Khamenei Jr. promises an even tougher regime
The Islamic Republic of Iran is digging in its heels. Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, has been appointed Supreme Leader. Although he is not a recognised doctrinal leader, he acts as an intermediary between the clergy and the Revolutionary Guards. He is even more extremist than his father.
For Lefebvrians, every Mass except their own is dubious
'Sacramental distancing' is now the doctrine of St Pius X, which considers the new rites to be invalid or, at the very least, dubious. It also rejects the ancient rite celebrated by others. The Fraternity asks its followers not to accept the sacraments from outsiders, not even the Pope.
- 1. The stages of an agreement that was always rejected
- 2. 'When even Fellay feared schism'
- Dossier: The FSSPX Case
When Fellay looked to Rome and feared schism
For St Pius X, no agreement with the Apostolic See was or is possible. This schismatic attitude was denounced in 2012 by the then Superior General, but it has now become firmly established, even at the highest levels of the Lefebvrian world. The watchword is to continue the inconclusive talks.
- 1. The stages of an agreement that was always rejected
- Dossier: The FSSPX Case
Rome and St Pius X: the stages of an agreement that was always rejected
Almost-reached agreements and sudden U-turns characterised the thirty-year rift between the Fraternity founded by Archbishop Lefebvre and the Holy See. This is a story that needs to be retraced in order to better understand the 'Lefebvrian phenomenon' and the problematic nature of its positions.
- Dossier: The SSPX Case
Israel and US reckon with ammunition stocks
No one knows exactly how many missiles Iran has, but there are growing doubts about the ability of Israel, the United States and their Gulf allies to sustain a prolonged conflict with limited ammunition and anti-missile defence systems, given the huge amount of equipment being sent to Ukraine. Yesterday, Trump urged companies to boost arms production.
Tensions in Israel: the war will also take its toll on Netanyahu
Behind the apparent unity around the prime minister, Israeli society is deeply divided, and its stability will depend greatly on the outcome of the war with Iran. There is also unrest and uncertainty in the Palestinian territories. The Latin Patriarchate has closed the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for security reasons.
USA against Iran, a war with no prospects that damages Europe
Once again, it seems that the US and Israel are intent on destabilising areas that are, in energy and geopolitical terms, in Europe's 'backyard'. The only certainty is that the conflict will hit Europe and its economic interests hard. Starting with oil supplies.
The illusion that war creates a better world
No sympathy for the Ayatollahs. No mourning for the death of a ferocious tyrant. But to think that his assassination and the eventual destruction of his regime will change the world for the better is a dangerous illusion. We are merely witnessing a game of power politics.
Attack on Iran: Israel drags the US into 'its' war
At dawn today, several Iranian cities were bombed, including the capital, Tehran. The real goal is to overthrow the Ayatollah regime — a dangerous illusion that in this way it is possible to achieve Israel's security and balance in the Middle East.
United Kingdom: doctors withdraw treatment and call it natural death
Contrary to the wishes of his family, doctors suspended dialysis for RB, a stroke victim, without going through the courts, condemning him to a certain and rapid death. They justified this as a 'clinical decision'. R.B. died during the night, before the judge ruled today on the legality of this new practice.
The bones of Saint Francis proclaim that God has redeemed the flesh
There is a common thread linking the disputes surrounding the body of the ‘Poverello’ with the veneration of his mortal remains in Assisi today. Christianity is not spiritualism; the Word can also be seen and touched in the material traces left by a holy life.
AI, games and chat are the new strategies of paedophiles
Artificial intelligence used to 'undress' minors and normalise paedophilia. Social media and messaging apps used to lure children and share child pornography. The growth of phenomena such as 'pedomama' and child abuse by minors. Here is Meter's latest annual report