Jesus, the only one who gives meaning to suffering and saves humanity
Like the disciples of Emmaus, we find it difficult to understand why the way to salvation must be through suffering. Contemporary man also needs to encounter Jesus, crucified and risen, the only one who can understand our pain and transform our lives. From a speech given by John Paul II on Good Friday 2000.
The prodigal son effect: adult baptisms are booming in France
Fewer and fewer babies are being baptised, but more and more French adults are going to the baptismal font at Easter. Often they come from Christian families who chose not pass on the faith to them, and who rediscovered it for themselves after experiencing a void.
The Eucharist, a perpetual sign of God's love
At the Last Supper, Jesus left us the wonderful sacrament of his body and blood, truly present in the consecrated species of the Eucharist. The Eucharist is a sign of a love that transcends the human heart and calls us to adore God and to serve our neighbour. From the homily of John Paul II on Maundy Thursday, 2001.
Kornoukhov: my work destroyed to make way for Rupnik
The Russian mosaicist talks to the Daily Compass about the destruction of his works in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel, pointing the finger at the former Jesuit who began his unstoppable career there. He suspects an 'artistic coup' at the origin of an untouchable “myth”, despite the trail of scandals that follow him.
Pope in a poncho, symbol of Bergolio’s pontificate
Pope Francis’ recent appearance in St Peter's, which stunned the world, is the latest and most striking demonstration of how, in complete contrast to his predecessor, he has lived his pontificate at the service of his own ideas. A systematic deconstruction of the papacy.
Common Easter Problem: Rome Ruminates, World Council of Churches finds Solution
The Vatican is pushing to resolve the question of a common date for Easter to unite Christian and Orthodox Churches. The simplest solution is for the Orthodox to adopt the Gregorian calendar, which is scientifically accurate. But there is a possible alternative, outlined in a document from the World Council of Churches.
Italian Synod flop won’t halt progressive agenda
The rebellion of the Italian lay elite against their bishops is a failure and reveals the contradictions of the 'new synodal order', but it will not be enough to stop it. Even those who have never heard of the Italian synod will end up suffering the consequences.
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.
