At the annual Bussola/Daily Compass conference, Sebastien Lai, Jimmy’s son, gave a moving testimony appealing to Western governments to put pressure on the Chinese authorities to release his father. It was also an opportunity to understand the roots of true freedom — an issue that concerns everyone.
- DOSSIER: A Roman Catholic against the Power
- The HongKonger — the official trailer
Two-thirds of world's population live in countries where religious freedom is restricted
The eighth report by Aid to the Church in Need reveals the widespread nature of religious persecution around the world. More than 5.4 billion people live in countries where systematic violations of religious freedom take place.
Italian bishops poisoned synod supports gay pride
The Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) publishes the synthesis document on the synod path and continues its attempt to reconcile homosexuality and transsexuality with the Catholic faith.
Ursula Gates: insider revelations on the power of lobbies in Brussels
A compelling book by Frédéric Baldan, the man who courageously denounced Ursula von der Leyen for the Pfizergate scandal, was recently translated from French in to Italian and is now available in bookstores in Italy. It reveals the names of those involved in a complex web of hidden interests that govern the main European institution, with links that stretch all the way to Bill Gates. Foreword by Marcello Foa.
An Italian magazine, Il Regno, has unearthed a speech from 2023 in which the then Cardinal Prevost conflated abortion, the death penalty and migration. He reiterated the same ideas as pope in an interview recently. While it is right to uphold 'a consistent ethics of life', abortion and euthanasia are always murder, whereas in other cases, each situation must be considered on its own merits. As Ratzinger recalled
Catholic Church's humiliation in Shanghai demands change in Vatican
With the announcement of Wu Jianlin's episcopal ordination, the Holy See has responded publicly its acceptance of him as auxiliary bishop. This is despite the fact that Beijing appointed him unilaterally during the sede vacante. This is a tricky situation that Pope Leo will have to act on quickly.
Jimmy Lai: martyr for the truth
A successful Hong Kong entrepreneur and publisher, he converted to Catholicism and became a thorn in the side of the Chinese Communist regime. He has spent the last five years in prison, where he is in danger of dying. He will receive the ‘Made for Truth' award during the Nuova Bussola/Daily Compass annual celebration day on 25 October, which will be presented to his son Sebastien Lai on his behalf.
- DOSSIER: Jimmy Lai, a Catholic against power
Dilexi Te, Leo XIV publishes Francis's last document
Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan's 'Iron Lady'.
She could become the first woman to lead the Japanese government. A very conservative figure, she is inspired by Margaret Thatcher. Her political career has been characterised by continuous defeats and comebacks. She rejects pink quotas.
‘Tusk wants to put me on trial for defending John Paul II'
Gifts to the papal Elemosineria and the reaction to slanders on Pope Wojtyla spread by a left-wing newspaper. The 'guilty' person is the conservative MEP, whose immunity the current Polish government has had removed so he can be prosecuted.
Remembering 7 October 2023 helps to build peace
The second anniversary of Hamas' terrorist incursion into Israeli territory, resulting in 1,200 deaths and 250 hostages, reveals the extreme partisan nature with which we view the deaths on either side. Instead, the Church calls us to take an approach that recognises the humanity in each individual.
Pizzaballa on Israel-Hamas conflict: ‘Hatred is overcome by looking to Jesus’
While the end of the war is a good first step, it does not mean the end of a conflict fuelled by hatred. Only in Jesus crucified and risen, who gave love and forgiveness, is the key to the end of so much evil. Card. Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.