The Mother's suffering on Calvary was her unique participation in her Son's mission, not an alternative route to salvation. To clarify any misconceptions and prevent reductionism, the reflection on Marian Co-Redemptrix continues with a series in two parts of insights by Mark Miravalle and Robert Fastiggi, co-authors of the International Marian Association document published on 8 December 2025 in response to the Note Mater populi fidelis.
Answering God's call: the true story of Opus Dei
The co-author of the first historiographical text dedicated to Opus Dei founded by St Josemaría Escrivá talks to the Daily Compass about his research in the movement’s archives and his love for the charism. Almost a century of life and a multitude of men and women dedicated to practising (and studying) their faith.
German synod elite put Pope Leo to test
The latest idea from the German synod elite aims to reshape the ecclesiastical hierarchy and reinvent doctrine, openly challenging Rome's silent disapproval. It is up to the Holy See to call time on a game that has gone too far.
The thousand and one EU expenses that finance Islam and inclusion
One project after another costing thousands or millions of euros, ranging from Muslim and Roma culture to hairstyles according to the precepts of the Koran, not to mention the ever-present Islamophobia. All funded by Brussels, while Member States cry out for help.
AI's sleep produces technological monsters. This is evidenced by the scandal surrounding Grok, the X chatbot that generated over 6,700 sexualised images per hour. Musk's embarrassed defence, the silence of US feminists, and Pope Leo's 'prophecy'.
The cardinal's report supports the restrictions on the ancient rite in the name of unity and even misquotes St Pius V. This and much more was spared the sacred college when the liturgy was removed from the proceedings. Providentially.
Lebanon divided over DJ-priest
The Lebanese tired of crises and threats, and are now divided over Father Guilherme's show. Already a star of World Youth Day in Lisbon, the priest believes that he can connect with young people through techno music. Notably, he attracts more followers at the DJ booth than at the altar.
Islamised British universities alarm Abu Dhabi
New York will survive even the Islamo-socialist mayor Mamdani
Mamdani inaugurates his term as mayor of New York by swearing on two copies of the Koran. His Muslim faith is mixed with a strong socialist ideology. But the “Big Apple” has always survived even the worst administrations.
Venezuela: international law in crisis for centuries
There was no need to wait for the Delta Force to intervene in Caracas to feel alarmed. It was enough to read Hobbes and the philosophers who replaced natural law with convention and force. Long before the Americans arrived, theorists of political modernity had already begun to erode the foundations of international relations.
Pope Leo consistory has disappointing start
The decision to entrust the opening meditation to the controversial Cardinal Radcliffe has raised concerns, as have the tight schedule and organisation of the working groups. Today: Mass in St Peter's and the concluding speech by Leo XIV.
The next challenge for AI is our return to critical thinking
Millions of people are at risk of 'epistemic risk', i.e. the inability to distinguish between what is true and what appears to be true. The habit of asking our 'virtual friends' about everything and for anything makes distinguishing between true knowledge and statistical prediction more necessary than ever.