Fewer and fewer babies are being baptised, but more and more French adults are going to the baptismal font at Easter. Often they come from Christian families who chose not pass on the faith to them, and who rediscovered it for themselves after experiencing a void.
Hungary attacked for defending truth about two sexes
An amendment to the Hungarian constitution has been approved which, among other common sense measures, reaffirms that there are only two sexes and protects children from LGBT propaganda. The press is up in arms, while the same media and the EU remain silent on Tusk's authoritarian stamp on Poland.
Kornoukhov: my work destroyed to make way for Rupnik
The Russian mosaicist talks to the Daily Compass about the destruction of his works in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel, pointing the finger at the former Jesuit who began his unstoppable career there. He suspects an 'artistic coup' at the origin of an untouchable “myth”, despite the trail of scandals that follow him.
Cardinal Pizzaballa appeals for hope in war-torn Jerusalem
“We are not afraid... We are the children of light, we hope and we believe in the love that conquers all". These were the words of the Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa, during the Palm Sunday procession with a small number of pilgrims, while war raged around them and Christians were paying dearly for the consequences of this conflict.
Pope Francis’ recent appearance in St Peter's, which stunned the world, is the latest and most striking demonstration of how, in complete contrast to his predecessor, he has lived his pontificate at the service of his own ideas. A systematic deconstruction of the papacy.
Today, 75% of the world's countries have fertility rates below the replacement level, and it is urgent to reverse this trend to avoid economic and social disaster. In the West today it is not worth it to have children, governments must prevent this discrimination and create an environment favourable to family and life. These are the words of Katalin Novak, former President of the Republic of Hungary and founder of an international NGO dealing with the demographic crisis.
As the process of approving the 'assisted dying' bill moves at an accelerated pace through Parliament, Cardinal Nichols appeals to all Catholics to put pressure on their MPs. Meanwhile, even Labour MPs are expressing doubts about an overly permissive text.
Big Pharma uses Jubilee to scare pilgrims with Covid
The authority of Christ, the great appeal of John Paul II
John Paul II had the great merit of proclaiming the "supreme authority of Christ" not only over hearts but also over public life. It was a call he made throughout his pontificate, albeit from the perspective of the Second Vatican Council. Among his great battles: human rights and freedom, founded on God's law and truth.
Bishop lends Brindisi parish to Imam, a left politician
The Catholic celebration of Ramadan knows no bounds. In Brindisi, south Italy, the closing lunch for the Islamic fast was held in the parish of San Carlo with the Muslim community inviting Catholics to attend. And the Bishop, he poses for a photograph with the local Imam, previously a candidate for the Democratic Party in the local elections. Proof that Islamism is a political project.
Catholic Church needs the rich for its mission not pauperism
Money is not evil in itself, but a tool that, if used wisely, can be used to build good. Progressivism preaches a poor church just because it wants to replace it.
Fernández opens up to sex 'change' in new document
The Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has published a document with 'some clarifications' on Dignitas infinita, introducing a dangerous exception to the CDF's original declaration. In short, for Fernández, 'gender reassignment' is morally acceptable, provided that the so-called dysphoria is severe.