The VaticanNews portal (17 January 2026) promotes the “diplomatic mission” of the conciliar sect under antipope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost), featuring Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio’s claims about building “bridges of peace” through the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy. This propaganda piece exemplifies the neo-church’s complete abandonment of extra Ecclesiam nulla salus (no salvation outside the Church) in favor of naturalistic humanism.
The VaticanNews portal (January 17, 2026) reports that antipope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost) received Prince Albert II of Monaco, followed by discussions with modernist official Paul Richard Gallagher. The article emphasizes their focus on “care for the environment, humanitarian assistance, and the defense and promotion of the dignity of the human person,” alongside vague references to Middle Eastern and African conflicts.
Vatican News portal (January 17, 2026) reports on Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, apostolic nuncio to Ukraine, presiding over ceremonies at the Marian Shrine of Berdychiv. The article emphasizes humanitarian aspects of Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure while promoting a “Year of the Sacred Heart of Jesus” proclaimed by Latin-rite bishops. The nuncio speaks of Ukrainians being “wounded but God is with us,” describes psychological trauma among civilians, and claims celebrations were conducted “in union with Pope Leo XIV and the entire Church.” This narrative exemplifies the conciliar sect’s saccharine naturalism masking doctrinal apostasy.
The Catholic News Agency portal reports on Lucas Wall, a finance professor at The Catholic University of America, launching Almma AI – an artificial intelligence marketplace claiming alignment with Catholic social teaching. The January 17, 2026 article presents this venture as responding to “the call of Pope Francis” in the 2025 doctrinal note Antiqua et Nova and inspired by Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum. The platform allegedly blocks immoral content while enabling users to monetize AI products like language models and digital assistants. Wall cites the current Vatican occupant’s statements on AI ethics, expressing hope for a new social encyclical from “Pope Leo XIV” about technological revolutions. This technological utopianism dressed in ecclesiastical language constitutes yet another surrender to anti-Christian modernity.
Vatican News portal (January 17, 2026) reports on a letter from antipope Robert Prevost (“Leo XIV”) commemorating the 325th anniversary of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy. The article presents this institution – founded by Clement XI in 1701 – as training priests for diplomatic service in the “Holy See’s” structures. The text quotes Prevost’s call for diplomats to become “bridges of hope when goodness wavers” through “reasoned charity” that “seeks neither winners nor losers.” This celebration of ecclesiastical diplomacy as mere conflict mediation exposes the conciliar sect’s complete abandonment of regnum Christi (Christ’s kingship) over nations.
Vatican News portal (January 17, 2026) reports the ceremonial sealing of St. Peter’s Holy Door following the so-called “Jubilee of Hope,” featuring interviews with conciliar sect officials who sacrilegiously equate masonry with sacramental grace. Cardinal Gambetti and Archbishop Ravelli presided over the rite, while Monsignor Pepe described the physical sealing process involving 3,200 commemorative bricks and a lead capsule containing Vatican II artifacts. The portal claims this ritual concludes a “spiritual journey” for millions who passed through the door, obscuring the blasphemous nature of this neo-church spectacle.
The Catholic News Agency portal (January 16, 2026) reports on President Donald Trump’s healthcare proposal negotiations with Congress, focusing on potential abandonment of Hyde Amendment protections against taxpayer-funded abortions. The article notes the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) generic support for Hyde while highlighting the Catholic Health Association’s enthusiasm for expanded healthcare access absent explicit pro-life demands. This reveals the conciliar sect’s fundamental inversion of priorities – placing material “healthcare access” above the lex divina (divine law) requiring absolute opposition to abortion funding.
The Catholic News Agency reports that the New York Police Department (NYPD) will increase patrols at Staten Island churches following several criminal incidents, including a violent disruption during Mass at St. Ann’s Church on January 9, 2026, which injured two officers. NYPD Staten Island Borough Commander Melissa Eger dismissed religious motivation, calling the crimes “acts of opportunism and theft.” State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton demanded heightened security, while “Fr.” Jacob Thumma—pastor of the affected parishes—attributed the violence to insufficient mental health resources, urging “compassionate care” for the perpetrator.
The Catholic News Agency portal reports Eva Vlaardingerbroek, a Dutch Catholic convert and critic of migrant violence against women, was barred from the UK under claims her presence is “not conducive to the public good.” Simultaneously, the Sydney Archdiocese opposed hate speech laws after anti-Semitic chants followed a terror attack, advocating “better speech” instead of legal bans. Lebanon’s Maronite hierarchy warned against land sales eroding Christian demographics while avoiding calls for Catholic confessional governance. Melkite Bishop Jean-Marie Chami proposed prayer campaigns amid Middle East turmoil rather than denouncing Islamist aggression. Christian schools in Jerusalem suspended operations after Israeli permit restrictions, while Ethiopian Catholics celebrated a new eparchy’s anniversary. Egyptian Catholics protested discriminatory holiday policies favoring Orthodox Christians. Sri Lankan clergy emphasized material aid over doctrinal fidelity after natural disasters.
Catholic News Agency reports Vice President JD Vance, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Representative Chris Smith will address the 2026 March for Life in Washington, D.C. Former President Donald Trump will deliver a prerecorded message, while his administration faces criticism from activists for suggesting flexibility on the Hyde Amendment and restoring funds to Planned Parenthood. The article frames these political appearances as pro-life victories, ignoring their theological bankruptcy.
