Pope Francis sends a handwritten letter of encouragement to gay rights activist, Father Jimmy Martin-- a Jesuit priest who, according to Francis, "imitates God". In this episode of The Editor's Desk, Michael J. Matt discusses good news and bad: Will the American Bishops defend Christ, or bow to Biden? Traditional Catholics meet in New York next week The Chartres Pilgrimage survives Covid The President of the Philippines to jail the unvaccinated Senator reports Canada for religious freedom violations Italy prepares to make Catholic teaching on sexuality a hate crime New attacks against Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Michael offers spirited defense If you'd like to contribute to RTV's expansion, please consider a donation: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/donate-today Access the Remnant Newspaper's 55 year archive when you subscribe to the Remnant's E-Edition: https://remnant-mn.newsmemory.com/ Stay Connected to RTV. Sign up for Michael Matt’s E-blast: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/subscribe-today/free-remnant-updates Subscribe to The Remnant Newspaper: https://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php/subscribe-today Subscribe to Remnant TV's independent platform: https://remnant-tv.com/user Like, Comment, and Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Follow Michael Matt and The Remnant on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_J_Matt Follow Michael Matt on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.matt.733 Follow Michael Matt on Parler: https://parler.com/profile/MichaelMatt/posts F ollow Michael Matt on MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/michaelmatt3