The authority of Christ, the great appeal of John Paul II
John Paul II had the great merit of proclaiming the "supreme authority of Christ" not only over hearts but also over public life. It was a call he made throughout his pontificate, albeit from the perspective of the Second Vatican Council. Among his great battles: human rights and freedom, founded on God's law and truth.
Bishop lends Brindisi parish to Imam, a left politician
The Catholic celebration of Ramadan knows no bounds. In Brindisi, south Italy, the closing lunch for the Islamic fast was held in the parish of San Carlo with the Muslim community inviting Catholics to attend. And the Bishop, he poses for a photograph with the local Imam, previously a candidate for the Democratic Party in the local elections. Proof that Islamism is a political project.
Burke: Christ the King frees us from ideologies and apostasy
Christ's kingship over our hearts and over the whole of society restores man's original communion with God and is the answer to the growing confusion in the world and in the Church. We publish the text of the introductory lecture at the National School of the Social Doctrine of the Church on "The Social Kingship of Christ and the Magisterium of Pius XI - On the Centenary of Quas Primas".
German Catholics don't know who Jesus is, Bishop Bätzing fuels ignorance
In his pastoral letter for Lent, the Bishop of Limburg quotes a survey according to which only 32% of German Catholics know that God revealed himself in Jesus. For Bätzing, who refers to Nicaea, the solution would be synodality in the name of 'dialogue'. But at Nicaea the Fathers gathered to affirm the truth.
How Bishop Ghizzoni of Ravenna covered up a Eucharistic miracle
The faithful oppose the public prosecutor’s request to archive the probable Eucharistic miracle of Ravenna. The WhatsApp messages of Bishop Ghizzoni, who agreed to the destruction of the consecrated host after the Local Health Authority analyses, which were never made public. And the attempt to silence the matter by hiding the slides that contained human blood.
Saint Joseph, model of manliness
The Gospels do not say anything about the most chaste husband of Mary and father of Jesus, but they do present the figure of a man who was always ready to act so that everything went according to God's will. As a true husband and father, he gave peace and security to those entrusted to his care.
Saint Patrick Option: proclaiming Christ in a world of new paganism
With the West falling into new forms of paganism, it is not enough to shield ourselves from the dominant culture. We should imitate St Patrick, who converted pagan Ireland and turned it into an island of saints with a flourishing civilisation.
Italian media shames Vatican foot dragging over Rupnik case
Ignored by the Vatican, three of the former Jesuit's victims told their dramatic story on Italian television on Sunday night. Another scandal for the credibility of the Church: leaders dragging their feet instead of exposing the responsibilities and cover-ups that also involve Pope Francis.
- Rupnik, reality, & the right to a "Good Name", by John M. Grondelski
Roche, Latin Mass executioner fails to fake moderate role
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments adopts meek tones speaking about the traditional liturgy recently even though he has always fought against it. Paradoxically, it’s value is better understood and defended by a Protestant politician.
Rupnik scandal, it's time to shed light on De Donatis' role
The former Vicar of Rome, Cardinal De Donatis, is also the Superior of the Convent of Montefiolo. The nuns are about to move out and the controversial Slovenian priest, one of the cardinal's protégés, is being welcomed. The Holy See must clarify the situation.
- Rupnik occupies a convent near Rome. Card. De Donatis is director
The Holy Face, light that pierces the darkness of the world
In the darkness of the present hour, the Feast of the Holy Face of Jesus, celebrated today, is an urgent invitation addressed to everyone, especially to pastors. A face that, as Ratzinger taught, we can find in the Eucharist. The meditation of a Benedictine monk.
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.
