Synod Intrigues and A Call for Prayer

Archbishop Zbignev Stankevics

Archbishop Zbignev Stankevics calls for prayer

In addition to a host of other intrigues, allegations are swirling today that groups within the Vatican are engineering the Synod to move toward “modernizing” Church teaching on social issues, which prompted Latvian Archbishop Zbignev Stankevics to issue an urgent call for prayer.

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Lesbian Mayor Subpoenas Pastors’ Sermons On Homosexuality

Houston Mayor Annise Parker

Houston Mayor Annise Parker

In a chilling example of just how far homosexual activists are willing to go to force people to accept their lifestyle, the city of Houston, which has an openly lesbian mayor, has subpoenaed pastors demanding that they turn over any sermon dealing with homosexuality, gender identity or the mayor. Anyone who fails to comply could be held in contempt of court.

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Vatican Bemoans Synod Distortions

Cardinal Wilfrid Napier

Cardinal Wilfrid Napier

Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS

Thanks to a combination of irresponsible reporting and the vague language contained in the first document released by the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops, the Vatican was forced to issue a statement yesterday reminding the public that this is just a “working document” and reflects no doctrinal changes in Church teaching.

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