Dossiers, Reflections and penetrating analysis by Inside The Vatican’s editors
Was the suppression of the Traditional Mass a result of manipulation? The consultative process leading to the issuing of Traditionis custodes, Pope Francis' July 16, 2021 motu proprio suppressing the Traditional Latin Mass, was presented by the Vatican as fair and above board. But this research shows that the process was, in fact, not fair, transparent or above [...]
By Robery Moynihan Because the human body is a kind of temple — the dwelling place of the Spirit of God — we must treat it with profound respect, reverence and piety. And this is especially the case with regard to children. A reflection... “And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them... And the [...]
By now, gallons of ink have been spilled in an effort to come to grips with Pope Francis’ July 2021 motu proprio (“on his own initiative”) letter to the world’s bishops placing new and dramatic restrictions on the celebration of the pre-1970 Mass (variously called the “Traditional Latin Mass” — TLM, or the “Extraordinary Rite” as [...]
Our age is an age which wishes to “eliminate God, not only from the present and the future, but also from the past,” writes Archbishop Viganò. This is why we must stay in print! An editorial which is also an appeal “It is the end of an age that has rebelled against the first principle of [...]
The specific role and mission of the Bishop of Rome is to confirm the bishops of the world in the faith handed down from the beginning, expressed in the Creed. An appeal to Pope Francis to confirm his brother bishops By Robert Moynihan “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against ... the [...]
Rome turns 2,774 this year. In this year of continuing lockdowns and viruses, Pope Francis is beginning his ninth year as Pope (elected in 2013, Francis is now 84 years old). And he continues to surprise the world April 21, 2021— Today, April 21, 2021, is the traditional date of the founding of Rome in 753 [...]
The Pattern of Good and Evil Woven Through History Is No Different Today By Joseph Pearce Dante Rebukes Pope Nicholas III, by Gustave Dorè, from the Inferno, Canto XIX, the circle of simoniacs. Simony is the act of selling Church offices and roles or sacred things It is all too easy in these troublous [...]
The story of one man’s devotion over a lifetime of changes in the Church. A tribute to an Italian priest who died on February 26, 2021: Monsignor Giovanni Braschi. May eternal light shine upon him By Robert Moynihan February 28, Feast of St. Hilary (Pope 461-468 A.D.) I received sad news on Friday, February 26, from [...]
By Robert Moynihan In the confusion of recent weeks and months, with the virus, the riots, church closings, and the confusing US elections, many have felt overwhelmed. But the essential things remain, and still offer new hope. January 18, 2021, Feast of St. Prisca Start a publishing house... Establish a newspaper, one people can see themselves [...]
By Robert Moynihan How we await with patience the things we long for. God finally answers our longings, in His time. A reflection on life, on death, on Christmas, and on Christian hope A happy and holy Christmas to all. The year 2020 has been difficult. We look forward now to the Christmas season and the [...]
