Tawadros II has announced the resumption of theological talks following reassurances from Pope Leo XIV. This brings an end to the crisis triggered by Fiducia Supplicans, which was unwelcome to both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. It proves once again that conforming to the world seriously undermines ecumenical dialogue
Ultra-Orthodox break with Netanyahu over military service
The government's inability to continue guaranteeing exemption from military service for young Haredim has led to the ultra-Orthodox leaving the coalition. The upcoming elections are now expected to be a showdown against the prime minister, who is already facing criticism over the war and scandals
Lefebvre's method: flaunt the faith to conceal the schism
In response to the threat of sanctions raised by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Fraternity presents its own self-certification of obedience and Catholicity. This is an edifying refrain that has been repeated since Lefebvre's time and glosses over the de facto distancing from the Church, even rejecting its sacraments.
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Timothy Cho: a North Korean’s warning to the UK
Timothy Cho, a candidate in the recent local elections in England and a former North Korean refugee, uses his own story to warn how easily freedom can be taken for granted and lost. This comes at a time when voters are also backing Muslim candidates and radical environmentalists.
The debate following the Modena massacre reveals just how fragile Western culture is. We view terrorism solely as a military phenomenon and do not know how to respond to the process of radicalisation and recruitment orchestrated by ISIS, which uses all the tools most popular with young people, from social media to video games.
There are few certainties and many unanswered questions surrounding the personal story of Salim El koudri, the man behind the attempted massacre in Modena. What is certain is his anger at his personal situation, and the fact that, despite having held Italian citizenship since the age of 14, he considers himself as a foreigner. There are also doubts about his alleged mental health issues.
Compared to Prevost’s pastoral visit to the Roman university, Ratzinger’s ‘missed’ address set out precise demands on the academic world, touching on the crux of the relationship between reason, faith and truth. Rereading the two texts helps to understand why the current Pontiff was welcomed whilst his predecessor was not
Israel expels priest symbolising Palestinian Christians
Discoverer of Hantavirus speaks out: ‘Vaccine useless, irrational fear’
Nicaragua: Persecution of the Church Intensifies
A new wave of repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime against the Catholic Church. Priests forced to submit their weekly schedules, send the texts of their sermons to the authorities, and are photographed daily in church by the police.
Ukraine and Iran: lessons in the futility of war
Recent events have highlighted that, despite their clear military superiority, global powers such as Russia and the United States have been unable to achieve their war objectives. It is no coincidence...
Record number of bishops at LGBT vigils, how the Church is surrendering to the world
Twelve Italian bishops, more than double the number in 2025, attend vigils ‘to overcome homotransphobia’, a lever to change the Church’s teaching. At least 23 dioceses were involved, along with various associations, from the Scouts to Catholic Action. The impact of the CEI’s synodal document. And Ratzinger’s warning.
Trump–Pope, round two: the issue of the 'just war' looms large
On the eve of US Secretary of State Rubio's visit on 7 May, Trump and the Pope engaged in a fresh exchange of views regarding the war in Iran. Nevertheless, a desire for dialogue remains, beginning with the question of the criteria that could justify military intervention.