A scandal over the Traditional Latin Mass, Vatican communications unable to respond
The Daily Compass writes to the director of the Press Office, Bruni. But the answers do not clarify whether, in addition to the official and favourable consultation, other consultations were held to justify the war on the Latin Mass produced by the motu proprio Traditionis custodes. In reality, it seems that it was the Congregation for Divine Worship and not the bishops consulted that buried the Traditional Latin Mass.
Assisted suicide: Pegoraro continues Paglia's line at the PAV
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.
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.’
With Leo XIV, natural law finally returns
Poland fears a Franco-German dictatorship in Europe
France and Germany are moving closer to an “ever closer union” in Europe. This is at the expense of smaller nations eager for independence. In Poland, Nawrocki's election is a response to this trend.
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.