'No false mercy in canonical matrimonial trials': words that go against the current trend towards openness. Addressing the Roman Rota, Pope Leo does not disavow his predecessor's reform, but brings it back into line with Wojtyla and Ratzinger.
Family in the woods right to subsidiarity violated by Italian State
The forced break-up of the 'family in the woods' represented an intrusion by the state into a family with substitute characteristics, and violated the principle of subsidiarity.
Abuse: the ghosts of Chiclayo haunt Pope Leo
A harsh statement from an alleged victim of sexual abuse in Peru challenges the dispensation from the priesthood granted by Pope Leo to Father Lute, the accused priest. This decision prevents the truth from being ascertained and justice from being done — a very poor decision.
- The full text of the statement is available here.
Pope Leo dreams of a synodal and interventionist CEI in Assisi
What will the Church in Italy be like in the Prevost era? Some clues can be found in the city of St Francis, where the Pope concluded the general assembly of Italian bishops by calling for intervention in the public arena. There were two indications of governance, and no U-turn on the Synod
Hundreds of Palestinians are leaving the Strip after paying between $1,500 and $2,000 to the organisation Al-Majd Europe, having been enticed by vague promises. Their destinations include South Africa, Indonesia, and Malaysia. This development contrasts with Trump's peace plan, phase two of which has just been approved by the UN.
It's not just over; the old Christian society is also a useless burden, according to the president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI). He announces the new 'good news' at the general assembly: secularisation will set you free. Thus a principle is elevated to a dogma, according to which the Church should allow the world to enlighten it on matters of faith.
The Washington Post reports that at the lunch for the poor, no transgender person sat next to the Pope. Seats were assigned at random, replies Cardinal Krajewski. It is not the Holy See that chooses participants by 'category', but perhaps those demanding gestures from Prevost typical of Bergoglio.
Communion and Liberation’s internal conflict brought to attention of Archbishop of Milan
Fr Pierluigi Banna, the designated successor to Fr Carron to take the helm of Communion and Liberation, but blocked by the Holy See, 'denounces' the current leaders of CL to the Milan Curia. This sensational and unprecedented development, forms part of a large-scale offensive against the movement's leadership. Is a split on the horizon?
Catholic faithful push for the dogma of the Coredemptrix
Not only has the Marian title been opposed by the DDF has been taught by popes and saints, but the Holy See has also received countless pleas for its dogmatic definition. The strange case of the title 'Mediatrix of all graces', used by Leo XIV, and contested by Fernandez. The Daily Compass interviews Mariologist Mark Miravalle.
Rupnik case, time for justice not more patience
When asked by journalists about the Rupnik case, Pope Leo replied that time must be allowed for a fair trial. However, the events of recent years and Cardinal Fernandez's opaque procedures raise doubts about the outcome. This is certainly not justice.
COP30 climate circus begins, but alarmism is increasingly less credible
The annual international climate conference, COP30, begins today in Brazil, with heads of state in attendance. This year, it was preceded by the resounding 'conversion' of Microsoft's founder, who now condemns catastrophism. However, he cannot be trusted — here's why.
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