Diane Montagna

Sub tuum praesidium confugimus, Sancta Dei Genetrix.

The uncomfortable question about the Latin Mass sends Bruni into a tailspin, via @nicospuntoni for @lanuovaBQ: newdailycompass.com/en/the-uncomfo…

The influential Italian site Messa in Latino has been restored. In an email today, Google told @messainlatino: “We have reevaluated your blog based on Blogger’s community guidelines. After further investigation, the blog has been reinstated …. Thank you for your understanding.”

JUST IN: Pope Leo XIV this morning “received a telephone call from Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, concerning recent developments in the conflict in the Gaza Strip & violence in the West Bank.” According to a Vatican statement: “During the telephone call, the…

Israel Strikes the Only Catholic Church in Gaza

I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in #Gaza. I assure the parish community of my spiritual closeness. I commend the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, and pray for…

Pope Leo XIV sends telegram of condolence for the victims of this morning’s military attack on the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza (indicating that some of the victims have died). The telegram, sent by the Vatican Secretary of State, states: His Holiness Pope Leo XIV was…

JUST IN: Israeli Forces Strike the Only Catholic Parish in Gaza. Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa says 2 of the 4 people who were seriously injured are in danger of losing their lives. Audio of his comments available here, via @VaticanNews: vaticannews.va/en/church/news…

A Scandal Over the Traditional Latin Mass, Vatican Communications Unable to Respond, via @nicospuntoni for @DailyCompassBQ: newdailycompass.com/en/a-scandal-o…

The influential Italian site Messa in Latino was removed by Google from its Blogger.com platform this morning because of complaints they had violated the platform’s company policy. Blogger did not give specifics. MiL has appealed and is awaiting a response.

JUST IN: New Evidence—Including Protocol Number—Confirms CDF Report, Erodes Vatican Narrative on Traditional Latin Mass Restrictions Read my latest article on Substack here: dianemontagna.substack.com/p/new-evidence…

Praised be Jesus Christ! I am very humbled to have received this letter from His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, for the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of my ordination to the Holy Priesthood. Please join me in thanking Our Lord for the election of Pope Leo XIV, Successor of Saint…

In a new interview, the head of the Augustinians tells @francagiansol that Pope Leo will use his holiday at Castel Gandolfo to write his first encyclical & to “weigh everything” regarding appointments to the Roman Curia that “will come after the summer.” ilmessaggero.it/en/a_glimpse_i…

JUST IN: New Book Supports Authenticity of Official Vatican Report The just-released Italian book contains not only the sections of the Vatican report I published on July 1 but also important additional findings on the CDF’s survey of bishops. More here: dianemontagna.substack.com/p/traditionis-…

EXCLUSIVE: Official Vatican Report Exposes Major Cracks in Foundation of Traditionis Custodes. Previously undisclosed text raises serious questions about the stated rationale for Pope Francis’ decree restricting the TLM. My inaugural article on Substack: dianemontagna.substack.com/p/exclusive-of…

Cardinal Raymond Burke reflects on his 50 years of priesthood in a recent interview with Thomas McKenna of Catholic Action for Faith and Family. His Eminence, who celebrates his golden jubilee on June 29th, shares memories of his upbringing on a dairy farm, discusses the…

Pope Leo XIV this afternoon addressed the Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, who are meeting today at the Vatican. Here is an English translation of his remarks: Dearest friends, I am pleased to greet you on the occasion of the meeting of…