A multiyear Vatican investigation into Archbishop John Nienstedt found he acted ‘imprudently’ but not criminally under canon law.

Vatican’s Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops has provided two guiding questions regarding the “successes and distresses” and “structures and organization“ of the church to discuss ahead of the second session of the synod.

The priest detailed the qualities of “real priests” versus those who side with “Bergoglio and his mercenaries.” He said the See of Peter is occupied by a “masonic Jesuit tied to a group of globalists, an antipope usurper.”

Actor Shia LaBeouf, who portrayed the titular character of Abel Ferrara's “Padre Pio,” received the sacrament of confirmation over New Year's weekend, overseen by the Capuchin Franciscan Friars.

Pope Francis has continued to push for changes in the church, braving daunting opposition and several medical scares.

Cardinal Burke met privately with Pope Francis Dec. 29, about a month after reports that Pope Francis wanted to stop giving him a monthly salary and would ask him to pay the market rate for his Vatican apartment.