Courage International: A Case Study in the Neo-Church’s Betrayal of Chastity
The National Catholic Register portal reports on a commentary by Ann Schneible, former communications director for Courage International, regarding a 2024 Synod on Synodality working group report that criticized the apostolate and mischaracterized its mission. The article describes Courage’s work with same-sex-attracted individuals, recounts personal anecdotes from conferences, and decries the synod report’s claims that Courage promotes “reparative therapy” and that its membership is “problematic.” Schneible expresses disappointment but claims reassurance from “Pope” Leo XIV’s February 2026 meeting with the apostolate. This article, while ostensibly defending Courage, unwittingly exposes the fundamental incompatibility of the entire conciliar structure — including its approved apostolates — with the immutable Catholic doctrine on chastity, the supernatural life, and the true nature of the Church.
