Episcopal ordinations without a papal mandate, as in 1988. On 1 July, the Society of Saint Pius X will repeat Archbishop Lefebvre's gesture, this time ordaining an additional bishop.The Holy See has expressed its willingness to continue dialogue in order to avoid a new rupture.
The Epstein case: a lesson in the power of this world
It is not the millions of documents belonging to the paedophile financier that have been published in recent days that should give us pause for thought, but those that have not been released because they concern child pornography, torture and death. This suggests that we are probably dealing with elites who exploit weaknesses and perversions, even using them as a form of initiation
‘This is how Brussels is trying to influence the elections in Hungary’
Gergely Szilvay, writer and political analyst for the conservative newspaper Mandiner, analyses the upcoming Hungarian election on 12 April. The choice is not just between Orbán and his rival Magyar, but between two systems: a Europe of nations or an ever-closer Union, which Orbán's Hungary has so far tried to resist.
St Patrick's Purgatory: A Preview of Dante's Journey
St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is associated with a mysterious place where anyone who entered would emerge purified after contemplating the joys of the blessed and the pains of the damned. This place became a popular pilgrimage destination and a source of literary inspiration, as seen in the tales of the knight Owein and Dante's Divine Comedy.
The Cardinal and Archbishop of Chicago's interventionism in matters of internal and ecclesiastical politics, such as his attacks on the ancient rite, risks causing difficulties for the Pope, who favours unity. Cupich is approaching 77 years of age. When will he resign from his position as leader of the archdiocese
The National Assembly has committed the French government to asking the EU to include the 'Brotherhood' in its list of terrorist organisations. This is an unprecedented parliamentary initiative, which, if implemented, would also mark a turning point for other European countries.
One cannot expect investments in corrupt countries where democracy has been replaced by plebiscitary dictatorships and coups have become commonplace. As many as 15 states are 'flawed democracies' (failed states), and almost all of the rest are dictatorships.
England blames record abortions on economic crisis
Answering God's call: the true story of Opus Dei
German synod elite put Pope Leo to test
The latest idea from the German synod elite aims to reshape the ecclesiastical hierarchy and reinvent doctrine, openly challenging Rome's silent disapproval. It is up to the Holy See to call time on a game that has gone too far.
The thousand and one EU expenses that finance Islam and inclusion
One project after another costing thousands or millions of euros, ranging from Muslim and Roma culture to hairstyles according to the precepts of the Koran, not to mention the ever-present Islamophobia. All funded by Brussels, while Member States cry out for help.
Musk’s troubles over Grok’s deep fake porn foreseen by Vatican
AI's sleep produces technological monsters. This is evidenced by the scandal surrounding Grok, the X chatbot that generated over 6,700 sexualised images per hour. Musk's embarrassed defence, the silence of US feminists, and Pope Leo's 'prophecy'.
Roche's unread text at consistory supports restrictions on ancient rite
The cardinal's report supports the restrictions on the ancient rite in the name of unity and even misquotes St Pius V. This and much more was spared the sacred college when the liturgy was removed from the proceedings. Providentially.