by Thiago Resende — In 1978, the Brazilian Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property, TFP, faced another publicity bang. The Globo Television Network had broadcast, in its program Fantástico, a report in which it accused this Society of being exacerbatedly right-wing, free of Christian charity, possessing an exaggerated combativity and bearer of grudges (read the statement of witness of the time). In response to the matter, Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira published, in catholicism magazine, an article entitled: "About a TV show: TFP to the Brazilian public", … Leia mais
First response from the Heralds to "Vida Nueva" – 1 of 2
In October 2019, the Heralds of the Gospel press sector was contacted by The Nueva magazine of Spain, as it intended to publish a story about the Institution. To this end, the aforementioned magazine sent a series of very generic questions concerning slander from which the Heralds have been objected. The Heralds of the Gospel answered the questions through an article, which we will reproduce here in two parts. In this, the institution takes advantage of the occasion to express its perplexity at the stylistic similarity of the theme proposed … Leia mais
SBT interview the Heralds – 1 out of 20: The education of young people
The Heralds of the Gospel were sought by the SBT and, for more than an hour, answered the questions raised by trainee reporter John Silva. The interview was held in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, in Caieiras, São Paulo, and was attended by Revmo. Pe. Alex Barbosa de Brito, member of the Virgo Flos Carmeli Clerical Society of Apostolic Life, and several members of the Women's Sector of the Heralds of the Gospel, as well as families and co-workers of the Association. Interviewer John Silva's first question … Leia mais
Fantastic tramples the Heralds: testimonies of families
On October 26, 2019, Mr. Walace Lara, a reporter for Rede Globo, went to a headquarters of the Heralds of the Gospel in Caieiras to interview the religious institution in the context of a program to be presented by him in Fantástico. However, once on the scene, the reporter refused to listen to members of the Heralds who were there, eager to restore the truth that had been distorted by the broadcaster in previous program. Outraged by the attitude of the report, the families who were present expelled the reporter … Leia mais
Dom Irineu claims to have nothing against the history and services provided by the Heralds
Writing (Wednesday, 27-11-2019, Gaudium Press) The Program Fantastic of Rede Globo de Televisão, a month ago, broadcast two successive programs, on October 20 and 27 of this year, conveying several untruths against the Heralds Association of the Gospel. In the last program, it surprised the insertion of a letter from the Bishop of Ituiutaba (MG) Dom Irineu Andreassa, OFM dated October 25. The program comments that the prelate "does not recommend the adherence of the Catholic faithful" to the Heralds and that they "act in bad faith, inducing people in … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 11 out of 11: conclusion
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. IV. Conclusion Combining this report with the complaints made before the Public Prosecutor ' – with some falsified accusations – and before the Department … Leia mais
Capital Letter – 9 out of 9: Do the Heralds intend to defend their identity?
On October 10, 2019, the Heralds of the Gospel were sought by Carta Capital magazine and, for 45 minutes, answered some questions brought by reporter Thais Reis Oliveira. The interview was carried out at the Mother House of the Heralds of the Gospel and was attended by Fr. Alex Barbosa de Brito, member of the Virgo Flos Carmeli Clerical Society of Apostolic Life and spiritual assistant to the Heralds of the Gospel. Before completing her report, the interviewer asked whether the Heralds of the Gospel institution and its members aim … Leia mais
Fantastic runs over the Heralds: testimony from Br. Mariane
On October 26, 2019, Mr. Walace Lara, a reporter for Rede Globo, went to a headquarters of the Heralds of the Gospel in Caieiras to interview the religious institution in the context of a program to be presented by him in Fantástico. However, once on the scene, the reporter refused to listen to members of the Heralds who were there, eager to restore the truth that had been distorted by the broadcaster in previous program. Outraged by the attitude of the report, the families who were present expelled the reporter … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 10 out of 11: general observations
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. III. General observations To uncover what is behind the report, it is appropriate to make some brief general observations about the article. 1. In … Leia mais
Capital Letter – 8 out of 9: what are the oscules, and what do they mean?
On October 10, 2019, the Heralds of the Gospel were sought by Carta Capital magazine and, for 45 minutes, answered some questions brought by reporter Thais Reis Oliveira. The interview was carried out at the Mother House of the Heralds of the Gospel and was attended by Fr. Alex Barbosa de Brito, member of the Virgo Flos Carmeli Clerical Society of Apostolic Life and spiritual assistant to the Heralds of the Gospel. Reporter Thais Reis Oliveira questioned Fr. Alex regarding the existence of "sacral osculums", which she said were supposed … Leia mais
Monsignor John: The education of children
In homily given on August 30, 2009, in the Basilica Of Our Lady of the Rosary in Caieiras (SP), the founder of the Heralds of the Gospel, Monsignor John Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP, discusses the immense responsibility that means, for parents, to educate the children righteously and holy, depending on God, of Judgment and eternity. The effort to sanctify the spouses is complete with the sanctifying commitment of both children: if we take care of both the earthly treasures, how should we not care for this incomparably superior treasure, what … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 9 of 11: "sect", anti-religious slogan
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. 8. "Sect": anti-religious slogan The report ends without conclusion, suggesting that the Heralds of the Gospel would be a "destructive sect". This is another … Leia mais
Capital Letter – 7 out of 9: a certain press gives voice to slander and silences the truth
On October 10, 2019, the Heralds of the Gospel were sought by Carta Capital magazine and, for 45 minutes, answered some questions brought by reporter Thais Reis Oliveira. The interview was carried out at the Mother House of the Heralds of the Gospel and was attended by Fr. Alex Barbosa de Brito, member of the Virgo Flos Carmeli Clerical Society of Apostolic Life and spiritual assistant to the Heralds of the Gospel. The interviewer of Carta Capital magazine addressed the theme of false accusations made against the Heralds of the … Leia mais
Homily: The tyranny of evil against the Royalty of Christ
The Heralds of the Gospel seek to bring the Good News of the Gospel everywhere. There where they are invited to act, in coordination with the pastoral guidelines of each diocese, the Herald priests seek to bring words of joy, trust and support to Catholics and to all men and women of good will. In order to take this message even further, the "Word for Our Day" programme seeks to offer a synthetic view of the essential points of the liturgy of each Sunday. In the video we offered below, … Leia mais
The Dicastery for the Laity responds to the Heralds
On November 12, 2019, Cardinal Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life (on which the heralds of the Gospel institution depend, as a Private Association of Laity), responded to the letter sent to the Dicastery by the President General of the Heralds, mr. Felipe Lecaros Concha, published here previously. In the five-page letter, which motivated two respectful "pleas", the Card. Farrell responds as follows (our translation): Reverend Brother, this Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life received his letter of 22 October 2019, for which … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 8 of 11: religious discrimination continues
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. 7. Religious discrimination continues "Whoever throws a stone in the air sees her fall upon his head," says the wise author of the Ecclesiastical … Leia mais
Capital Letter – 6 out of 9: What is the Heralds' position in relation to D. Raymundo Damasceno?
On October 10, 2019, the Heralds of the Gospel were sought by Carta Capital magazine and, for 45 minutes, answered some questions brought by reporter Thais Reis Oliveira. The interview was carried out at the Mother House of the Heralds of the Gospel and was attended by Fr. Alex Barbosa de Brito, member of the Virgo Flos Carmeli Clerical Society of Apostolic Life and spiritual assistant to the Heralds of the Gospel. The reporter of Carta Capital asked about the position of the institution in the face of the appointment … Leia mais
Pe. Alex: what's behind religious persecution?
For a few weeks, the Catholic institution, of international fame, Heralds of the Gospel has been the target of discriminatory, libelous and gratuitous attacks by Rede Globo de Televisão, specifically through the Program Fantastic. Sought by Walace Lara, the channel's reporter, the Heralds have repeatedly set out themselves to restore the truth, but the programming presented on television continues to sexist to distort the facts, present untruths, and spread slander. Tired of so much partiality, sympathizers, family and friends of the Heralds of the Gospel took over social networks to … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 7 out of 11: search for money
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. 6. Cherchez l'argent… – search for the money… No slander would be complete without involving the money. Well, the article states that there are … Leia mais
Capital Letter – 5 of 9: relationship between Our Lady of Fatima and the Heralds?
On October 10, 2019, the Heralds of the Gospel were sought by Carta Capital magazine and, for 45 minutes, answered some questions brought by reporter Thais Reis Oliveira. The interview was carried out at the Mother House of the Heralds of the Gospel and was attended by Fr. Alex Barbosa de Brito, member of the Virgo Flos Carmeli Clerical Society of Apostolic Life and spiritual assistant to the Heralds of the Gospel. The reporter asked about any links between the Cultural Association Of Our Lady of Fatima and the Heralds … Leia mais
Don Sérgio expresses gratitude and support for the Heralds of the Gospel
On November 16, 2019, after the celebration of a Holy Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, in which some 150 faithful of the parish Our Lady of Graces, Bishop Sérgio Aparecido Colombo, diocesan bishop of Bragança Paulista, expressed the I want to bear your testimony about the Heralds of the Gospel. It is of relevant importance to note that the mother house of the Clerical Society Virgo Flos Carmeli is located in its diocese, which also has a parish entrusted to herald priests. Therefore, the assistant … Leia mais
Superior General of Virgo Flos Carmeli writes to the Congregation for Religious
On October 16, 2019, virgo Flots Carmeli Superior General, along with members of his General Council, received a visit from Don Raymundo Damasceno Assis and Don José Aparecido Gonçalves de Almeida, appointed respectively Commissioner and assistant to the Society . On this occasion, the members of Virgo Flos Carmeli had the opportunity to express, in a climate of respect and fraternal dialogue, the perplexities that the current situation provokes. Considering the wave of unfounded news and untruths circulating inflated by certain media outlets, the Attorney General of the Society, The … Leia mais
Answer to Metropolises – 6 of 11: Thou so thou god worship
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. 5. You will worship the Lord your God a) A lesson from Catechism for children It is absolutely false that "the feeling that heralds … Leia mais
Capital Letter – 4 out of 9: relationship between Heralds, Regina Cordium and Our Lady of Graces?
On October 10, 2019, the Heralds of the Gospel were sought by Carta Capital magazine and, for 45 minutes, answered some questions brought by reporter Thais Reis Oliveira. The interview was carried out at the Mother House of the Heralds of the Gospel and was attended by Fr. Alex Barbosa de Brito, member of the Virgo Flos Carmeli Clerical Society of Apostolic Life and spiritual assistant to the Heralds of the Gospel. The interviewer asked Fr. Alex what the relationship would have existed between the Heralds of the Gospel, the … Leia mais
Monsignor John: The saving mission of the family
In homilies given on January 25, 2007 and December 28, 2008, in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Caieiras (SP), the founder of the Heralds of the Gospel, Monsignor John Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP, discusses the highest function of marriage. Indeed, we are all pilgrims, in a passing life, towards Heaven: this being our goal, our main goal is mutual sanctification! Watch the excerpt: They follow the very words of Monsignor John Claudia. Homily excerpt of January 25, 2007: "The Sacrament of Marriage: this sacrament was instituted … Leia mais
President General of the Heralds writes for the Dicastery for the Laity
Upon the arrival of the news that the Vatican, through the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, was promoting a Commissariat for the Private Association of Herald severable Faithful of the Gospel, the President General of the Institution, the Mr. Felipe Lecaros Concha, advised several canonists to study the issue in depth. Some of these studies have been published here (e.g. here, here and here). Considering the outcome of the study, the Gospel Heraldpress Department issued a statement on October 19, 2019, making known the … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 5 of 11: an impossible crime of alleged rape
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. 4. An impossible crime of alleged rape: We thank the MetropolisPortal for confirming the innocence and integrity of the Heralds of the Gospel. During … Leia mais
Capital Letter – 3 out of 9: the prosternation in the receptions of habit and in the "chapter of faults"
On October 10, 2019, the Heralds of the Gospel were sought by Carta Capital magazine and, for 45 minutes, answered some questions brought by reporter Thais Reis Oliveira. The interview was carried out at the Mother House of the Heralds of the Gospel and was attended by Fr. Alex Barbosa de Brito, member of the Virgo Flos Carmeli Clerical Society of Apostolic Life and spiritual assistant to the Heralds of the Gospel. The journalist reported that she had access to photos and videos where, allegedly, minors participated in "chapter ceremonies". … Leia mais
Don Beni: Monsignor John and the Heralds are a gift from God to the Church
Knowing the slanders that are being conveyed against the Heralds of the Gospel and against its founder, by the media, Don Benedito Beni dos Santos wanted to leave consignment, in an interview published by HERALD TV on November 18, 2019, the his testimony as bishop of the Catholic Church and great connoisseur of this Institution and its founder. Don Beni has been linked to the Heralds of the Gospel since 2002, when he was appointed by Don Cláudio Hummes to accompany them in the organization of the seminary of Philosophy … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 4 of 11: mysterious death or vilipendium to the peace of the dead?
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. 3. Mysterious death or vilipenium to the peace of the dead? He taught the illustrious Roman author Terêncio (19th century). II BC): "Fallacia combines … Leia mais
Capital Letter – 2 out of 9: distinction between Heralds of the Gospel, Virgo Flos Carmeli and Regina Virginum
On October 10, 2019, the Heralds of the Gospel were sought by Carta Capital magazine and, for 45 minutes, answered some questions brought by reporter Thais Reis Oliveira. The interview was carried out at the Mother House of the Heralds of the Gospel and was attended by Fr. Alex Barbosa de Brito, member of the Virgo Flos Carmeli Clerical Society of Apostolic Life and spiritual assistant to the Heralds of the Gospel. When asked by interviewer Thais Reis Oliveira about replacing the superiors of the institution, Fr. Alex explained that … Leia mais
Homily: Struggle of History, and integrity
The Heralds of the Gospel seek to bring the Good News of the Gospel everywhere. There where they are invited to act, in coordination with the pastoral guidelines of each diocese, the Herald priests seek to bring words of joy, trust and support to Catholics and to all men and women of good will. In order to take this message even further, the "Word for Our Day" programme seeks to offer a synthetic view of the essential points of the liturgy of each Sunday. In the video we offered below, … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 3 out of 11: "brainwashing" or conversion?
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. 2. "Brainwashing" or conversion? Let us remember that the report itself describes in the Introduction that: "the Heralds of the Gospel have been a … Leia mais
Capital Letter – 1 out of 9: contextualization of the current persecution against the Heralds and their origins
On October 10, 2019, the Heralds of the Gospel were sought by Carta Capital magazine and, for 45 minutes, answered some questions brought by reporter Thais Reis Oliveira. The interview was carried out at the Mother House of the Heralds of the Gospel and was attended by Fr. Alex Barbosa de Brito, member of the Virgo Flos Carmeli Clerical Society of Apostolic Life and spiritual assistant to the Heralds of the Gospel. The interview began with a question from the reporter about the position of the Heralds specifically in the … Leia mais
Monsignor John: The "maternality" of God
In homily given on May 14, 2006, at a headquarters of the entity in São Paulo (SP), the founder of the Heralds of the Gospel, Monsignor João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP, establishes a parallel between the way of acting God with men, and the way a mother acts with the us children. Watch this excerpt: Following are the very words of Monsignor John Claudia: "We had no idea of God's maternality if we didn't know what a mother is. And, you see: mother, mother, God raised his mother because He … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 2 out of 11: house of cards
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. Ii. Chapters of the report First of all, it is absolutely false to state that this "private association of 'priests' (in reality: of faithful) … Leia mais
Prof. Ives Gandra interviews the Heralds of the Gospel
In his last program, Anatomy of Power, broadcast on Sunday, November 17, 2019, by rede Vida, Prof. Ives Gandra Martins brought into the air a friendly conversation with Fr. Alex Barbosa de Brito, spiritual director of the Heralds of the Gospel association. In a very pleasant environment, the representative of the Heralds of the Gospel answered the most diverse questions asked by the Professor. Gandra, since how the Association has managed to expand to so many locations in the world, its connection with Dr. Plinio and TFP, and even how … Leia mais
Fantastic runs over the Heralds: testimony from Br. Teresinha
On October 26, 2019, Mr. Walace Lara, a reporter for Rede Globo, went to a headquarters of the Heralds of the Gospel in Caieiras to interview the religious institution in the context of a program to be presented by him in Fantástico. However, once on the scene, the reporter refused to listen to members of the Heralds who were there, eager to restore the truth that had been distorted by the broadcaster in previous program. Outraged by the attitude of the report, the families who were present expelled the reporter … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 1 out of 11: introduction
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. I. Introduction The News Portal "Metropolises" published on 8/23/2019 extensive reporting with the title: "The secrets of the Heralds: what hide the walls of … Leia mais
Fantastic tramples the Heralds: presentation of Pe. Alex
On October 26, 2019, Mr. Walace Lara, a reporter for Rede Globo, went to a headquarters of the Heralds of the Gospel in Caieiras to interview the religious institution in the context of a program to be presented by him in Fantástico. However, once on the scene, the reporter refused to listen to members of the Heralds who were there, eager to restore the truth that had been distorted by the broadcaster in previous program. Outraged by the attitude of the report, the families who were present expelled the reporter … Leia mais
Response to accusations from Brazilian news agency
by João Paulo Bueno In a statement entitled "Religious Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", catholic association claims to have been the target of religious discrimination and qualifies the claims as partial, offensive and slanderous. The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, … Leia mais
Don Dimas Lara Barbosa praises the participation of the Heralds in Campo Grande
We reproduce below a news from the digital portal Campo Grande News, which brings a compliment from Don Dimas Lara Barbosa, Archbishop of Campo Grande, to the actions of the Heralds of the Gospel in the Church. The institution has been working on apostolate and pastoral activities for years in this archdiocese, always in tune with diocesan instructions and local clergy. Source: https://www.campograndenews.com.br/cidades/capital/-sem-queixas-afirma-dom-dimas-sobre-arautos-do-evangelho "No complaints," Says Don Dimas on Heralds of the Gospel Members of the religious association participate in church activities frequently, says Archbishop Sought on Monday (28) to … Leia mais
The sequence that the Commissariat did not follow…
by Dr. José Manuel Jiménez Aleixandre (*) There was an "Apostolic Visit"… that nothing found As has already been widely disseminated, the "Heralds of the Gospel" were the subject of an "Apostolic Visit", promulgated by a Decree of D. Braz de Aviz, dated June 2017. This Decree had been predetermined three years earlier in 2014, as can be seen by its own Protocol number. According to repeatedly declared the "visitors", they found nothing to dispay life, behavior, government, administration, vocational pastoral care, training, especially of the younger… Not anything that … Leia mais
From Fantastic's DNA, aggression and forgery never exclude
O Revmo. Pe. Olaf brought us a valuable statement, which we are pleased to reproduce below. This priest is a great friend of the Heralds, longtime; a friend of the hard hours of all time and the Heralds are especially grateful to him for their tireless unveiling, as i do not mediate efforts to meet the needs of each. In your statement, Fr. Olaf – while expressing his solidarity with the Heralds of the Gospel – recalls facts that lived first-person, which mean, to him, that "aggression and forgery" are … Leia mais
In defense of the Heralds of the Gospel
Prof. Sampel was kind enough to send us the following article, published on his initiative on the website of the Brazilian Society of Canonists (SBC) and in Missões Magazine, where he writes weekly. Indeed, he said he was "following stupefied" to the media lynching of which the Heralds of the Gospel have been a systematic object. We are very happy to reproduce here the article of prof. Sampel, while we thank him for his support and friendship. by Prof. Edson Luiz Sampel (*) The Heralds of the Gospel, a Catholic … Leia mais
Report on the Heralds of the Gospel in Campos
On November 3, 2019, the online newspaper Terceira Via — a news portal in Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ — published a five-page article, citing recent reports of violence, sexual abuse, racism and mistreatment allegedly committed by the Association Heralds of the Gospel. The news interviewed the mother of a young camper who attended the Association for a few years, and conveyed the opinion of two ecclesiasticals: Don Roberto Francisco, bishop of the diocese of Campos, and Don Fernando Rifan, bishop of the Apostolic Administration St. John Mary Vianney. Under the … Leia mais
Physical aggression or attack on the Church?
by Ney Meireles Physical aggression and abuse of the rights of children and adolescents are the latest accusations against the Heralds of the Gospel. In a program of October 27, "Fantástico", rede Globo, veiculou videos in which the founder of the institution, Mons. John Scognamiglio Clá Dias, taught the Sacrament of Confirmation to some young people. At one point, according to liturgical praxis, the celebrant slapped the face of the confirmation. Nothing new or abnormal… But in the view of the accusers, it constitutes "aggression", "violence", "abuse". For Globo, administering … Leia mais
An herald breaks the silence
On October 2, 2019, a member of the Heralds wrote a letter to renowned Vaticanist Marco Tosatti to share with him some reflections on the canonical procedures of which the Heralds of the Gospel were being objected to. Without entering into the merits of the assessments it contains, we believe it appropriate that this letter, having already been reproduced in several means, was published here to help contextualize our readers. by M. Jiménez (*) Dear Dr. Tosatti, I am a celibate layman, 67 years old, graduated in Canon Law. As … Leia mais
The letter from an herald lawyer about the Commissariat
On October 2, 2019, a member of the Heralds had written a first letter to the renowned Vaticanist Marco Tosatti to share with him some reflections about the canonical procedures of which the Heralds of the Gospel were being objected to. Ten days later, on October 12, another member of the Heralds decided to do the same, this time to refute slander propagated by a journalist. Again, without entering the merits of the assessments it contains, we believe it appropriate that this letter, having already been reproduced in several means, … Leia mais
What's mr. Andrea Tornielli attacking the Heralds of the Gospel? Create a schism in the Church?
On June 14, 2017, Andrea Tornielli published on the Blog Vatican Insider, la Stampa, an article against the Heralds of the Gospel. Two days later, on June 16, the Heralds responded with a manifesto that turned around the world, being published by various media outlets. In the intention of offering, in one place, the important documents that have gone public since the Heralds became the target of attacks in the media, we believe it is appropriate to record here the arguments offered at the time. by Heralds of the Gospel … Leia mais