Metropolitan Seraphim described the results of the Catholic forum in Würzburg as evidence of Rome’s deep ecclesiological decline.
Hierarch of the Church of Greece Metropolitan Seraphim of Piraeus criticized the results of the German Catholic Days forum in Würzburg. The bishop stressed that the event became “a loud testimony” that the crisis in the Roman Catholic Church is fundamental and much deeper than society usually assumes.
“Although this was an ecclesiastical event of the papal church in Germany, the great absentee from it was Christ Himself,” the hierarch stated. According to the metropolitan, the forum’s official program almost entirely ignored traditional Christian concepts such as sin, repentance, and eternal life. An even more glaring fact, the hierarch said, was that the name of Jesus Christ appeared in the congress schedule only once, and then only as part of an international musical event. … the dominant topics of discussion were climate policy, issues of gender identity, and “queer theory.”

DHS says alleged ringleader of UFC terror plot is a Mexican illegal immigrant
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on June 17 confirmed that the alleged leader of a plot to carry out a terrorist attack against the White House’s UFC event over the past weekend is an illegal immigrant … entered the United States on a B-2 visitor visa and failed to depart the country after it expired in 2001. The five ​people who were charged appeared to have an anti-government animus and were motivated in part by anger at the handling ​of investigative files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, prosecutors said in documents. The attack, according to the papers, was designed to “jumpstart” a revolution in the United States.

The Surprising Agenda Behind Transgenderism
Queer Marxism seeks to erase the gender binary, starting with our kids. Marxism attempts to overthrow the current societal structures in an attempt to usher in the Marxist utopia. As explained in Modern Marxism, three Marxist strategies for overturning society are playing out in our culture today.
Undermine marriage and family. Target young people, especially through the education system. Subvert the church and state, making these institutions agents of revolution rather than guardians of the status quo.2

Gabbard Drops Fauci COVID-19 Receipts On Last Day: He Funded The Research, Cooked The Cover Story, Then Lied To Congress
Newly declassified documents released Thursday by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard show that a U.S. national laboratory assessed the COVID-19 lab-origin hypothesis as a serious possibility as early as May 2020, as well as evidence of U.S.-funded coronavirus research that included planning for spike-protein modifications, receptor-adaptation experiments, and testing in humanized mice in collaboration with researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The documents also prove that Anthony Fauci lied under oath.

CIA Official Confirms Agency Flip-Flopped Over COVID-19 Origins Over Five-Day Period
Over the span of five days in 2021, the CIA abruptly changed its opinion on the origins of COVID-19 from a laboratory to neutral, a newly released document confirms. “All of this in a deliberate attempt to cover up the truth and shift the blame and attention away from Fauci’s own actions.”

IDF expands deployment of AI-powered SMASH Hopper defense systems 
The Israel Defense Forces is expanding its use of artificial intelligence-powered defense systems with a new procurement of the SMASH Hopper, a lightweight, remote-controlled weapon station from the Israeli defense technology company Smart Shooter. The SMASH Hopper allows operators to engage incoming threats from protected positions using AI-assisted targeting technology. The system is designed to improve the effectiveness of defensive measures while reducing risks to personnel.

First International Congress of Noahides Set for Jerusalem This November
For the first time in history, tens of thousands of non-Jews who have voluntarily embraced the Seven Laws of Noah are no longer scattered and stateless. They have an address: Jerusalem. This November, the Brit Olam Noahide World Center will host the First International Congress of Noahides in the eternal capital, bringing together delegates from six continents to formally establish the World Noahide Movement — complete with a founding charter, a rabbinic court, regional councils, and a financial infrastructure designed to sustain a global religious civilization.

Dozen of Hezbollah terrorists trapped in terror stronghold
The ceasefire does not include the withdrawal of IDF forces from southern Lebanon. The troops continue to hold the forward defense zone, known as the “Yellow Line,” and operate within it.

Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Not Wearing Hijab During Livestream Concert
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and members of her production team have been reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes by the regime in Iran over her performing without a hijab in a concert that was broadcast live on YouTube.

Choking Hezbollah: IDF eyes key assets in Lebanon despite ceasefire
The ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, announced Friday by the United States for the fifth time, does not mark the end of the campaign but moves it into a critical strategic phase, as the new rules of the game are being shaped on the ground. The IDF is deploying its forces while seizing key positions meant to deny Hezbollah the vast strategic assets the terrorist organization has built over decades in southern Lebanon with Iranian funding and guidance.

Despite The Distorted Claims Of Many, Hitler Was Not ‘A Christian’
Was Hitler a Christian? Historical evidence reveals his hostility toward Christianity and helps answer a common objection raised against the faith. Despite the fact that Adolf Hitler had a Roman Catholic background, he became adamantly anti-Christian and believed in evolution. As other dictators have done, he took over the churches and used their organizational structure to influence the citizens—though the teachings allowed were anything but biblical. William Shirer, who chronicled the Nazi regime, stated that “the Nazi regime intended eventually to destroy Christianity in Germany” and substitute paganism.

Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz; Threatens To Fire Missiles At Israel Tonight
The Hezbollah terror organization continued to attack IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon over Shabbos, and the IDF returned fire.“Hezbollah launched over 50 projectiles toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon,” the IDF spokesperson said.“In order to remove threats in response to Hezbollah’s blatant violations, the IDF struck dozens of Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites and terrorists in southern Lebanon throughout the night.”

G7 Takes Aim at China’s Grip on Critical Minerals
G7 launches critical minerals alliance to reduce dependence on highly concentrated supply chains and build alternative mining, processing, refining, and stockpiling capacity for key minerals used in defense, EVs, clean energy, and advanced technology. ina remains the dominant force in critical minerals, controlling roughly 70% of refining capacity.

Before SpaceX IPO, investors in China secretly acquired stakes 
One previously unreported SpaceX investor has ties to Chinese military contractors. The information was revealed only after ProPublica went to court to obtain it. Before SpaceX IPO, Investors in China Secretly Acquired A businessman with ties to Chinese military contractors was among the overseas investors who acquired stakes in SpaceX while it was still a private company. An entity linked to the Qatari royal family also took a stake.

NWS confirms EF3 tornado in Effingham County, seven tornadoes confirmed across central Illinois
There were seven confirmed tornadoes across central Illinois following severe thunderstorms on June 17, including an EF3 with peak winds of 241 km/h (150 mph) that tracked 42.2 km (26.2 miles) through Effingham County and injured two people. Tornadoes affected portions of Effingham, Jasper, Coles, Menard, Sangamon, Christian, Macon, Shelby, and Moultrie counties.

Under-16s face social media ban by next spring, but questions remain on how it will work
Under-16s in the UK will be banned from using social media by spring next year, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced earlier today. It follows a government consultation, in which 89% of 9,499 parents and carers said they strongly supported a legal minimum age for social media access, and 88% strongly agreed that age should be under 16.

Brazilian Parents Sentenced to 50 Days in Jail for Homeschooling Their Girls
A judge sentenced parents to prison for 50 days who homeschool, accusing them of “intellectual neglect” for not teaching the children “gender and sex education” (i.e., LGBT propaganda) and “tolerance and diversity. The parents began homeschooling during the pandemic after recognizing shortcomings in their public schools’ remote-learning programs.

Justice Dept Launches Investigation Into MLB For Flagrant Discrimination Against Christians
The Major League Baseball Commissioner is now facing a Justice Department investigation after Commissioner Rob Manfred scolded three San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible references on their rainbow-designed caps during “Pride Night” against the Chicago Cubs.

ALPRs are a tool of the police state to track your every move
You have committed no crime, yet the American State knows exactly when you dropped your kids off at school, which doctor you visited, and what political rally you attended. How does the state track your every move? One method is to use Automated License Plate Readers, also known as Automatic Number Plate Recognition or License Plate Recognition.

Michigan Road Signs Mark Another Islamic Victory Near Synagogue Attack Site
Islam never stops marking its victories – in Michigan, they tried it again. Weeks after a Hezbollah-inspired terrorist rammed his truck into Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield – an attack the FBI classified as terrorism deliberately targeting Jews – a group installed “Voices for Palestinians” Adopt-A-Road signs on Orchard Lake Road, just minutes from the attack site.

Dangerous Fraud in Texas GOP: Mahdi Rostamizadeh (Matt Rostami) Pushes ‘Sharia Is No Threat’ Lies at 2026 Texas Convention
While claiming to lead Muslims for Trump, Mahdi Rostamizadeh (aka Matt Rostami) is targeting anti-Sharia Republican candidates in Texas and pushing to weaken the Texas GOP’s opposition to Sharia at the 2026 convention.

Iran says closing Strait of Hormuz again following Lebanon flare-up
The top command center of the Iran Armed Forces announced on Saturday it is again shutting maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of Israel’s actions in Lebanon (aka by retaliating against Hezbollah’s (Iran’s proxy’s) drone attack that killed four Israeli soldiers). U.S.-Iran talks have been postponed.

Oil Panic Fades as Trump-Iran Deal Pushes Crude Below $80 
On June 16, Brent crude oil fell below $80 per barrel for the first time since early March, reaching as low as $79.61 before recovering slightly. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude also dropped sharply, touching $76.88 per barrel. The decline marked a dramatic reversal from the fears that dominated energy markets just weeks ago. The drop came after Trump announced that a memorandum of understanding had been signed to end the conflict and begin reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply normally passes

UFC Spits on the American Flag: Sharia Hijab Sewn into “Americana” Promo for Freedom 250
In their big “Americana: The Flag” promo for Freedom 250 – the one with Reagan’s words about freedom earned through sacrifice playing — they chose THIS image at the 1:16 mark: A woman in a full SHARIA… that hijab functions exactly like a military uniform — a visible badge of allegiance and commitment to spreading Sharia. It’s not neutral fashion. It’s the outward declaration of loyalty to Islamic supremacism and the gradual replacement of Western law and culture with Sharia.

Trump’s Ingenious Strategy That’s Reducing Crime 
According to preliminary FBI data, violent crime fell nearly 10 percent in 2025 compared to 2024 – one of the most dramatic declines on record. While domestic law enforcement officers undoubtedly deserve immense credit for their heroic efforts to make America safer, credit also goes to President Donald Trump’s strategic decision to target the foreign sources of drug trafficking. … at least one quarter of all arrests in the United States are related to drug offenses.

Tulsi Gabbard releases docs showing Fauci funded lab research that sparked COVID
A trove of communications and documents released by outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard show that Dr. Anthony Fauci “provided millions in U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund dangerous gain-of-function research” on bat coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) and that Fauci “lied to Congress.” In a viral overnight social media video already seen by millions, Gabbard announced:

Pressure to Pass the SAVE America Act Intensifies 
After the Senate failed to advance legislation backed by President Donald Trump, congressional Republicans are moving to attach voter ID provisions to must-pass bills such as the National Defense Authorization Act and a reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The SAVE America Act, authored by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show ID when casting ballots. The bill has passed the House twice this year but has stalled in the Senate.

HOW TO DEFEAT A SOLAR STORM:
Is it bonkers? Or brilliant? You decide: A new paper published in the June issue of Space Weather describes how a small fleet of spacecraft could be used to partially neutralize approaching CMEs–even Carrington-class monsters–by releasing clouds of gas in the CME’s path. The editors of Science magazine called it an “orbital airbag” for solar storms. … the environmental effects are unknown. Injecting hundreds of tons of ionized gas into Earth’s magnetosphere could alter the radiation belts, interfere with satellites, and create an artificial plasma environment unlike anything near Earth today.

Ukraine: Russia attacks civilian ships in the Black Sea
One person has been killed in Russian drone strikes on two civilian ships in the Black Sea. Several others have been injured, according to Ukrainian reports. “As a result of the Russian drone attack on civilian ships in the Black Sea, one crew member of a Panamanian-flagged vessel was killed and two other sailors were injured, one of them seriously,” Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba wrote on Telegram.

Why Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to test Putin’s appetite for talks
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir Putin. A Russian oligarch loyal to the Kremlin may be a surprise choice of messenger for Kyiv, but the former Chelsea owner has a history of acting as go-between since the start of Russia’s invasion. For a man with few “cards”, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has played a surprising joker in the shape of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.

Cop Accused of Using AI to Fake Evidence
Law enforcement agencies across the world have rushed to integrate AI into their investigations, promising faster arrests and higher case closure rates. The rising number of wrongful arrests attributed to AI facial recognition systems, however, tells another story: that speed and accuracy are two entirely different things. But while false arrests due to facial recognition software can easily be blamed on glitchy tech, an even more disturbing pattern is starting to emerge, as AI-wielding officers don’t just misidentify suspects, but use the technology to fabricate evidence.

Israel-Hezbollah Agree To Ceasefire After Clashes Stall Opening Round Of US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Talks between Iran and the US were postponed on Friday in Switzerland, delaying what was supposed to be the opening round of negotiations towards a permanent peace and nuclear deal. The delay appears to center on a new escalation between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, a troubling development that threatens the fresh interim deal signed by President Trump and Iran just days ago. Tehran has insisted that a ceasefire in Lebanon is part of the interim deal, meaning the Israel-Hezbollah front could derail the US-Iran diplomatic path to a sustained reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

FundStrat’s Newton: Why Not Replace The FOMC With AI?
Short of abolishing the Fed (much preferred), would automating the Fed make more sense than the current system? Should we trust Kevin Warsh, Jerome Powell, and Lisa Cook to read the tea leaves each month and decree rate changes for us commoners?

“No Greater Threat To America’s Way Of Life”: Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution To Condemn CCP Leader Xi Jinping
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved on June 16 by voice vote a resolution (Senate Resolution 444) condemning Xi for “deceit, undermining prospects for peace and security, and orchestrating crimes against humanity.” The resolution also encourages the U.S. government and its agencies to use all available tools—including the authorities under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, which allow sanctions against individuals responsible for serious human rights violations or corruption—to hold Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials accountable.

The Iran deal and the Islamic theology of deception: What JD Vance told me 
Many Evangelical Christians and pro-Israel advocates argue that understanding Iran isn’t just about understanding geopolitics. It’s also about understanding the religious worldview that drives the regime. That’s why I put the question directly to U.S. Vice President JD Vance during my exclusive interview with him this week. “So it kind of goes to the theological issues within Islam, specifically the way the regime sees it. Taqiyya, which basically allows you to lie, in righteousness, if you will.

‘We Are a Superpower’: Iran Declares Victory Over America After MOU Signed 
At the Palace of Versailles on June 17, as French President Emmanuel Macron looked on, President Donald Trump signed his name to a 14-point memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran—a regime whose state-controlled media, within hours, was broadcasting banners declaring that “the US was forced to sign an agreement to end the war.” In Tehran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held up his signed copy for cameras, completing what Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei called proof that his country had “defeated two nuclear powers… We truly are a superpower.”

‘All of Lebanon must burn, Ben-Gvir says after Hezbollah kills 4 IDF soldiers
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for a harsher Israeli response in Lebanon on Friday after the Israel Defense Forces announced that four soldiers, including a battalion commander, were killed in a Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon. “With all due respect to the Americans, Israel must make it clear to the entire world that the blood of our sons and the security of our citizens are not up for bargaining. All of Lebanon must burn,” Ben-Gvir said in a statement.

Conservative lawmakers, analysts suggest controversial US-Iran deal might be nixed by Congress
Conservative thought leaders and lawmakers have suggested that the controversial US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) could be derailed by Congress, citing intense internal turmoil over the deal within the Republican Party. The White House has transmitted the agreement to Capitol Hill, beginning what is expected to be weeks of scrutiny over its substance and legality.

Rubio urges Hezbollah disarmament in phone call with Lebanese President
A diplomatic phone call on Friday between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun underscored Washington’s ongoing commitment to Beirut amid shifting regional dynamics, according to official statements from the Lebanese Presidency. The executive office in Beirut noted that the conversation centered on reviewing the volatile status of Lebanon and the surrounding Middle East.

Suspected Ebola case isolated in Israel following return from DR Congo
The Ministry of Health announced Friday evening that an individual suspected of being infected with Ebola arrived in Israel after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and is currently being treated in isolation. The individual, who returned to Israel three days ago, sought medical attention after developing a fever and a headache. At this stage, the case remains the only suspected case of Ebola in Israel. Concurrently, an epidemiological investigation is underway to track potential contacts.

Paris Grants Honorary Citizenship to Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank, Drawing Backlash From Jewish Community
The new Socialist mayor of Paris, Emmanuel Grégoire, has awarded honorary citizenship to Palestinian civilians and journalists, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from local Jewish leaders and renewed scrutiny of the French far-left’s stance on Israel.

Justice Department Launches Investigation Into MLB For Flagrant Discrimination Against Christians
Major League Baseball Commissioner is now facing a Justice Department investigation after Commissioner Rob Manfred scolded three San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible references on their rainbow-designed caps during “Pride Night” against the Chicago Cubs. U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced the Justice Department investigation into whether the players’ civil rights were violated on Friday (June 19) by being singled out for religious expression. MLB says writing on uniforms is forbidden, though it has allowed certain messages in past seasons.

UNUSUAL WARNING: Ron Dermer Urges Israeli Officials Not To Open Front Against Trump
Former minister Ron Dermer has delivered a blunt message to Israel’s political and security leadership: do not attack the Trump administration and do not turn policy disagreements into a public confrontation, according to a report in Israel Hayom. According to Israel Hayom’s Danny Zaken, two sources said Dermer warned senior Israeli officials against a public clash with the U.S. administration, out of concern that such a move would further damage relations between Jerusalem and Washington. The warning comes as Israel seeks to preserve its freedom of action in Lebanon and Iran while facing increasing American pressure on the diplomatic front.

The ‘earthquake gate’ stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years
Stress has accumulated for over a century along the southern San Andreas & San Jacinto fault systems. Both make up the boundary of the Pacific & North American tectonic plates, which have slid past each other a few centimeters each year while other zones are locked. As a result, some segments have built up tension like a coiled spring with nowhere to move.

AI Doomsday Warnings Distract from More Imminent AI Concerns
AI is getting incorporated into everything. That’s progress, we’re told; therefore, we need to embrace it. Yet a lot of people are very afraid because of AI. And sometimes we’re told we should be afraid too. However, there often can be a lack of detail regarding what specifically we’re supposed to be afraid of.

UK police officer uses AI to create evidence in multiple criminal cases
A Derbyshire Police officer was put under investigation for allegedly using artificial intelligence to fabricate evidence in multiple criminal cases. He’s been suspended from frontline duties pending the investigation outcome, which centers on perverting the course of justice. Ironically, PoliceAI, a national center for AI in policing, had been launched in the UK the week before.

California Utilities Required to Buy From LGBT-owned Companies
The California Public Utilities Commission claims its mission is “ensuring consumers have safe, reliable utility service at reasonable rates.” However, CPUC’s real purpose appears to be ensuring politically favored groups, including LGBTs, get their share of utility companies’ contracting fees — even as the state’s electricity rates are among the highest in the nation.

Why is Pope Leo Celebrating Commies & Revolutionaries? Hichborn Explains
He works closely with a broad range of radical leftist orgs, including promoters of communist revolution, abortion, & LGBT, warned Michael Hichborn in this interview. Hichborn, a Catholic scholar, warned that the Vatican has been infiltrated by sinister forces. [FYI: That happened long ago, like at the start.] Also, Leo has continued Francis’ shenanigans.

Why is America so unaffordable today?
There are a lot of reports on affordability as the media campaigns for Demos to take control of the House and Senate this November. Many of the reports talk about how much things cost today versus 2020, while intentionally neglecting to report how much of the unaffordability occurred during the four years of Biden and the Demos imposing unaffordable policies.

Education Scorecard Ignores Common Core disaster
American students are in a deep learning recession. Fourth and eighth graders are scoring worse in reading and math than a decade ago. Yet a major new report from the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) barely mentions Common Core, one of the most disruptive education experiments in a generation.

Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire after flare-up, but IDF to stay in southern Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday after another flare-up in southern Lebanon that saw four Israeli soldiers and dozens of Lebanese casualties. The renewed truce appeared as fragile as ever, as it didn’t see Israel pull out of the large buffer zone it established in southern Lebanon — one Hezbollah has used to justify continued attacks.

The Iran MOU is leverage, not retreat
We may have missed a historic chance to end a fanatical regime that endangers the world. But panic over the MOU is misplaced. It’s not the product of weakness; it’s the product of a president who has never blinked on Israel’s security. The real negotiation begins now, on a 60-day clock…. Judge the deal when there is a deal. Till then, his pro-Israel record speaks for itself.