The sickening video of police officers handcuffing an 18-year-old white man to the ground as he lay dying – having been stabbed for no reason by a Sikh man who falsely accused him of racism – has shocked the British public and raises disturbing questions about the decline of Western institutions.
Vatican Communications: Pope Leo begins the revolution
From 1 November, Maria Montserrat Alvarado, President of EWTN News, will succeed Paolo Ruffini as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication. While Ruffini's term is coming to an end, this change marks a clear break with the past, given that Pope Francis had previously criticised EWTN for plotting against him.
Far from being unwell, Sinner is a victim of our society
Sinner can’t be unwell. He cannot give in. He cannot fail. This is the world we live in. Our society of constant action and performance breeds excessive fatigue and burnout. The relentless drive for higher performance can lead to a breakdown of the spirit.
Magnifica humanitas: the thousand interpretations and a language barrier
The conflicting assessments of Leo XIV’s encyclical can also be explained by the ‘Babel’ of ecclesiastical documents: too lengthy, too technical and therefore at risk of being contradicted and with meanings that are not always unambiguous. The issue is not new, but it accelerated under the pontificate of Francis.
Tawadros II has announced the resumption of theological talks following reassurances from Pope Leo XIV. This brings an end to the crisis triggered by Fiducia Supplicans, which was unwelcome to both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. It proves once again that conforming to the world seriously undermines ecumenical dialogue
The government's inability to continue guaranteeing exemption from military service for young Haredim has led to the ultra-Orthodox leaving the coalition. The upcoming elections are now expected to be a showdown against the prime minister, who is already facing criticism over the war and scandals
In response to the threat of sanctions raised by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Fraternity presents its own self-certification of obedience and Catholicity. This is an edifying refrain that has been repeated since Lefebvre's time and glosses over the de facto distancing from the Church, even rejecting its sacraments.
– Dossier: The FSSPX Case
Timothy Cho: a North Korean’s warning to the UK
Hantavirus: Gavi’s ‘prophecy’ about the next pandemic
To date, no one has contracted Hantavirus from the nine people infected on the Hondius cruise ship. However, a massive alert and tracing operation is underway. This is the same virus found in mice that the Gavi Alliance predicted would cause the next pandemic in 2021.
Co-redemption: Pope clarifies his stance at general audience
In St Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV emphasises the 'unique place reserved for the Virgin Mary in the work of Redemption'. This brief address does not delve into the issues raised by Mater Populi Fidelis, but reaffirms the truth regarding the unique role of the Mother of God.
Israel expels priest symbolising Palestinian Christians
Israel has expelled Fr Louis Salman, the Latin Catholic parish priest of Beit Sahour and a leading voice for young Palestinian Christians, after he criticised Israeli occupation.
Discoverer of Hantavirus speaks out: ‘Vaccine useless, irrational fear’
Extremely low viral load and unproven human-to-human transmission, yet extremely high pathogenicity. Above all, given the natural immunity derived from alpacas, a vaccine is completely useless. The Daily Compass interviews Juan Bertoglio, the immunologist who discovered the Andes strain of the Hantavirus 40 years ago. He explains that any attempt to instil panic is 'pure madness'.