The president of the Pontifical Academy of Theology unilaterally highlights the 'dissimilarity' between Mary and Christ. He deserves credit for bringing to light the intellectual leap underlying the Note on Marian Titles. Essentially, it is better to prevent anyone from taking the great things the Almighty has done for Christ’s mother too seriously.
Strickland shakes fellow bishops: Stop Father Martin
A known homosexual receives the sacrament of confirmation, and his partner is his godfather with the controversial Rainbow Jesuit. The Bishop Emeritus Joseph Strickland of Tyler has raised the case, reminding the US assembly of bishops that it is time to curb LGBT activism in the Church. However, some prefer to stand by and watch.
The ‘Prevost remedy’ for the Curia begins with Papal House
There has been controlled succession in the office that manages the papal agenda, with the appointment of an Augustinian as vice-regent. There are far more significant shake-ups in the Third Lodge, where Peña Parra's departure is imminent.
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.
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.
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.
- DOSSIER: Climate Follies
Three reflections on the synod weekend
China, Hong Kong and the Vatican's unsustainable morality
Total silence on Cardinal Zen, Jimmy Lai, the persecution of Catholics in China, the death of Bishop Giulio Jia Zhonguo and the anniversary of the canonisation of the 120 Chinese martyrs. The
Holy See's relationship with China contradicts Catholic morality.
Trump presses Xi during summit, “free Jimmy Lai”
At the summit in Busan, South Korea, US President Donald Trump discussed more than just trade with Xi Jinping. He also called for the release of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong Catholic businessman and publisher who has been held in prison since 2020.
- DOSSIER: A Roman Catholic against the Power
Archbishop of Homs: No one is safe in the new Syria
Syrians are persecuted as they were under Assad, and Muslims are in as much danger as Christians. The testimony of the bishop, a friend and confrere of Father Dall'Oglio who was kidnapped like him: “If I managed to escape my captors, it was thanks to the power of prayer.”
The EU like China: “Without bank accounts, I am a victim of social credit.”
He exposed the Pfizergate scandal, and in his book he revealed the opaque network of lobbyists headed by Bill Gates working for von der Leyen. Now Frederic Baldan is facing retaliation in the form of frozen bank accounts. He reveals to La Bussola: “What is happening to me is the beginning of what will happen to everyone with the combination of the EU's social credit system and the digital euro.”