What we have and have not said: clarification on the allegations against the Pope for covering up paedophile priests in Peru, following two journalists' intervention to exonerate him. The only way forward is through transparency and clarification.
Synodality: Hollerich attempts to constrain Pope Leo
Amidst the attempts of various cardinals to set the tone for the new pontificate, the ultra-liberal Jesuit, Jean-Claude Hollerich, gains prime position: no revolutions, only evolutions. And woe betide anyone who challenges the synodal 'dogmas'. Today, the real revolution would be a return to order.
Holy See recognises miracle of Jesus’ face in consecrated Host
The Archbishop of Tellicherry has announced that the Eucharistic miracle which occurred in his diocese, in the Indian state of Kerala on 15 November 2013, has been officially recognized by the Vatican. The solemn proclamation will take place on 31 May.
The difficult return of cardinals to countries ravaged by war and persecution
Cardinals from Congo, Nicaragua, India and Iran could have requested and obtained refugee status in Rome. Instead, they chose to return to their countries and face persecution alongside the faithful.
After conclave: cardinals who deserve refugee status return to troubled countries
South Sudan, Haiti and Myanmar are just a few of the countries where priests and lay people suffer daily violence and persecution caused by war, political hatred and religious intolerance. Having been present in Rome for the Conclave, these cardinals would be entitled to refugee status. However, they are choosing to return and stand alongside their congregations, accepting the risks that entails.
Leo XIV was immediately portrayed by the mainstream narrative as anti-Trump, 'the least American of the American cardinals'. But this is an unrealistic version of events, because his election must be seen in contrast to the defeat of the 'Chinese party' in the Church, which sought a preferential relationship with the Beijing regime.
From the first words spoken by Pope Prevost on Saint Peter’s balcony, verticality and evangelisation emerge as the proclamation of Christ and popular Marian devotion. With some concessions to the process of synodality, a legacy of the previous pontificate.
Handicap start for Pope Prevost
Tagle, the cardinal who loves casinos
The name of the Filipino cardinal is one of the most popular among the candidates: he talks a lot about the poor (and is so moved in every speech), but he likes to visit the billionaires who control the casinos of the Pacific, and several sources concord that he himself regularly gambles in the casinos of Macau.
Prevost and Co, anyone involved in sexual abuse should not be pope
It is disturbing to see among the names of possible candidates for the papacy those of cardinals involved in scandals of corruption or sexual abuse. Like Robert Prevost, former prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, who is facing serious charges. Or the many linked to the McCarrick case.
Malore, Becciu and China: the system closes ranks around Parolin
The power that controls the mainstream media is suppressing or denying news that could damage the former Vatican Secretary of State in the race for the papacy. The most serious of these is the appointment by the regime of two Chinese bishops while the Chair of St Peter is vacant.
Dubia, gays, China, corruption: 7 priorities for the new Pope
Urgent action is needed to repair the scandals against the faith. These include the revocation of Fiducia supplicans, a clear response to the dubia, the restoration of the Church's hierarchical order, starting with the synods, and the revision of the agreement with China.