21.09.25 Nuntiatoria LXXII: Via Fidelis

On September 15, 2025, China enforced new regulations prohibiting online religious activities, impacting underground churches and clergy. The restrictions hinder digital communication and education, restricting the faithful’s ability to connect and practice religion. This crackdown follows a compromising Vatican deal, leaving underground Catholics disillusioned and increasingly persecuted.

Today marks the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Ransom, celebrating the Mercedarian order founded in 1218 to ransom captives from the Moors. This historical mission reflects the ongoing need for liberation from captivity and sin, emphasizing a dual focus on spiritual redemption and social justice, in line with Jesus’ ministry.

The post outlines the liturgical observances from September 21 to September 27, featuring various saints like St. Matthew, St. Thomas of Villanova, and martyrs St. Cyprian and Justina. Each entry highlights their lives, virtues, and significance, encouraging emulation of their faith and service to others in alignment with Christian teachings.

The Old Roman Apostolate’s message, Via Fidelis, calls for unwavering fidelity to Christ amid challenges in the Church and society. Highlighting the importance of sacramental integrity and traditional liturgy, the Apostolate warns against compromise with modern ideologies, urging commitment to the faith as the path to eternal salvation.

St. Matthew, initially a despised tax collector, responded promptly to Christ’s call and became an apostle and evangelist. His Gospel emphasizes Jesus as the Messiah and teaches the importance of immediate conversion. Devotion honors him as a patron of financial professions, inspiring believers to embrace grace and detach from worldly attachments.

Today marks the Feast of St. Matthew and the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. St. Matthew was a tax collector called by Jesus, embodying the theme of repentance. His Gospel, associated with Jewish traditions, highlights Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel’s hopes and offers a new ethical standard, focusing on inner righteousness and God’s grace.

The Revd Dr Robert Wilson reflects on St. Paul’s exhortation from Galatians to do good to all, especially fellow believers. He asserts that while divine charity should extend universally, Christians must prioritize love within their community to proclaim the Gospel effectively. The true essence of Christianity lies in charity and faith, not political alignments.

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The text argues that true charity must be rational and aligned with justice, distinguishing between lawful immigration and illegal entry. It criticizes the modern alliance of sentimental compassion with lawlessness, highlighting the need for nations and churches to uphold structured mercy. Rational love, not indulgence, fosters societal order and migrant dignity.

The 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions highlighted the Catholic Church’s role in interfaith dialogue, centered on Pope Leo XIV’s message advocating synergy among religions for peace. Critics, including Bishop Schneider, express concern over potential syncretism and religious relativism stemming from recent papal statements, advocating for the Church’s mission of converting to Christ alone.

Pope Leo XIV’s plan to meet with supporters of the Tridentine Mass evokes mixed reactions, centering on themes of tradition and inculturation. While acknowledging concerns, he emphasizes adaptation over preservation. Advocates insist on the doctrinal importance of the traditional liturgy, seeking recognition of their rights amid recent suppression and marginalization.

Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate initially sparked hope for clarity and correction in the Church but is now marred by silence towards controversial figures and actions, alarming scholars like John Rist. Drawing from St. Augustine’s teachings, the need for firm correction versus permissiveness is emphasized, warning against cultural compromises that threaten doctrinal integrity.

On September 18, 2025, TFP presented a supplication to Pope Leo XIV, expressing loyalty while addressing concerns about doctrinal ambiguities, particularly regarding gender theory and pastoral practices related to marriage and homosexual unions. It emphasizes laity’s historical role in preserving faith and calls for clarity to restore confidence in the Church’s authority.

Auxiliary Bishop Roy Campbell’s remarks on “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) raise concerns about Catholics merging secular ideologies with the Church’s teachings. This trend, stemming from a desire to be compassionate, risks misrepresenting the Gospel and aligning faith with ideological frameworks that conflict with Catholic values. Clarity is essential to avoid this confusion.

The scandal of Caprino Bergamasco, where a priest blessed a same-sex union, reflects a doctrinal drift initiated by papal ambiguities, leading to the controversial 2023 declaration Fiducia Supplicans. This situation has provoked global backlash, confusion among the faithful, and challenges to sacramental theology, highlighting the need for a clearer Catholic response to uphold traditional teachings.

The article highlights the contrasting arrest rates among three recent mass gatherings in London, revealing a disproportionate narrative shaped by media and political biases. Despite the Unite the Kingdom march having a lower arrest rate compared to others, it faced harsher criticism, emphasizing the need for unbiased evaluation based on facts and truth.

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The Saint Ninian Declaration, signed by Scottish Episcopal and Catholic leaders, is seen as an ecumenical effort but criticized for lacking doctrinal clarity. It confuses genuine friendship with theological truth, risking the integrity of Catholic teachings and unity. True ecumenism requires a return to Church doctrine and emphasizes conversion over compromise.

On September 15, 2025, China enforced new regulations prohibiting online religious activities, impacting underground churches and clergy. The restrictions hinder digital communication and education, restricting the faithful’s ability to connect and practice religion. This crackdown follows a compromising Vatican deal, leaving underground Catholics disillusioned and increasingly persecuted.

The persecution of Catholic priests in Belarus under Lukashenko’s regime exemplifies a severe political strategy, resulting in arrests and harsh sentences for clergy accused of treason and espionage. This reflects a long-standing tactic of totalitarian states, seeking to control and undermine the Church’s authority amid a broader conflict with the West.