Provocative Trump's claims of future U.S. influence and control over the Panama Canal, Greenland, and even Canada, jokingly referred to as a "State of the Union". This is not a joke. This is the premise of a new strategy for a multipolar World.
Jubilee of Hope, Pope invites everyone to enter Holy Door symbol of Christ
The opening of the Holy Door on Christmas Eve in St Peter's Basilica marked the beginning of the 27th Ordinary Jubilee in the history of the Church. Pope Francis exhorts every man and woman to "have the courage to go through the door" that is a sign of Christ. Yesterday another door was opened by the pope in the Rebibbia prison in Rome.
Charity and proclamation always go together: the lesson of St Stephen
Through the story of Stephen, we understand that the cross is central to the life of the Church and to our personal lives. And that persecution becomes a source of mission. Catechesis of Pope Benedict XVI on St Stephen, 10 January 2007.
Jesus, the true hope of the Holy Land and of the whole world
The harshness of reality must not deprive us of the joy of Christmas, a joy already experienced by Joseph and Mary in spite of the difficulties. This Child enters human history as the Prince of Peace and the herald of eternal life: He is the way out for the Holy Land and for the whole world. From the homily by Card. Pizzaballa for the Christmas Eve Mass.
"In the mystery of Christmas is fully reflected the truth of his plan of salvation for man and for the world. It is not only man who is to be saved, but all creation is invited to sing to the Lord a new song, to rejoice and to exult together with all the nations of the earth." Homily at Midnight Mass of Saint Giovanni Paolo II, December 1994.
Father of nine children, Brian Burch is president of CatholicVote, which under his leadership has defended Church teaching, rejected sedevacantist theses and monitored attacks on churches and pro-life centres after the Dobbs ruling. A friend of J.D. Vance, Catholic influence in the future Trump administration increases with his appointment.
After a long struggle with the Israeli authorities, the Cardinal was finally permitted to celebrate Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, where he highlighted the witness of the Christians of Gaza and gave support to be hopeful. Controversy between the Pope and the Israeli Embassy to the Holy See.
Luther exalted by Italian Bishops’ daily as precursor of Amoris Laetitia
Gay pilgrimage removed from Jubilee calendar embarrasses Vatican
Mystery surrounds the pilgrimage of LGBT associations surreptitiously removed from the official website of the Holy Year. Above all, the Vatican kept silent about the planned event, then removed it following protests, but it will take place anyway.
How Islam is changing the face of work in France
The latest report from the Institut Montaigne on the impact of religion on the working life of the French. In seven out of ten cases, religion influences management. It is almost always Islam. France is changing, as the writer Houellebecq predicted.
Syria, an example of the West's short-sighted foreign policy
In order to gain an immediate anti-Russian and anti-Iranian strategic advantage, the United States and the European Union have endorsed the victory of a jihadist formation in Syria, setting the stage for even more serious problems in the not distant future.
Trump effect on future Middle East balance of power
With the removal of Assad in Syria weakening Russia and Iran, Trump's line is already very clear: stabilise the Middle East with a rebalancing in favour of Israel and the Sunnis, but trusting Moscow for a comprehensive security agreement in Eastern Europe. Meanwhile, Europe stands by and is represented by Macron's inertia at the Paris trilateral.