In an interview with the Italian newspaper Repubblica, the new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life condemns assisted suicide but accepts certain criteria imposed by the Italian Constitutional Court, which are not in accordance with natural morality. And, following in the footsteps of his predecessor, he speaks of “dialogue” to achieve mediation: but there can be no compromise on the unavailability of life.
War on Traditional Latin Mass: it wasn't the bishops who started it
The desire of the episcopate, invoked by Francis to ‘put an end’ to the Latin Mass, appears quite different according to the documents examined in La liturgia non è uno spettacolo (The Liturgy is Not a Show). No one wanted a war, explains co-author Monsignor Bux; on the contrary, the Church needs liturgical peace.
The uncomfortable question about the Latin Mass sends Bruni into a tailspin
With documents in hand, Diane Montagna reveals that the majority of bishops did not ask for restrictions on the ancient rite, as Pope Francis wrote. The director of the Press Office neither confirms nor denies this, but falters. And he does not allow the secretary of Divine Worship to respond.
Lebanon, Christians terrorised by jihadists and Israeli attacks
Fear of attacks in Lebanon's Christian community after Syria exports jihadists across a porous border. Meanwhile, Israeli attacks continue in the south and pressure mounts for Hezbollah to disarm.
An official U.K. report shows that artificial insemination techniques are increasingly understood not as a plan B, but as a first option, to be chosen when one wants a child. Which is increasingly understood as a “right,” even for singles and lesbians.
Anti-capitalist pauperism and envious anti-Americanism are not enough to explain the hostile campaign against Bezos. If Mr. Amazon had remained anti-Trump, no movement would have emerged in Venice.
‘The Sacred Heart can heal every wound.’
He is only 23 years old, but he has contagious strength and a special gift he received even before he was born: the statue of the Madonna who wept in Civitavecchia in the 1990s, right in his parents' home. The author of Fuoco e misericordia (Fire and Mercy) tells The Daily Compass the ‘secret’ of his friendship with Jesus.
With Leo XIV, natural law finally returns
Garabandal, between warning and punishment: God calls us to conversion
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the second and last public message related to the alleged apparitions of Garabandal (1961-1965). The need to put the Eucharist back at the center. Warning, miracle, punishment: what to expect based on the words of the visionaries. La Bussola interviews Father Justo Lo Feudo.
Iran-Israel, a war to change the balance of power in the Middle East
The raids launched by Israel against Iran are not only aimed at destroying its nuclear program, but at completely changing the balance of power in the Middle East. The regional allies of the Tehran regime, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Assad, have already been eliminated or reduced to a shadow of their former selves. The regime's influence is increasingly diminished, and the prospect of an Israeli-Saudi alliance is drawing closer.
Middle East, the Pope's warning against the nuclear threat
The escalation between Israel and Iran worries Pope Leo, who has issued an “appeal to responsibility and reason.” Clear and measured words, which denote a desire to trust the Secretariat of State more and not repeat past tensions with the Israeli government caused by Francis' statements.
The war between Israel and Iran comes into full swing. U.S. backs Netanyahu
Israel's attack on Tehran's nuclear program came after a long period of preparation and infiltration of Iranian territory. The first attack came from within. Were the US involved? That is what Iran is accusing them of. Even if they did not participate, they are supporting Israel, as is much of the EU. And this paves the way for further escalation.