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.
Islamic holidays like Easter and Christmas: the challenge posed by UCOII
The Muslim association is calling for the recognition of two annual religious festivals and Friday prayers, equating them with Christian ones. This is a trap for Italian politics, but the comparison does not hold up because the common good is not based on religious indifference.
London and Canada: discrimination is politically correct
In Britain, adverts for homes reserved exclusively for Muslims are becoming increasingly common, while a Canadian university is reserving academic posts solely for ethnic or sexual 'minorities'. It's all according to the script of the progressive mindset, which excludes under the pretext of inclusion.
Communion for dogs: the Bishop of Chur sees no sacrilege
No excommunication for three parishioners who shared the Holy Host with their dog: according to Bishop Bonneman, they did not intend to commit sacrilege. However, the problem remains because the 'incident' stems from liturgical abuses and a misinterpretation of the Eucharist.
‘Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family’ is a new document published by the Vatican’s Dicasteries for Integral Human Development and for Laity, Family and Life. It is a compendium of environmentalism with a clerical twist that is far removed from Catholic thought.
Upon receiving the Anglican Primate, Leo XIV mentioned the ‘new problems’ that had arisen between Rome and Canterbury, one of which was right before his eyes: the self-styled archbishop, fresh from her theatrical ‘blessing’, a stone’s throw from Peter’s tomb, whilst a bishop made the sign of the cross, in defiance of sacramental truth.
Skyrocketing oil and gas prices, stagnant growth and runaway inflation are haunting the world once again. This explosive combination is terrifying economists and central banks, and has a name: stagflation. If the crisis in Iran isn’t resolved soon, things could get even worse.
Pope in Africa: Echoes of Bergoglio and minor corrections
Vietnam prepares for the beatification of the martyr Father Diệp
A Mass for the beatification of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diệp, who died a martyr in March 1946 during a period of chaos following the Second World War, will be celebrated on 2 July. This is an exceptional event for one of Asia’s largest Catholic communities.
From Angola, Pope Leo issues a warning against syncretism
Pope Leo in Kilamba urged fidelity to the Church without mixing in magical and superstitious elements that do not aid the spiritual journey. On the flight from Cameroon, he also denied 'a certain version of events' that interprets his African speeches as a response to Trump.
Lebanon: a ceasefire is in place. Another of Netanyahu’s unfinished missions
Ceasefire in Lebanon. Israeli operations are suspended for ten days. Trump is set to receive the Lebanese head of state and the Israeli prime minister at the White House. Dark political clouds are gathering over Netanyahu: Like Iran and Gaza, Lebanon remains another bloody war that has been concluded without decisive results. Opponents are sharpening their weapons
“Sister Clare teaches us that happiness is found only in God”
“Sr. Clare is doing much more good now, and on many more levels, than she could when alive”. Testimonies of spiritual and physical graces. To mark the 10th anniversary of Sister Clare Crockett’s death, the Daily Compass interviews the postulator of her cause for beatification.