Exhibition on unborn children at EU Parliament terrifies the left
Fourteen panels showing the development of a baby in the womb have been put on display at the European Parliament. The left has protested vehemently, even demanding the panels be taken down. The case highlights the contradictions of an ideology that fears reality.
Another opportunity to call for Jimmy Lai’s release
Trump and Xi Jinping are due to meet in the US on 24 September. This is the reason the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is once again calling for the release of Jimmy Lai and other prisoners of conscience in China. The recent release of Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri demonstrates that the effort is not futile.
EU bishops oppose revocation of baptism – Church’s freedom is at stake
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of European Countries has issued a firm and well-reasoned ‘no’ to amending baptismal registers, ahead of the European Court’s ruling on a request for cancellation made by a Belgian citizen. This issue raises questions about the relationship between politics and religion, and highlights the flaws in the concept of state neutrality.
Syrian Catholics – Pope helps to remove the patriarch
The first effects of the motu proprio Mutua Concordia on the Eastern Churches can be seen in the standoff between Ignace Youssif III Younan and his bishops. Thanks to the powers granted by Leo XIV, the bishops have convened a synod to remove Younan from office. The ‘disgraced’ patriarch has retaliated by convening another synod — a move that is unlikely to save him from deposition.
Worrying news from Italy: bishop removed because of malicious media campaign
Monsignor Gallese's tenure at the helm of the Diocese of Alessandria has officially come to an end following his 'resignation'. The controversy surrounding his ownership of a Tesla and his alleged, though unproven, extravagant spending proved fatal. Meanwhile, bishops who deny the doctrine remain in office.
Priest cremated and turned into a diamond creates confusion
Don Lanfranco Casali chose to be cremated and turned into a diamond. He explained his reasons in a video that has now been made public following the completion of the 'transformation'. The Diocese of Fano finds itself in an awkward position over a choice that runs counter to Church teaching, causing confusion regarding the resurrection of the flesh.
From Paglia to Pegoraro: PAV accommodates legalised suicide
Following his interview with the Italian bishops daily newspaper Avvenire, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life (PAV) reiterated his support for a law on assisted suicide that would prevent a worse one, with even more clarity to the national newspaper Il Corriere. Former President of the PAV Monsignor Paglia took the same stance in an article in the daily La Repubblica. But, consenting to an unjust law is tantamount to betraying Catholic doctrine.
Germany: fears of Nazism is only vote for party against EU diktat
The German right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) won in a small, poor region. However, for the media — as well as for the German Church — this is a tragedy. But are we really witnessing the return of Nazism? The AfD's ideas are not Nazi. But they do breach every taboo of pro-European and progressive culture.
Pope Francis’s insults against Opus Dei used in dispute over statue of Mary
A clash over the statue of the Virgin Mary placed in a church commissioned by St Josemaría Escrivá. Bishop Pérez is demanding its return to its original location and has dredged up two letters from the late Pope in which he spoke of 'mafia-style intrigues'. The Prelature cites the agreements of the time and asserts that legal differences cannot “be turned into an offensive and baseless accusation”.
UN redesigns world map according to woke ideology
The UN General Assembly has found the time to pass a resolution called 'Correct the Map', which aims to redraw the boundaries of the world's landmasses. The watchword is overcoming geographical colonialism.
Sánchez’s lies about the invasion of Ceuta from Morocco
The Spanish prime minister is proving increasingly ill-equipped to handle the most colossal migration crisis in recent times. He continues to ‘exonerate’ Morocco, but intelligence reports contradict him. Even the European Union is beginning to see through his bluff.
Sexual abuse: judge clears Ouellet and orders accuser to pay compensation
The Superior Court of Quebec has ruled that Paméla Groleau's allegations of sexual harassment against the Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Bishops were reckless. She has been ordered to pay $100,000 in damages for the harm done to the cardinal’s reputation.