There is a growing number of individuals and religious who are rejecting the legitimacy of Pope Francis. According to them, the Church's acceptance of the elected Pontiff is contradicted by the case of the antipope John XXIII (Baldassarre Cossa) with the support of other historical references. On the contrary, when put to the test, the arguments don’t prove their thesis.
Catholics are increasing worldwide. Except in Europe
On the occasion of World Mission Day, 20 October, Fides published a report on the state of the Church in the world. Nearly 14 million more Catholics, but numbers are falling in Europe.
UK, shock verdict: silent prayer against abortion is a crime
Adam Smith Connor, prosecuted for violating a buffer zone protecting an abortion clinic, was found guilty and given a two-year conditional discharge and a £9,000 payment. This is the first time a thought crime has been recognised in the UK.
Shame on Democrats, Governor Whitmer mocks the Eucharist
Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer's staged a mockery of the Eucharist by giving a crisp to a kneeling feminist, mimicking the act of taking Communion. She speaks of a misinterpretation, but it her feeble excuse fails to convince.
Judgment time for Smith-Connor and anti-abortion prayer
October 16: A British judge will rule on the case of the war veteran arrested for silently praying near an abortion clinic. If found guilty, it will be the first conviction in the UK and Europe for thoughtcrime.
In Bethlehem there is a Catholic school preparing for a better future
Despite the many difficulties and discrimination caused by the war, more than 1,200 students - Christians and Muslims - keep hope alive. ‘Education is the key to being able to stay in this land and make it a safer place’. Says Father Giorgio Haddad, Franciscan, director of the Holy Land School.
Africans almost absent among the 21 cardinals appointed by Pope Francis: failure to endorse gay blessings bars entry to the sacred college. Promoted Radcliffe, the pro-lgbt Dominican preacher at the Synod.
Müller: Synodal mea culpas, a litany of woke indoctrination
Pope challenged by disciples of his own progressive openings
Daily Compass Annual Celebration Day: Persevering in the faith
Perseverance in faith are concrete faces of the people who renew their encounter with Christ every day, whether they live in a monastery or struggle daily in the world. That is what we saw and experienced on September 28 at the Daily Compass Conference.
Israel prepares Lebanon invasion, Patriarch of Jerusalem calls Church to fast and pray
On the double anniversary of 7th October, one year after the Hamas attack on Israel, but also the feast of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary, the Patriarch of Jerusalem Pizzaballa calls the faithful to a day of prayer, fasting and penance to ask for peace. Meanwhile Netanyahu prepares the invasion of Lebanon.
To follow Jesus to the cross, perseverance is the way to salvation
Jesus is the one persecuted par excellence because the world struggles to accept his nature and message. The same sort falls to his disciples in every epoca. Yet, the Passion is the way to persevere in the faith and remain in the Church. The causes of the ecclesial crisis and its remedy: Mary. The necessary union of mercy and doctrine. Here is the meditation of Monsignor Nicola Bux, at the Daily Compass Day held on Saturday 28 September.
The unlearned lesson of the British child who refuses to die
NR, 4 years old, was taken off life support last April by decision of his doctors and judges but continues to live and is thriving. Consequently, the judge revoked his sentence but still does not understand the moral of the story, namely what love and ‘best interests’ really mean.