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feminist Leo just put in charge of the Vatican’s media arm Montse Alvarado has deep connections to Opus Dei and philosemitic Catholic groups in the US.

https://integritymagazine.org/2026/06/04/meet-the-ultra-zionist-feminist-leo-just-put-in-charge-of-the-vaticans-media-arm/ Meet the Ultra-Zionist feminist Leo just put in charge of the Vatican’s media arm Montse Alvarado has deep connections to Opus Dei and philosemitic Catholic groups in the US. American Reform ,  Stephen Kokx June 4, 2026 Pope Leo XIV and Montse Alvarado. Credit: Vatican media. On Tuesday, Leo XIV  named  EWTN News President and COO Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado the new head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication. The unprecedented appointment follows Leo’s previous elevation of  women  in leadership roles, most notably his placing Italian nun Sr. Raffaella Petrini as head of Vatican City State. Dissident influencers  Austen Ivereigh  and Rich Raho have defended Alvarado’s promotion. Jesuit  James Martin  observed that it “marks a major step forward in woman’s [ sic ] leadership roles in the church.” Who is ...
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"This new research takes a deeper look at the complex interplay between diet, gut health, and cancer development,” explains Steven Lee-Kong, M.D., chief of Colorectal Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center. “It reinforces the importance of a balanced and informed approach to nutrition as part of a comprehensive strategy for colorectal cancer prevention." Here are some key elements this new approach: Research increasingly points to the crucial role of the gut microbiome – the community of microorganisms living in our digestive tract – in overall health and disease prevention, including colorectal cancer. Certain foods, like fiber, can selectively nourish beneficial gut bacteria, leading to a healthier gut environment and potentially reducing cancer risk. Conversely, diets high in processed meats and low in fiber can promote the growth of harmful bacteria that may contribute to inflammation and cancer development. While fiber has long been associated with digestive health, its role in cancer prevention is becoming clearer. Fiber adds bulk to the stool, speeding up transit time through the colon and reducing the exposure of the colon lining to potential carcinogens. Fermentable fibers are also broken down by gut bacteria into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), like butyrate, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. The previous emphasis on restricting all carbohydrates is giving way to a more nuanced approach. Not all carbs are created equal. Refined carbohydrates and added sugars can contribute to inflammation and insulin resistance, potentially increasing cancer risk. However, complex carbohydrates found in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables provide essential nutrients and fiber, which are beneficial for gut health and may protect against colorectal cancer. Emerging research suggests that dairy products, particularly milk, may have a protective effect against colorectal cancer. This could be due to various factors, including calcium, vitamin D, and potentially other bioactive compounds in dairy. However, more research is needed to fully understand these potential benefits

https://www.newswise.com/articles/a-glass-of-milk-a-roasted-sweet-potato-an-apple-a-day-could-these-everyday-foods-protect-against-colorectal-cancer "This new research takes a deeper look at the complex interplay between diet, gut health, and cancer development,” explains Steven Lee-Kong, M.D., chief of Colorectal Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center. “It reinforces the importance of a balanced and informed approach to nutrition as part of a comprehensive strategy for colorectal cancer prevention." Here are some key elements this new approach: Research increasingly points to the crucial role of the gut microbiome – the community of microorganisms living in our digestive tract – in overall health and disease prevention, including colorectal cancer. Certain foods, like fiber, can selectively nourish beneficial gut bacteria, leading to a healthier gut environment and potentially reducing cancer risk. Conversely, diets high in processed meats and lo...
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Phil Lawler 5h @philipflawler I have little confidence in the judgment of Washington’s Cardinal McElroy. And although Msgr. Rossetti’s claim that UFOs “are, in fact, demons” strikes me as eccentric, I would not see it as a cause for ecclesiastical discipline. But if Rossetti has lost the cardinal’s confidence, I can’t say that I’m surprised. He lost my confidence 25 years ago. Msgr. Rossetti has always had an instinct for topics that command popular attention, especially the attention of people who are emotionally vulnerable. Today his Saint Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal has an enormous audience of followers, who flock to his “online deliverance sessions.” But before he became a celebrity exorcist, he gained prominence for a different specialty: ministering to priests who were charged with (among other things) the sexual abuse of children. Msgr. Rossetti was the president of the St. Luke Institute, the most prominent of the institutions that treated (some would say “recycled” predatory priests). In that capacity, when the abuse scandal came to light, he advised the bishops: “We need to be careful that we don’t make anyone—whether it’s priests or gays—scapegoats.” While he emerged from the scandal with a reputation as an advocate for abuse victims, at St. Luke’s he had developed an understanding of abusers, and a belief that they are not all that different from the rest of us. While anxious to stop the “scapegoating” of homosexuals, he was ready to cast suspicion on others. An article published in Catholic World Report in 1997, several years before the scandal broke, told of his approach: He believes that most instances of pedophillia are never discovered, and this is especially true of pedophiliac acts committed by women. Rossetti is particularly suspicious of mothers, explaining that it is “easier for a mother in our society to disguise inappropriate conduct with youngsters as maternal acts of cleaning, grooming, and dressing.” Father Rossetti also stresses his belief that there is no connection between homosexuality and pedophilia. In his concluding essay, “Challenge of the People of God,” he reiterates his theory that most people have some degree of sexual attraction to children… He faults the Church for cultivating “a climate of repression and/or obsession.”

https://substack.com/@philipflawler/note/c-270721252 Phil Lawler   5h @philipflawler I have little confidence in the judgment of Washington’s Cardinal McElroy. And although Msgr. Rossetti’s claim that UFOs “are, in fact, demons” strikes me as eccentric, I would not see it as a cause for ecclesiastical discipline. But if Rossetti has lost the cardinal’s confidence, I can’t say that I’m surprised. He lost my confidence 25 years ago. Msgr. Rossetti has always had an instinct for topics that command popular attention, especially the attention of people who are emotionally vulnerable. Today his Saint Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal has an enormous audience of followers, who flock to his “online deliverance sessions.” But before he became a celebrity exorcist, he gained prominence for a different specialty: ministering to priests who were charged with (among other things) the sexual abuse of children. Msgr. Rossetti was the president of the St. Luke Institute, the most prominent of ...
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