The Belgian theologian Gabriel Ringlet has not digested Pope Francis' “papal” expressions against abortion and reproaches him in the name of the ethics of exceptions. By dint of ‘triggering trials’ now the Pontiff himself is overwhelmed.
Daily Compass Annual Celebration Day: Persevering in the faith
Perseverance in faith are concrete faces of the people who renew their encounter with Christ every day, whether they live in a monastery or struggle daily in the world. That is what we saw and experienced on September 28 at the Daily Compass Conference.
Israel prepares Lebanon invasion, Patriarch of Jerusalem calls Church to fast and pray
On the double anniversary of 7th October, one year after the Hamas attack on Israel, but also the feast of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary, the Patriarch of Jerusalem Pizzaballa calls the faithful to a day of prayer, fasting and penance to ask for peace. Meanwhile Netanyahu prepares the invasion of Lebanon.
To follow Jesus to the cross, perseverance is the way to salvation
Jesus is the one persecuted par excellence because the world struggles to accept his nature and message. The same sort falls to his disciples in every epoca. Yet, the Passion is the way to persevere in the faith and remain in the Church. The causes of the ecclesial crisis and its remedy: Mary. The necessary union of mercy and doctrine. Here is the meditation of Monsignor Nicola Bux, at the Daily Compass Day held on Saturday 28 September.
NR, 4 years old, was taken off life support last April by decision of his doctors and judges but continues to live and is thriving. Consequently, the judge revoked his sentence but still does not understand the moral of the story, namely what love and ‘best interests’ really mean.
The new Consultors of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith are progressive theologians who promise to change the Church's doctrine on contraception, homosexuality, marriage, theology of the body, to fundamentally change Catholic morality in general.
Cancelling the debt of the poorest states is one of the constants of solidarist thinking. But young Africans protest against corruption and oppose the indebtedness of their governments.
Vatican approves Medjugorje but the supernatural is overlooked
UK, ‘buffer zones’ imposed to defend abortion
The ‘farce’ Synod redefines sins according to political logic
The sin of ‘doctrine used as a stone thrown against’ and the sin against synodality. But also against migrants. The second session of the Synod opens up political or ideological content to call sin what is perhaps instead common sense. Does this mean we will have to ask for forgiveness for recalling a doctrinal principle by refuting those who want to change it?
Catholic Bishop and Macron agree to revamp Notre Dame
The competition to select the artists with whom Macron intends to overhaul the Parisian cathedral has reached its final stages. The call to break with the past, including the replacement of the stained glass windows, is also supported by Archbishop Ulrich. But there’s increasing resistance aiming to stop the destruction.
Paedophile priests cover up casts shadows over Prevost, cardinal who selects bishops
From the moment Robert Prevost was appointed prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in 2023, attempts to erase the clues about how he covered-up two priests accused of paedophilia in his diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, have multiplied. Including the ‘persecution’ of the alleged victims' lawyer. And the appointment of a ‘friendly’ bishop. New scandal in the Vatican.
Pope disconcerts faithful again stating all religions are equivalent
Speaking about interreligious dialogue with the youth in Singapore, Pope Francis puts all religions on an equal footing. But, it is the denial of Christ's claim to be ‘the way, the truth, the life’, the cancellation of the meaning of the Incarnation and Redemption.