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.
A scandal over the Traditional Latin Mass, Vatican communications unable to respond
The Daily Compass writes to the director of the Press Office, Bruni. But the answers do not clarify whether, in addition to the official and favourable consultation, other consultations were held to justify the war on the Latin Mass produced by the motu proprio Traditionis custodes. In reality, it seems that it was the Congregation for Divine Worship and not the bishops consulted that buried the Traditional Latin Mass.
War on Traditional Latin Mass: it wasn't the bishops who started it
The desire of the episcopate, invoked by Francis to ‘put an end’ to the Latin Mass, appears quite different according to the documents examined in La liturgia non è uno spettacolo (The Liturgy is Not a Show). No one wanted a war, explains co-author Monsignor Bux; on the contrary, the Church needs liturgical peace.
The uncomfortable question about the Latin Mass sends Bruni into a tailspin
With documents in hand, Diane Montagna reveals that the majority of bishops did not ask for restrictions on the ancient rite, as Pope Francis wrote. The director of the Press Office neither confirms nor denies this, but falters. And he does not allow the secretary of Divine Worship to respond.
‘The Sacred Heart can heal every wound.’
He is only 23 years old, but he has contagious strength and a special gift he received even before he was born: the statue of the Madonna who wept in Civitavecchia in the 1990s, right in his parents' home. The author of Fuoco e misericordia (Fire and Mercy) tells The Daily Compass the ‘secret’ of his friendship with Jesus.
With Leo XIV, natural law finally returns
In his address to parliamentarians, the Pope posits natural law as a point of reference for legislating on ethical issues, including those concerning the intimate sphere of personal life. This is an important and necessary return to the teachings of the Church after years of neglect.
Garabandal, between warning and punishment: God calls us to conversion
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the second and last public message related to the alleged apparitions of Garabandal (1961-1965). The need to put the Eucharist back at the center. Warning, miracle, punishment: what to expect based on the words of the visionaries. La Bussola interviews Father Justo Lo Feudo.
Middle East, the Pope's warning against the nuclear threat
The escalation between Israel and Iran worries Pope Leo, who has issued an “appeal to responsibility and reason.” Clear and measured words, which denote a desire to trust the Secretariat of State more and not repeat past tensions with the Israeli government caused by Francis' statements.
Zanchetta and Rupnik: signs of change under new pontificate
The Argentine bishop, accused of abuse, has left Rome. Meanwhile, after a year and a conclave, O'Malley's appeal to remove the works of the mosaicist priest from the Vatican media has finally been granted. These developments offer hope for a change of tone in the fight against abuse.
Italians donate less to Church, President of Italian bishops attacks government
Cardinal Zuppi, president of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) has criticised the government for unilaterally changing the law on the eight per thousand income tax (8xmille in Italian), but has missed the point. In reality, there is a fear that the distribution mechanism could change, reducing the funds by half. Not to mention the collapse in the number of signatures on tax returns in favour of the Church, which dropped by 20% between 2013 and 2021.
