The Holy Face of Jesus and the call to saintliness
For Saint John Paul II, growth in holiness was inextricably linked to the mystery of the Holy Face of Jesus — a theme that the Polish Pope explored in depth in Novo Millennio Ineunte. For Wojtyla, this was not just one devotion among many, but a way of living the entirety of Christian life.
Pope appoints Medjugorje nun as new deputy director of Vatican Press Office
Cristiane Murray leaves the deputy directorship of the Vatican Press Office to Sister Nina Benedikta Krapić. The Croatian nun, who discovered her vocation in Medjugorje, is taking over from the Brazilian laywoman. The latter represented a certain social-ecological line and an ecclesial era that is coming to an end. It’s the first step in the anticipated overhaul of Vatican communications.
Rome-Écône, halt ordinations to continue dialogue
Following his meeting with Cardinal Fernández, the Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X returns home with a proposal for theological discussion and a request not to ordain new bishops without papal mandate. This is the first step to take (or rather not to take) at the crossroads between schism and the gradual restoration of full communion.
Our Lady of the Roses and her relationship with Franciscan saints
The central location of the as yet unrecognised Marian apparitions in San Damiano (Piacenza) is the 'Garden of Paradise', which has four patron saints, all of whom are Franciscans. The prophecies came true, convincing the initially sceptical parish priest to believe in the apparitions.
Freedom outside the Church — the Lefebvrians real goal
Approve the announced episcopal ordinations, but without granting them any canonical status. Don Pagliarani's request to the Pope shows that it is not Rome that refuses to regularise the Society of Saint Pius X, but rather the latter that claims to save souls outside the Mystical Body of Christ.
A second breakaway will see five new Lefebvrian bishops ordained
Episcopal ordinations without a papal mandate, as in 1988. On 1 July, the Society of Saint Pius X will repeat Archbishop Lefebvre's gesture, this time ordaining an additional bishop.The Holy See has expressed its willingness to continue dialogue in order to avoid a new rupture.
Leo XIV has a problem, his name is Cupich
The Cardinal and Archbishop of Chicago's interventionism in matters of internal and ecclesiastical politics, such as his attacks on the ancient rite, risks causing difficulties for the Pope, who favours unity. Cupich is approaching 77 years of age. When will he resign from his position as leader of the archdiocese
On Mary Co-Redemptrix, it is better to deepen our understanding than to misunderstand
What undermines faith and distorts doctrine is not the Marian titles that are contested today, but rather the distortion of their authentic meaning, taught over the centuries by popes, saints and theologians, but suddenly forgotten in the name of Mater populi fidelis.
Mary Co-Redemptrix manifests her total union with the Redeemer
The Mother's suffering on Calvary was her unique participation in her Son's mission, not an alternative route to salvation. To clarify any misconceptions and prevent reductionism, the reflection on Marian Co-Redemptrix continues with a series in two parts of insights by Mark Miravalle and Robert Fastiggi, cooperators of the International Marian Association document published on 8 December 2025 in response to the Note Mater populi fidelis.
Answering God's call: the true story of Opus Dei
The co-author of the first historiographical text dedicated to Opus Dei founded by St Josemaría Escrivá talks to the Daily Compass about his research in the movement’s archives and his love for the charism. Almost a century of life and a multitude of men and women dedicated to practising (and studying) their faith.
German synod elite put Pope Leo to test
The latest idea from the German synod elite aims to reshape the ecclesiastical hierarchy and reinvent doctrine, openly challenging Rome's silent disapproval. It is up to the Holy See to call time on a game that has gone too far.
Roche's unread text at consistory supports restrictions on ancient rite
The cardinal's report supports the restrictions on the ancient rite in the name of unity and even misquotes St Pius V. This and much more was spared the sacred college when the liturgy was removed from the proceedings. Providentially.