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.
Pope’s Pro-Life Message on Nativity Scene in Paul VI Hall
A pregnant Madonna and thousands of ribbons symbolising the countless children saved from abortion. When Pope Leo inaugurated the unprecedented work, he also recalled this, breaking not only the mould, but also the mould of those bishops who looked with annoyance at the prayers for life in front of abortion clinics.
China is untouchable: the Vatican's conspiracy of silence on Jimmy Lai
News of the conviction of Hong Kong Catholic publisher Jimmy Lai has been completely ignored by Vatican media outlets and the Holy See. This is yet another perverse consequence of the secret China-Vatican agreement: in the name of political expediency, Catholics are being left at the mercy of their persecutors.
- Jimmy Lai's conviction was the result of a sham trial, by Riccardo Cascioli
- DOSSIER: Jimmy Lai, a Catholic against the Power
Jimmy Lai found 'guilty': a predictable outcome in Hong Kong's sham trial
The Hong Kong entrepreneur and Catholic publisher was found guilty of conspiring with foreign forces, a charge that carries a life sentence. Cardinal Zen was also present in the packed courtroom. In October, Jimmy Lai received the 'Made for Truth' award from the Daily Compass/Bussola, which was accepted by his son, Sebastien.
- DOSSIER: Jimmy lai, a Catholic against the Power
Charlie Kirk: 'The Lord's Day saves us from burnout'
Reclaiming rest and worship, which have been banned by a hyper-productive society, is the posthumous appeal of the conservative activist who explained that working on holidays has not made us richer or freer, but only more stressed and enslaved. By denying time to God, we enslave ourselves to the Antichrist.
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Catholic Church needs property to fulfil its mission
The slogan 'A poor Church for the poor' is meaningless, and the bishops have turned themselves into liquidators. However, to evangelise and support charitable works, the Church needs the necessary infrastructure. Otherwise, it becomes subservient to those in power.
Is it Mary a model of the redeemed and nothing more? The dogmatic truth is different
In this article, Father Serafino Lanzetta, a professor of dogmatic theology at the Theological Faculty of Lugano, weighs in on the debate sparked by Mater Populi Fidelis. He refers back to the first great Mariological dispute, which was resolved at Ephesus. Today, as then, downplaying Mary's role leads to a misunderstanding of the truth about Christ.
- The full text of the document of the International Marian Association
