Saint Patrick Option: proclaiming Christ in a world of new paganism
With the West falling into new forms of paganism, it is not enough to shield ourselves from the dominant culture. We should imitate St Patrick, who converted pagan Ireland and turned it into an island of saints with a flourishing civilisation.
Artificial insemination, Musk's trans child exposes the truth
Xavier Alexander Musk criticises his father's decision to bring him into the world by artificial insemination, which made him feel like a bought and selected product. From there, self-rejection is born. Elon Musk's problem: pro-natalist but not pro-life.
EU hypocrisy on Russia prevents a solution
The reasons for concern about Putin's policies are more than justified, but the conflict is not between 'good' and 'bad'; it is a clear choice between military confrontation or a ceasefire, perhaps even a 'freeze'.
Meta aims for freedom of expression, but allows violence on the web
A wave of violent and uncontrolled images has invaded Instagram reels. Zuckerberg’s new policy, designed to promote freedom of expression, has not been well applied. The cause of the bug is still unknown.
The new Syrian regime shows its true face
More than a thousand civilians killed in four days, in Syria, a large-scale massacre of religious minorities, especially Alawites, is taking place in the western provinces. The Daily Compass interviews Father Dany from Qamishli on the Syrian tragedy.
Italian media shames Vatican foot dragging over Rupnik case
Ignored by the Vatican, three of the former Jesuit's victims told their dramatic story on Italian television on Sunday night. Another scandal for the credibility of the Church: leaders dragging their feet instead of exposing the responsibilities and cover-ups that also involve Pope Francis.
- Rupnik, reality, & the right to a "Good Name", by John M. Grondelski
Roche, Latin Mass executioner fails to fake moderate role
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments adopts meek tones speaking about the traditional liturgy recently even though he has always fought against it. Paradoxically, it’s value is better understood and defended by a Protestant politician.
Fetal burial: a warning to Europe from the US
After the Dobbs ruling, Planned Parenthood launched state-level campaigns to prevent the burial of foetuses: treating them differently from other hospital waste means considering them human beings. This is the front line in the battle for the "right" to abortion.
Canada: mass residential school graves hoax against Catholic Church unmasked
After three years of research and the cost of 216.5 million dollars, Trudeau’s government has closed the Residential Schools Inquiry: no mass graves have been found. In the meantime, this umpteenth anti-Christian hoax has led to the destruction of at least 112 churches
Four truths revealed by the war in Ukraine
US President Trump's strategy in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict brings to light certain facts hitherto hidden by propaganda. Among them is the realisation that national interests take precedence over proclaimed values.
Rupnik scandal, it's time to shed light on De Donatis' role
The former Vicar of Rome, Cardinal De Donatis, is also the Superior of the Convent of Montefiolo. The nuns are about to move out and the controversial Slovenian priest, one of the cardinal's protégés, is being welcomed. The Holy See must clarify the situation.
- Rupnik occupies a convent near Rome. Card. De Donatis is director
The Holy Face, light that pierces the darkness of the world
In the darkness of the present hour, the Feast of the Holy Face of Jesus, celebrated today, is an urgent invitation addressed to everyone, especially to pastors. A face that, as Ratzinger taught, we can find in the Eucharist. The meditation of a Benedictine monk.
