The prodigal son effect: adult baptisms are booming in France
Fewer and fewer babies are being baptised, but more and more French adults are going to the baptismal font at Easter. Often they come from Christian families who chose not pass on the faith to them, and who rediscovered it for themselves after experiencing a void.
The Eucharist, a perpetual sign of God's love
At the Last Supper, Jesus left us the wonderful sacrament of his body and blood, truly present in the consecrated species of the Eucharist. The Eucharist is a sign of a love that transcends the human heart and calls us to adore God and to serve our neighbour. From the homily of John Paul II on Maundy Thursday, 2001.
Hungary attacked for defending truth about two sexes
An amendment to the Hungarian constitution has been approved which, among other common sense measures, reaffirms that there are only two sexes and protects children from LGBT propaganda. The press is up in arms, while the same media and the EU remain silent on Tusk's authoritarian stamp on Poland.
Kornoukhov: my work destroyed to make way for Rupnik
The Russian mosaicist talks to the Daily Compass about the destruction of his works in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel, pointing the finger at the former Jesuit who began his unstoppable career there. He suspects an 'artistic coup' at the origin of an untouchable “myth”, despite the trail of scandals that follow him.
Cardinal Pizzaballa appeals for hope in war-torn Jerusalem
“We are not afraid... We are the children of light, we hope and we believe in the love that conquers all". These were the words of the Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa, during the Palm Sunday procession with a small number of pilgrims, while war raged around them and Christians were paying dearly for the consequences of this conflict.
Pope in a poncho, symbol of Bergolio’s pontificate
Pope Francis’ recent appearance in St Peter's, which stunned the world, is the latest and most striking demonstration of how, in complete contrast to his predecessor, he has lived his pontificate at the service of his own ideas. A systematic deconstruction of the papacy.
Novak: The real global emergency is the falling birth rate
Today, 75% of the world's countries have fertility rates below the replacement level, and it is urgent to reverse this trend to avoid economic and social disaster. In the West today it is not worth it to have children, governments must prevent this discrimination and create an environment favourable to family and life. These are the words of Katalin Novak, former President of the Republic of Hungary and founder of an international NGO dealing with the demographic crisis.
Catholic Church leads the charge against pro-euthanasia bill in UK
As the process of approving the 'assisted dying' bill moves at an accelerated pace through Parliament, Cardinal Nichols appeals to all Catholics to put pressure on their MPs. Meanwhile, even Labour MPs are expressing doubts about an overly permissive text.
Common Easter Problem: Rome Ruminates, World Council of Churches finds Solution
The Vatican is pushing to resolve the question of a common date for Easter to unite Christian and Orthodox Churches. The simplest solution is for the Orthodox to adopt the Gregorian calendar, which is scientifically accurate. But there is a possible alternative, outlined in a document from the World Council of Churches.
Trump uses tariffs to reduce trade deficit. Promoting exports was better
The new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are aimed at reducing the record trade deficit. But the impact on markets is so severe, it would have been better to promote US exports.
Italian Synod flop won’t halt progressive agenda
The rebellion of the Italian lay elite against their bishops is a failure and reveals the contradictions of the 'new synodal order', but it will not be enough to stop it. Even those who have never heard of the Italian synod will end up suffering the consequences.
England, conviction of pro-life activist increases tensions with US
Another conviction for breaching a buffer zone around an abortion clinic. This time it's the Italian-British citizen Livia Tossici-Bolt. But after the recent denunciation by US Vice-President Vance in defence of freedom of expression, the UK could face reprisals from America.
