When Sainte-Anne-d'Auray converted the ‘devil of Brittany’
The Breton sanctuary is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the apparitions of Saint Anne to Yves Nicolazic. The story of the Breton sanctuary, since its origin, has been one of reconstruction and rebirth, against all odds, which includes the remarkable conversion of the 'devil of Brittany'.
What saves the world is the man who worships Christ
In the West, religion is often viewed as an activity that serves human well-being. However, God is not at our service. We must put Him first and live to worship and serve Him. This is what the world needs. (Cardinal Sarah's homily at Saint Anne d'Auray, France.)
- When Sainte-Anne converted the ‘devil of Brittany’, by Stefano Chiappalone
Father Spadaro's fake interview with Leo XIV
An “interview” with the pope which is neither the author penned nor is an original text, is nonetheless ostentatiously reproduced in the latest book by the prolific Jesuit, published by an Italian editor. The book claims to show continuity between Francis and Leo. And the Italian daily La Stampa falls for the ploy. The only continuity that exists is with the publication mess reminiscent of Monsignor Dario Viganò's attempt to misuse a letter by Pope Benedict.
Clodovis Boff to Latin America bishops:Say something Catholic
Father Clodovis is the brother of the more famous Leonardo Boff, a leading exponent of liberation theology. However, he has changed his ways and is asking the Latin American episcopate to stop talking about social issues and return to talking about Christ and proclaiming salvation.
Pizzaballa: The humiliation of Gaza is morally unacceptable
At a press conference with the Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem stated the suffering of the population in the Strip is unacceptable. It is an appeal and an accusation, not against Israel, but against the current Israeli policy of using hunger as a weapon.
European development funds aid repression in Myanmar
According to a report by Finance Uncovered, development funds from the UK, Denmark, and Norway have been used by the Myanmar regime to purchase sophisticated surveillance tools from China to repress dissent, particularly online.
From Canada to the Netherlands, euthanasia kills without consent
An overview of Western countries that have approved or are discussing laws in favor of euthanasia and assisted suicide. The illusion of "freedom": In one year, 517 people euthanized in the Netherlands did not give their consent.
"Stop the barbarity in Gaza": Pope calls on International Community
"It is necessary to observe humanitarian law, as well as the prohibition of collective punishment, the indiscriminate use of force, and the forced displacement of the population." Pope Leo’s statement yesterday at the Angelus regarding the situation in Gaza.
Pizzaballa visits Gaza taking aid. "Stop this senseless war."
While on a solidarity visit to a parish hit by the Israeli army, the Patriarch of Jerusalem receives a phone call from the Pope. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu apologizes to Leo XIV for the “mistake” and invites him to Israel.
Israeli attack on Gaza’s only Catholic church, Pizzaballa's Appeal
Three dead and nine wounded, including the parish priest, Father Romanelli, is the toll of the Israeli army's attack on the only Catholic parish in Gaza. "We appeal to all those who have the power to make decisions to put an end to all this," said the Latin Patriarch. The Pope's solidarity.
Turkson-Ambongo: two cardinals, two visions for Africa
The Ghanaian cardinal urges his compatriots to adopt a "virtuous mindset" that transcends selfishness and greed. But his Congolese counterpart calls for "climate justice" and perpetuates the rhetoric of Western guilt, a notion that young Africans no longer subscribe to.
Holy Land: Israeli settlers attack Christian villages
Christians in Taybeh, an ancient village in Ephraim in the West Bank, appeal for help against the continuous attacks by Jewish settlers aiming to take their homes and land. And Netanyahu’s government is complicit. The solidarity visit of the leaders of the Christian Churches.
