The following articles, previously published in editions of the Nuntiatoria, are archived here by topic for convenient reference.
Apostolate Guidance
Give Me That Old-Time Religion: Welcoming Visitors
The Selsey Podcast launched
Welcoming the Stranger: Guidance for the Faithful on Receiving Newcomers and Visitors
Rebuilding from within; the Benedict Option and the mission of the Old Roman Apostolate
The importance of demeanor and welcome at ORA domestic and chapel Masses
Hosting Mass at Home A Guide for the Old Roman Apostolate
Guidance on Attire for Attending Old Roman Apostolate Masses and Chapels
Church Crisis
The Pope Is Dead. Long Live the Papacy
We’re All Sedevacantists Now Sorting the Tribes After a Papal Death
The Pope We Need: A Vision from the Old Roman Apostolate
The Pope We Don’t Need: A Warning from the Old Roman Apostolate
The Brogue in the Sistine Chapel: Pope Francis Is Dead, But the Reckoning Begins
The Legacy of Pope Francis: A Church in Tension
Cardinal Stella’s Critique Signals Deep Divisions Ahead of Conclave
The Haste of Power: Cardinal Zen’s Challenge and the Opening Moves of a Sede Vacante
“Conclave Watch”: Survivors Demand a Clean Break with Francis’s Legacy of Abuse Mismanagement
By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them: Vatican II, Bergoglio, and the Darkening of the Visible Church
ARE TRADITIONAL CATHOLICS IN COMMUNION WITH ROME? The Short Answer Is: Yes — With Eternal Rome.
China Appoints Bishop During Sede Vacante: Vatican Authority Undermined Again
Why Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle Is NOT the Right Choice for Pope
Conclave 2025: Reform or Restoration? Commentators Weigh the Future of the Church
Catechesis in Ruins — Why Catholics No Longer Understand Marriage
From Asceticism to Sentimentalism: The Eclipse of Christian Discipline in the Age of the Therapeutic
Liturgical Lawfare: How Modernists Weaponised Canon Law to Impose a Revolution
A Church on the Brink? Synodality, Decentralization, and the Risk of Schism
The Turning Tide in the Rupnik Case: From Papal Rehabilitation to Lourdes’s Response
When Justice Is Gagged: The Libero Milone Case and the Crisis of Vatican Transparency
A Frail Pontiff and a Paralyzed Vatican: Who Governs the Church Now?
The Death of Catholic Spain: Secularisation, Disaffiliation, and the Mission Ahead
Historic Decline: German Catholics Fall Below 20 Million
Viral Video of Rapping German Priest Sparks Global Debate on Modernity in the Church
Bishop Markus Büchel Urges Discussion on Women’s Ordination
Survivors Group Challenges Cardinals Over Clergy Abuse Accountability
The Disappearing Seminarian: A Global Crisis in Vocations
The Captivity of Theology: A Critique of Catholic Universities
The Chartres Pilgrimage Vatican Restrictions and the War on Tradition
Synodality: a permanent restructuring of the Church?
Concerns mount over SSPX Resistance priest dismissed for abuse amid past failures in safeguarding
The Prophecy of Our Lady of Good Success
The Ninth Anniversary of Amoris Laetitia
Infiltration of the Lay Carmelites: a departure from Tradition
Restoring True Fatherhood a call to action from the Primus
The Modernist Mindset and the crisis of Faith
US Watchdog Launches Database on Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse in the Philippines Stirring Church Debate
A Response to the Article Why Communion on the Tongue Kneeling Must be Restored
Cardinal Fernandez’s Lecture on Gender Affirming Surgery a Controversial Debate in Catholic Theology
Rupnik and his Companions Occupy Convent Amid Ongoing Abuse Controversy
A Traditionalist Critique of Cardinal Roch’s Interview
The Declining State of the Catholic Church in America Since Vatican II
Concerns Over the Appointment of a Female Episcopal Vicar
Survey on the Real Presence Findings and Implications
Pope Francis’s Confused Attitude Toward Sexual Sins
Our Lady of Good Success Prophetic Warnings and Hope for our time
Confession
How to Make a Good Confession: A Primer for Traditional Catholics
A Primer on the Examination of Conscience for the Lay faithful
A Guide to Examining Your Conscience Recognising Venial Sin and Repenting of it
A Guide to Examining Your Conscience Recognizing Mortal Sin and Returning to God
A Primer on Venial and Mortal Sins
The Sacrament of Confession Admonitions from the Saints and Theologians
The Healing Power of Confession a Remedy for the Soul Mind and Heart
Fasting
Pre-Lenten and Fasting Traditions in Ireland
Pre-Lenten and Lenten Traditional Praxis in the United Kingdom
Pre-Lenten and Lenten Traditional Observances in the Americas
Traditional Pre-Lenten and Lenten Observances in the Philippines and its Revival Today
Pre-Lenten and Lenten Traditions in Central Europe
Pre-Lenten and Lenten Observances in Poland
Practical Guidance for Observing the Traditional Catholic Fast
A Primer on Traditional Fasting and Abstinence During Lent
Adapting Traditional Lenten Fasting for Laypersons with Family and Work Obligations
Free Speech
University of Sussex Fined £585,000 Over Free Speech Failures
Tommy Robinson’s Incarceration, court appeal and concerns over excessive punishment
Safeguarding the Digital Commons: The UK’s Online Safety Act
Free Speech Victory for Christian Preacher after Prosecution for Criticizing Islam is Dismissed
Police Marking Their own Homework over Allison Pearson Investigation Critics Say
Journalist Jonathan Sacerdoti Disinvited from UWC Atlantic Amid Student Protests
US Midwifery Student Suspended in Scotland Over Pro-Life Beliefs Raising Free Speech Concerns
Free Speech in the UK Reinforcing JD Vance’s Concerns
The State of Free Speech in Europe Challenges and Restrictions
Kristie Higgs Triumphs as Court of Appeals Declares Dismissal for Free Speech Unlawful
The State of Free Speech in Britain Legislation Islamophobia and the Impact of the Online Safety Bill
Lent
Dominica de Passionis
From the Primus
Liturgical Notes
The Fifth Sunday of Lent, Passion Sunday
“Velata Gloria” a Motto for the fifth week of Lent
Spiritual Reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Lent
A sermon for Sunday
The Desirability of Experiencing Passiontide and the Sacred Triduum in a State of Grace
A Primer for the Laity on Devotional Participation in Passiontide and the Sacred Triduum
A Practical Primer for Catholics Entering Passiontide
Quadragesima IV
Laetare Sunday in the Tridentine Rite
The Fourth Sunday of Lent
“Laetare Mater” a Motto for the fourth week of Lent
Spiritual Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent
A sermon for Sunday
Mid-Lent Reflection: Steady the Course…
Quadragesima III
The Third Sunday of Lent
“Vigila Vincas” a Motto for the third week of Lent
Spiritual Reflection for the Third Sunday in Lent
A sermon for Sunday
The Ancient Scrutinies and Tests for Catechumens During Lent
Exorcism in the Church: Its Types and Purpose
QUADRAGESIMA II
The Second Sunday in Lent
“Per Crucem Gloriam” a motto for the second week of Lent
Spiritual Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent
A Sermon for Sunday
Maintaining Resolve in Lenten Discipline
QUADRAGESIMA I
Liturgical Notes
The History and Spiritual Importance of Lent
The First Sunday of Lent
“Tentatus Victrix” a motto for starting Lent
Spiritual Reflection for the First Sunday in Lent
A Sermon for Sunday
Lenten Embertide in the Tridentine Liturgy
The Holistic Benefits of Fasting in Traditional Catholic Praxis
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday in the Tridentine Liturgy
A Spiritual Reflection for Ash Wednesday
A Sermon or Ash Wednesday
Quinquagesima
Quinquagesima Sunday Preparation for the Lenten Journey
“Caritas Vincit” as a motto for entering Lent
A Spiritual Reflection for Quinquagesima Sunday
A Sermon for Sunday
Sexagesima
Sexagesima Sunday the Struggle of the Church and the Soul
“Certamen pro animabus” as a motto for Sexagesima Sunday
A Sermon or Sunday
SEPTUAGESIMA
The Gesima Season a Liturgical Overview
The Tradition of Depositio Alleluia
Septuagesima Sunday a Liturgical and Theological Reflection
Spiritual Reflection for Septuagesima Sunday
A Sermon for Sunday
Gen Z
A Quiet Revival? Grace in the Ruins or a Culture War Mirage?
A Unique Opportunity for the Old Roman Apostolate Engaging Generation Z’s Spiritual Curiosity
Gen Z Traditionalism a Counter Cultural Revival
Good News
A Quiet Revival? Grace in the Ruins or a Culture War Mirage?
A Sign from Arizona? The Alleged Miracle Attributed to Cardinal Pell
Pastoral Letters
Bonus Pastor – Good Shepherd Sunday
Politics
A Return to Reality: UK Supreme Court Reasserts the Definition of Woman
“Groomed: A National Scandal” — Channel 4 Documentary Sparks National Reckoning
“Best Decision You’ll Ever Make”? Religious Double Standards and the NHS Muslim Network
Reform’s Breakthrough: Britain’s Local Earthquake and What It Means for the Church
The Truth Behind the CRS Basket: Catholics Deserve Accountability
Sanctuary or Subversion? A Catholic Critique of “Know Your Rights” Immigration Workshops
A Tale of Two Funds: What the UK Government’s Budget Says About the Soul of the Nation
The UK’s Assisted Dying Bill: Political Fragility and Eroding Safeguards
Scotland’s Assisted Dying Bill: A Legal Milestone or Ethical Precipice?
Isle of Man Legalises Assisted Dying, Prompting Safeguarding and Ethical Concerns
Trump Freezes Planned Parenthood Grants in Renewed Pro-Life Push
Britain in crisis, hunger, housing and the hollowing of a nation under Starmer
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested Catholic Church Backs ICC Prosecution
A Stark Contrast the White House’s Ash Wednesday Observance vs the UK’s Silence
The Uk Assisted Dying Bill Legislative Process Ethical Concerns and Procedural Controversies
Pro-Life
The United Kingdom’s Assisted Dying Debate: England, Scotland, and Jersey at a Crossroads
The Dutch Euthanasia Expansion: A Cautionary Tale for Britain
Trump Freezes Planned Parenthood Grants in Renewed Pro-Life Push
Silent Prayer and Two-tier Policing Vaughn-Spruce Rearrested
The Uk Assisted Dying Bill Legislative Process Ethical Concerns and Procedural Controversies
A Quiet Victory: UN Political Declaration Fails to Enshrine Abortion as a Universal Right
Religious Freedom / Persecution
Police Raid Quaker Meeting House: An Unprecedented Violation of Conscience and Sacred Space
Labour Council Moves to Criminalise Street Preachers — A Warning for All Who Cherish Liberty
Faith in the Dock: What the Glawdys Leger Judgment Means for Religious Education in England
The Desecration at Topeka: What the Kansas Black Mass Tells Us About Modern America
The Sacrifice of Innocence: When Ideology Suspends a Toddler
The Captivity of Theology: A Critique of Catholic Universities
Cancel Culture and the Cult of Inclusion: Norwood Primary School and the Quiet Abolition of Christianity
Free Speech Victory for Christian Preacher after Prosecution for Criticizing Islam is Dismissed
Retired Pastor Faces Prosecution for Preaching Near Abortion Clinic in Northern Ireland
The British Foreign Office Report on Christian Persecution a Crisis of Genocidal Proportions
The Persecution of Christians in Syria a Crisis Escalating
Nigerian Priest Murdered on Ash Wednesday Amid Rising Persecution
Michael Gove Defends Silent Prayer Amid UK Buffer Zone Controversy
Two Tier Justice Controversy as New Sentencing Guidelines Accused of Discriminating Against White Christians
Government Funding Cuts Threaten England’s Historic Churches and Cathedrals
Christian Families and Schools Challenge UK Government’s VAT Policy in High Court
Tribunal Upholds Anglican School’s Dismissal of Catholic Teacher Over Religious Views
MP’s Seek To Abolish Parliamentary Prayers Citing Inclusivity and Modernity
The Seal of Confession Under Threat in the United States Legal Historical and Theological Analysis
Silent Prayer and Two-tier Policing Vaughn-Spruce Rearrested
Kristie Higgs Triumphs as Court of Appeal Declares Dismissal for Free Speech Unlawful
Sermon for Sunday
Good Shepherd Sunday (St Monica)
Passion Sunday
Lent IV
Lent III
Lent II
Lent I
Ash Wednesday
Quinquagesima
Sexagesima
Septuagesima
Social Mission
A Quiet Revival? Grace in the Ruins or a Culture War Mirage?
From Asceticism to Sentimentalism: The Eclipse of Christian Discipline in the Age of the Therapeutic
A Light in the Darkness: Why Rupert Lowe’s Grooming Gang Inquiry Matters
The Tin Ear of Justin Welby: Abuse, Accountability, and the Crisis of the Established Church
The Desecration at Topeka: What the Kansas Black Mass Tells Us About Modern America
The Death of Catholic Spain: Secularisation, Disaffiliation, and the Mission Ahead
Cancel Culture and the Cult of Inclusion: Norwood Primary School and the Quiet Abolition of Christianity
Safeguarding Children: When Ideology Overrides Accountability
The Path forward for Conservative and Catholic Renewal
Larry Sanger’s Conversion to Christianity a Philosophical Journey From Skepticism to Faith
The Civil Rights Movement and Authentic Catholic Social Justice vs DEI
ARC Conference 2025 a Turning Point for Christian Civilization or a Missed Opportunity for Catholic Leadership
The Rising Mortality Crisis Among Young Adults in the United States
Christianity Fertility And the Future of the West a Demographic Crossroads
The Old Roman Apostolate and the Spirit of the Vendee a Catholic Resistance Across the Ages
The Church’s Teaching on Modesty
Theology
Is Protestantism a Sixteenth-Century Secularizing Heresy Seeking Justification?
Trans Issues
A Return to Reality: UK Supreme Court Reasserts the Definition of Woman
The Hidden Playbook: How Trans Lobbyists Quietly Redefined Childhood
The Sacrifice of Innocence: When Ideology Suspends a Toddler
Created Male and Female: Why Gender Ideology Is Incompatible with Catholic Doctrine
Wes Streeting stops NHS from changing children’s gender on medical records without oversight
UK Government bans Puberty Blockers but NHS pushes forward with controversial clinical trial
The Trans-suicide Myth is a tool of coercion
The Trans-suicide Myth: a dangerous life fueling medical malpractice
Cardinal Fernandez’s Lecture on Gender Affirming Surgery a Controversial Debate in Catholic Theology
How Gender Ideology Corrupts Mental Health a Crisis in Psychological and Medical Ethics
US Supreme Court to Rule on Laws Requiring Therapists to Affirm Gender Identity
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Order Banning Gender Transition Surgeries for Minors
Criticisms of the Catholic Bishops in America Regarding USAID Funded Activities
Vocations
The Disappearing Seminarian: A Global Crisis in Vocations
Zeitgeist
Safeguarding Children: When Ideology Overrides Accountability
What Adolescence Gets Right—and Wrong—About the Incel Crisis
Netflix’s Adolescence
