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The danger with traditionalists is that in their desire to remain true to the past, they forget that fidelity to the past requires #change. The irony is that not changing is being unfaithful to our past. Simply sticking to past practices by merely repeating them would be a sign

After a 4-year term that saw him launched to a red hat (and reportedly become a standout figure over the Francis-Leo interregnum), Card Ambo David gives his parting word as president of the Filipino bench: bit.ly/4nztkMF …with his successor chosen earlier today:

I would like to express sincere condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones, in particular their daughters, who were at the summer camp, in the disaster caused by flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas in the United States. We pray for them.

A historic scene before the (currently vacant) Chair of St Augustine, fullvid of this morning’s Pontifical Mass in the Quire of Canterbury Cathedral, celebrated by UK Nuncio +Buendia on the feast of the Translation of St Thomas à Becket: bit.ly/4lLpqim

As Pope Leo XIV’s takes some time off at the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo from July 6 to 20, Vatican News looks at what past popes have said about holidays. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

At first use of new Mass formulary “for the Care of Creation” (in Francis’ Laudato Sì “lab” at Castel), Pope prays for “the conversion of many people, both inside & outside the church, who still do not recognize the urgency of caring for our common home”: bit.ly/40GyBs1

NBC’s Tom Llamas says Catholic education deepened his faith, pushed him to always do his best buff.ly/FaVppxI

Just a few days after beginning his summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Mass for the Care of Creation and offered prayers for those affected by natural disasters around the world. "I would add that we must also pray for the conversion of many

The first world leader (outside Italy) to have a second sit-down with Leo, Pope receives Ukrainian Prez Zelenskyy at Castel – itself a potent signal… then bolstered further by a striking joint appearance on the balcony of “Camp Bob”:

If there’s an image to define the Holy See’s “soft power,” Eccolo… Lest anyone forgot/never remembered, today’s balcony show at Villa “Boberini” has a clear precedent: B16’s 2008 fete of Bush 43 – a thanks both for Pope’s US visit… and W’s “defense of fundamental moral values”

Amid concern over immigration enforcement raids in the area, the bishop of San Bernardino, California, on July 8 issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for the faithful if they fear for their well-being. osvnews.com/san-bernardino…

After IRS rules houses of worship may endorse candidates & stay tax-exempt (bit.ly/3IeqZqB), USCCB sez "The Catholic Church maintains its stance of not endorsing/opposing political candidates." Yet as Bench reax didn't come from the Prez, GS, GC, Domestic, CCO etc...=🫣

God’s fidelity to his promises teaches us that there is a blessedness in old age, an authentic evangelical joy inspiring us to break through the barriers of indifference in which the elderly often find themselves enclosed. #ElderlyandGrandparents @laityfamilylife

Pope’s first move in the Northwest, Leo taps Fr Thom Hennen, 47 (NAC ‘04) as bishop of rural Oregon’s Baker diocese; +Liam Cary retires at almost 78. Now the US’ youngest diocesan, +Hennen came to prominence as +Zinkula’s VG/Cathedral Rector in Davenport.

A curious sidebar to Pope’s Baker pick: a moral theologian, +Thom Hennen helped establish an Iowa chapter of the conservative-friendly Courage ministry for LGBT folk… while ostensibly not running afoul of +Zinkula’s more progressive approach: bit.ly/44pxIqh

Issues aside, today’s first Northwest strike by Leo points to a big trait that’s only emerged since Prevost took over the files at Bishops in 2023 – namely, “generational whiplash.” Usually, a new bishop is 10-16 years younger than his predecessor… Here, it’s a full 3 decades.

Meantime, next week brings the first times the US will hear “Leo, Bishop, Servant of the Servants of God…” atop a Bulla as Pope’s first two domestic nods take effect – +Mark Eckman in his native Burgh on Monday, and (Vietnam-born) +Michael Pham in San Diego on Thursday.

Long one of US’ “holy trinity” of clerical ateliers – alongside NYC’s Duffy & Quinn, and (Whispers’ Warrant-holder) Renzetti’s down the street – Chicago’s House of Hansen nabs a “Pret a Pap-er” order:

In today’s edicts from Econe, TX, +Joe Gaillot (look it up,“Experts”) slams Pope’s appointee to Baker, risking Can. 1373 interdict for incitement against Church’s liberty of governance… …and affirming Card Prevost’s brutal early call to seek +Strickland’s removal from office:

Amid stunning blasts of Pope’s pick by conservative activists (who see the current White House as the(ir) fulfillment of “Veritatis Splendor”… … …), video of a “scared” +Thom Hennen’s debut in Eastern Oregon; at 47, now US’ youngest diocesan bishop: bit.ly/3IBUbrn