Millions of people are at risk of 'epistemic risk', i.e. the inability to distinguish between what is true and what appears to be true. The habit of asking our 'virtual friends' about everything and for anything makes distinguishing between true knowledge and statistical prediction more necessary than ever.
'Do not reduce churches to museums,' says Pope closing Holy Door
A total of 33 million pilgrims from 185 different countries passed through the Holy Door during the Jubilee of Hope, which concluded yesterday. Pope Leo XIV invites us to become pilgrims of hope, spreading 'the fragrance of life, the indelible impression that another world has begun'.
The gifts of the Three Kings sweep away disincarnate theologies
The wise men from the East brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh, not the abstract values of certain modern reformers who, in the name of purity of faith, end up doing away with the Incarnation. Instead, God showed himself and allowed himself to be touched, making himself the most beautiful Christmas gift.
US attack on Venezuela: the illusion that force solves problems
Trump has launched a blitzkrieg on Venezuela to arrest President Maduro and put him on trial in New York today. While there is no sympathy for a criminal dictator, the fundamental question to ask is whether the end justifies the means. The answer is no.
Remembering the babies whose birth was prevented by abortion is a matter of reason, not religion. If anything, the question is why Catholicism only defends common sense. This is why critics (and even some defenders) of the Bishop of San Remo are missing the point.
The holiness of Ratzinger: discreet and without fanfare
Benedict XVI's crystal-clear faith, reports of graces, and a personal relationship that continues beyond death. Is he a saint? Haste is the enemy of the halo, says the secretary mons. Georg Gänswein, who is now the apostolic nuncio to the Baltic States. Testimony on the third anniversary of his death.
Iran, students join the merchant's rebellion
The bazaar revolt in Iran spreads and involves students. Among the main causes: the collapse of the rial (the Iranian currency) and the continuing executions, both consequences of the war lost with Israel in June.
Holy children, innocent suffering that converts hearts
'The Child lying in the manger is truly God’s Son'
The United Kingdom: assisted suicide campaign an example of steered democracy
A skilful political manoeuvre by the government, an overwhelming Labour majority in Parliament and the full support of the media were not enough to ensure the rapid approval of the assisted suicide bill. It may now fail to pass the vote in the House of Lords.
The EU has bet 90 billion on Russia's defeat
The EU has frozen Russian financial assets in Europe indefinitely. Although this is a less drastic measure than the proposed seizure, it is still dangerous because we will only get that money back if Russia is defeated, which is not currently likely.
Africa celebrates Christmas between terrorist attacks and Christian testimony
In northern and central Nigeria, Burkina Faso and northern Mozambique, Christmas is a day when the risk of a jihadist attack is at its highest. Yet, the faithful risk their lives to persevere in their faith.
"The EU discriminated against FAFCE because we are pro-family"
"There has been a serious shift in attitude on the part of the European Commission. First, they claimed the family excludes; now, the family is excluded." Vincenzo Bassi, president of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe, which has been excluded from European funds because of its anti-gender stance, speaks to the Daily Compass.