Who is winning the war in the Middle East? Opinions vary, but before conducting any further analysis, it is important to clearly state what the Pope has said: that threats to wipe out an entire people are morally unacceptable.

Interview with Zsolt

“The people know that the EU’s pressure on Hungary is unjust”

Pressure from the EU and powerful interest groups, efforts to undermine the Orbán government, and family policies as a cornerstone. La Bussola interviews Zsolt Nemeth, Chair of the ‘Conservatives & Patriots’ Group at the Council of Europe.

HOPE

Neither Trump nor Putin, the true Messiah is someone else

There are those who place their trust in this or that leader and those who place their trust in an unlikely katéchon to defeat the corruption sweeping the world, which not even spares the Church. People are rushing to take cover from the next catastrophe, forgetting that the way out of any crisis does not lie in human powers, but in the promises of Christ.

Solemnity

Christ is risen! Happy Easter!

We wish all our readers a very Happy Easter. The Daily Compass will resume updates on 7 April.

The journalist and writer who, with millions of books sold in every language, nurtured generations of Catholics in the faith, died last night at his home in Desenzano sul Garda.  However, his enduring legacy is the small church he built piece by piece on the grounds of Maguzzano Abbey. He was a great friend and inspiration to the La Bussola/Daily Compass.


Nineteen scientists led by Gianni Barcaccia have conducted significant research on material taken from the Shroud, confirming the presence of DNA of Middle Eastern origin. Those who deny the authenticity of the Holy Shroud have already sprung into action, relying on the discredited radiocarbon dating results from 1988.

During his apostolic journey to the Principality of Monaco, Pope Leo XIV praised Catholicism as the state religion. This is a rare occurrence and a blow to the modern dogma of state secularism. Provided that Catholicism is genuinely practised as a public religion.

VATICAN

Leone marks 10 years of Amoris Laetitia, but the Dubia remain unanswered

The Pope has issued a laudatory message for the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ most controversial document, describing it as 'luminous' and brushing aside the critical points in a few words. Yet that text triggered an earthquake. It would have been better to say nothing.

PROBLEM

Pro-abortionist Philip VI to be granted privilege of Protocanon causes scandal

The King of Spain is to assume the title of Protocanon of the Chapter of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. An ancient privilege which, however, gives rise to scandal today and should therefore not be granted. This is because Philip VI (like Macron) is pro-abortion.

VATICAN

Shocking turn of events: Becciu’s trial must start all over again

The legal proceedings that cost 'the Sardinian cardinal his place in the conclave are starting from scratch. The Vatican Court of Appeal has ruled that the initial verdict is relatively null and void 'due to a failure to observe procedural safeguards. The defence is satisfied, while the prosecutors office, and in particular Alessandro Diddi, are embarrassed by the outcome.

Hormuz Strait Crisis

Trump presses allies in vain to join the war against Iran

For three days, Trump has been urging his European and Asian allies to contribute warships to a military operation aimed at keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. However, no one wants to risk facing Iranian missiles, mines, drones and torpedoes in order to help Israel and the United States escalate a conflict in which Netanyahu and Trump risk losing what little credibility they have left.