Synodality: Hollerich attempts to constrain Pope Leo
Amidst the attempts of various cardinals to set the tone for the new pontificate, the ultra-liberal Jesuit, Jean-Claude Hollerich, gains prime position: no revolutions, only evolutions. And woe betide anyone who challenges the synodal 'dogmas'. Today, the real revolution would be a return to order.
Sexual abuse: Prevost could follow Benedict XVI's example
What we have and have not said: clarification on the allegations against the Pope for covering up paedophile priests in Peru, following two journalists' intervention to exonerate him. The only way forward is through transparency and clarification.
Holy See recognises miracle of Jesus’ face in consecrated Host
The Archbishop of Tellicherry has announced that the Eucharistic miracle which occurred in his diocese, in the Indian state of Kerala on 15 November 2013, has been officially recognized by the Vatican. The solemn proclamation will take place on 31 May.
Leo XIV's election is a defeat for the 'Chinese party'
Leo XIV was immediately portrayed by the mainstream narrative as anti-Trump, 'the least American of the American cardinals'. But this is an unrealistic version of events, because his election must be seen in contrast to the defeat of the 'Chinese party' in the Church, which sought a preferential relationship with the Beijing regime.
Leo XIV introduces himself: the return of evangelisation and verticality
From the first words spoken by Pope Prevost on Saint Peter’s balcony, verticality and evangelisation emerge as the proclamation of Christ and popular Marian devotion. With some concessions to the process of synodality, a legacy of the previous pontificate.
Handicap start for Pope Prevost
The first North American Pope, Robert Prevost, is a relative surprise, but that the cardinals have chosen to elect somebody suspect of covering up for priests accused of sexual abuse is astonishing. It is an element for blackmail in a world that makes no concessions to a Church that wants to maintain its identity in the world..
Black smoke, the world waits for the next Pope
After the predictable outcome of the first ballot, the world's attention remains fixed on the chimney of the Sistine Chapel until the election of Peter's successor. A sign of strength for the Church in the face of a prejudiced and hostile public opinion. And it comes not from "openings" but from a centuries-old ritual.
Conclave secrecy from Extra omnes to Habemus papam
From today, the cardinals will be sequestered under Michelangelo's Last Judgement with the solemn task of choosing Peter's successor. The only sign from outside will be the puffs of black smoke of unsuccessful ballots until those of white smoke announce the 267th pontiff.
Mankind needs to hear about all four 'Last Things'.
As we saw at the funeral of Pope Francis, the Last Things have been reduced in preaching to two: death and paradise. While the Last Judgement and Hell have been forgotten. But in this way the truth about mankind is lost and true hope and mercy are denied. The recovery of the eschatological discourse should be a priority for the new Pope.
Tagle, the cardinal who loves casinos
The name of the Filipino cardinal is one of the most popular among the candidates: he talks a lot about the poor (and is so moved in every speech), but he likes to visit the billionaires who control the casinos of the Pacific, and several sources concord that he himself regularly gambles in the casinos of Macau.
Prevost and Co, anyone involved in sexual abuse should not be pope
It is disturbing to see among the names of possible candidates for the papacy those of cardinals involved in scandals of corruption or sexual abuse. Like Robert Prevost, former prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, who is facing serious charges. Or the many linked to the McCarrick case.
Malore, Becciu and China: the system closes ranks around Parolin
The power that controls the mainstream media is suppressing or denying news that could damage the former Vatican Secretary of State in the race for the papacy. The most serious of these is the appointment by the regime of two Chinese bishops while the Chair of St Peter is vacant.
