Trump's slap in Zelensky's face also felt in Europe
The heated confrontation in the Oval Office last Friday, before the media, was the result of an unusual ritual for such a meeting: amateurism or a "trap" to make the Ukrainian president look ridiculous? In any case, the response of the London summit seems confused and unrealistic.
Rupnik and his companions occupy convent near Rome. Cardinal De Donatis is director
The convent of Montefiolo, in Sabina, where the Pope's former Vicar for Rome has built a luxurious apartment, will become the new headquarters of the former Jesuits of the Aletti Centre. With the relative expulsion of the nuns who live there. Our report.
Pope creates new commission to resolve Vatican debt problems
With a special chirograph, Francis is setting up a new organisation to "raise funds from willing donors". To keep his promise to give to the poor, he has to beg from the rich. And even if Latin is no longer fashionable... pecunia non olet.
From Satanist to Saint, the parable of Bartolo Longo
Green light from Pope Francis: the founder of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pompeii is on his way to sainthood. A fall into Satanism, a return to the faith, the spread of the Rosary and many other works of charity: the extraordinary life of Blessed Bartolo Longo.
ARC forum in London paves road to rebirth of West
A return to the values of the Judeo-Christian tradition is the only way to halt the decline of our societies. This was the conclusion of the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference attended by hundreds of opinion leaders. An important statement, but with a note of caution...
Human rights alarm, surrogacy is back in Thailand
They are children, 'not dolls': protests in the Southeast Asian country as it prepares to decriminalise commercial surrogacy, banned since 2015. A decision that will ultimately fuel human trafficking.
Germany, excluding AfD from government proves Vance right
Once again the electorate is being ignored and the alliance between the Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats, the big losers in the German elections, is on the table. It confirms the regression of democracy and how the power of elites censor the ideas of their citizens.
LGBT and abortion: the undeniable links between Soros and USAID
New reports on the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAid) management system reveal the deep involvement of George Soros' Open Society Foundations in promoting LGBT and abortion ideology.
Everyone is praying for the Pope, but 'only' for his recovery.
The appeals for prayers for the Pope's physical health seem to forget what is most important for an 88-year-old man who, sooner or later, will come to the end of his earthly journey: the graces needed to win the final battle. The decisive battle for him and for all.
Elizabeth Seton, the saint of Wall Street
14 September 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the canonisation of Elizabeth Seton, the first American-born woman to be declared a saint. Attracted by the piety of some Italian friends, she converted to Catholicism. She founded schools and the first religious order in the United States.
Adam Smith-Connor: «Grateful to Vance for taking up my case»
Smith-Connor, who was quoted in the US Vice-President's historic speech at the Munich Conference, is still on trial for the brief moment of silence he held outside an abortion clinic.The Daily Compass is one of the few media organisations to have followed his story step by step.
Cardinals under the microscope: a website reveals what conclave candidates think
Not predictions, but thoughtful profiles: The College of Cardinals Report examines the spirituality, doctrine and governance of an ever-growing number of cardinals. The editors, Edward Pentin and Diane Montagna, also explain that the last decade has provided few opportunities for Cardinals to know each other.
