To abolish the Tridentine Mass is 'an insult to the history of the Church'. Benedict XVI had already recalled that 'the First Vatican Council did not define the Pope as an absolute monarch'. A clear no to indifferentism: "Whoever comes to salvation outside the visible boundaries of Christianity, always and only comes to it through the merits of Christ on the Cross and not without a certain mediation of the Church". This is Cardinal Robert Sarah speaking on the occasion of the presentation of his latest book Dio Esiste? (Does God Exist?) organised by La Nuova Bussola/Daily Compass.
From Wilson to Burch, 41 years of American ambassadors to the Vatican
On 10 January 1984, formal diplomatic relations were established between the United States and the Holy See after 187 years of informal relations. From the war hero to the gay theologian (after holding the Vatican post), all the ambassadors were Catholics. Now expectations are high for newly appointed Burch.
mRNA vaccine study demonstrates spike protein does damage heart
A study on mice published in Nature demonstrates that mRNA vaccine particles find their way from the vaccination spot, reach the heart and damage cardiac tissue.
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India, huge increase in Hindu fundamentalist attacks on Christians
In 2024 alone, more than 70 acts of violence per month against Christian communities were reported, a 700% increase in 10 years of nationalist rule. The state of Uttar Pradesh the most dangerous. Appeal by Christian associations to respect the Constitution.
Report from Sednaya prison, near Damascus, known during the Assad regime as the 'human slaughterhouse'. Interview with a former prisoner, a Christian who was unjustly imprisoned and only released when the regime fell. A relatively 'lucky' prisoner who witnessed unspeakable horrors.
The Northern Irish nun and former actress who died at the age of 33 and whose life continues to inspire and give hope to countless people, has been proclaimed a Servant of God. The postulator: testimonies "from over 50 countries" where her fame for holiness is already widespread.
Scottish Jubilee cross draws criticism as LGBT similarities unavoidable
A parody of a cross that obscures the sacrifice of Christ", "A shocking image out of place": strong reactions to the Jubilee cross installed in Glasgow Cathedral, which the Archdiocese defends to the hilt.
US ambassadors to Italy, a clear change of course
The incoming Trump administration has lost no time in selecting its ambassadors, especially to the most important countries. Look at Fertitta's immediate appointment to Italy, which contrasts with the delays and general disdain shown by Biden.
With the Magi, from the outward journey to the inner pilgrimage
The power of God is different from the power of the mighty of this world: this is what the saints have discovered over the centuries, following in the footsteps of the Magi. And this is the true revolution. Address by Pope Benedict XVI to young people in Cologne, where the relics of the Three Kings are kept, 20 August 2005.
Violence and paedophilia on Onlyfans, West’s suspicious silence
Suspicions about the Onlyfans platform have increased following the Reuters investigation, which revealed trafficking in violence and paedophilia. But despite this, a strange silence surrounds the social network. Could it be because it is based in Ukraine?