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Aziz Abu Sarah, entrepreneur palestinien et médiateur de conflits. Maoz Inon, entrepreneur israélien, fondateur d'auberges de jeunesse en Israël et en Palestine. Ils viennent d'écrire ensemble La paix, notre avenir, un livre né de deux deuils qui auraient dû les rendre ennemis.Maoz a grandi dans un kibboutz à un kilomètre et demi de Gaza. Le 7 octobre 2023, ses parents ont été parmi les premières victimes de l'attaque du Hamas. Deux jours plus tard, avec ses frères et sœurs, il publiait un message pour dire qu'il refusait la vengeance. Aziz, lui, a grandi à Jérusalem-Est sous occupation, et il avait dix ans quand son frère est mort des suites de tortures infligées par des soldats israéliens. Il a refusé d'apprendre l'hébreu, il a grandi en colère, contre toute idée de réconciliation.Trois jours après le 7 octobre, Aziz a tendu la main à Maoz sur Facebook. Depuis, ils ne se quittent plus. Le pape Léon XIV les a appelés « frères dans la paix » et ils ont gardé le nom.Ce qui m'a frappé en les écoutant, c'est à quel point leur discours est simple. Pas simpliste, simple. Ils ne débattent pas de qui a commencé, ils refusent même de rentrer sur ce terrain. Ils disent : il y a sept millions de Palestiniens et sept millions de Juifs israéliens entre le Jourdain et la Méditerranée, ils sont condamnés à vivre ensemble, alors autant y travailler maintenant.Dans cet épisode, nous parlons de la colonisation britannique et de la fabrication du conflit, du mythe des « 3000 ans de guerre », de ce que le sionisme veut encore dire aujourd'hui, de l'antisémitisme et de l'islamophobie qui montent ensemble, et de la façon dont la France importe un conflit qui n'est pas le sien dans ses universités et ses quartiers.J'ai questionné Aziz et Maoz sur ce qu'ils répondent aux gens qui pensent qu'il faut choisir un camp, sur ce que peut concrètement faire quelqu'un depuis Paris, et sur la forme que pourrait prendre la paix : un État, deux États, une confédération.Cette conversation est en anglais, traduite en simultané. C'est la première fois que je fais ça sur Vlan!.C'est un des épisodes les plus bouleversants que j'ai enregistrés.Citations marquantes« La guerre, c'est une maladie qu'on a créée nous-mêmes. Ce n'est pas un tsunami, ce n'est pas un volcan en éruption. Nous faisons les guerres, et nous devons aussi faire la paix. » — Maoz Inon« Les Juifs ne sont pas plus en sécurité en Israël qu'ils ne le sont en France. Le plus grand jour de tuerie de Juifs depuis la Shoah, c'était le 7 octobre 2023. » — Aziz Abu Sarah« Quand vous choisissez le silence, quelqu'un d'autre utilise votre voix. Vous devenez un soutien de la guerre. » — Aziz Abu Sarah« Ne divisons plus le monde entre pro-israéliens et pro-palestiniens. Divisons-le entre ceux qui croient à l'égalité, à la justice et à la paix, et ceux qui n'y croient pas encore. » — Aziz Abu Sarah« Ce n'est pas du courage, c'est normal. Les êtres humains ont besoin de paix par défaut. Je n'ai pas à vous convaincre que la paix est une bonne chose. » — Maoz InonIdées centrales discutées1. La vengeance est un choix, pas une réaction — 03:15 → 05:31Deux jours après avoir perdu ses parents, Maoz publie un message pour refuser de les venger. Son raisonnement est froid : venger, c'est alimenter un cycle vieux de cent ans. C'est la démonstration que le deuil ne dicte pas mécaniquement la haine.2. Le conflit n'est ni religieux ni millénaire — 18:41 → 21:56Juifs, chrétiens et musulmans ont cohabité des siècles à Jérusalem et à Jaffa. Aziz raconte les femmes chrétiennes et musulmanes manifestant ensemble en 1920, et les tirs britanniques attribués à l'autre camp pour que les deux communautés cessent de viser le colonisateur. Le nationalisme a un siècle, pas trois mille ans.3. Le clivage pro-israélien / pro-palestinien est un piège — 12:35 → 14:46Aziz condamne le meurtre de civils israéliens en tant que Palestinien, Maoz condamne la famine à Gaza en tant que Juif israélien. Leur ligne de partage n'est pas ethnique, elle est morale. Ça déplace toute la conversation française.4. L'indifférence est une position — 16:29 → 18:41Ce que je retiens le plus. Le silence n'est pas neutre, il transfère votre voix à ceux qui font la guerre en votre nom. Ils proposent des gestes précis : parler à ses élus, refuser les ventes d'armes, financer les mouvements de paix, offrir le livre à un journaliste ou un sénateur.5. L'antisémitisme et l'islamophobie se combattent ensemble — 34:07 → 40:16Chaque communauté qui se défend seule contre les autres augmente la haine contre les deux. Aziz, issu d'une famille très musulmane, considère la lutte contre la haine des Juifs comme son devoir. L'anecdote du chauffeur de taxi complotiste vaut tous les ateliers de sensibilisation.6. Pas de paix sans vision partagée — 43:32 → 46:53Un État, deux États, une confédération : ils refusent de trancher. Ce qui compte pour eux, ce sont les valeurs qu'on met dans l'accord. Deux États peuvent très bien se faire la guerre, la France et l'Allemagne en savent quelque chose. Ils veulent des éducateurs, des philosophes, des artistes et des jeunes dans la salle de négociation, pas seulement des politiques et des avocats.7. La société civile change la politique, concrètement — 21:56 → 26:20La séquence Vérone est extraordinaire : une demande à une journaliste italienne, quatre semaines plus tard 12 000 personnes debout, le pape François qui sort du protocole pour les enlacer, et un mois après leurs mots repris quasi textuellement dans le communiqué du G7.Questions posées dans l'interviewC'est quoi votre histoire, à chacun, intime et professionnelle ?Où est-ce que vous trouvez ce courage, l'un et l'autre ?Qu'est-ce que vous diriez à quelqu'un qui est très pro-palestinien et qui devient anti-israélien ? Et l'inverse pour les Juifs de France ?Vous dédiez le livre à ceux que vous avez perdus. De qui sont-ils victimes ?Qu'est-ce qu'un Français peut faire concrètement, depuis ici ?Quelle est la part de la colonisation britannique dans ce conflit, alors que vos peuples vivaient ensemble avant ?Est-ce qu'on peut être pour la paix et sioniste en même temps ?Est-ce que je me trompe si je dis que Israéliens et Palestiniens viennent des mêmes familles ?On peut comprendre qu'après des siècles d'antisémitisme en Europe, un peuple veuille se protéger, quitte à attaquer en prévention. Que répondez-vous à ça ?À qui profite ce conflit ?Comment vous envisagez cette paix : un État, deux États ?À quoi voulez-vous ouvrir la porte, et à quoi voulez-vous la claquer ?Références citées dans l'épisodeLivreLa paix, notre avenir, Aziz Abu Sarah & Maoz Inon (07:40) — leur livre commun, sept chapitres, dont un consacré à Nazareth. Ouvert par les mots du pape François.OrganisationInteract International (04:26) — leur ONG, objectif affiché : un accord de paix israélo-palestinien d'ici 2030.Abraham Hostel, Jérusalem (04:26) — auberge co-fondée par Maoz, lieu de leur première rencontre de dix minutes en 2014.Première auberge de jeunesse de Nazareth, ouverte par Maoz en 2005 (22:31).PersonnalitésPape François (21:56) — rencontré à l'Arena di Verona en mai 2024, devient leur ambassadeur auprès du G7.Pape Léon XIV (00:33) — les appelle « frères dans la paix ».Jon Stewart (38:37) — sur son plateau un mois avant l'enregistrement, sa réponse sur l'antisémitisme.Samih al-Qasim (48:40, transcrit « Samir Kacem ») — poète palestinien druze, auteur du poème Billets de voyage, lu en fin d'épisode.Lucia (24:07) — journaliste italienne accréditée auprès de la presse du Vatican, à l'origine de la rencontre avec le pape.Lieux et événementsKibboutz Netiv HaAsara (03:15, transcrit « Naira Sara ») — communauté juive la plus proche de Gaza, où Maoz a grandi à partir de ses 14 ans.Sommet de la paix israélo-palestinien, trois semaines avant l'enregistrement (08:45) — des milliers de participants.Restaurant Saba, Paris (08:12) — co-fondé par un Israélien de Jérusalem et un Palestinien de Gaza.Manifestation de femmes chrétiennes et musulmanes à Jérusalem, 1920 (19:44).Sommet du G7 en Italie, juin 2024 (25:47).Faits et repères historiques7 octobre 2023 (03:15) — plus grand nombre de Juifs tués en une journée depuis la Shoah.14 millions d'habitants entre le Jourdain et la Méditerranée, 7 millions de Palestiniens, 7 millions de Juifs israéliens (30:18).La France, seul pays d'Europe à avoir fait la guerre à tous les autres sauf le Danemark, et pourtant membre fondateur de l'Union européenne (12:01).Le conte des deux frères de Jérusalem (26:57) — récit palestinien longtemps cru juif.Rwanda, Russie-Ukraine (46:20) — cités comme contre-exemples d'États voisins en guerre.Timestamps clés (YouTube)00:00 Deux hommes que tout oppose, un même livre 02:11 Le kibboutz à 1,5 km de Gaza et le 7 octobre 05:31 Aziz : mon frère est mort quand j'avais dix ans 07:40 D'où vient le courage ? "Ce n'est pas du courage" 10:24 Comment la France importe un conflit qui n'est pas le sien 12:35 Arrêter de choisir entre pro-Israël et pro-Palestine 14:46 "La guerre est une maladie que nous avons créée" 16:29 Le silence n'est pas neutre : ce que vous pouvez faire 18:41 Les Britanniques, ou l'art de diviser deux peuples 21:20 Le mythe des 3000 ans de guerre 21:56 Vérone, 12 000 personnes et le pape qui sort du protocole 26:57 Le conte des deux frères et le lieu le plus sacré de Jérusalem 29:11 Peut-on être sioniste et vouloir la paix ? 31:22 Sanctions, droit international, la même règle pour tous 33:02 Le même ADN, la même culture, la même terre 34:07 Antisémitisme et islamophobie montent ensemble 36:52 À qui profite vraiment ce conflit ? 40:16 "Les Juifs ne sont pas plus en sécurité en Israël" 43:32 Un État, deux États : ils refusent de trancher 46:53 Ce qu'ils veulent claquer, ce qu'ils veulent ouvrir 48:40 Le poème de Samih al-Qasim : "Billets de voyage" Suggestion d'autres épisodes à écouter : #321 (partie 1) Israël-Palestine : Comprendre et décrypter le conflit avec Vincent Lemire (https://audmns.com/FvEjGWR) #392 Comment la paix pourrait encore émerger au Moyen-Orient? avec Yasmina Asrarguis (partie 1) (https://audmns.com/xslflwo) #345 L'occident ne comprends plus le monde avec Pierre Haski (partie 1) (https://audmns.com/yGmnzUq)Hébergé par Audiomeans. 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In late 1995, Stone Temple Pilots were one of the most popular bands in the United States, but they were still widely disliked by critics. The band responded with Tiny Music... Song From The Vatican Gift Shop, where they forged their own unique identity and branched out to try a bunch of styles far from the 90's grunge music they had long been associated with. Phil has been fascinated by this record for a long time and is thrilled to share his appreciation with Rich and Dan. Cohosts: Phil Maddox, Rich Bunnell, Dan Watkins Complete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/176-stone-temple-pilots-tiny-music-songs-from-the-vatican-gift-shop Discord & Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

We're back from Europe, and somehow we came home with more than great food, unforgettable stories, and a ridiculous amount of sweat. In this episode, we recap our eight-day Naughty Gym/Aya Society trip outside Barcelona with 29 friends, including connection circles, skinny dipping at a 500-year-old villa, late nights in the Gothic Quarter, an unforgettable drag show in Sitges, April watching her grandson being born over FaceTime while standing outside Sagrada Família, and a few lessons about what happens when Scott attempts to navigate European public transportation. Then we head to Rome, where a bucket-list trip became far more emotional than either of us expected. But somewhere between the Vatican, ancient ruins, wine, and long dinners, we also uncovered something much bigger: a misunderstanding that had quietly been affecting our relationship for nearly two years. It started with something Scott once said publicly: “When I'm sitting in front of someone, I'm trying to fall deeply in love with them.” Scott thought he was describing presence, curiosity, and allowing himself to connect deeply with another human being. April heard something very different, and instead of telling him how frightening that idea felt, she spent two years trying to make herself become okay with it. That realization turned into a conversation about one of the central pillars of *Wild Love Theory*: transparency. What happens when one person isn't precise about what they mean and the other person isn't honest about what they feel? When does “doing the work” become forcing yourself to tolerate something your body keeps rejecting? And how can our partners truly know us if we're showing them the person we think we're supposed to be instead of the person we actually are? Apparently even the people who wrote the book can mess this stuff up. Plus, we talk about what we learned from Barcelona, why future Aya Society trips may look a little different, our upcoming events, and the release of Wild Love Theory.Want more of our deeper conversations? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/naughtygym

Something arrives at a Cherokee deathbed wearing the face of a very old man or woman, and the witches and demons want nothing to do with it. They call it the Raven Mocker. ==========HOUR ONE: They're powerful in the supernatural. Witches, demons and poltergeists fear them because they are not from our world. The Cherokee call them the Raven Mockers. (The Raven Mocker) *** Betsy's Mysterious Flowers *** A girl's younger sister keeps seeing things that don't exist – until the truth is revealed when older sis is moving out. (Secrets Between Sisters) *** It's called the Chronovisor – and it is said the device can look into events in the future as well as the past. Is it true? We may never know – the Vatican, the supposed owners of the device, are refusing to cooperate when questioned. (Does The Vatican Have a Time Machine?) *** An Alaskan hunter claims to have found a boy that had been kidnapped… not by humans or aliens, but by a mysterious creature knows as the ircenrraat. (Abducted By The Ircenrraat) *** It is considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the United States. But there are also tales of ghosts, a giant lake monster, unexplained disappearances, and murders. That's only a sample of what you might find at Oregon's Crater Lake. (The Creeps of Crater Lake) *** Weirdo family member Candice Cardenas tells of a haunting in her mobile home. (This Ghost Loves Brass) *** Dreaming About Owls==========HOUR TWO: It all started one night in June 2018. The screams coming from underneath the house. It was so intense, the homeowners simply abandoned the property. I'll even share audio of the screams so you can decide for yourself if it's real. (Screams From The Basement) *** Weirdo family member Elis Helmersson shares a story passed down the generations about a true ghost sighting in her family. (My Great Grandfather Saw a Headless Ghost) *** Have investigators finally solved the strange disappearance of Pan Am's Flight 914? (The Mystery of Flight 914) *** Plus, “Werewolves On The Prowl!”==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW: “Betsy's Mysterious Flowers” by Brandon Grimes for Paranormality Magazine: (link no longer available)“The Raven Mocker” by Jeramy Neurign: (link no longer available)“Secrets Between Sister” posted at BackpackerVerse: (link no longer available)“Does The Vatican Have a Time Machine” posted at Disclose.TV: (link no longer available)“Abducted By The Ircenrraat” originally published in the Anchorage Daily News: (link no longer available)““The Creeps of Crater Lake” by Christopher Schulz: http://bit.ly/2LxmZ4N“This Ghost Loves Brass” submitted by Weirdo family member Candice Cardenas“Dreaming About Owls” by Nicole Whitney for Paranormality Magazine: (link no longer available)“The Mystery of Flight 914”: JJ Foster (link no longer valid), Hoax or Fact (link no longer valid) and Snopes: http://bit.ly/2RS2voI“Screams From The Basement” written by Robert Harries (link no longer available); captured audio by Alan Tait:http://bit.ly/2RUdyxv“My Great Grandfather Saw a Headless Ghost” by Weirdo family member Elis Helmersson“Werewolves On The Prowl” by John Beale for Paranormality Magazine: (link no longer available) ==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2026==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).

Get a free week of THC+ with no credit card required: https://www.thehighersidechats.com/plus-tv-trial/ Watch the free first hour of today's show on YouTube: here In this episode, we explore a wide range of intriguing topics from ancient unicorn legends and secret Vatican vaults to weather modification and the mysterious Yeti. Working through Guy Anderson's Conspiracy Theories: […] The post Guy Anderson | The Conspiracy ABCs of Obscure & Underreported Topics appeared first on The Higherside Chats.

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by JD Flynn of The Pillar to explore how powerful the Vatican really is. From China and Pope Leo's relationship with President Trump to the war in Gaza, they reveal how the Holy See influences world affairs through diplomacy and moral authority. 00:00 How Powerful Is the Vatican? 05:42 Why Does the World Listen to the Pope? 10:25 When Vatican Diplomacy Fails 14:32 Is the Vatican Too Naive? 21:33 Who Actually Runs the Vatican? 28:36 The Vatican's #2 Most Powerful Man? 30:37 The Vatican's Secretive China Deal 40:11 What an American Pope Changes 45:26 Why the Cardinals Chose Leo 49:32 Pope Leo vs. Trump? 53:59 Gaza, Pizzaballa & The Heart of All Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parish renewal can look very different when you're no longer talking about it from a diocesan office—but actually living it as a pastor and parish leader. In Episode 231, Ron Huntley sits down with Fr. Peter Wojcik and Marco Oropeza talk about what they have learned through years of pastoral renewal at St. Clement Parish in Chicago—and why those lessons eventually led them to launch Magnified Ministries. If you're a pastor or parish leader wondering how to move from ideas about renewal into the lived reality of parish transformation, this conversation is for you. And if you're ready to take an honest look at your own parish, take the Parish Missional Health Assessment at huntleyleadership.com. In this episode, you'll learn: – Why renewal leaders need to experience transformation themselves, not simply teach a strategy to others. – Why parish transformation moves much more slowly than a strategic plan might suggest, and why that slowness can be valuable. – How listening to a parish community can become the starting point for vision, strategy, and engagement. – How pastors and parish councils can work together without confusing their different responsibilities and authority. – How to create meaningful connection and belonging as a parish grows larger, including the use of smaller communities and trained leaders who listen rather than simply promote programs. – Why parish renewal requires identifying, forming, and releasing lay leaders rather than relying on the pastor to carry every ministry. – Why pastors shouldn't assume they have to build renewal alone. About Fr. Peter Wojcik Fr. Peter Wojcik is pastor of Saint Clement Parish and Pastoral Strategy Leader for the Archdiocese of Chicago. He teaches negotiation and change management at the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University and serves on the board of Alpha USA and the Vatican's Centesimus Annus pro Pontifice Foundation. Born in Lublin, Poland, Fr. Peter came to Chicago in 2003 for graduate studies at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2008 and later served with the Renew My Church initiative, helping lead parish spiritual renewal efforts. His academic background includes human behaviour and philosophy, an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, an MA in Theology, and post-master certifications in medical ethics, spirituality, and preaching. About Marco Oropeza Marco is a Partner with Aberdeen Advisors where he works closely with CEOs and senior leadership teams on large scale technology enabled transformations. Before joining Aberdeen, Marco was the Chief Program Management Officer for the Archdiocese of Chicago and a Project Leader with The Boston Consulting Group. Marco holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. He and his wife Christina have 3 children and reside in Chicago. He is a co-founder of Magnified Ministries.​ Links St. Clement Parish: https://www.clement.org Fr. Peter on Instagram & Facebook: @chicagopriest St. Clement Parish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DpoPMWpWT98bkaGmIoAyg Mentioned Resource Magnified Ministries — a ministry founded by Fr. Peter and Marco to share practical lessons, stories, and approaches for engaging the next generation and helping church leaders learn from what has worked—and what hasn't—in parish life. Visit https://www.magnified-ministries.org/ Take the Parish Missional Health Assessment:  https://huntleyleadership.com ___ Be the first to get updates on our new course by signing up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/huntleyleadership/newsletter-sign-up ___ You can also listen to the podcast weekly on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Listen on Spotify ⇥ https://spoti.fi/3PYXGa6  Listen on Apple ⇥ https://apple.co/3vjltcS Subscribe on YouTube ⇥  @huntleyleadership    ___ Connect with Huntley Leadership! Connect on LinkedIn ⇥   / huntleyleadership   Follow on Twitter ⇥   / ron_huntley   Follow on Instagram ⇥   / huntleyleadership   Follow on Facebook ⇥   / huntleyleadership   Subscribe to this YouTube channel ⇥  @huntleyleadership   ___

The cruise may have been the main event, but the adventures before and after were just as memorable! Lauren and her husband Rich share all about the pre-cruise stay in Rome — from the Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Vatican and Pantheon to the hotel, amazing Italian food and, of course, plenty of espresso martinis! Then it's time to talk Barcelona, where the post-cruise fun continued with a great hotel stay, delicious food, sangria, Park Güell and the incredible La Sagrada Família. We're covering what we saw, where we stayed, what we ate and drank, what we loved, and our tips for adding extra days in Rome and Barcelona to your Mediterranean cruise vacation. Because sometimes the best parts of a cruise vacation happen before you board and after you get off the ship!

Changing the numbering system to be more suggestive of a bracket. Sixtus is the third one seed, if you will. Image: Sandro Botticelli, 1480, Pope Sixtus II Popes names Sixtus (originally Xystus): St Sixtus I 117 or 119 to 126 or 128 Martyr St Sixtus II 257 to 258 Famous martyr, in the Roman Canon St Sixtus III 432 to 440 Sixtus IV 1471 to 1484 Sistine Chapel named for him Sixtus V 1585 to 1590 Great reformer of the Papal States and Curia   Sixtus or Xystus I: the earliest pope we have covered so far, in the very uncertain period of the second century, during the reign of Hadrian. The chronicles that look back to this time do not agree on the dates of his ministry and otherwise only record a few vague details. He is supposed to have placed the chanting of the Sanctus at its present place in the Mass, right after the Preface; he is also recorded to have been martyred, although nothing seems to be preserved about the event.   Sixtus / Xystus II: pope during the persecution of Valerian in the third century. His brief reign saw a reconciliation with St. Cyprian and churches in Africa and Asia Minor, which had been requiring heretics to be rebaptized. The persecution was stepped up in August 258 and Pope Xystus was beheaded with four deacons in a cemetery where he was celebrating Mass; two more deacons were executed the same day; the last and most famous deacon, Lawrence, survived a few days to be captured and according to legend roasted to death. Pope Sixtus to this day is mentioned in the full version of the Roman Canon of the Eucharistic Prayer.   Sixtus / Xystus III: prior to his election as pope, a correspondent with St. Augustine. Approved the acts of the Council of Ephesus and rededicated the restored basilica of St. Mary Major. This historical period included continued disputes with both Pelagians and Nestorians. Defended and maintained papal supremacy over Illyricum. Succeeded by Leo the Great.   Sixtus IV: pope of the late fifteenth century. Born of poor parents; became a Franciscan and a notable theologian. Unfortunately once pope he became a traditional nepotist and involved the Papal States in wars to put his nephews in charge of Florence and Ferrara, and wars of this nature continued to absorb papal attention through the beginning of the Reformation. He opposed and annulled the decrees of the Council of Constance and was successful in turning the Church away from conciliarism. He was a great builder and is said to have made Rome much more livable, helping continue its recovery from the Avignon period of the papacy. He reorganized and essentially refounded the Vatican Library and most famously built the Sistine Chapel.   Sixtus V: also of poor birth and Dalmatian ancestry, whose family had fled from Turkish expansion; supposedly a swineherd as a boy. Also became a Franciscan and rose to prominence in that order, also for a time appointed to the Inquisition in Venice. Accompanied the future Gregory XIII to Spain to investigate claims that the Archbishop of Toledo was a heretic, and the two did not get along. During Gregory XIII's long reign he was sidelined. Similarly to his time as an inquisitor, he proved to be an effective but severe and even brutal ruler of the Papal States. He had perhaps ten thousand to thirty thousand brigands to deal with and nearly exterminated them. He put the papal finances in order and built many useful and beautiful buildings, but seems to have taxed the economy into a stupor. Of particular significance, he created fifteen Congregations to organize the cardinals and created much of the current structure of the Curia. He caused editions of the Septuagint and the Vulgate to be printed, although his edition of the Vulgate is not considered to be of high quality, and even at the time was recalled and corrected in 1592 due to many errors already recognized. He was supposedly on the point of forcing the Jesuits to change their name from the "Society of Jesus" and change some of the rules of the order when he died. For a change he was actually notably non-nepotistic.   Why Sixtus VI: A cardinal would take this name in order to revive the memory of Sixtus II (and I), recognizing that the Church in so many parts of the world faces persecution on a massive scale. That by itself might be enough. The early modern era Popes Sixtus, especially Sixtus V, might contribute to the idea especially if 1) the cardinal is a Franciscan and 2) he plans to address the Vatican finances and the organization of the Curia at large.  

Time to look for The Star Seeds of Earth! The Adventures of Alibi Jones Chronological Omnibus continues on Glow-in-the-Dark Radio with the latest Alibi Jones novel – and a new mission for Alibi Jones. With everyone involved in The Hornet's Nest blacklisted by The Solar Alliance, Alibi didn't ask anyone to join him on a risky new trip back to Earth, as he heads to Vermont in the old United States looking for a Stone Chamber… Listen to Chapter One of The Star Seeds of Earth on this episode! You get free, independent audio science fiction each week with host, author, and narrator Mike Luoma on Glow-in-the-Dark Radio!  Thank You for Your Continued Support, Glow-in-the-Dark Radio Patrons! Please consider becoming a Patron at https://patreon.com/glowinthedarkradio.   The promo this week is for the Fix-It Home Improvement Podcast.     The 44+ Hour Adventures of Alibi Jones Chronological Omnibus Audiobook is available everywhere online. Links to all formats of the book at https://books2read.com/alibijonesomnibus.   Free Stuff? Videos? Everything else? Links and details: http://glowinthedarkradio.com and http://mikeluoma.com.   Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). Show theme - "Hitman". Alibi Jones theme - "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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This week we're excited to present a conversation from this year's edition of New Directors/New Films with the directors and lead actress of Chronovisor, moderated by New Directors/New Films selection committee member Tyler Wilson. Chronovisor will be opening at Film at Lincoln Center next Friday, September 4 with in-person Q&As at select screenings opening weekend! Get tickets at filmlinc.org/chronovisor Ahead of the film's release, don't miss Bibliomania: A Preface to Chronovisor (taking place August 28–September 3), a curated anthology of features and shorts that brilliantly wring suspense, humor, and terror from seemingly undramatizable subjects. The series serves as a great preface to Chronovisor. View the full screening schedule and secure tickets at filmlinc.org/bibliomania Inspired by the true story of a “fake” invention, Kevin Walker and Jack Auen's Chronovisor follows a Columbia professor deep into a Borgesian labyrinth of textual clues pointing to a time-travel device rumored to have been suppressed by the Vatican.

Is Q a physical book the Church buried… or a modern reconstruction of the earliest layer of the Jesus tradition? And why do both versions continue to capture our imagination?A viral claim says a secret “Book of Q” was hidden under the Vatican — a suppressed gospel containing the true words of Jesus. Meanwhile, scholars present the Lost Gospel of Q as something very different: a carefully reconstructed collection of Jesus' earliest sayings, older than the traditional Gospels. In this episode we put the two stories side by side. We examine the dramatic conspiracy narrative of underground archives and sealed documents, then explore what the scholarly Gospel of Q actually contains — the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, radical teachings on compassion, and a portrait of Jesus as a wisdom teacher. #Q #vatican #truth

Leo repeats long-since debunked claims like: the laity not participating in the Mass before Vatican 2 and the Novus Ordo Missae being in line with tradition. Neither are true, yet he repeated the misinfo anyway.Sources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

Full Title Name: Family business? Hiring Catholics? Missed priesthood, married instead? All baptized are Catholics? How to read Bible? Scorzelli cross? Marrying non-Catholic? Boy-girl friends? Guardian angels for all? Veil colors in Church? The Our Father: "super-substantial bread"? Vatican II Modernism inevitably leads to New Order of idol worship, neo-paganism and Marxism. Modernism is synthesis of all heresies; the Blessed Mother is the Destroyer of Heresies. This episode was recorded on 8/25/2026. Our Links: http://linkwcb.com/ Please consider making a monetary donation to What Catholics Believe. Father Jenkins remembers all of our benefactors in general during his daily Mass, and he also offers one Mass on the first Sunday of every month specially for all supporters of What Catholics Believe. May God bless you for your generosity! https://www.wcbohio.com/donate Subscribe to our other YouTube channels: ‪@WCBHighlights‬ ‪@WCBHolyMassLivestream‬ May God bless you all!

Day 1,642.Today, after the CIA apparently finds a way through Russian air defences, sneaking their director into the country with the Kremlin spokesman later denying any knowledge of a US military plane landing in Moscow, and with the Vatican's Foreign Minister turning up nearby, we ask what was so interesting about Moscow yesterday. Then, after his call for elections blew up in his face, Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov made another political gaffe by saying, much to Moscow's delight, that his country is ‘slowly losing the war'. All this while Ukraine strikes 16 targets across Russia, including oil facilities and another Wildberries warehouse. Later, we get our regular deep dive into Russian cucumbers and other economic indicators as well as a look at the latest cooling in relations between Russia and Armenia.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.Senior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O'SullivanSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:If you're interested in sponsoring Dom's upcoming defence event, email our colleagues at events@telegraph.co.ukRussia to extend diesel export ban through September, sources say (Reuters)https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russia-extend-diesel-export-ban-through-september-sources-say-2026-08-25/ EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:CIA head meets Russian spy chiefs in MoscowPutin's fuel crisis deepens as Ukraine hits 16 key sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick answers questions about faith, from priests discerning their path outside ministry to the anxiety of waiting for annulments and the uncertain ground those situations create. He fields comparisons between canon law and Sharia, counters misconceptions, and addresses audience concerns on receiving sacraments while in irregular relationships. Voices of personal struggle and moral wrestling fill the hour, as Patrick threads theology and practical advice through every exchange. James (email) - Is it prudent for a priest on leave awaiting Vatican dispensation to regularly spend public time with a woman he hopes to marry, even while insisting they will not pursue a romantic relationship until the dispensation is granted? (00:47) Don - Concerning annulment, why can't the person who is not in offense be freed from the marriage when being cheated on or walked out on? (13:01) Joyce - I know someone was married in the Church, divorced, and is now seeking an annulment. She got married a second time in a Baptist church before the annulment went through. (18:58) Mike - El Sayeed brought up circumcision as compared to transgender mutilation, and canon law versus surreal law. (29:21) Audio: Sharia law survivor speaks out –https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2086490550060909009?s=20 (36:43) Donna – What is the definition of sharia law? (39:04) Jonathan - What are your thoughts on all the divorce and remarriages happening in regard to Amoris Laetitia written by Pope Francis. (41:31) Robert - A Lutheran mom married a Catholic guy but in Lutheran Church with a minister. (47:41)

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We're taking a break from a new episode this week, but don't worry, we'd never leave you hanging like a boy toy at the altar. Instead, we're pulling a Hot Take from our Best Madonna Music Video episode from Season 9!In this clip, our panelists go head-to-head over two of Madge's most iconic videos: In one corner, we've got "Like a Prayer," complete with religious imagery, burning crosses, stigmata, and enough controversy to make the Vatican reach for the remote. In the other, "Express Yourself," where Madonna basically told the world that bigger budgets, sharper suits, and industrial-chic choreography were all she needed to take over the planet.So strike a pose and put on your cone bra, it's time for the debate!If you enjoyed what you heard, be sure to check out the full Best Madonna Music Video episode in our podcast feed for even more pop culture showdowns, or visit greatpopculturedebate.com for dozens of other debates.Now we want to hear from you. Does "Like a Prayer" have the spiritual power to take the crown? Or does "Express Yourself" demand that Madonna's message—and her music video—be heard loud and clear?You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @greatpopculturedebate, and on Bluesky at @gpcd.bsky.social. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss another debate.We'll be back 9/15 with Season 14, featuring 10 all-new debates. Until then, remember: Everyone's entitled to their wrong opinion. Vogue accordingly.IG: https://www.instagram.com/greatpopculturedebate/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gpcd.bsky.socialWebsite: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatpopculturedebateEPISODE CREDITSEditor: Bob ErlenbackIntro/Outro Song: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torc#madonna #musicvideo #madonnavideo #likeaprayer #expressyourself #podcastclips #podcast #popculture #debate #bestof #podcasts #music #movies #film #books #comics #television #tv #lgbtq #lgbt #nostalgia #geek #nerd #culture #greatesthitsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Vatican has long concerned itself with the practical interaction of theology with the world in which its followers live. Scholar Sean O’Callaghan says that the recent message from Pope Leo XIV on Artificial Intelligence follows in that tradition and offers profound insights for believers and non-believers alike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you wonder how the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church compare with what the Bible, Jesus, and the Apostles taught? Let's take a fair biblical look at what the Vatican teaches in light of Scripture.Link to my accompanying video on YouTube: The Vatican vs. JesusShow Notes:Book recommendations:Another Jesus?The Eucharistic Christ and the New Evangelization -  By Roger OaklandDave Hunt video -  Explains unbiblical teachings of the Roman Catholic ChurchText us for prayer, comments, or ministry questions.Connect with us at:   concerningthetimes.com

At twelve, Julie stared at a clawed arm at the end of her bed for seven seconds and then went back to reading, and the two decades that followed are why a UFO investigator spent weeks taking her statement.DEEP-DIVE ARTICLE about Archer Avenue & Resurrection Mary: https://weirddarkness.com/resurrection-mary/EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/EncountersOfJulieREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtepz5jcFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: If you've listened to Weird Darkness for any length of time, you know that I will often suggest someone who has had a paranormal disturbance in their home or life, reach out to a pastor or priest for guidance. But what exactly happens when the Catholic Church starts investigating the paranormal? (When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting) *** Many states around America say they have the most haunted road in the country. And while the words “most haunted” are somewhat subjective, it's hard not to see why people outside of Chicago consider Archer Avenue not only the top spooky street in America, but the most haunted on the planet. (The Anguish Of Archer Avenue) *** After allegedly murdering her husband in 1960, Sharon Kinne shot her lover's pregnant wife. Then, she evaded justice and escaped to Mexico only to kill again — before vanishing without a trace. (The American Murderess Who Disappeared in 1969) *** Modern courtrooms aren't equipped or knowledgable enough to determine whether or not ghosts are real, but that hasn't stopped ghosts from appearing in several court cases! (Court Cases Involving Ghosts) *** When you hear of a two-headed creature you typically think of two heads side-by-side growing from the neck and shoulders area. But have you ever heard of a creature growing another head on the very top of it's other head? It happened… and not to just any creature. It was a human boy who lived much longer than anyone expected. (The Bengal Boy With Two Heads) *** Buried alive inside the castle walls, the Finnish Maiden immured still haunts the medieval building of Olavinlinna Castle. (The Maiden of Olavinlinna Castle) *** The case of “Julie” from Carlisle in the United Kingdom is an intriguing one not only because it unfolded over many years, but because it appears to straddle the line between apparent reptilian entities and paranormal activity. (The Encounters of Julie)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:03.125 = Show Open00:03:46.357 = The Encounters of Julie00:21:34.557 = The Bengal Boy With Two Heads ***00:26:40.964 = When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting00:38:00.163 = The Anguish of Archer Avenue ***00:50:12.310 = The Maiden Of Olavinlinna Castle00:55:15.646 = The American Murderess Who Disappeared In 1969 ***00:1:03:06.483 = Court Cases Involving Ghosts01:13:33.193 = Show Close01:14:40.612 = SONG: “Archer Avenue” by Dark Weirdness01:18:51.465 = Bloopers*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:SONG: “Archer Avenue” by Dark Weirdness: https://weirddarkness.com/music“When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting” by Mariel Loveland for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5b5y7fyc“The Anguish Of Archer Avenue” by Sabrina Ithal for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x6sy6fxa“The American Murderess Who Disappeared in 1969” by Neil Patmore for All That's Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/429crjvz“The Bengal Boy With Two Heads” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet (includes photos):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3s3dpwme“Court Cases Involving Ghosts” by Jim Rowley for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtpfhf5v“The Maiden of Olavinlinna Castle” posted at Moon Mausoleum: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ybfsypnj“The Encounters of Julie” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4696c2yx(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March, 2022LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://weirddarkness.com/OFFICIALWeird Darkness looks at a clawed arm at the foot of a child's bed in Carlisle, a boy born in Bengal in 1783 with a second head growing atop his own, the Vatican office that vets miracles and demonic possession, the Chicago road that produced Resurrection Mary, a Finnish maiden entombed alive in a castle wall, a Missouri housewife who killed at least three people and vanished, and the court cases where ghosts turned up as evidence.It opens with the woman investigators call Julie, twelve years old and reading in bed in Carlisle, England, in 2000 when a black arm ending in white talons came over the foot of her mattress. Dave Hodrien of the Birmingham UFO Group interviewed her in early 2022 about twenty years of reptilian sightings, poltergeist activity, and shadow figures that followed her from that bedroom into the hospital wards where she later worked as a senior nurse.From there comes the boy born in the Bengali village of Mundul Gaut in May 1783 with a second head sitting inverted on top of the first, an upper head that wept and tried to nurse while its expressions ran independent of the child's. A cobra killed him at four, a salt agent for the East India Company robbed his grave, and his skull still sits in the Hunterian Museum in London as a specimen of craniopagus parasiticus, a parasitic twinning that occurs in two or three births out of five million.The Vatican's paranormal caseload runs through the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and the Consulta Medica, a board of Italian Catholic physicians who rule on whether a healing has any natural explanation, with Michael O'Neill of MiracleHunter.com estimating that 99.9 percent of investigated miracles are medical. Father Lampert puts genuine demonic possession at one case in five thousand, and the Vatican's revised 1999 guidelines require priests to consult mental health professionals before any exorcism is approved.Archer Avenue follows, the old Native American trail southwest of Chicago where Resurrection Mary has hitchhiked between the O'Henry Ballroom and Resurrection Cemetery since the 1930s, and where police answering a call on August 10th, 1976 found the cemetery bars bent apart and scorched with handprints. The same stretch carries phantom monks at St. James of the Sag, a cloven hoofprint outside Kaiser Hall, a driverless hearse, the Maple Lake ghost light, and Red Gate Woods, where the world's first nuclear reactor lies buried from the Manhattan Project.Olavinlinna Castle, built on a lake island in southeastern Finland in 1475, holds the legend of the lord's daughter who opened the gate for her Russian lover and was condemned for treason and immured alive in the courtyard wall, with a rowan tree of white flowers and red berries said to have grown where she died.Sharon Kinne told police in March 1960 that her toddler had shot her husband, collected $230,000, and was acquitted of killing her lover's pregnant wife before fleeing to Mexico City, where she shot a man in a motel room and earned the nickname La Pistolera; she walked out of Iztapalapa prison during a blackout on December 7th, 1969 and has never been found.The episode closes on hauntings that reached a courtroom, from the 1917 Ouija-board novel Jap Herron credited to Mark Twain's ghost to Stambovsky v. Ackley, the 1991 Ghostbusters ruling that made a Nyack house legally haunted, and Gerald Brittle's $900 million suit daring Warner Bros. to prove the events behind The Conjuring actually happened.

Patrick brings together stories of faith, family struggles, and the unexpected ways generosity echoes in Catholic life. He connects parish music, gratitude, and the tension between setting boundaries and holding fast to forgiveness, while pausing for a sharp look at Christians in the Holy Land faced with unsettling challenges. Between cultural quirks and personal growth, Patrick ties everything together with his signature encouragement and direct questions. Jordan (email) - Instead of just complaining about the contemporary music at nearby parishes, should I learn piano (with the hope of eventually learning organ) so I can offer my services to the Church, and how difficult would that be? (01:26) Sylvia (email) - Is it a sin for me to block my sister (and similarly my brother) and stop speaking to them after her continued insults and lies about my husband and me made contact unbearable—even though I forgive them, love them, pray for them daily, and only reached out because the priest advised it? (03:49) Janet (email) - As relatively new adult Catholics, my husband and I have given priests gifts of money, food, care packages, or meals when they were sick at various parishes, yet we’ve almost never received a thank-you (only once from one priest)—is this lack of acknowledgment common, and does it seem rude given that priests act in persona Christi? Joshua - I need some advice on becoming the director of religious education at my parish? (18:27) Bruno (email) - Was it fair or appropriate for you to compare the SSPX to Calvinists in a way that implied they hold theological errors they’re unwilling to discuss, especially when the SSPX’s main criticism is that the Vatican itself is falling into such errors amid widespread ambiguity and corruption? (23:02) A Message from the Church in Taybeh: Taybeh’s Priest Fr. Bashar Fawadleh Warns: “We Intend to Remain” - https://vppnews.substack.com/p/a-message-from-the-church-in-taybeh?r=p2xyu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web (29:48) Martine (email) – On not being thanked… (37:16) Jack - A director of religious education is a very important job. Need to have strong moral character, faith practice, and competence and leadership. (41:18) Richard - I have heard the claim Israeli settlers are taking over legitimate Palestinian claims. (46:43)

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Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!A book so controversial the author half jokes he may have to “press publish” live just to see how long it survives. We're joined again by Father James Mawdsley to talk about Know Thy Enemy, the personal cost of writing it, and why certain questions Catholics were told to stop asking keep forcing their way back into view.We dig into how propaganda and education build the “frame” that decides what you're allowed to notice. That takes us from post war narratives and Vatican era assumptions to today's arguments about interfaith language, “Abrahamic” messaging, and what the Gospel actually says about spiritual fatherhood and spiritual adoption. Along the way, we connect the dots between ideas that sound religious and ideas that quietly replace religion.From there we get into the culture side: Teilhard de Chardin, Fulton Sheen, and the lure of progress talk that treats borders, traditions, and inherited identity as problems to be dissolved. We also discuss evolution in Catholic schools as a faith breaking domino, and why a purely political “universal brotherhood” cannot do the job of the New Covenant.The back half turns practical and personal: what to do when online accusations become a distraction campaign, how to stay charitable without going soft on truth, and why Father's advice on mental health is blunt. He argues that regular confession, prayer, and real community often do more than therapy culture and pharmaceuticals for people trying to rebuild a stable interior life.If you want more long form Catholic conversation on Vatican II debates, interfaith dialogue, propaganda, national sovereignty, Catholic anthropology, and confession as therapy, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showGet 10% off an amazing Black Monk Rosary by going to https://www.blackmonkrosaries.com/?ref=AVOIDINGBABYLON and using code AVOIDINGBABYLON at checkout!Check out our sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off of your first order!Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rss

In this episode, we explore Raphael's extraordinary decoration of the Vatican's Stanza della Segnatura, one of the defining achievements of the High Renaissance. At the center is the famous School of Athens, but the true masterpiece is the whole of the room's larger intellectual and theological program. We examine how Raphael brings together classical philosophy, poetry, law, and Christian theology into a unified vision of knowledge itself. Along the way, we consider the remarkable portraits, ancient influences, and artistic personalities embedded within these frescoes. The episode ultimately reveals how the School of Athens leads toward the theological vision, unifying the glorified pagan past with his Christian present. Support/Follow/Learn: https://linktr.ee/italian_renaissance_podcastWorks Discussed: Raphael, Stanza della Segnatura, 1508-1511 https://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/stanze-di-raffaello/stanza-della-segnatura/stanza-della-segnatura.htmlThe Florentine Renaissance CourseSupport the show

CLICK HERE! To send us a message! Ask us a Question or just let us know what you think!Acid-etched zinc discs, nearly blank labels, bootlegged pressings, and courtroom knife fights over patents: the early disc recording era is wilder than most people realize. We pick up part three of our conversation with collector and historian Jack Stanley to map the real origin story of early disc records, from Emil Berliner's first gramophone experiments to the rival companies that turn recorded sound into a global business.We talk through how Berliner discs are made, why they are louder and tougher than early cylinders, and why their historical value can dwarf their audio quality. Then we follow the people and the power: Frank Seaman's breakaway push that leads to Zonophone, the confusing world of early pressings with little to no documentation, and how “pirated” records were sometimes made right in the heat of competition.From there, the conversation zooms out to the manufacturing and marketing that define the 78 rpm era. We dig into Doranoid's influence on shellac disc composition, Columbia's Climax records and the Globe Record Company, and the high-stakes patent collisions that force Columbia and Victor to cooperate even while they feud. Along the way, we hit the stories that make this period unforgettable: Nipper and the branding genius behind His Master's Voice, chaotic early opera sessions, Vatican recordings, and why Caruso becomes the prestige engine that helps sell everything else.If you love phonographs, record collecting, music history, or the messy origins of modern media, subscribe, share this with a fellow collector, and leave a review with your favorite early-label rabbit hole to chase next.

Welcome to episode 238! The European cruisers are back from their 39 day adventures. On today's new show, Scott and his first mate Pam share their thoughts, findings and insights, Roaming Around Rome.   The Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon were the highlights on this adventure. And of course, a massive consumption of pizza, carbonara and gelato were enjoyed.  So, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! Tommy & Scott

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The question he came out with was not, "How do I rebuild?" It was how do I matter. And 17 years later, that question has put Tom Eddington in Washington, DC, in the middle of what many consider the darkest political moment in modern American history, helping reconvene the State of the World Forum, the initiative co-founded in 1995 by Mikhail Gorbachev, Senator Alan Cranston, and Secretary of State George Shultz to address the future of human civilization. In this episode, Dov sits down with Tom, the current vice president of the reconvened forum, to talk about the six-year commitment underneath it. Not the recovery story. The commitment. Tom tells Dov what happened after he traveled to Colombia to sit with the Tairona elders and heard that 2025 to 2030 is the most consequential window in human history.  Then he flew to Bhutan and met with the national astrologer and the head of the monastic body, both of whom, working from a lineage 2,000 years old and completely independent of the Colombians, told him the same thing. Two independent sources. Same window. Same warning. Tom is a pragmatic optimist, not a mystic. With an MS from Wharton and a PhD in wisdom studies. He has coached CEOs for two decades. He has made eight documentary films. He has been asked to convene at the Vatican. And when Dov asks him the question the executive audience will most want asked, how do you take this into a boardroom of hard-nosed CEOs, Tom's answer is the one that reframes the whole conversation. Inside this conversation: The moment Tom got back on his feet at 48, capable of working five hours a week, and the single decision he made that changed everything that came after   The Erica Chenoweth research: why nonviolent movements of just 3.5% of a population have never once failed to bring systemic change, and what that means for right now   The four intelligences now operating on Earth (nature, human, artificial, cosmic) and why any leader who ignores one is looking at an incomplete map   The two questions Tom asks every new coaching client in their first session, and why the second one is where the whole life turns   Why he says modernity is dying and what it means to become a "death doula" to the world you were raised in If you came here for comfortable answers about the future, you are on the wrong podcast. If you came because something in you has been quietly asking whether the life you built was the one you were supposed to be living, or whether what comes next was always the point, hit play. Connect with Tom Eddington: Website: eddingtonadvisory.com Direct: tom@eddingtonadvisory.com Project: https://stateoftheworld.forum LinkedIn: Tom Eddington Films: Under Our Skin, The Third Harmony (thirdharmony.org), Connecting the Dots (connectingthedotsfilm.com), Written on the Landscape (PBS) Connect with Dov Baron: https://DovBaron.com dov@dovbaron.com Rate, review, and send this episode to the CEO in your life who has started asking questions their spreadsheet cannot answer. That is how the algorithm finds the people the next six years need most.   #StateOfTheWorldForum #TomEddington #ConsciousLeadership #TheDovBaronShow #FutureOfHumanity Connect with Dov Baron:https://DovBaron.comdov@dovbaron.comRate, review, and send this episode to the most thoughtful builder you know. That is how the algorithm finds the people who still ask why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ralph welcomes Dr. Mimi Syed to discuss the recent report from Brown University's Costs of War Project: “Lethal Precision Without Accountability: Israeli Government ‘Quadcopter' Use in Gaza.” Then, Ralph speaks to Joel McCleary (former Deputy Assistant to President Jimmy Carter and international consultant) about his “Dancing in the Dark” essay series on the strategies that Trump is using to hold onto power at almost any cost.Dr. Mimi Syed is an emergency medicine physician and assistant clinical professor at University of Washington and Washington State University, and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Syed served in Gaza at both al-Aqsa Hospital and Nasser Hospital, where she documented severe injuries from drone strikes and she has firsthand experience treating civilians targeted by the IDF. She is co-author of the Costs of War Project's new report: Lethal Precision Without Accountability: Israeli Government “Quadcopter” Use in Gaza.A lot of the attention has essentially fallen off from Gaza because of this so-called ceasefire…And the media (Western media) unfortunately is complicit in this—has no interest in covering Gaza, has no interest in covering the ongoing slaughter that's happening in Gaza.Dr. Mimi SyedThe irony of all of this is that the drones and the capabilities that these drones have to shoot and to distinguish between a civilian and a combatant—the whole purpose of this is to mitigate civilian harm. And instead, perversely, they're being used for the opposite. They're being used to target civilians and children. And in the U.N. report, they specifically talk about a soldier describing the experience, saying that it's like a video game. He can be sitting somewhere far away, away from the dangers of a military zone, away from the dangers of combatants, and essentially target whoever he wants, and shoot. And these drones have the capability of distinguishing between a child, an adult, a combatant. And most of these cases that I documented, the child was by themselves. There was no other adult harmed.Dr. Mimi SyedJoel McCleary served as Deputy Assistant to the President during the Carter Administration. As president of the Sawyer-Miller Group he oversaw international strategic advisory work for fourteen prime ministers and presidents. Currently, he is Managing Partner of Four Seasons Ventures, which has conducted in-depth studies for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security on biodefense. These studies reviewed the emergency powers of the President in the event of a pandemic or major biological weapons attack. He is co-founder of the nonpartisan nonprofit Keep Our Republic.November 3rd is just the prelude to January 3rd—the game (so to speak) is who controls the Speakership. And that is determined by the certified members who are certified by the current House—they will determine who meets on January 3rd. So obviously what Trump does not want (or any President does not want) is there to be an opposing party's Speaker.Joel McClearyWe're not saying that anything is inevitable. We're just saying what is possible if you look at what they're saying and if you look at where they might go if they feel compelled to do so. So NSPM-7 is probably the most frightening aspect of this whole thing. And what's most frightening is how few people have focused on it. All of us need to read these documents at the ACLU (the Brennan Center has done fantastic work). And Mark Medish and I just are appalled that still, in Democratic circles or other circles, we are not yet comprehending the meaning of NSPM-7 and how it threatens each one of us in reality.Joel McClearyNews 8/21/26* This week, another round of primaries were held, most notably in Florida. For progressives, the biggest victory is that of Angie Nixon, a DSA-backed member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing Jacksonville. Nixon trounced her opponent – Alex Vindman, who testified against Trump during the 2019 impeachment effort – winning 56% of the vote to his 44% despite being outspent by a margin of 16 to 1. Forbes reports that in her victory speech, Nixon said “We have proved that everyday people are more powerful than corporations and billionaires…We went up against the political establishment, against millions of dollars of outside spending…and we won. This win was for the little guys and girls…We, the hardworking everyday people of Florida, sent a shock wave to the Washington, D.C., establishment.” Unfortunately, Nixon's candidacy, like that of any statewide Democratic campaign in the Sunshine State, remains a long shot. The last Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in Florida was former astronaut Bill Nelson in 2012.* More disappointing were the down-ballot results in these primaries. In the 20th congressional district, a majority-minority district centered on Broward County, Debbie Wasserman Schultz won with 45% of the vote, according to NBC. She defeated four Black candidates, including young progressive Elijah Manley. Wasserman Schultz previously represented the 25th district, but following the Republican-led mid-decade redistricting program carried out in Florida, she opted to seek reelection in this heavily Democratic seat. The Black candidates had tried and failed to consolidate behind a single choice.* And in Florida's 25th congressional district, ultra-zionist incumbent Congressman Jared Moskowitz “warded off” a challenge from his left in the form of Oliver Larkin, a DSA-backed union organizer. Larkin drew substantial media attention, first when he appeared on Fox and, asked about immigration and crime, he demanded accountability for “this pedophile president Donald Trump” and others implicated in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and again during an interview with WPLG Local 10 when Larkin was “faced with genocide denial.” According to the Middle East Eye, Larkin “raised the topic of Israel's genocide in Gaza, pointing to statements and findings from institutions such as the United Nations, Amnesty International and Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem,” which the interviewer, Glenna Milberg incorrectly dismissed as “factually incorrect.” Larkin “outlined Israel's deliberate targeting of civilians, restrictions on humanitarian aid and attacks on churches, schools and other places of worship,” and Milberg again “interrupted and said his account was ‘factually not correct.'” The Middle East Eye writes that the exchange was then “cut short when Milberg said she was being told they had to wrap up the interview.”* Turning to Texas, NOTUS reports Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico – capitalizing on the acrimonious primary battle between sitting Republican Senator John Cornyn and his victorious primary opponent Texas AG Ken Paxton – has taken the extraordinary step of bringing a Cornyn aide onto his campaign. According to this piece, “Jacob Smith, who worked for Cornyn for five years as a deputy legislative director and policy adviser, is taking on the role of deputy policy director for Talarico's campaign.” In a statement, Smith said that he is “proud” to join Talarico's campaign and that “Instead of playing partisan politics, Talarico speaks to the needs of everyday people who day in and day out work too hard for too little.” Smith also laid into Paxton, calling him “the most corrupt, self-dealing politician in Texas who would sell their futures to the highest contributor just to hold onto power,” and urging “fellow Republicans who know Ken Paxton is unfit to serve in the Senate to finally hold him accountable at the ballot box.” This piece quotes an anonymous “Republican operative” who characterized this kind of “cross-party hire” as “unheard of.” He added that Talarico has a “better chance than any Democrat has had in the state in a very long time.”* In more primary news, last week we discussed the victory of former Hartford, Connecticut Mayor Luke Bronin over 14-term incumbent Congressman John Larson. That same day, the Lever published an exposé of Stephen Mandel, a Connecticut-based billionaire hedge fund manager and Democratic mega-donor who is the “largest bankroller of a nascent political machine promising to ‘redefine' the Democratic Party.” Via two organizations – Majority Democrats and the Bench – Mandel and his wife have funneled tens of millions of dollars to candidates of their choosing in an attempt to form a “new [political] center.” According to this report, Bronin amassed a “sizable war chest,” during his primary challenge against Larson, much of which traces back to Mandel. Not only that, apparently, Bronin “used to be on the payroll of a nonprofit funded by the billionaire,” and his campaign's policy stances reflect the network's preferences and priorities. The Lever notes that, perhaps unsurprisingly, the Mandels did not return their requests for comment.* In more Connecticut news, in the wake of Larson's defeat, local media is beginning to question whether Senator Richard Blumenthal should run for another term in 2028, with WTNH noting that he will be 82 at the end of his current term. While Blumenthal has not formally announced that he will run for a fourth senate term, he did confirm that he has a campaign committee and it is raising money. This piece notes that Blumenthal is the second oldest member of Connecticut's congressional delegation, behind only Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, 83, who represents the state's third congressional district. With the increased scrutiny on aging Democrats, and donors like Stephen Mandel bankrolling primary challenges by younger candidates, Blumenthal's decision of whether or not to run or anoint a successor could prove critical. For his part, Blumenthal is quoted saying “Age is a state of mind…and I am very, very happy doing my job right now, as energetically as I feel is appropriate.”* Senator Blumenthal features prominently in another story this week from a different part of Washington. NOTUS reports that on K Street, lobbyists for the defense industry – literally the military industrial complex – are “girding for aggressive investigations of President Donald Trump's Pentagon and the companies that do business with it,” if the Democrats retake one or both houses of Congress in the midterm elections. This piece emphasizes that Democrats have “spent two years seething that the Trump administration shut Congress out of decisions about the Pentagon, from the Iran war to politically connected contractors and a defense budget that's ballooned to $1.5 trillion.” Lobbyists are reported to be particularly wary of their clients being caught between outraged congressional Democrats and an uncooperative White House for the next two years. Blumenthal, the top Democrat on the Senate Investigations Subcommittee, is already zeroing in on 1789 Capital, where Donald Trump Jr. is an investor, and American Ventures, where Eric Trump is an investor, both of which received billions of dollars in government awards. He is quoted saying “We need to look into whether Trump's sons are profiting from investments in defense contractors that involve insider information or contracts awarded in ways that compromise defense interests.” Other investigations he signaled they might pursue include a probe of “the administration's growing reliance on single-source contracts and whether the administration has given preferential treatment to companies with political ties, particularly those that donated to Trump's White House ballroom project.” In the House, Democrats on the Armed Services Committee will likely focus on “military strategy, acquisition decisions and the Pentagon's rapidly growing budget,” while the Oversight Committee, is more focused on “corruption, conflicts of interest, companies connected to Trump allies such as SpaceX and other ethics issues.” When Republicans won control of the House, Senate, and presidency in 2024, many lobbying firms axed their Democratic staff. It seems they are beginning to regret that decision.* Our next two stories have to do with the AI boom. First, in Wisconsin, the politics of AI data centers have come to in large part define the ongoing race to succeed Democrat Tony Evers as Governor. DSA-backed candidate Francesca Hong rode her vow of a moratorium on new data center construction to front-runner status in the primary, only to lose by a hair to Evers' last minute chosen successor, David Crowley. Since becoming the nominee, Crowley has refused to adopt Hong's signature issue and his opponent, Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany is taking full advantage. According to Wisconsin Public Radio, Tiffany's campaign has released a new TV ad labeling his opponent “data center David Crowley.” In the ad, Crowley is “seen saying Wisconsin has the opportunity to be ‘an AI and a data hub not only for the entire country, but for the entire globe.'” Ironically, Tiffany himself has cast “pro-data center votes in Congress” and Crowley's campaign argues that Tiffany “wouldn't be as hard on developers as his campaign claims,” though he is now campaigning on “ending state subsidies for data centers and creating additional protections for ratepayers and the state's farmland and water.”* Next, a stunning feat of reporting by 404 Media exposed how “Amazon is buying massive quantities of books, scanning them for AI training data, and destroying them in the process.“ To investigate this, the outlet placed a tracking device in a rare book that they suspected would be acquired by an AI company for training data. Then, when indeed it was, they followed the book around the country to its final destination – an Amazon warehouse in Las Vegas, Nevada – where employees say that “all [they] do is scan books..Some are assigned to cut books, and others go to receive where they get books and scan the bar codes.” The printed book is destroyed in the process. The logo of the Amazon team that works at this warehouse, called VGT3, is a dinosaur, brandishing its teeth and with a book in its hands. The piece notes that the AI company Anthropic has previously been sued for engaging in the practice of destroying rare books in order to feed them into their large language models, or LLMs, on copyright grounds, but the “judge in the lawsuit ruled it was fair use and not a copyright violation for Anthropic to scan a book for training data in part because it destroyed the original, printed copy.” The author of this piece notes that these rare books are not necessarily monetarily valuable – they could be rare because “not many copies of them were ever printed,” or “they are in a foreign language not many people speak.” Still, as one bookseller said “There are different types of value…[besides monetary value] There's historical value, intellectual value, sentimental value. All sorts of things, and all of those the AI companies don't care about. They just want the content as a bunch of words strung together.”* Finally, we turn to the Vatican, where, Drop Site reports, Pope Leo XIV is using his pulpit to call for the opening of humanitarian corridors for civilians in Sudan. In his weekly Angelus address, the first American Pope highlighted “the plight of civilians in the besieged city of el-Obeid.” In addition to his call for humanitarian corridors, the pontiff called for both sides to “cease attacks on civilian targets.” Drop Site explains that El-Obeid, the largest city in Kordofan – the region comprising central Sudan – has faced intense drone attacks as the rebels of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) battle the Sudanese army for supremacy in the region. An RSF siege has “left over 500,000 people in famine conditions for months and without supplies.” The United Nations warns that if El-Obeid falls, it could follow in the mold of el-Fasher, which fell to the RSF last year and resulted in “mass ethnic cleansing massacres by the RSF that killed an estimated 60,000 people.” We can only hope that the world will heed the Pope's plea for peace and humanitarian assistance to the civilian population of Sudan.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Alien Devrizium Time Travel tech sent Alibi Jones back to meet his father BC – the Vatican Assassin – as a young man on assignment in Argentina. BC has no clue who Alibi is, but knows he's “related”. Still, the two of them managed to take out a threat named Stefan – who Alibi thought could be a young Finder!? Can they finish up with Stefan without attracting too much attention? Can BC complete his mission? And will Alibi Jones be able to get back to his Christmas Present? We'll find out in Part Three (of Three) of ALIBI JONES: Christmas Present!  Hear free, independent audio science fiction each week with host, author, and narrator Mike Luoma on Glow-in-the-Dark Radio! The Adventures of Alibi Jones Chronological Omnibus continues.You can also read ALIBI JONES: Christmas Present as a Comic Book Story: https://www.indyplanet.com/the-adventures-of-alibi-jones. Or get the Prose Short Story you're listening to in This Collection: https://books2read.com/AlibiJonesSixShorts. Thank You for Your Continued Support, Glow-in-the-Dark Radio Patrons! Please consider becoming a Patron at https://patreon.com/glowinthedarkradio.   The promo this week is for Nutty Bites: https://www.nimlas.org/blog.     The 44+ Hour Adventures of Alibi Jones Chronological Omnibus Audiobook is available everywhere online. Links to all formats of the book at https://books2read.com/alibijonesomnibus.   Free Stuff? Videos? Everything else? Links and details: http://glowinthedarkradio.com and http://mikeluoma.com.   Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). Show theme - "Hitman". Alibi Jones theme - "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageA 94-year-old cardinal walking into a Hong Kong courtroom might be the clearest sermon you'll hear all week. Cardinal Joseph Zen sits beside Jimmy Lai's wife as Lai, a 78-year-old Catholic and pro-democracy publisher, is sentenced to 20 years under Hong Kong's national security law. Then a reporter asks Pope Leo XIV about Lai, and the answer is chilling in its restraint: “I cannot comment on that.” We sit with the contrast, because it raises a hard question about what Catholic leadership looks like when a believer becomes a political prisoner.We connect that moment to the 2018 Vatican-China agreement on bishop appointments, a secretive Vatican-China deal that, in practice, appears to give Beijing leverage while Rome keeps a veto it never uses. We talk about what secrecy prevents: accountability, clarity for ordinary Catholics, and public advocacy for the underground Catholic Church in China as crosses come down, cameras go up, and clergy face detention or “re-education.” When the Vatican's ability to speak depends on keeping a partner happy, the people who pay first are often the ones already under pressure.We also look backward to look forward. Rome has tried “quiet treaties” with hostile regimes before, and history shows how quickly total-control governments break promises. We compare today's approach to earlier Vatican diplomacy, the failures of Ostpolitik, and the model of naming evil plainly, even when it comes at a cost. If you care about religious freedom, Catholic persecution, and the moral limits of diplomacy, this conversation is for you. Key Points from the Episode:• Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence and Cardinal Joseph Zen's public witness  • Pope Leo XIV's response and what papal silence signals  • The 2018 Vatican-China agreement and why its secrecy matters  • Beijing's leverage over bishops and Rome's unused veto  • The underground Catholic Church in China under surveillance and coercion  • Historical parallel with the 1933 treaty and Pope Pius XI's 1937 warning  • Ostpolitik versus public truth-telling and John Paul II's example  • Named bishops detained or disappeared and the question of accountability  We have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great ways to work.  Links?

As Silicon Valley races to build machines that can think, create and perhaps surpass human intelligence, the Vatican has emerged as one of the most prominent global voices questioning the path the tech billionaires are setting for us. Pope Leo XIV, in his recent document on AI, warned of “the risk of dehumanisation.” Behind that warning lies a question that has occupied philosophers and theologians for centuries: what does it mean to be human?In Rome, Isobel Cockerell explores whether the answer to that age-old question survives contact with the era of artificial intelligence. She turns to Father Michael Baggot, a Catholic priest and professor who teaches courses on AI, ethics and transhumanism at Vatican universities. A regular at meetings between clergy and tech leaders, he sees Silicon Valley's vision of AI as quasi-religious in its claims to end uncertainty, suffering, and even death. “I also belong to a religion that believes in eternal life,” he says. He's conflicted about the ambitions of the tech elite. He hopes AI can lead to “human flourishing” but sees, in his pastoral life, how AI can devalue the very human acts of caring and sacrificing for the good of others.Isobel also speaks to tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for his radical efforts to defeat human ageing and live forever. He tells us that in building superintelligent AI, humanity may in fact be building God. He points to a future in which “this emergent structure of power is no longer human-centric.”This episode of Heart and Soul examines whether an institution built on ancient tradition can meaningfully shape the direction of the most disruptive technology of our time. And it invites believers and sceptics alike to consider what impact artificial intelligence might have on humanity.

The aftermath of the Vatican's preparatory ritual to pachamama has led to an unmistakable sign: God will not be mocked, especially as new details emerge about the event itself.Sources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray on the latest Catholic news from the Vatican and the world. Bishop Thomas Paprocki on his lawsuit against the State of Illinois. Bear Woznick talks about his new book of meditations.

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A Vatican official conducts a Pachamama ritual as part of the preparation for Pope Leo XIV's arrival in Peru. Why are Vatican officials conducting demonic rituals?Sponsored by Pray Latinhttps://praylatin.comSources:https://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

Cash The Record Vol. 7: Tupac Shakur — What Is His Signature Song? Tupac Shakur doesn't have one obvious signature song. He has nine legitimate candidates, and none of them agree with each other. In this episode, John Cash runs all nine — California Love, Dear Mama, Changes, Hail Mary, Brenda's Got A Baby, I Get Around, Keep Ya Head Up, How Do U Want It, and Hit 'Em Up — through the Cash The Record five-question rubric to determine which song actually defines who Tupac was. Along the way: the Library of Congress honor that made "Dear Mama" the first solo hip-hop record in American history preserved as a national treasure. The Vatican's surprising endorsement of "Changes." The lawsuit "How Do U Want It" triggered from a national civil rights activist. And the strangest stat of the episode — a Tupac song that never charted once while he was alive, and debuted on Billboard nearly thirty years after its release. Real fans weigh in with their own picks (and get roasted for it). Nine songs get graded, eliminated, and ranked. And by the end, one verdict stands — with the chart data, certifications, and cultural history to defend it. Subscribe to Cash The Record for a new episode every month. Next up: Beyoncé. Topics covered: Tupac Shakur discography, Dear Mama Billboard history, California Love chart facts, Changes Grammy nomination, Hail Mary Don Killuminati, hip-hop signature songs, 2Pac legacy, RIAA certifications, Library of Congress National Recording Registry, hip-hop history podcast.

August 19th, 2026 - We discuss Bishop Athanasius Schneider's statement that the SSPX is not in formal schism. Then, we welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine to discuss a Vatican official offering coca leaves to Pachamama. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

What happens to Christianity when UAP disclosure becomes official? UFO researcher and theologian Dr. Joel Parkyn says both mainstream skeptics and the Vatican have it dangerously wrong. When a U.S. VP claimed UFOs are demons, Parkyn called it "demonological reductionism"—a lazy theological firewall by people who've never actually studied the evidence. But Vatican astronomers claiming extraterrestrial life poses no faith problem? Are aliens compatible with Christianity? That's theological overconfidence masking deeper doctrine questions. In this investigation, Parkyn argues the real UFO-Christianity story is far more complex—and far more at stake.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-trouble-show-unidentified-flying-objects-ufo-disclosure--5808897/support.JOIN US:  https://www.thegoodtroubleshow.com

Vatican pontifical commissioner Msgr Jordi Bertomeu and a bishop offered coca leaves in a “payment to the land” to the Peruvian Mother-Earth goddess Pachamama. https://iCatholicMobile.com Visit iCatholicMobile.com and switch to a faithful Catholic phone coverage or call 802-988-6588 https://www.wildalaskan.com/TAYLOR - Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. https://nsti.com/checkout/?rid=pvtW40 This is the NSTI discount link to receive your $1 jump start at New Saint Thomas Institute for your Catholic Bible in a Year, Catholic Bible Cheat Sheet, and Catholic Lifetime Reading List and 10 Catholic Courses from Dr. Taylor Marshall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bible tells us the apostles scatter. Then it goes quiet. Dr. Bryan Litfin picks up the trail right where Acts drops it. The Liberty professor and early church expert takes Nate and Luke back into the first century to trace what actually happened to Peter, Paul, and Thomas. Peter dies in Nero's circus at the foot of what is now the Vatican, crucified upside down while Christians burn as human torches around him. Paul is beheaded outside the city walls. And in 2009, someone drilled into his sarcophagus and tested what was inside. First-century male bones.This one goes deep, and it goes weird. Handkerchiefs lowered on strings to touch a martyr's bones. Thomas walking east down the Silk Road while Paul walks west toward the end of the world. A worldview where holiness was something you could physically touch, where power moved through cloth and bone the same way it left Jesus when the woman grabbed his robe. Litfin makes the case that the early church believed the blurry stuff too, and that it was the Enlightenment that finally drained the supernatural out of the faith. The apostles left more behind than a book. This is the rest of the story. This Episode is Sponsored By: https://preborn.com/blurry — Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. https://www.bruntworkwear.comBLURRY — Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code BLURRY at checkout and enter THE BRUNT POTTY OF GOLD SWEEPSTAKES for your chance to win $50,000. No purchase necessary. Ends 9/18/26. Official rules apply. #Bruntpod #sponsored http://blurrygold.com/ — Get a FREE Gold & Silver Kit while supplies last! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one let the Pope listen to this week's episode.   Our guest is Natasha Pulley, genre-defying author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, The Bedlam Stacks, The Kingdoms, and now, in the The Salt King she pits the Vatican and Catholic Doctrine against something much, much older, lurking in the salt mines of the world.   It leads us to a conversation about faith of many kinds, about reality-adjacent fiction, the horrid truth of Sodom and Gomorrah, dark representations of the Catholic Church, and the challenge of fusing folk horror and global apocalypse.   There are also some holy dick pics.   Enjoy!   Other books mentioned: Gentle Things (2026), by Danielle Giles Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2024), by Susanna Clarke The Hill in the Dark Grove (2026), by Liam Higginson The Name of the Rose (1980), by Umberto Eco Foundation (1951), by Isaac Asimov A Canticle for Liebowitz (1959), by Walter M. Miller Jr Father Alberto and the Flying Girl (2026), by Timothy X Atack   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott forcing Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to abandon its proposed Islamic ablution and foot-washing stations after threatening state funding and requesting a federal investigation; White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announcing she will step down at the end of August as Scott Jennings, Alina Habba, Steven Cheung, and other familiar conservative figures emerge as possible replacements; and Matthew McConaughey meeting Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican before discussing faith, artificial intelligence, shared moral values, and his possible political future; and much more. #rubinreport #ablution #Islamicfootwashing #dfwairport #karolineleavitt #matthewmcconaughey #popeleoxiv #politics #daverubin

If it were possible to control another person telepathically or psychokinetically, could you force them to convert to Christianity—and would that conversion even be valid? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Jimmy Akin tackles unusual questions at the intersection of Catholic theology, science, history, and pop culture. He examines whether baptisms performed by the character Mr. Eko on Lost would be valid, whether Jesus received DNA from Mary, and how Catholics should respond to ancient-alien theories that reinterpret God, angels, and biblical events as extraterrestrial encounters. Jimmy also discusses the credibility of controversial claims made by Malachi Martin and breaks down the differences between Newtonian physics, special relativity, and general relativity. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:34 – Let’s suppose for a moment here that it is possible to either telepathically or psychokinetically link up to another person to the point of being able affect their bodily motions or in other words, let’s suppose that possessing other humans can be done. Let’s suppose the host is a non-Christian and the possessor a Christian. If the possessor, while  inside of the host’s body, pilots them into going to confession and declares Christ as Lord and Savior, is this a conversion and additionally would this be permitted? Why or why not?  17:10 – On the show LOST: are the baptisms performed on the island by “Father Eko” valid? The usual “desert island scenario” does not quite cover it. Eko is not a priest but is only impersonating one. And neither of the baptized was in imminent danger of death (although Charlie thought so on the basis of a dream) but survived at least into Season 5.  21:01 – I know this will be speculation, but do we have any proof one or the other whether the Holy Spirit used one of Mary’s eggs so there would be a DNA connection between them? Or is the general understanding that the Holy Spirit implanted an embryo in her, independent of her DNA?  28:42 – I saw an interview with Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, the ancient alien theorist on National Georgraphy YouTube… He claimed dozens of alien species have been with humanity for millions of years… Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed not by the Wrath of God but by a UFO. Tsukalos and other co-working theorists hold to the idea that we were visited by aliens during the pyramid era. For example, Tsukalos says that the Aztecs have carvings saying they saw huge giant snakes flying thousands of years ago (flying planes)… or floating turtles hovering over them (flying UFO discs) he claims it simply came down to misinterpreted technology from aliens for their lack of better words and explanations of what they saw… and therefore calling them Gods. This makes a lot of sense to me. Is it blasphemous to think or call God (the father) and his angels… aliens? What do you think about this misinterpreted technology?  44:34 – Malachi Martin made some weird complaints about things allegedly happening in the Vatican. How credible was he?  49:11 – What does the theory of relativity add or detract from the galelei-Newton system of coordinates? Was it just factoring in light speed? I'm reading through the theory now and I don't even get the difference between general and special (specific?) relativity.