A death sentence, the end of the legal system in Hong Kong, and the final nail in the coffin for freedom in the former British colony. A lesson for Taiwan. These are the initial reactions to the sentence handed down to Jimmy Lai, a Catholic entrepreneur and publisher who has become a symbol of the struggle for democracy. The sentence was read out in an emotional and packed courtroom attended by his wife, Teresa, and Cardinal Zen.
- EXCLUSIVE: The testimony of a former journalist of Apple Daily
- DOSSIER: Jimmy Lai, a Roman Catholic against the Power
Jimmy Lai the Confessor: a modern example of white martyrdom
As an editor, he was so harsh that people questioned his faith. However, his time in prison revealed his unwavering commitment to the truth, demonstrating that martyrdom is not defined by a single heroic act, but by steadfast devotion to Christ under the weight of persecution. The testimony of a former journalist at Apple Daily
Abortion and the new Vaughan Spruce case: freedom of thought is at stake
The director of March for Life UK is facing trial for the third time for silently praying outside an abortion clinic. If convicted, the consequences would be serious for everyone, as the state would effectively be authorised to control people's thoughts.
Freedom outside the Church — the Lefebvrians real goal
Approve the announced episcopal ordinations, but without granting them any canonical status. Don Pagliarani's request to the Pope shows that it is not Rome that refuses to regularise the Society of Saint Pius X, but rather the latter that claims to save souls outside the Mystical Body of Christ.
The highly organised demonstrations against ICE in Minnesota, against Trump and in favour of Palestine are funded by huge sums of money from billionaire philanthropists and contacts in China. Nothing is spontaneous.
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.
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’
Undemocratic and corrupt Africa does not deserve aid
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.
On Mary Co-Redemptrix, it is better to deepen our understanding than to misunderstand
What undermines faith and distorts doctrine is not the Marian titles that are contested today, but rather the distortion of their authentic meaning, taught over the centuries by popes, saints and theologians, but suddenly forgotten in the name of Mater populi fidelis.
England blames record abortions on economic crisis
A record number of abortions were performed in England and Wales in 2023, with almost 280,000 unborn children affected. Economic problems are cited as the main reason, with the cost of living and soaring childcare costs being the main factors. Easy access to chemical abortion acts as a multiplier.
Mary Co-Redemptrix manifests her total union with the Redeemer
The Mother's suffering on Calvary was her unique participation in her Son's mission, not an alternative route to salvation. To clarify any misconceptions and prevent reductionism, the reflection on Marian Co-Redemptrix continues with a series in two parts of insights by Mark Miravalle and Robert Fastiggi, cooperators of the International Marian Association document published on 8 December 2025 in response to the Note Mater populi fidelis.