Strickland shakes fellow bishops: Stop Father Martin
A known homosexual receives the sacrament of confirmation, and his partner is his godfather with the controversial Rainbow Jesuit. The Bishop Emeritus Joseph Strickland of Tyler has raised the case, reminding the US assembly of bishops that it is time to curb LGBT activism in the Church. However, some prefer to stand by and watch.
The ‘Prevost remedy’ for the Curia begins with Papal House
There has been controlled succession in the office that manages the papal agenda, with the appointment of an Augustinian as vice-regent. There are far more significant shake-ups in the Third Lodge, where Peña Parra's departure is imminent.
Communion and Liberation’s internal conflict brought to attention of Archbishop of Milan
Fr Pierluigi Banna, the designated successor to Fr Carron to take the helm of Communion and Liberation, but blocked by the Holy See, 'denounces' the current leaders of CL to the Milan Curia. This sensational and unprecedented development, forms part of a large-scale offensive against the movement's leadership. Is a split on the horizon?
Catholic faithful push for the dogma of the Coredemptrix
Not only has the Marian title been opposed by the DDF has been taught by popes and saints, but the Holy See has also received countless pleas for its dogmatic definition. The strange case of the title 'Mediatrix of all graces', used by Leo XIV, and contested by Fernandez. The Daily Compass interviews Mariologist Mark Miravalle.
Rupnik case, time for justice not more patience
When asked by journalists about the Rupnik case, Pope Leo replied that time must be allowed for a fair trial. However, the events of recent years and Cardinal Fernandez's opaque procedures raise doubts about the outcome. This is certainly not justice.
COP30 climate circus begins, but alarmism is increasingly less credible
The annual international climate conference, COP30, begins today in Brazil, with heads of state in attendance. This year, it was preceded by the resounding 'conversion' of Microsoft's founder, who now condemns catastrophism. However, he cannot be trusted — here's why.
- DOSSIER: Climate Follies
The Vatican confuses the issue by rejecting Mary Coredemptrix
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith judges it inappropriate to speak of Coredemptrix. This title, which was used several times by Saint John Paul II for Fernández, risks 'obscuring the unique salvific mediation of Christ'. However, Mater Populi Fidelis is just another confusing document, starting with an inaccurate reconstruction that downplays the contributions of saints and theologians.
Rabin’s assassination still weighs on future of Israeli-Palestinian conflict
On 4 November 1995, a young extremist settler assassinated the Israeli prime minister, who was deemed "guilty" for the 1993 peace agreement with Palestinian leader Arafat. This tragedy, which set back the peace process, also serves as a warning for today.
Three reflections on the synod weekend
Is Mary the 'guardian of dialogue' or is the Holy Spirit confused with the spirit of the times? The vision of the Church that emerged at the Jubilee of the Synod Teams (24–26 October) is unclear, but it certainly leads to a dead end.
Don Bux: The Church cannot change the Doctrine
Those pastors who advocate changing the Church's teaching on homosexuality and other moral matters should be reminded that 'the Church does not have the authority to change, not even an iota or a sign', of Revelation, of which the Catechism is a faithful interpreter. The Daily Compass interviews Father Nicola Bux.
China, Hong Kong and the Vatican's unsustainable morality
Total silence on Cardinal Zen, Jimmy Lai, the persecution of Catholics in China, the death of Bishop Giulio Jia Zhonguo and the anniversary of the canonisation of the 120 Chinese martyrs. The
Holy See's relationship with China contradicts Catholic morality.
Trump presses Xi during summit, “free Jimmy Lai”
At the summit in Busan, South Korea, US President Donald Trump discussed more than just trade with Xi Jinping. He also called for the release of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong Catholic businessman and publisher who has been held in prison since 2020.
- DOSSIER: A Roman Catholic against the Power
