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Syrians are persecuted as they were under Assad, and Muslims are in as much danger as Christians. The testimony of the bishop, a friend and confrere of Father Dall'Oglio who was kidnapped like him: “If I managed to escape my captors, it was thanks to the power of prayer.”

Frederic Baldan
Interview with Frederic Baldan

The EU like China: “Without bank accounts, I am a victim of social credit.”

He exposed the Pfizergate scandal, and in his book he revealed the opaque network of lobbyists headed by Bill Gates working for von der Leyen. Now Frederic Baldan is facing retaliation in the form of frozen bank accounts. He reveals to La Bussola: “What is happening to me is the beginning of what will happen to everyone with the combination of the EU's social credit system and the digital euro.”

MEETING IN ROME

Italian government backs Jimmy Lai: 'Working for his release'

Sebastien Lai, son of the imprisoned Hong Kong media mogul, was received yesterday at the Foreign Office by the envoy for religious freedom, who promised to work for his release. Prior to the meeting, which was also arranged by the Bussola/Daily Compass, he met with the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Mr Lorenzo Fontana, who expressed his full support.
- DOSSIER: Jimmy Lai, a Roman Catholic against the Power

HONG KONG

Why campaign for Jimmy Lai's release?

At the annual Bussola/Daily Compass conference, Sebastien Lai, Jimmy’s son, gave a moving testimony appealing to Western governments to put pressure on the Chinese authorities to release his father. It was also an opportunity to understand the roots of true freedom — an issue that concerns everyone.
- DOSSIER: A Roman Catholic against the Power
- The HongKonger — the official trailer

The eighth report by Aid to the Church in Need reveals the widespread nature of religious persecution around the world. More than 5.4 billion people live in countries where systematic violations of religious freedom take place.


The Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) publishes the synthesis document on the synod path and continues its attempt to reconcile homosexuality and transsexuality with the Catholic faith.

A compelling book by Frédéric Baldan, the man who courageously denounced Ursula von der Leyen for the Pfizergate scandal, was recently translated from French in to Italian and is now available in bookstores in Italy. It reveals the names of those involved in a complex web of hidden interests that govern the main European institution, with links that stretch all the way to Bill Gates. Foreword by Marcello Foa.

World 17_10_2025 Marcello Foa
MIDDLE EAST

Israel-Hamas agreements: a starting point, not an endpoint

While everyone cheers the ceasefire and the release of hostages and prisoners, it is important not to forget that the road to lasting peace is still very long and full of unknowns. There is also a leadership problem in both camps.

APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION

Dilexi Te, Leo XIV publishes Francis's last document

The Apostolic Exhortation on love for the poor, bequeathed by his predecessor, has been presented. True to his style, Pope Pevost maintains the layout desired by Pope Bergoglio, adding only a few personal reflections. Controversy surrounds Monsignor Paglia's contribution.

REPORT

Abortion pills: why the adverse effects are underestimated

There is a discrepancy between the numbers provided by the abortion industry regarding complications related to the use of mifepristone (RU486) and misoprostol, and the figures from more objective studies. Here, we present an analysis from the USA of three important reasons why the adverse effects of abortion pills are greatly underestimated.

ASIA

Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan's 'Iron Lady'.

She could become the first woman to lead the Japanese government. A very conservative figure, she is inspired by Margaret Thatcher. Her political career has been characterised by continuous defeats and comebacks. She rejects pink quotas.