is in sharp contrast to that of Francis. It makes no sense to deny him credit for that because regrettably he subscribes to the bien pensant orthodoxy on immigration and the environment" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1975512985733931167) 2025-10-07T10:46Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements "No Gretas grumpy and entitled posturing is the gift that keeps on giving. Greta Thunberg is the worst thing to come out of the woke generation Do you agree https://t.co/gDkzN89Jtz Greta Thunberg is the worst thing to come out of the woke generation Do you agree https://t.co/gDkzN89Jtz" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1975516786469580852) 2025-10-07T11:01Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "Thank God for that. The Pope has perhaps learned a lesson from his last encounter with reporters. I prefer not to comment about political choices within the United States. Thank you very much. https://t.co/MLKvvqwbfm I prefer not to comment about political choices within the United States. Thank you very much. https://t.co/MLKvvqwbfm" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1975666680895615158) 2025-10-07T20:56Z 40.9K followers, 17K engagements "@rmbastable @StephenCM98 @DuncanHegan1 @bishopoffulham So these are people that dont believe that the current Bishop of London and future Archbishop of Canterbury is a validly ordained bishop Why do they stay in the Church of England" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1975836757649465416) 2025-10-08T08:12Z 40.8K followers, [---] engagements "Because I dont take the bizarre position that my bishop and the Pope are not in valid orders. If I did Id leave. The Church of Rome as you call it does not provide alternative bishops for Catholics who think their own bishops are laymen. @holysmoke @StephenCM98 @DuncanHegan1 @bishopoffulham Because there are structures within the Church of England specifically designed to deal with this. You dont always seem terrible happy with the Pope or with the Vatican - why do you stay in the Church of Rome @holysmoke @StephenCM98 @DuncanHegan1 @bishopoffulham Because there are structures within the" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1975839229998747944) 2025-10-08T08:22Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "OK lets settle this. Do Anglo-Catholics receiving alternative oversight believe that the current Bishop London and future Archbishop of Canterbury is a validly ordained bishop @holysmoke @rmbastable Its not about euphemisms. Its that the argument you are making for what people believe is incorrect. @holysmoke @rmbastable Its not about euphemisms. Its that the argument you are making for what people believe is incorrect" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1975854950342361475) 2025-10-08T09:25Z 40.9K followers, 18.3K engagements "@CanonRobinWard @janeeecharman And why is this bloody mess preferable to being in communion with the Holy See Robin" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1975859680955023704) 2025-10-08T09:43Z 40.9K followers, [---] engagements "@KingCrawa Im not trying to convince people in the Fulham jurisdiction to come over to Rome. Im just arguing that their nuance is a horrible muddle" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1975867806014132571) 2025-10-08T10:16Z 40.8K followers, [---] engagements "This is not some boy collapsing but in fact reviving the ancient practice of kissing the Popes toe. (And that isnt a wind-up.) he was shocked but he was also composed 😅https://t.co/JTjGAy7zMG he was shocked but he was also composed 😅https://t.co/JTjGAy7zMG" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1976193680374681810) 2025-10-09T07:51Z 40.9K followers, 26.7K engagements "Not satisfied with the evidence that the Pope opposes Trumps immigration policies which he does @chrisjollyhale feels the need to spin Leos words a bit further. He does this every day sometimes mendaciously. This is not loyalty to the Holy Father; rather the opposite. Pope Leo teared up today as he heard the stories of migrants being abused by the Trump Administration. He made a pledge to them to stand up against Trumps raids: The Church cannot stay silent before injustice. You stand with me. And I stand with you. https://t.co/Nyp7mQkIwS Pope Leo teared up today as he heard the stories of" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1976200764709273632) 2025-10-09T08:19Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements "@phillipsc @BruvverEccles @WalkerMarcus I was a close friend of the Rev Donald Reeves former Rector of St Jamess Piccadilly and an early campaigner for womens ordination. His death last year at the age of [--] was a real blow" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1976372927777079692) 2025-10-09T19:43Z 40.9K followers, [---] engagements "Again the lies from @chrisjollyhale. One person says this vile thing on X and that turns it into the MAGA stance Do you have no self-respect Chris playing these infantile dirty tricks According to MAGA Pope Benedict XVI was a leftist woke Nazi. https://t.co/fi1E9SpnF5 According to MAGA Pope Benedict XVI was a leftist woke Nazi. https://t.co/fi1E9SpnF5" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1976377755764916701) 2025-10-09T20:02Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements "This vandalism is disturbing on so many levels. The Church of England should seek counselling for a Dean who on the basis of his behaviour needs help. Was horrified to see this graffiti on Canterbury Cathedral founded by St. Augustine himsef then I discovered it was actually an initiative welcomed by the Church of England The work came from marginalised communities According to the Dean of Canterbury: "There is a https://t.co/eR9jRPVlBA Was horrified to see this graffiti on Canterbury Cathedral founded by St. Augustine himsef then I discovered it was actually an initiative welcomed by the" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1976651359748555228) 2025-10-10T14:09Z 40.9K followers, 13K engagements "No hard truths from Francis when he was asked why he airlifted his financially corrupt sex abuser protg Zanchetta into a job overseeing Vatican finances in order to shield him from prosecution nor when he was asked why he worked so hard to keep child abuser Grassi out of jail nor when he conspicuously failed to prosecute his ally accused serial rapist Rupnik. He was a prophet who spoke the hard truths in & out of season. Im grateful that his vision & prayers continue to guide Leo & all of us today. https://t.co/HuxNAUEmxS He was a prophet who spoke the hard truths in & out of season. Im" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1977377938996662550) 2025-10-12T14:16Z 40.9K followers, 18.7K engagements "The knife twists again. And Leo is letting this happen" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1977493527962828865) 2025-10-12T21:56Z 40.9K followers, 20.4K engagements "Not a single word of praise for Trumps extraordinary achievement from @chrisjollyhale. Scrolling down looking for a mention of the release of hostages. Ill let you know if I find one. Glory to Trump seems a bit idolatrous Glory to Trump seems a bit idolatrous" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1977714815113027766) 2025-10-13T12:35Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements "Still waiting for @chrisjollyhale to say a word about the release of the hostages thanks to Trump. Maybe I missed it. His RT of a comment by the Pope doesnt count. On a platform that is mean-spirited and partisan and Im often guilty Hale truly plumbs the depths. Donald Trump's pathway to heaven is considerably narrowing as he targets parishes during Mass for ICE raids in an unprecedented anti-Catholic crusade. https://t.co/fyGSJW8ufr Donald Trump's pathway to heaven is considerably narrowing as he targets parishes during Mass for ICE raids in an unprecedented anti-Catholic crusade." [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1978471115279188126) 2025-10-15T14:40Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements "Theyve been forced to take this stance after the archaeological record established beyond reasonable doubt that none of the stuff in the Book of Mormon could have happened. Which was inconvenient for them. @holysmoke @mementolucis It won't matter because most LDS members prioritize spiritual confirmation over archaeological proof. They see the BOM as a religious text and its only purpose is to convey spiritual truths. But the archeology they do use is in Yemen in a place called Nahom. There's many @holysmoke @mementolucis It won't matter because most LDS members prioritize spiritual" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1978496254024806558) 2025-10-15T16:20Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements "Such a good point. Mormons who would once have accepted the fantasies of Smith without question have been forced by archaeological research and highly embarrassing revelations about the Prophets sexual practices to adopt a less literal interpretation of the Book of Mormon and official LDS history. Christians meanwhile have to at least address the arguments of biblical scholars that passages in the Fourth Gospel may include apocryphal sayings of Jesus. @holysmoke I would like to know what percentage of Mormons *actually believe* in their church's teaching vs are attracted to the" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/1978926972702253118) 2025-10-16T20:52Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements "The rudeness of smartphone users http://t.co/85c7kPVR http://bit.ly/MFimfr http://bit.ly/MFimfr" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/213999135945265154) 2012-06-16T14:19Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "Do you have to remind me that the bloody Notting Hill Carnival is coming up" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/234780242827415553) 2012-08-12T22:35Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "Bishop Kieran Conry demonstrates his fidelity to Church teaching on the ordination of women http://bit.ly/aAMyGZ" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/24974201711) 2010-09-19T23:03Z 35.8K followers, [--] engagements "The election of Pope Francis I will bring enormous joy to the Catholics of the New World - and it could be just what we all need" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/311921853893582848) 2013-03-13T19:28Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "Pope Francis I: a humble man from the New World whose first challenge is to end the scandals http://t.co/jdR9voQfXO http://bit.ly/WbDCUC http://bit.ly/WbDCUC" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/311923264563847168) 2013-03-13T19:34Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "Immensely powerful blog post from Thomas Pascoe: the Pope must fight evil http://t.co/bPpEiFAGV5 http://tinyurl.com/bqt5hhu http://tinyurl.com/bqt5hhu" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/311933440025042945) 2013-03-13T20:15Z 35.8K followers, [--] engagements ".@WRENSchool Worth a try but @davidaslindsay uses many forums to spread utterly ludicrous and filthy lies (about other journalists too)" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/363035852248977408) 2013-08-01T20:37Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements "@Afterthemouse Thanks The problem is as soon as one avenue is blocked he finds another" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/363039301115711488) 2013-08-01T20:51Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements "Ian Katz disses Rachel Reeves on Twitter. Truly DMs are an invention of the devil http://t.co/aYUCH9nn3r http://bit.ly/1fSwyRD http://bit.ly/1fSwyRD" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/377232489527246849) 2013-09-10T00:50Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "My column: Could Luxembourg form the centre of a superstate http://t.co/2xcuZdPLsN http://fw.to/QI6QVZW http://fw.to/QI6QVZW" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/393827060776304641) 2013-10-25T19:51Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "Luxembourg Alec Douglas-Home shameless click bait from me this week http://t.co/gHwpHKp8pS http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/damianthompson/100243144/could-luxembourg-form-the-centre-of-a-superstate/ http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/damianthompson/100243144/could-luxembourg-form-the-centre-of-a-superstate/" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/393827704400662528) 2013-10-25T19:53Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "Most of us shrink from extreme facial disfigurement. Not Pope Francis http://t.co/eUPUGqd94g http://fw.to/0A5WRDj http://fw.to/0A5WRDj" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/398436483335327744) 2013-11-07T13:07Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "Six words you won't hear today: "Prime Minister in waiting Ed Miliband"" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/446287730650398721) 2014-03-19T14:11Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "Good statement from Cardinal Nichols on Iraq http://t.co/7BQxmLCi0S http://www.indcatholicnews.com/news.phpviewStory=25343 http://www.indcatholicnews.com/news.phpviewStory=25343" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/498080622028791808) 2014-08-09T12:17Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "Tomorrows @CatholicHerald mag: I ask Norman Tebbit about the scum (now free) who inflicted such agony on his wife http://t.co/BJjLlNYpOW" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/578215736872722432) 2015-03-18T15:25Z 39.9K followers, [--] engagements "Tragedy on the US Left as liberals discover Bernie Sanders isnt awesome: @SpecCoffeeHouse http://t.co/cXI0IWfAIj http://t.co/IcGggIYJdP http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/2015/07/tragedy-on-the-american-left-as-liberals-discover-that-bernie-sanders-isnt-awesome/ http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/2015/07/tragedy-on-the-american-left-as-liberals-discover-that-bernie-sanders-isnt-awesome/" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/623808548422742016) 2015-07-22T10:55Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "Cant find online: @CreativeScots 'gave 70K to #SNP propaganda" book company. Why am I not surprised" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/672197151741620224) 2015-12-02T23:34Z 35.8K followers, [--] engagements "Some very cooland groovy posts from @lucyjones and much elegant wrongness from @TomChivers" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/702492388342833152) 2016-02-24T13:56Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements "This looks like a @TomChivers photoshop special on @iainmartin1s blog #Blogsareback http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/author/iainmartin1/page/23/ http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/author/iainmartin1/page/23/" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/703309655603281920) 2016-02-26T20:04Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements "Gosh @JustinOnWeb on Trump in the Times is superb. Plus he demolished Amber Rudd on Today" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/714759703801237505) 2016-03-29T10:22Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements "Scandal at the Independent: perhaps now we need to focus on the people who protected and encouraged Hari http://tgr.ph/oLn3sj" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/93993935965396995) 2011-07-21T10:41Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "New York Times excellent on Lettergate: Spadaro must have freaked out at those quotes from Sandro Magister Note helpful description of @CatholicHerald as a Catholic publication. https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/world/europe/doctored-photo-vatican-pope-francis https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/world/europe/doctored-photo-vatican-pope-francis" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/976755450359271425) 2018-03-22T09:40Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements "The Alfie Evans case: evasive English Catholic bishops a bold Pope Francis and a mysteriously silent 'Team Francis'. https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2018/04/the-disturbing-case-of-alfie-evans-shames-britain/ https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2018/04/the-disturbing-case-of-alfie-evans-shames-britain/" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/989232715517087744) 2018-04-25T20:00Z 35.8K followers, [---] engagements "This is the new Catholic Bishop of Innsbruck appointed by Pope Francis (as are all new bishops). This is not a wind-up. http://choosing-him.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/austrian-bishop-possesses-transparent.html http://choosing-him.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/austrian-bishop-possesses-transparent.html" [X Link](https://x.com/holysmoke/status/991433984432361472) 2018-05-01T21:47Z 35.8K followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"This is the first MSM investigation into Pope Franciss despicable shielding of obscene abusers around the world. Im so grateful to the Mail for having the courage to publish the truth. REVEALED: How the People's Pope shielded sexual predators in the clergy - including one priest accused of violently raping nuns. @MailOnline and tomorrows Mail on Sunday. https://t.co/xuwT6lxN8i https://t.co/rquyya85EB REVEALED: How the People's Pope shielded sexual predators in the clergy - including one priest accused of violently raping nuns. @MailOnline and tomorrows Mail on Sunday."
X Link 2025-05-03T22:51Z 42.1K followers, 51K engagements
"If the SSPX turns this down the gulf between the Society and the Ecclesia Dei communities will increase to the point where traditionalists will have to choose sides. If the leadership of the SSPX accepts the deal the Society will split. Either way there is a very strong case for Pope Leo removing the ludicrous restrictions of Traditionis Custodes. The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has communicated the outcome of the meeting between Cardinal Vctor Manuel Fernndez and Fr Davide Pagliarani Superior of the Priestly Fraternity of St Pius X with the consent of Pope Leo XIV. Rome is"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:03Z 42.1K followers, 36.7K engagements
"Why didnt you do those articles while Pope Francis was alive Couldnt work out how to explain the Vatican sinecure for Zanchetta the victim-smearing Grassi report the lifting of Rupniks excommunication @holysmoke Ive already told you several times that we are in the middle of doing many articles that will prove the truth. With interviews and statements from many victims and others covering every single lie you have told about Pope Francis and his actions. As with Steve Bannon the. @holysmoke Ive already told you several times that we are in the middle of doing many articles that will prove the"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:19Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Grassi. Rupnik. Zanchetta. Explain. Now. @holysmoke Whats convenient Surely you have access to your own page to see. Stop using victims for your anti Pope Francis campaign. @holysmoke Whats convenient Surely you have access to your own page to see. Stop using victims for your anti Pope Francis campaign"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:59Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The information is here from Xs own Grok: People put a full stop (period dot) in front of a Twitter/X handle like .@username instead of just @username mainly due to an old platform behavior that changed years ago. Historically (pre-2016/2017 era): If a tweet started with @ (meaning the very first character was @username) Twitter treated it as a reply or conversational tweet. This made it less visible: It appeared in the timelines of: The person mentioned (@username) Mutual followers (people who followed both you and the @username) It didnt show up in the main timelines of your other followers"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:12Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Bishop Martin now so obviously losing the plot that he may force a reluctant Vatican to intervene. Update from Charlotte: Every pastor has been emailed a video clip from Bishop Martin which MUST be shown at all Masses this weekend. It is believed that in the video he will share his pastoral vision for the diocese. In an unusual move a first for the diocese the video Update from Charlotte: Every pastor has been emailed a video clip from Bishop Martin which MUST be shown at all Masses this weekend. It is believed that in the video he will share his pastoral vision for the diocese. In an unusual"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:43Z 42.1K followers, 18.2K engagements
"Pope Leo has shown admirable restraint on the world stage wisely not condemning President Trumps brilliantly executed arrrest of Maduro. Trump respects the Pope and I cant help wondering if Leo might persuade him to moderate his deeply worrying rhetoric about Greenland. I never thought Id say anything like that but the situation does seem to be spinning out of control. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013205438439858520 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013205438439858520"
X Link 2026-01-19T11:02Z 42.1K followers, 10.4K engagements
"Interesting. Is this fair @holysmoke Moth spent [--] years in A&B writing & rewriting a Diocesan Pastoral Plan. Not that its got much to do with the Pastoral in-fact its in its ever worsening drafts a cost cutting exercise. With Moth if it comes to Finance v Gospel Finances win V. bad apt to Westminster. @holysmoke Moth spent [--] years in A&B writing & rewriting a Diocesan Pastoral Plan. Not that its got much to do with the Pastoral in-fact its in its ever worsening drafts a cost cutting exercise. With Moth if it comes to Finance v Gospel Finances win V. bad apt to Westminster"
X Link 2026-01-21T15:01Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The distance between Rome and the SSPX has just increased enormously. These will be illicit consecrations and may cause some non-SSPX traditionalists to question their attendance at the Societys Masses. Does it increase pressure on Pope Leo to end the persecution of traditionalists loyal to him I think it may. Gosh I didn't think I would see the day but after years and years of rumour it seems it is finally happening. Today the Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X announced the consecration of new bishops for the Society. https://t.co/yjTCXYVsPs Gosh I didn't think I would see the"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:07Z 42.1K followers, 23.6K engagements
"Im sorry but I dont think Catholics on either side of the debate should be guided by a priest who still belongs to the Legionaries of Christ founded by one of the most disgusting abusers in Church history. Pope Leo should disband it immediately. If you follow a bishop in schism you too are in schism. This has been how we understand a random Orthodox believer is in schism. It would also apply to people choosing to follow schismatic "Catholic" bishops who choose to consecrate bishops against the Pope's request. If you follow a bishop in schism you too are in schism. This has been how we"
X Link 2026-02-03T10:15Z 42.1K followers, 27.1K engagements
"Genius. After such ludicrous drivel in The Times what a pleasure to read this. This is how you write an opening paragraph https://t.co/sIqbEIYqh5 After such ludicrous drivel in The Times what a pleasure to read this. This is how you write an opening paragraph https://t.co/sIqbEIYqh5"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:07Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"It seems completely unreasonable that Fr Pagliarini has not been granted a meeting with the Pope. JUST IN: In a new in-depth interview with SSPX Superior General Fr. Davide Pagliarani he says the consecration of bishops has become a matter of grave necessity citing what he describes as an effort to preserve the doctrinal emptiness characteristic of Pope Francis https://t.co/N5dHF4HJW8 JUST IN: In a new in-depth interview with SSPX Superior General Fr. Davide Pagliarani he says the consecration of bishops has become a matter of grave necessity citing what he describes as an effort to preserve"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:06Z 42.1K followers, 29.2K engagements
"Ive had my differences with Cardinal Nichols over the years but recently hes defended the sanctity of human life while protecting the traditional Mass (in so far as Rome would let him). I send him my warmest wishes for a long and productive retirement. @CardinalNichols has served as Archbishop of Westminster since [----]. Join us at 5:30pm at @WestminsterCath this Thurs (5th February) for a special Mass of Thanksgiving for his [--] years of service and to wish His Eminence well as he enters a new chapter of his priestly ministry. https://t.co/k2VBoy3vwd @CardinalNichols has served as Archbishop"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:12Z 42.1K followers, 15.9K engagements
"This disgusting post hails as a giant a man who tried to keep the child abuser Fr Julio Grassi out of jail and protected convicted abuser Bishop Zanchetta and suspected multiple rapist Fr Marko Rupnik. Pope Francis emerges as a giant from the Epstein Files: a person whom Epstein Bannon and their allies strongly despised and plotted to overthrow.May his soul be blessed forever. He was a light in these times of darkness. Pope Francis emerges as a giant from the Epstein Files: a person whom Epstein Bannon and their allies strongly despised and plotted to overthrow.May his soul be blessed"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:26Z 42K followers, [----] engagements
"Keir Starmer may lose his job because he knew about Mandelsons friendship with Epstein and promoted him. But Pope Franciss record of shielding and protecting sex abusers (including at least one paedophile) and their allies was FAR worse. Francis was a pope not a mere PM however and was able to use his power as an absolute monarch plus the services of lying Catholic commentators to save himself from the public disgrace he deserved. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019706167597932803 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019706167597932803"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:34Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Hale applauds Archbishop Hickss more sober attire. But note that when Pope Leo wears more elaborate vestments than his predecessor which he does every day thats perfectly fine. Hickss [----] Installation Dolans [----] Installation https://t.co/yx85dcb77s Hickss [----] Installation Dolans [----] Installation https://t.co/yx85dcb77s"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:46Z 42.1K followers, 12.3K engagements
"Dont see it myself but heres a photo of Liberace with Pope Pius XII. @holysmoke Hicks reminds me of an ecclesiastical Liberace. @holysmoke Hicks reminds me of an ecclesiastical Liberace"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:16Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"@AndyDrozdziak Pope Francis was nothing of the sort. How much do you know about the Zanchetta and Grassi scandals"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:15Z 42.1K followers, [---] engagements
"We are talking about the same man I trust The guy who spent large sums of money trying to keep child abuser Fr Grassi out of jail; who created a top Vatican financial job for Bishop Zanchetta when he was already charged with abuse (later convicted); who refused to act against suspected serial rapist Fr Rupnik until after his plan to reintroduce him to parish life was revealed (and never did take action nor explain his sinister lifting of Rupniks excommunication). And this is to say nothing of the savage divisions over the Latin Mass and sexuality that he exacerbated. If your opinion is that"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:26Z 42.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Im not going to agree to disagree having read court reports of Zanchettas abuse and corruption and the extraordinary lengths to which Francis went to keep him out of court. Also Im familiar with Cardinal Bergoglios outrageous attempts to smear the child victims of Grassi and you can see for yourself on YouTube the moment when Francis as pope lied on camera about his involvement with Grassi. Merciful Tell that to the women who claim that they were raped by Rupnik whose criminal and sacrilegious behaviour was well known to Francis when he tried to rehabilitate him having previously cancelled"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:31Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Some thoughts. You can believe that Pope Leo is holy and well-intentioned even if you conclude that he is badly misguided on crucial issues. I think hes too enigmatic for us to make firm judgments about his convictions. My instinct and Ive been reporting on the Church since the 80s is that hes more theologically orthodox than many people assume but worried about antagonising the liberal lobby that destroyed Benedict. A very revealing moment was his refusal to pray in the Istanbul mosque. Also note that he wouldnt give a blessing alongside other Christian bishops. On the other hand he loathes"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:06Z 42.1K followers, 21.9K engagements
"He goes to a tailor (probably Anderson & Shepherd) who make overcoats intended to last at least [--] years. But Im guessing one of these would set you back a minimum of [----] today. The King of Britain is still wearing a coat he has had for [--] years. What does this indicate https://t.co/d0yrBm8joQ The King of Britain is still wearing a coat he has had for [--] years. What does this indicate https://t.co/d0yrBm8joQ"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:13Z 42.1K followers, 13.8K engagements
"This is the purest fantasy wedded to what appears to be a crude misconception of Webers Protestant Ethic thesis. Capitalism is simply a perverted form of Christianity. (Calvinist Neo-scholastic Jansenist.) If we overthrow it and restore Christendom in a new more egalitarian mode we can then have a better and more respectful exchange with other ancient religious civilisations. Capitalism is simply a perverted form of Christianity. (Calvinist Neo-scholastic Jansenist.) If we overthrow it and restore Christendom in a new more egalitarian mode we can then have a better and more respectful"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:35Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Synodal lobby thought they were on course for women deacons and formal gay blessings. Francis teased them then withdrew support and theyre not happening under Pope Leo. So they are desperate to see the TLM suppressed. Perhaps it was always their top priority since they find hurting their enemies more psychologically satisfying than helping their friends. (They are not alone in this to be fair.) Fr. Reese AND Rita Ferrone targeting the TLM in recent weeks This is not unprecedented but it does make wonder if theyre afraid of something happening in the short term. Fr. Reese AND Rita"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:23Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Tony Benns work for the people would have created East German levels of poverty while leaving us unable to defend ourselves against a Soviet nuclear strike. His Labour cabinet colleagues thought he was a dangerous (if personally likeable) loony and they werent wrong. I don't think I've ever seen the apple fall further from the tree than with Tony Benn and Hilary Benn. Literal polar opposites. His pops fought to give up his lofty title to work for the people his son is desperately trying to cling on to his to stay in government. Father for I don't think I've ever seen the apple fall further"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:32Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Seems like Grillo is not the only Bergoglian upset with Pope Leo: La guerra al Papa passa anche dai social: Checchinato e la critica a Leone XIV 🗞📰 Leggi ora: https://t.co/wFxsH9rLhE https://t.co/smrboE1HhO La guerra al Papa passa anche dai social: Checchinato e la critica a Leone XIV 🗞📰 Leggi ora: https://t.co/wFxsH9rLhE https://t.co/smrboE1HhO"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:28Z 42.1K followers, 12.8K engagements
"German media are now speaking of synodale Ermdung or synodal fatigue writes @LukeCoppen. I think most Catholics are sick of Synodality a vanity project of the last pontificate that benefited only ambitious clerics and lobbyists. https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/is-germany-facing-synodal-fatigue https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/is-germany-facing-synodal-fatigue"
X Link 2026-02-11T09:37Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"@pattif21 That was the absolute highlight"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:17Z 42.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Lets remember how little moral authority the US bishops actually have. For decades senior figures kept quiet about their own Epstein Uncle Ted. McElroy of Washington actively protected him"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:18Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"How dare this ex-priest smugly pronounce that condemnations of Pope Franciss behaviour were without evidence. Has he read the Zanchetta court documents I have. Does he know about Francis according to Zanchetta himself contacting his protege to help him conceal the source of funds for dodgy projects in his Orn diocese Has he read the agonising testimony of Zanchettas victims forwarded to Rome before the disgraced bishop was airlifted into a Vatican sinecure that kept him out of the hands of Argentinian prosecutors Can he explain why Francis lifted the automatic excommunication of his friend"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:29Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"OK. Tell me the whole truth about the Grassi and Zanchetta cases. @cephasquovadis @holysmoke The anti Pope Francis campaign is still trying for it to work. It never has worked much to their frustration and even less so the more comes to light. We do know the truth and it has absolutely nothing to do with anything this man says his hate is palpable so unhealthy. @cephasquovadis @holysmoke The anti Pope Francis campaign is still trying for it to work. It never has worked much to their frustration and even less so the more comes to light. We do know the truth and it has absolutely nothing to do"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:06Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"@cathfav @VeritasLucia The snub was denying him a red hat"
X Link 2026-02-13T08:05Z 42.1K followers, [---] engagements
"@shaunmwing @HE0776 @ClarkeMicah @cjsnowdon Does Google translate Wing into English"
X Link 2026-02-13T10:48Z 42.1K followers, [--] engagements
"@VeritasLucia @Netterville It is nonsense. I remember discussing Pope Francis with Bannon in [----]. The campaign ie opposition to Franciss more dubious actions verging on criminality existed long before he took an interest in it"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:20Z 42.1K followers, [--] engagements
"@VeritasLucia @Netterville Uh My simple point was that opposition to Francis began long before SB expressed an interest in it"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:45Z 42.1K followers, [--] engagements
"REVEALED: How the People's Pope shielded sexual predators in the clergy - including one priest accused of violently raping nuns. @MailOnline and tomorrows Mail on Sunday. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14675793/Peoples-Pope-shielded-sexual-predators-clergy-priest-accused-violently-raping-nuns.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14675793/Peoples-Pope-shielded-sexual-predators-clergy-priest-accused-violently-raping-nuns.html"
X Link 2025-05-03T22:48Z 42.1K followers, 542.4K engagements
"Bishop Martins memo is a bombshell. He taunts traditionalist Catholics by demanding that they renew their commitment to the Church and suggests they need to do penance. Many US bishops will be appalled. Id be surprised if Pope Leo approves of such contemptuous language"
X Link 2025-05-27T00:59Z 42.1K followers, 61.9K engagements
"New Holy Smoke: Time for Pope Leo to make some tough decisions. Start by getting rid of Tucho and liberating the Latin Mass. https://www.spectator.co.uk/podcast/its-time-for-pope-leo-xiv-to-make-some-tough-decisions/ https://www.spectator.co.uk/podcast/its-time-for-pope-leo-xiv-to-make-some-tough-decisions/"
X Link 2025-07-01T16:17Z 42.1K followers, 98.5K engagements
"You know its the ancient rite when the priests arent ancient"
X Link 2025-10-25T14:25Z 42.1K followers, 54.1K engagements
"This is embarrassing. Ive tried and failed twice to get through The Brothers Karamazov. Any advice The online trend of young men reading classic works of literature and posting about it continues. @ChrisKindaReads was the first I saw do it but it is spreading. Dont blackpill on the next generation. https://t.co/O5A5OfjKzf The online trend of young men reading classic works of literature and posting about it continues. @ChrisKindaReads was the first I saw do it but it is spreading. Dont blackpill on the next generation. https://t.co/O5A5OfjKzf"
X Link 2026-01-31T15:59Z 42.1K followers, 15.5K engagements
"Incoherent patronising nonsense from Fr Reese. No surprises there. But there is also a gratifying whiff of panic that Pope Franciss restrictions have backfired. My @RNS column: Is church unity worth a Latin Mass https://t.co/iLaWYSNlx2 My @RNS column: Is church unity worth a Latin Mass https://t.co/iLaWYSNlx2"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:07Z 42.1K followers, 11K engagements
"Cardinal Ernest Simoni [--] hero of the viciously persecuted Albanian Catholic Church recites the prayer to St Michael:"
X Link 2025-10-25T15:15Z 42.1K followers, 503.3K engagements
"Does anyone think the movie is superior or even equal to the magnificent TV adaptation I've got a story to tell you it's all about spies". TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (1979) Many believe the 70s TV adaptation is superior to the [----] movie. John le Carr said the series was his favourite adaptation of his work. #AlecGuinness #HywelBennett https://t.co/zaRtFZ7uwk I've got a story to tell you it's all about spies". TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (1979) Many believe the 70s TV adaptation is superior to the [----] movie. John le Carr said the series was his favourite adaptation of his work. #AlecGuinness"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:32Z 42.1K followers, 25K engagements
"Re: the Vatican response to the SSPX interesting thoughts from Fr Z on his blog (No. We have not seen this before.) https://wdtprs.com/2026/02/sspx-meeting-with-doctrine-of-the-faith-wherein-fr-z-doesnt-exactly-rant/ https://wdtprs.com/2026/02/sspx-meeting-with-doctrine-of-the-faith-wherein-fr-z-doesnt-exactly-rant/"
X Link 2026-02-12T23:19Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Bishop Varden supports the right of young people to attend the Traditional Latin Mass👇 NEW: Bishop Erik Varden will lead the Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV & the Roman Curia +Varden bishop of Trondheim is famed for his preaching and spiritual writings The retreat is to be held in the Pauline Chapel not the Redemptoris Mater chapel w the Rupnik art https://t.co/kMAnXIyO7o NEW: Bishop Erik Varden will lead the Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV & the Roman Curia +Varden bishop of Trondheim is famed for his preaching and spiritual writings The retreat is to be held in the"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:32Z 42.1K followers, 12.3K engagements
"Im getting quite good at guessing which items of news concerning Pope Leo wont be posted on X by @ChristopherHale. Will this be one of them NEW: Bishop Erik Varden will lead the Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV & the Roman Curia +Varden bishop of Trondheim is famed for his preaching and spiritual writings The retreat is to be held in the Pauline Chapel not the Redemptoris Mater chapel w the Rupnik art https://t.co/kMAnXIyO7o NEW: Bishop Erik Varden will lead the Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV & the Roman Curia +Varden bishop of Trondheim is famed for his preaching and"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:55Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A reminder that some of us who regarded Francis as the worst pope for centuries also believe that Pope Leo XIV is a man of deep personal holiness who is working hard to heal the catastrophic divisions in the Church. Steve Bannon worked with Jeffrey Epstein for years to try to take down Pope Francis. He failed miserably. Now he and his friends in the MAGA Epstein class are trying to destroy Pope Leo XIV. By the grace of God we will defeat him and his cronies once and for all. Steve Bannon worked with Jeffrey Epstein for years to try to take down Pope Francis. He failed miserably. Now he and"
X Link 2026-02-08T11:59Z 42.1K followers, 18.7K engagements
"Glorious Mad toxic old Grillo is fuming about one of Pope Leos letters. I wonder how many other Bergoglian apparatchiks are wringing their hands I regret to inform you that Andrea Grillo apparently thinks @Pontifex 's letter to Madrid priests was something of a hack job: (auto-translated) "This one-sided discourse is followed in the Letter by a description of the "priest" along the lines of the "cathedral": this is a I regret to inform you that Andrea Grillo apparently thinks @Pontifex 's letter to Madrid priests was something of a hack job: (auto-translated) "This one-sided discourse is"
X Link 2026-02-10T18:39Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"It was a terrifying miscalculation. Benedict lived for nearly another decade frail but intellectually productive. If hed waited just another couple of years it would have ruled out the cunning and amoral Archbishop of Buenos Aires as a candidate. Today is [--] years since Pope Benedict announced his resignation. Its a day Ill never forget. Today is [--] years since Pope Benedict announced his resignation. Its a day Ill never forget"
X Link 2026-02-11T09:50Z 42.1K followers, 78.5K engagements
"Lets hope Pope Leo makes Archbishop Shevchuk a cardinal passing him over was one of Franciss petty snubs. This morning the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV received in audience His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych (Ukraine). https://t.co/Y91S7sYmby This morning the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV received in audience His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych (Ukraine). https://t.co/Y91S7sYmby"
X Link 2026-02-12T11:56Z 42.1K followers, 13K engagements
"Thats convenient @holysmoke What like last time you said the same When I started to answer point by point person by person and after each limited amount worded comments that I numbered [--] [--] [--] etc you just started asking for the one I hadnt said yet. No not doing that again. You will have to wait. @holysmoke What like last time you said the same When I started to answer point by point person by person and after each limited amount worded comments that I numbered [--] [--] [--] etc you just started asking for the one I hadnt said yet. No not doing that again. You will have to wait"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:57Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Christian Smith is a huge loss. Notre Dame has truly disgraced itself. It's been a big week in the news for Notre Dame. But this that famed Catholic sociologist Christian Smith has left ND because of the leadership's failure to pursue the university's Catholic mission may be the most shocking of them all. Utterly astounding. https://t.co/OXh3d6xDbe It's been a big week in the news for Notre Dame. But this that famed Catholic sociologist Christian Smith has left ND because of the leadership's failure to pursue the university's Catholic mission may be the most shocking of them all. Utterly"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:28Z 42.1K followers, 11.3K engagements
"My point really not that hard to understand is that Francis refused to make the Archbishop a cardinal. This greatly offended Ukrainian Catholics for whom he is their patriarch. @holysmoke Oops yet another. https://t.co/DKq6cJmu3d @holysmoke Oops yet another. https://t.co/DKq6cJmu3d"
X Link 2026-02-13T08:04Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Typically good read but no serious evidence of revival or even recovery to pre-pandemic levels of Mass attendance. Bishop Richard Moth will be installed as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster tomorrow. What is the state of the Catholic Church in England and Wales on the eve of his installation 🏴🏴: https://t.co/ie4GjIhdIp https://t.co/ZHLIGTXSKG Bishop Richard Moth will be installed as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster tomorrow. What is the state of the Catholic Church in England and Wales on the eve of his installation 🏴🏴: https://t.co/ie4GjIhdIp https://t.co/ZHLIGTXSKG"
X Link 2026-02-13T10:45Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The archdiocese of Los Angeles embraces cancel culture. Is Archbishop Gomez aware of this crude attempt to silence Ed Feser I had been invited to speak later this month at St. Johns Seminary in Los Angeles. I have now been informed that the event is being cancelled due to complaints from unnamed critics who find me too controversial. Meanwhile the always controversial Fr. James Martin will be https://t.co/vqMDCpFlAq I had been invited to speak later this month at St. Johns Seminary in Los Angeles. I have now been informed that the event is being cancelled due to complaints from unnamed"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:15Z 42.1K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Fr Martin have you considered speaking out against the cancellation of Ed Feser by the LA seminary That would demonstrate a real commitment to freedom of expression in the Church. Thanks to the Harvard Club @harvardclubny for inviting me to speak about "Work in Progress." So many Catholics and at least one more @UofPenn grad https://t.co/ZeR8PQXFKg Thanks to the Harvard Club @harvardclubny for inviting me to speak about "Work in Progress." So many Catholics and at least one more @UofPenn grad https://t.co/ZeR8PQXFKg"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:23Z 42.1K followers, 10.8K engagements
"Hooray Robin should be given a papal knighthood at the very least for enduring years of my mean-spirited teasing because he stayed in the C of E for so long. Robin Ward a well-known former British Anglican priest who previously served as principal of St Stephens House an Anglican theological college has converted to Catholicism. Image: Robin Ward https://t.co/34dPIeZHX2 Robin Ward a well-known former British Anglican priest who previously served as principal of St Stephens House an Anglican theological college has converted to Catholicism. Image: Robin Ward https://t.co/34dPIeZHX2"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:54Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements
"I think you mean footnote rather than full stop. Because thats where Amoris Laetitia hid the most controversial detail a footnote Francis couldnt even point to when asked about it. Most of it is drivel but at least its author Fernandez didnt rhapsodise about orgasms the subject of one of his books"
X Link 2025-09-20T10:30Z 40.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Good point. The superiority of the [----] over the [----] Missal lies not in the Latin language but in the content of the prayers and the sublime architecture of the old Mass. Every Antiochian Western Rite Orthodox service proves that Vatican II could have kept everything the same but translated into the language of the local people. TLM does not actually require Latin. The language is not the only difference with Novus Ordo. Every Antiochian Western Rite Orthodox service proves that Vatican II could have kept everything the same but translated into the language of the local people. TLM does not"
X Link 2025-09-20T11:37Z 40.5K followers, 14.8K engagements
"Lets hope so It is quite clear that Cardinal Cupich is no longer Rome's guy in the U.S. given how freely Paprocki & Cordilrone are now able to express their disagreement with the Chicago Archbishop's decisions publicly. Cupich is no longer seen as Rome's watch dog & that is a relief for many https://t.co/GM3cINhyWC It is quite clear that Cardinal Cupich is no longer Rome's guy in the U.S. given how freely Paprocki & Cordilrone are now able to express their disagreement with the Chicago Archbishop's decisions publicly. Cupich is no longer seen as Rome's watch dog & that is a relief for many"
X Link 2025-09-22T08:30Z 40.5K followers, [----] engagements
"I love this Pope Leo meeting a [---] year old priest https://t.co/igXD6IL6Ya Pope Leo meeting a [---] year old priest https://t.co/igXD6IL6Ya"
X Link 2025-09-22T08:45Z 40.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Finally a sensible response 👇 OK people get that Trump was being funny here right Like this was hilarious and Im seeing folks analyzing it like a serious theological statement. I dont believe Trump is a Christian but he was obviously joking here. Lighten up people https://t.co/9nCwsYjqRh OK people get that Trump was being funny here right Like this was hilarious and Im seeing folks analyzing it like a serious theological statement. I dont believe Trump is a Christian but he was obviously joking here. Lighten up people https://t.co/9nCwsYjqRh"
X Link 2025-09-22T09:04Z 40.5K followers, [----] engagements
"The presenter of The Dream of Gerontius on Radio 3: John Henry Newman was a theologian poet and Anglican priest. Uh As Fr Rutler points out To call Newman an Anglican priest is accurate only in the same sense that George Washington was a British soldier"
X Link 2025-09-22T22:31Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"@DawnButlerBrent Actually Prime Minister Starmer is an American solecism. If you want to be formal you call him Mr Starmer"
X Link 2025-09-22T23:54Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"My cat Moira would make a better Cardinal Archbishop of Chicago than Cupich @holysmoke I'd make a far better Catholic bishop than Cupich and that applies to virtually every Catholic I know (women included). @holysmoke I'd make a far better Catholic bishop than Cupich and that applies to virtually every Catholic I know (women included)"
X Link 2025-09-23T12:07Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"As requested pic of me. NB: just got myself consecrated Patriarch of Notting Hill in the Reformed Anglo-Tridentine Church (Hounslow Synod). @holysmoke @JamesMartinSJ I am not a "pretend" Bishop. I am Bishop of the Old Catholic Church consecrated in valid Apostolic Succession as recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. You should be very careful about what you call people. Also if you had any courage at all you would put a real picture @holysmoke @JamesMartinSJ I am not a "pretend" Bishop. I am Bishop of the Old Catholic Church consecrated in valid Apostolic Succession as recognized by the"
X Link 2025-09-23T12:26Z 40.6K followers, 21.6K engagements
"Cardinal Mller is magnificently scathing about the projection of an image of Pope Francis above St Peters: JUST IN: Cardinal Mller Raises Concerns Over Vatican Drone Display Idolization of Pope Francis. Part [--] of my interview with the former prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: https://t.co/B27TYoHs6U https://t.co/qR0lJhxMCR JUST IN: Cardinal Mller Raises Concerns Over Vatican Drone Display Idolization of Pope Francis. Part [--] of my interview with the former prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: https://t.co/B27TYoHs6U https://t.co/qR0lJhxMCR"
X Link 2025-09-24T09:13Z 40.7K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Cupich made the mistake of pulling this stunt when he was no longer protected by Franciss apparatchiks at a time when his fellow bishops feel increasingly free to speak the truth. Cardinal Cupich Reaching out and engaging in dialogue is not the same thing as giving a major award and honouring someone. And you know it. Youre truly shameless. Cardinal Cupich Reaching out and engaging in dialogue is not the same thing as giving a major award and honouring someone. And you know it. Youre truly shameless"
X Link 2025-09-24T09:36Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"To be fair I can think of at least three other US cardinals more directly implicated in the McCarrick scandals. All were close to Francis. @holysmoke Cupich "reaching out in dialogue" to Ted McCarrick. https://t.co/9a4Hc1gcWB @holysmoke Cupich "reaching out in dialogue" to Ted McCarrick. https://t.co/9a4Hc1gcWB"
X Link 2025-09-24T11:06Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Fair point Fr Jeremy but for goodness sake can we please acknowledge that Francis is implicated in the most serious cover-ups of sex abuse of any pope in modern times Why does this not trouble liberal Catholics Unpopular opinion: celebrate St Paul VI by all means; I believe hes greatly misunderstood and Ive been moved by some of his writings that point to immense personal holiness. Lets also celebrate St Oscar Romero. But the cult of Francis (and I appreciate the differences hes not up for canonisation) is deplorable. Grassi Zanchetta Rupnik a shameful record far worse I think than JPIIs"
X Link 2025-09-24T19:30Z 40.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Bishop Barron is taking a stand. Bravo. Times are changing. Friends Jesus speaks of loving and forgiving our enemies but this is one of the very hardest of his teachings to realize in practice. That Erika Kirk was able to pronounce a word of forgiveness to her husbands assassin was breathtaking. https://t.co/agJ64y4LYY Friends Jesus speaks of loving and forgiving our enemies but this is one of the very hardest of his teachings to realize in practice. That Erika Kirk was able to pronounce a word of forgiveness to her husbands assassin was breathtaking. https://t.co/agJ64y4LYY"
X Link 2025-09-24T23:17Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Bishop James Checchio named Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans photographed attending a Tridentine Mass in his current diocese of Metuchen:"
X Link 2025-09-25T08:36Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"This is unforgivably malicious In the latest crackdown on the traditional Roman liturgy in the US Bishop Daniel Garcia of Monterey California has invoked Traditionis Custodes to terminate the TLM in the diocesejust [--] days before being installed as the new bishop of Austin Texas. https://t.co/J6naZhHHWA In the latest crackdown on the traditional Roman liturgy in the US Bishop Daniel Garcia of Monterey California has invoked Traditionis Custodes to terminate the TLM in the diocesejust [--] days before being installed as the new bishop of Austin Texas. https://t.co/J6naZhHHWA"
X Link 2025-09-25T11:18Z 40.8K followers, 24.2K engagements
"Why is Pope Leo permitting this to happen I dont expect him to burn Traditionis Custodes in public (though it merits it) but why is the knife still being twisted This is unforgivably malicious This is unforgivably malicious"
X Link 2025-09-25T16:48Z 40.7K followers, 13K engagements
"This is scandalous and will backfire badly on the liberal authoritarians trying to keep Generation Z away from the Traditional Latin Mass. New TLM Suppression: Diocese of Austin axes scheduled Latin Mass at Texas A&M University https://t.co/8rRLyyJ4Xv https://t.co/4p11AMBgSc New TLM Suppression: Diocese of Austin axes scheduled Latin Mass at Texas A&M University https://t.co/8rRLyyJ4Xv https://t.co/4p11AMBgSc"
X Link 2025-09-26T06:36Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Archbishop Gnswein echoing cardinals calls for urgent healing of the Latin Mass wounds. Meanwhile US bishops create new wounds unchecked by a supposedly peacemaking Pope. JUST IN: Archbishop Gnswein on Pope Leo's possible Latin Mass changes -- The painful wounds within the Church that Traditionis custodes has inflicted with regard to the celebration of the traditional Roman rite need urgent healing. After years of restrictions the proposed https://t.co/Dsv6DF6ydy JUST IN: Archbishop Gnswein on Pope Leo's possible Latin Mass changes -- The painful wounds within the Church that Traditionis"
X Link 2025-09-26T06:41Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Should we prepare for a series of boring appointments It may actually be what the Church needs @MSugma71483 @holysmoke Archbishop Iannones whole career has been around analyzing canon law. His current position is one of the lowest ranking departments in the Vatican. The only thing that stands out is his profile is like Pope Leo a religious and a canon lawyer. @MSugma71483 @holysmoke Archbishop Iannones whole career has been around analyzing canon law. His current position is one of the lowest ranking departments in the Vatican. The only thing that stands out is his profile is like Pope Leo a"
X Link 2025-09-26T10:33Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Vicious suppression of the Old Mass in Detroit Charlotte Austin and Monterey while support grows for the TLM among cardinals and bishops and there are rumours of a papal change of policy. Im sorry but Pope Leo is permitting bad incoherent government here. I know he was saddled with the appalling TC by Francis but now its time he owned this mess and cleared it up"
X Link 2025-09-26T13:15Z 40.7K followers, 11.8K engagements
"I know I wonder myself sometimes"
X Link 2025-09-26T13:26Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"This guy is cross with me for describing the suppression of the Latin Mass as vicious. Sorry Im not backing down. Im fine with giving Pope Leo time but I am NOT going to normalise Traditionis Custodes a vile document drawn up by the forces of intolerance and corruption. @holysmoke "vicious" You're not going to get anywhere unless you drop the melodrama. Srsly. @holysmoke "vicious" You're not going to get anywhere unless you drop the melodrama. Srsly"
X Link 2025-09-26T18:18Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements
"@Megamind1016230 There are many reasons why Pope Francis should never be considered for canonisation"
X Link 2025-09-26T18:38Z 40.6K followers, [---] engagements
"This is what were dealing with @holysmoke This reaction just proves how crucial TC was in putting the clamps on this idolatry of the Latin Mass. cope and seethe @holysmoke This reaction just proves how crucial TC was in putting the clamps on this idolatry of the Latin Mass. cope and seethe"
X Link 2025-09-26T20:47Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Hes the Pope successor of Peter and Vicar of Christ. @dianemontagna @nicospuntoni How long until @holysmoke comes to grips with who @DrPrevost actually is @dianemontagna @nicospuntoni How long until @holysmoke comes to grips with who @DrPrevost actually is"
X Link 2025-09-26T20:55Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements
"This is encouraging A scaremongering piece on the Tridentine Mass whose revival by young Catholics supported by leading cardinals is so alarming to Mickens. https://t.co/DTa7EZnhbA https://t.co/DTa7EZnhbA"
X Link 2025-09-27T11:56Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"This may not be a Catholic church but the style and demographic is pure @Synod_va. Does your church have a Lady Gaga dance party https://t.co/xlE9Vb96C7 Does your church have a Lady Gaga dance party https://t.co/xlE9Vb96C7"
X Link 2025-09-28T07:49Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The mask slips NEW: Bishop Martin's Latin Mass restrictions involve moving the congregation into a church that is deliberately too small. He writes: understand that the chapel is not meant to be able to accommodate all who are currently attending the TLM in their respective parishes. https://t.co/IMiQso3L7s NEW: Bishop Martin's Latin Mass restrictions involve moving the congregation into a church that is deliberately too small. He writes: understand that the chapel is not meant to be able to accommodate all who are currently attending the TLM in their respective parishes."
X Link 2025-09-29T11:13Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Of course. Im right in the middle of such an episode at the moment. People who havent experienced one are lucky. Please pray for me been having depressive episodes and severe existential dread each night lately. Please pray for me been having depressive episodes and severe existential dread each night lately"
X Link 2025-09-29T11:18Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The award to Durbin is an outrage. Cupich doesnt care but he does care very much about the escalating PR disaster at a time when hes trying to influence appointments to major US sees. Cardinal Cupich Meetings With Illinois Catholic Leaders Canceled Amid Durbin Award Controversy Opposition to Cardinal Cupichs plan is not dying down neither in Illinois nor around the country. https://t.co/ljwNI8Q69u Cardinal Cupich Meetings With Illinois Catholic Leaders Canceled Amid Durbin Award Controversy Opposition to Cardinal Cupichs plan is not dying down neither in Illinois nor around the country."
X Link 2025-09-29T17:34Z 40.7K followers, 12.6K engagements
"Im still searching for ONE specific condemnation by @chrisjollyhale of the murder of Christians in Nigeria. Theres a passing mention of them being under attack but what does Hale say about all the deaths of priests and faithful Is he silent because unlike disrespectful references to Mormons on the Charlie Kirk Show they provide no opportunity for scoring points Or maybe Ive missed Hales tweets about Nigeria in which case I apologise Its absolutely wild that the Charlie Kirk Show featured an anti-Mormon disgraced pastor a day after a madman shot up a Mormon Temple and burned it to the ground."
X Link 2025-09-30T09:17Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Reason for behaviour: I carefully examined the overwhelming evidence that Pope Francis attempted to subvert the course of justice in order to protect his allies convicted of grotesque sex abuse and in one case told a flat-out lie about his involvement in a cover-up. This is in addition to his protection of the credibly accused rapist Rupnik who was not prosecuted by the Vatican while Francis was alive. All the evidence of the above is available; if you want to see documents relating to the Zanchetta case in which the bishop additionally claims that the Pope advised him on the concealment of"
X Link 2025-09-30T10:01Z 40.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Lets be realistic here. Pope Leo and everyone else has to confront the reality that TC is a motu proprio. No bishop is breaking canon law by enforcing it. Leo cant allow this situation to continue but he will choose his own way of proceeding and everything we know about him suggests that he wont tear up TC in the way his predecessor tore up SP. Two things can be true at once: that Leo must stop the continued application of Franciss brutal law and that he will probably do so in a diplomatic fashion that supporters of the TLM will find less than ideal. This is what I mean when I say its"
X Link 2025-09-30T15:22Z 40.8K followers, 13.6K engagements
"The former. Papal statements on immigration or climate change or whatever have very limited impact. But the full liberation of the Old Mass would be an extraordinary shot of adrenaline for the Catholic Church even a turning point in its fortunes. What would have more impact on the church and world The Pope gets rid of TC completely and goes back to Summorum or the Pope starts speaking out about the actual dangers of open borders What would have more impact on the church and world The Pope gets rid of TC completely and goes back to Summorum or the Pope starts speaking out about the actual"
X Link 2025-09-30T17:43Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements
"This is awful. "I think its important to look at the overall work that @SenatorDurbin has done during if Im not mistaken in [--] years of service in the United States Senate @Pontifex saidn Tuesday in response to a question from @EWTNews . https://t.co/6xsUBkLsex "I think its important to look at the overall work that @SenatorDurbin has done during if Im not mistaken in [--] years of service in the United States Senate @Pontifex saidn Tuesday in response to a question from @EWTNews . https://t.co/6xsUBkLsex"
X Link 2025-09-30T20:02Z 40.7K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Why didnt Leo say someone who is against the death penalty but in favour of abortion is not pro-life It would have balanced his other comment but would have embarrassed Cupich. This is a worrying moment for many loyal fans of the Pope"
X Link 2025-09-30T20:35Z 40.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The gutless bishops now have an excuse to stay silent. Why only [--] bishops The silence of the [---] shames the US Church. Why only [--] bishops The silence of the [---] shames the US Church"
X Link 2025-09-30T21:18Z 40.8K followers, 44.9K engagements
"Im kicking myself for not having the courage to tweet last night that I suspected the award wouldnt happen. Cupich had provoked the Pope into an off-the-cuff comment that horrified many Catholics by appearing to support the Durbin award; really what Leo was trying to do was avoid humiliating Cupich to whom he is regrettably close. My guess: Pope Leo realised that if the Durbin award went ahead his mission to bring peace to the Church would be blown even further off course. I wonder if its a coincidence that Durbin declined the award immediately after Leo found himself caught in Cupichs trap."
X Link 2025-10-01T10:00Z 40.8K followers, 52.7K engagements
"The dangers of gilding the lily. The Pope made sympathetic noises but stopped short of defending the award. Which was then immediately cancelled. 🚨🚨NEW: Pope Leo defends Cardinal Cupich honoring pro-choice Senator Dick Durbin at an official diocesan award night. 🚨🚨 Eight US bishops had criticized Cupich for his decision. 🚨🚨NEW: Pope Leo defends Cardinal Cupich honoring pro-choice Senator Dick Durbin at an official diocesan award night. 🚨🚨 Eight US bishops had criticized Cupich for his decision"
X Link 2025-10-01T10:14Z 40.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Did I speak too soon Pope Leo has told several people that he was elected to bring peace to the Church. It pains me to say that today that prospect seems as elusive as ever. Pope Leo has told several people that he was elected to bring peace to the Church. It pains me to say that today that prospect seems as elusive as ever"
X Link 2025-10-01T10:28Z 40.8K followers, 15.3K engagements
"we do know one thing. Cardinal Cupich is a lot less powerful than he once was. 💯 We will never know if Pope Leo made a phone call after being put on the spot. It would fit his personality to want to be diplomatic publicly and handle things behind the scenes. But with [--] bishops on the record condemning granting a lifetime achievement award to a pro abortion We will never know if Pope Leo made a phone call after being put on the spot. It would fit his personality to want to be diplomatic publicly and handle things behind the scenes. But with [--] bishops on the record condemning granting a"
X Link 2025-10-01T12:49Z 40.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Cupichs sneakily selective quoting of John Paul II. The guy is such a snake he really is. In his statement yesterday @CardinalBCupich quoted this from John Paul II: ".Is present-day America becoming less sensitive less caring towards the poor the weak the stranger the needy It must not Today as before the United States is called to be a hospitable society In his statement yesterday @CardinalBCupich quoted this from John Paul II: ".Is present-day America becoming less sensitive less caring towards the poor the weak the stranger the needy It must not Today as before the United States is called"
X Link 2025-10-01T20:15Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"One last insult before the Charlotte traditionalists are herded onto their reservation We were hoping to share pictures from the last Traditional Latin Mass at St. Anns. Unfortunately we were unable to. After [--] years the TLM will no longer be offered here. The CLMC wishes to express its gratitude to Fr. Reid pastor of St. Anns for all hes done since [----]. https://t.co/mbRGetilL8 We were hoping to share pictures from the last Traditional Latin Mass at St. Anns. Unfortunately we were unable to. After [--] years the TLM will no longer be offered here. The CLMC wishes to express its gratitude to"
X Link 2025-10-02T08:57Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"This letter from a priest to the faithful of Charlotte NC is essential reading not least because it spells out the full extent of Bishop Martins mean-spirited ingeniously cruel intolerance. https://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-letter-from-priest-of-jesus-christ-to.html https://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-letter-from-priest-of-jesus-christ-to.html"
X Link 2025-10-02T09:18Z 40.8K followers, 11K engagements
"Campisi isnt there and Pea Parra shouldnt be either. He admitted to the High Court in London that he had dishonesty signed off on a fictitious [--] million invoice. Why is he still in office https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/i-didnt-lie-but-i-was-not-honest https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/i-didnt-lie-but-i-was-not-honest"
X Link 2025-10-02T10:51Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Im with Ed on this one. Its annoying thats all. Anybody would think hed kissed the Koran which really was shocking. Pope blesses water; internet freaks out. https://t.co/3cZLKsZFky Pope blesses water; internet freaks out. https://t.co/3cZLKsZFky"
X Link 2025-10-02T15:29Z 40.8K followers, 33.7K engagements
"@Catholicizm1 What bugs me is that so many of the people saying Leo is worse than Francis which is bollocks anyway have no idea how bad Francis really was. I didnt see them taking much interest in the scandals that should have nailed Francis while he was still alive"
X Link 2025-10-02T15:41Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Dame Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury a surprise given the scandals in the Diocese of London and her strange career trajectory. Anglo-Catholic traditionalists and African evangelicals will now have a woman Primate of all England and head of the Anglican Communion. But also a proven bridge-builder with lots of administrative experience. Lets hope she can be persuaded to abandon the bland lefty bishopese in which shes alarmingly fluent"
X Link 2025-10-03T09:43Z 40.8K followers, 10.7K engagements
"Cardinal Nichols immediately welcomes a further obstacle to reunion between the Catholic and Anglican churches. But there are so many now that presumably nobody even thinks about the prospect these days. On behalf of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales I welcome the news of the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. She will bring many personal gifts and experience to her new role. https://t.co/IKPMDzlhro On behalf of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales I welcome the news of the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the"
X Link 2025-10-03T09:47Z 40.8K followers, 15.8K engagements
"I doubt it. Most Anglo-Catholics whove stayed in the Church of England until now really dont want to go over to Rome. @holysmoke @bishopoffulham Pushing them towards the Ordinariate @holysmoke @bishopoffulham Pushing them towards the Ordinariate"
X Link 2025-10-03T11:05Z 40.9K followers, 26.1K engagements
"@No_Popery @OfficeofABC Hes the Pope not Dr Prevost"
X Link 2025-10-03T12:00Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"@SEllisonJ Yes to her shame"
X Link 2025-10-03T14:17Z 40.8K followers, [---] engagements
"95% in favour of Greta Thunberg Poll is still open #TwitterPoll 🗳 Who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize the most Please vote and retweet for a larger opinion. Share your thoughts in the comments 🌍🕊 #NobelPeacePrize #TwitterPoll 🗳 Who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize the most Please vote and retweet for a larger opinion. Share your thoughts in the comments 🌍🕊 #NobelPeacePrize"
X Link 2025-10-03T16:09Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"who is now beating Greta Thunberg 🤣 please repost widely to piss-off the Orange turd please repost widely to piss-off the Orange turd"
X Link 2025-10-03T16:53Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"An atrocious experience with @DavidoffLondon who on Saturday sold me an expensive pipe with a stem that had oxidised badly tasting revolting. (I know this is a problem with vulcanite stems but this was shocking after just one smoke.) The manager first refused to give me a refund or replacement arguing that the stem was not part of the pipe. Eventually I was offered a refund but in future we will not be able to sell you any pipes (ie I am banned). The worst customer service ever"
X Link 2025-10-06T12:54Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Domus Australia is a powerhouse of traditional spirituality and worship in Rome. Its very encouraging that Pope Leo attended Vespers there. In an event arranged very last minute Pope Leo celebrated 1st Vespers of Our Lady of Pompei this evening - a feast which is much beloved in Italy It was at the Domus Australia in Rome - renovated under the direction of the late Cardinal Pell whose memory lives strong there https://t.co/yd9kzJgotb In an event arranged very last minute Pope Leo celebrated 1st Vespers of Our Lady of Pompei this evening - a feast which is much beloved in Italy It was at"
X Link 2025-10-07T10:35Z 40.9K followers, 16.2K engagements
"Vatican observers have been arguing since Pope Leos election that he is determined to restore (or perhaps introduce) financial transparency to the Curia. The new motu proprio is a step in that direction. Leos tidy approach to such administrative matters is in sharp contrast to that of Francis. It makes no sense to deny him credit for that because regrettably he subscribes to the bien pensant orthodoxy on immigration and the environment"
X Link 2025-10-07T10:46Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements
"No Gretas grumpy and entitled posturing is the gift that keeps on giving. Greta Thunberg is the worst thing to come out of the woke generation Do you agree https://t.co/gDkzN89Jtz Greta Thunberg is the worst thing to come out of the woke generation Do you agree https://t.co/gDkzN89Jtz"
X Link 2025-10-07T11:01Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Thank God for that. The Pope has perhaps learned a lesson from his last encounter with reporters. I prefer not to comment about political choices within the United States. Thank you very much. https://t.co/MLKvvqwbfm I prefer not to comment about political choices within the United States. Thank you very much. https://t.co/MLKvvqwbfm"
X Link 2025-10-07T20:56Z 40.9K followers, 17K engagements
"@rmbastable @StephenCM98 @DuncanHegan1 @bishopoffulham So these are people that dont believe that the current Bishop of London and future Archbishop of Canterbury is a validly ordained bishop Why do they stay in the Church of England"
X Link 2025-10-08T08:12Z 40.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Because I dont take the bizarre position that my bishop and the Pope are not in valid orders. If I did Id leave. The Church of Rome as you call it does not provide alternative bishops for Catholics who think their own bishops are laymen. @holysmoke @StephenCM98 @DuncanHegan1 @bishopoffulham Because there are structures within the Church of England specifically designed to deal with this. You dont always seem terrible happy with the Pope or with the Vatican - why do you stay in the Church of Rome @holysmoke @StephenCM98 @DuncanHegan1 @bishopoffulham Because there are structures within the"
X Link 2025-10-08T08:22Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"OK lets settle this. Do Anglo-Catholics receiving alternative oversight believe that the current Bishop London and future Archbishop of Canterbury is a validly ordained bishop @holysmoke @rmbastable Its not about euphemisms. Its that the argument you are making for what people believe is incorrect. @holysmoke @rmbastable Its not about euphemisms. Its that the argument you are making for what people believe is incorrect"
X Link 2025-10-08T09:25Z 40.9K followers, 18.3K engagements
"@CanonRobinWard @janeeecharman And why is this bloody mess preferable to being in communion with the Holy See Robin"
X Link 2025-10-08T09:43Z 40.9K followers, [---] engagements
"@KingCrawa Im not trying to convince people in the Fulham jurisdiction to come over to Rome. Im just arguing that their nuance is a horrible muddle"
X Link 2025-10-08T10:16Z 40.8K followers, [---] engagements
"This is not some boy collapsing but in fact reviving the ancient practice of kissing the Popes toe. (And that isnt a wind-up.) he was shocked but he was also composed 😅https://t.co/JTjGAy7zMG he was shocked but he was also composed 😅https://t.co/JTjGAy7zMG"
X Link 2025-10-09T07:51Z 40.9K followers, 26.7K engagements
"Not satisfied with the evidence that the Pope opposes Trumps immigration policies which he does @chrisjollyhale feels the need to spin Leos words a bit further. He does this every day sometimes mendaciously. This is not loyalty to the Holy Father; rather the opposite. Pope Leo teared up today as he heard the stories of migrants being abused by the Trump Administration. He made a pledge to them to stand up against Trumps raids: The Church cannot stay silent before injustice. You stand with me. And I stand with you. https://t.co/Nyp7mQkIwS Pope Leo teared up today as he heard the stories of"
X Link 2025-10-09T08:19Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements
"@phillipsc @BruvverEccles @WalkerMarcus I was a close friend of the Rev Donald Reeves former Rector of St Jamess Piccadilly and an early campaigner for womens ordination. His death last year at the age of [--] was a real blow"
X Link 2025-10-09T19:43Z 40.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Again the lies from @chrisjollyhale. One person says this vile thing on X and that turns it into the MAGA stance Do you have no self-respect Chris playing these infantile dirty tricks According to MAGA Pope Benedict XVI was a leftist woke Nazi. https://t.co/fi1E9SpnF5 According to MAGA Pope Benedict XVI was a leftist woke Nazi. https://t.co/fi1E9SpnF5"
X Link 2025-10-09T20:02Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements
"This vandalism is disturbing on so many levels. The Church of England should seek counselling for a Dean who on the basis of his behaviour needs help. Was horrified to see this graffiti on Canterbury Cathedral founded by St. Augustine himsef then I discovered it was actually an initiative welcomed by the Church of England The work came from marginalised communities According to the Dean of Canterbury: "There is a https://t.co/eR9jRPVlBA Was horrified to see this graffiti on Canterbury Cathedral founded by St. Augustine himsef then I discovered it was actually an initiative welcomed by the"
X Link 2025-10-10T14:09Z 40.9K followers, 13K engagements
"No hard truths from Francis when he was asked why he airlifted his financially corrupt sex abuser protg Zanchetta into a job overseeing Vatican finances in order to shield him from prosecution nor when he was asked why he worked so hard to keep child abuser Grassi out of jail nor when he conspicuously failed to prosecute his ally accused serial rapist Rupnik. He was a prophet who spoke the hard truths in & out of season. Im grateful that his vision & prayers continue to guide Leo & all of us today. https://t.co/HuxNAUEmxS He was a prophet who spoke the hard truths in & out of season. Im"
X Link 2025-10-12T14:16Z 40.9K followers, 18.7K engagements
"The knife twists again. And Leo is letting this happen"
X Link 2025-10-12T21:56Z 40.9K followers, 20.4K engagements
"Not a single word of praise for Trumps extraordinary achievement from @chrisjollyhale. Scrolling down looking for a mention of the release of hostages. Ill let you know if I find one. Glory to Trump seems a bit idolatrous Glory to Trump seems a bit idolatrous"
X Link 2025-10-13T12:35Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Still waiting for @chrisjollyhale to say a word about the release of the hostages thanks to Trump. Maybe I missed it. His RT of a comment by the Pope doesnt count. On a platform that is mean-spirited and partisan and Im often guilty Hale truly plumbs the depths. Donald Trump's pathway to heaven is considerably narrowing as he targets parishes during Mass for ICE raids in an unprecedented anti-Catholic crusade. https://t.co/fyGSJW8ufr Donald Trump's pathway to heaven is considerably narrowing as he targets parishes during Mass for ICE raids in an unprecedented anti-Catholic crusade."
X Link 2025-10-15T14:40Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Theyve been forced to take this stance after the archaeological record established beyond reasonable doubt that none of the stuff in the Book of Mormon could have happened. Which was inconvenient for them. @holysmoke @mementolucis It won't matter because most LDS members prioritize spiritual confirmation over archaeological proof. They see the BOM as a religious text and its only purpose is to convey spiritual truths. But the archeology they do use is in Yemen in a place called Nahom. There's many @holysmoke @mementolucis It won't matter because most LDS members prioritize spiritual"
X Link 2025-10-15T16:20Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Such a good point. Mormons who would once have accepted the fantasies of Smith without question have been forced by archaeological research and highly embarrassing revelations about the Prophets sexual practices to adopt a less literal interpretation of the Book of Mormon and official LDS history. Christians meanwhile have to at least address the arguments of biblical scholars that passages in the Fourth Gospel may include apocryphal sayings of Jesus. @holysmoke I would like to know what percentage of Mormons actually believe in their church's teaching vs are attracted to the"
X Link 2025-10-16T20:52Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The rudeness of smartphone users http://t.co/85c7kPVR http://bit.ly/MFimfr http://bit.ly/MFimfr"
X Link 2012-06-16T14:19Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Do you have to remind me that the bloody Notting Hill Carnival is coming up"
X Link 2012-08-12T22:35Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Bishop Kieran Conry demonstrates his fidelity to Church teaching on the ordination of women http://bit.ly/aAMyGZ"
X Link 2010-09-19T23:03Z 35.8K followers, [--] engagements
"The election of Pope Francis I will bring enormous joy to the Catholics of the New World - and it could be just what we all need"
X Link 2013-03-13T19:28Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Pope Francis I: a humble man from the New World whose first challenge is to end the scandals http://t.co/jdR9voQfXO http://bit.ly/WbDCUC http://bit.ly/WbDCUC"
X Link 2013-03-13T19:34Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Immensely powerful blog post from Thomas Pascoe: the Pope must fight evil http://t.co/bPpEiFAGV5 http://tinyurl.com/bqt5hhu http://tinyurl.com/bqt5hhu"
X Link 2013-03-13T20:15Z 35.8K followers, [--] engagements
".@WRENSchool Worth a try but @davidaslindsay uses many forums to spread utterly ludicrous and filthy lies (about other journalists too)"
X Link 2013-08-01T20:37Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements
"@Afterthemouse Thanks The problem is as soon as one avenue is blocked he finds another"
X Link 2013-08-01T20:51Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Ian Katz disses Rachel Reeves on Twitter. Truly DMs are an invention of the devil http://t.co/aYUCH9nn3r http://bit.ly/1fSwyRD http://bit.ly/1fSwyRD"
X Link 2013-09-10T00:50Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"My column: Could Luxembourg form the centre of a superstate http://t.co/2xcuZdPLsN http://fw.to/QI6QVZW http://fw.to/QI6QVZW"
X Link 2013-10-25T19:51Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Luxembourg Alec Douglas-Home shameless click bait from me this week http://t.co/gHwpHKp8pS http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/damianthompson/100243144/could-luxembourg-form-the-centre-of-a-superstate/ http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/damianthompson/100243144/could-luxembourg-form-the-centre-of-a-superstate/"
X Link 2013-10-25T19:53Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Most of us shrink from extreme facial disfigurement. Not Pope Francis http://t.co/eUPUGqd94g http://fw.to/0A5WRDj http://fw.to/0A5WRDj"
X Link 2013-11-07T13:07Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Six words you won't hear today: "Prime Minister in waiting Ed Miliband""
X Link 2014-03-19T14:11Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Good statement from Cardinal Nichols on Iraq http://t.co/7BQxmLCi0S http://www.indcatholicnews.com/news.phpviewStory=25343 http://www.indcatholicnews.com/news.phpviewStory=25343"
X Link 2014-08-09T12:17Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Tomorrows @CatholicHerald mag: I ask Norman Tebbit about the scum (now free) who inflicted such agony on his wife http://t.co/BJjLlNYpOW"
X Link 2015-03-18T15:25Z 39.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Tragedy on the US Left as liberals discover Bernie Sanders isnt awesome: @SpecCoffeeHouse http://t.co/cXI0IWfAIj http://t.co/IcGggIYJdP http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/2015/07/tragedy-on-the-american-left-as-liberals-discover-that-bernie-sanders-isnt-awesome/ http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/2015/07/tragedy-on-the-american-left-as-liberals-discover-that-bernie-sanders-isnt-awesome/"
X Link 2015-07-22T10:55Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Cant find online: @CreativeScots 'gave 70K to #SNP propaganda" book company. Why am I not surprised"
X Link 2015-12-02T23:34Z 35.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Some very cooland groovy posts from @lucyjones and much elegant wrongness from @TomChivers"
X Link 2016-02-24T13:56Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements
"This looks like a @TomChivers photoshop special on @iainmartin1s blog #Blogsareback http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/author/iainmartin1/page/23/ http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/author/iainmartin1/page/23/"
X Link 2016-02-26T20:04Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Gosh @JustinOnWeb on Trump in the Times is superb. Plus he demolished Amber Rudd on Today"
X Link 2016-03-29T10:22Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Scandal at the Independent: perhaps now we need to focus on the people who protected and encouraged Hari http://tgr.ph/oLn3sj"
X Link 2011-07-21T10:41Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"New York Times excellent on Lettergate: Spadaro must have freaked out at those quotes from Sandro Magister Note helpful description of @CatholicHerald as a Catholic publication. https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/world/europe/doctored-photo-vatican-pope-francis https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/world/europe/doctored-photo-vatican-pope-francis"
X Link 2018-03-22T09:40Z 35.7K followers, [--] engagements
"The Alfie Evans case: evasive English Catholic bishops a bold Pope Francis and a mysteriously silent 'Team Francis'. https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2018/04/the-disturbing-case-of-alfie-evans-shames-britain/ https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2018/04/the-disturbing-case-of-alfie-evans-shames-britain/"
X Link 2018-04-25T20:00Z 35.8K followers, [---] engagements
"This is the new Catholic Bishop of Innsbruck appointed by Pope Francis (as are all new bishops). This is not a wind-up. http://choosing-him.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/austrian-bishop-possesses-transparent.html http://choosing-him.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/austrian-bishop-possesses-transparent.html"
X Link 2018-05-01T21:47Z 35.8K followers, [---] engagements
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