Saint Thomas by Ermes Dovico

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Synod dogma makes revolutionary Conclave reform credible
RUMOURS

Synod dogma makes revolutionary Conclave reform credible

There’s been leaks about the Pope's intention to revolutionise the election - and the electors - of his successor, in ways inspired by the Synod pathway. And with signals that speak louder than denials.


Yes, Indi Gregory's life is worth fighting for
UNITED KINGDOM

Yes, Indi Gregory's life is worth fighting for

Despite the hope generated by the granting of Italian citizenship, the road to save the 8-month-old English baby girl that doctors and judges have decided should die, remains uphill. But the dignity of the person demands that the battle for life be fought to the end.


«My daughter Indi Gregory had no chance in UK's diabolical system»
INTERVIEW / DEAN GREGORY

«My daughter Indi Gregory had no chance in UK's diabolical system»

A glimmer of hope has been rekindled for Indi Gregory, the critically ill 8-month-old girl whose life support could be removed by doctors today: the Italian government has granted her Italian citizenship to facilitate a possible transfer to the Bambin Gesù in Rome. Indi's father, Dean Gregory, has delivered a message of gratitude to the Daily Compass to thank Italy for everything it is doing to save his daughter’s life. In an exclusive interview, he says: 'In court I saw hell, that's why I had my daughter baptised'.

Eight month Indi Gregory is England’s latest "end of life" victim, by Patricia Gooding Williams


Middle East, no one believes in the fairy tale of two peoples in two states anymore
ISRAEL AND PALESTINE

Middle East, no one believes in the fairy tale of two peoples in two states anymore

'Two peoples in two states' is the diplomatic mantra for resolving the Middle East conflict. Giving one state to the Jews and one to the Arabs was first proposed in 1947. The Arabs refused. And from that refusal, which persists to this day, everything else ensued.


Müller: "The Synod, a step towards Protestantisation"
INTERVIEW

Müller: "The Synod, a step towards Protestantisation"

By including the laity into the Synod of Bishops, the hierarchical structure of the Church is being attacked; and the ministerial priesthood is being destroyed under the pretext of clericalism. Meanwhile the LGBT agenda is advancing... Cardinal Müller, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, speaks to the Daily Compass.


Pope’s Synod starts process for LGBT rights and female diaconate
REVIEW

Pope’s Synod starts process for LGBT rights and female diaconate

The final report of the Synod session on Synodality, released on Saturday, confirms the nature and structure of the Church can be put into question. This includes the possibility of reconsidering topics already closed by previous popes.


Eight month Indi Gregory is England’s latest "end of life" victim
NOTTINGHAM

Eight month Indi Gregory is England’s latest "end of life" victim

The baby girl suffering from a rare degenerative genetic disease, will die today unless a last appeal to transfer her to Italy, to the Bambin Gesù hospital in Rome, is accepted.

 


Pope waives statute of limitations: Rupnik goes on trial
U-TURN

Pope waives statute of limitations: Rupnik goes on trial

Pressure from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is forcing the Pandora's box of abuses committed by the former Slovenian Jesuit to be reopened. Perhaps the Synod helped to point out the contradiction between 'listening' to words while covering up deeds.
- Rupnik finds home in a Slovenian diocese


Rupnik the vagabond finds home in Slovenian diocese
FOREGONE CONCLUSION

Rupnik the vagabond finds home in Slovenian diocese

The former Jesuit is looking forward to his incardination in the Diocese of Koper soon, with the Nuncio's blessing. Moreover, no sentence hangs over his head, despite having committed repeated spiritual and sexual abuses. So, to the great relief of the protagonist and the Jesuits, freed of the hot potato, everything is "resolved".


The Synod is a manual of psycho-social manipulation
THE REAL GOAL

The Synod is a manual of psycho-social manipulation

Building consensus requires a method. That of Kurt Levin, inventor of group dynamics, is also effective in neutralising resistance to the changes that have emerged in previous synods, under the pretext of “conversation in the Spirit”.  


Green Church embraces anti-natalist ideology
THE CONVENTION

Green Church embraces anti-natalist ideology

The surprising forum of the Laudato si' Communities in the episcopal palace of Verona, Italy. Anti-natalism, climatism, and food ecologism to bend Christianity to some of the political and economic demands of today's world.


The Hong Konger brings Catholic freedom hero Jimmy Lai to cinemas
FILM

The Hong Konger brings Catholic freedom hero Jimmy Lai to cinemas

Robert Sirico, co-founder of the Acton Institute recently presented the documentary The Hong Konger in Rome. The film recounts the story of Jimmy Lai, persecuted dissident, Catholic, former Hong Kong publishing magnate. And there is no hiding the disappointment with the Vatican's soft power towards China’s communist regime.