The key point of Leone's speech to the ambassadors is realism
Speaking to the Diplomatic Corps, the Pope proposed a holistic vision of the world based on the Church's social doctrine. Peace, he said, is based on the order willed by God, ‘transcendent and objective'. Realism is also at the heart of reflections on language and freedom of expression.
Pope Leo denounces Orwellian tendencies to the diplomatic corps
Leo XIV did not mince his words at the traditional meeting with the ambassadors at the beginning of the year. He defended life, family and religious freedom, but also criticised so-called 'new rights' and inclusive language that excludes those who do not conform to ideologies.
One consistory ends, another begins, scheduled for June
The Pope's two days with the cardinals have come to an end. The discussions focused largely on synodality, including working methods. Leo XIV restored the advisory function of the Sacred College, convening it once again on the eve of Saints Peter and Paul.
Pope Leo consistory has disappointing start
The decision to entrust the opening meditation to the controversial Cardinal Radcliffe has raised concerns, as have the tight schedule and organisation of the working groups. Today: Mass in St Peter's and the concluding speech by Leo XIV.
'Do not reduce churches to museums,' says Pope closing Holy Door
A total of 33 million pilgrims from 185 different countries passed through the Holy Door during the Jubilee of Hope, which concluded yesterday. Pope Leo XIV invites us to become pilgrims of hope, spreading 'the fragrance of life, the indelible impression that another world has begun'.
The gifts of the Three Kings sweep away disincarnate theologies
The wise men from the East brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh, not the abstract values of certain modern reformers who, in the name of purity of faith, end up doing away with the Incarnation. Instead, God showed himself and allowed himself to be touched, making himself the most beautiful Christmas gift.
The holiness of Ratzinger: discreet and without fanfare
Benedict XVI's crystal-clear faith, reports of graces, and a personal relationship that continues beyond death. Is he a saint? Haste is the enemy of the halo, says the secretary mons. Georg Gänswein, who is now the apostolic nuncio to the Baltic States. Testimony on the third anniversary of his death.
Holy children, innocent suffering that converts hearts
Twenty-eight stories of children who have not yet been canonised but whose lives clearly demonstrate holiness, collected in an exhibition that has been touring Italy for months. Children who experienced suffering in union with Jesus, showing us the way to Paradise. La Bussola interviews the curator, Sister Maria Concetta Visone.
'The Child lying in the manger is truly God’s Son'
'God is so great that he can become small. God is so powerful that he can make himself vulnerable and come to us as a defenceless child, so that we can love him.' From Pope Benedict XVI's homily delivered on Christmas Eve 2005.
- Christmas message from cardinal Pizzaballa
To all our readers, we wish you a Holy Christmas. We will return with news from Daily Compass on 27 December.
Pope’s Pro-Life Message on Nativity Scene in Paul VI Hall
A pregnant Madonna and thousands of ribbons symbolising the countless children saved from abortion. When Pope Leo inaugurated the unprecedented work, he also recalled this, breaking not only the mould, but also the mould of those bishops who looked with annoyance at the prayers for life in front of abortion clinics.
Charlie Kirk: 'The Lord's Day saves us from burnout'
Reclaiming rest and worship, which have been banned by a hyper-productive society, is the posthumous appeal of the conservative activist who explained that working on holidays has not made us richer or freer, but only more stressed and enslaved. By denying time to God, we enslave ourselves to the Antichrist.
