Rey, McElroy, Brambilla: the Pope's fireworks for 2025
The 'induced' resignation of the bishop of Fréjus-Toulon considered too conservative, while Pope Francis appoints an ultra-progressive cardinal in Washington. And he contradicts himself by placing the first nun at the head of a dicastery.
Scottish Jubilee cross draws criticism as LGBT similarities unavoidable
A parody of a cross that obscures the sacrifice of Christ", "A shocking image out of place": strong reactions to the Jubilee cross installed in Glasgow Cathedral, which the Archdiocese defends to the hilt.
With the Magi, from the outward journey to the inner pilgrimage
The power of God is different from the power of the mighty of this world: this is what the saints have discovered over the centuries, following in the footsteps of the Magi. And this is the true revolution. Address by Pope Benedict XVI to young people in Cologne, where the relics of the Three Kings are kept, 20 August 2005.
Persecution, gender, wokism, science and faith: Archbishop Cordileone speaks out
From the Paris Olympics to the persecutions of communism in Nicaragua and China, from the denunciation of African bishops to the great threat of gender ideology. The Daily Compass interviews Archbishop Cordileone, who debunks the myth of an opposition between science and faith: “They are complementary and essential in the search for truth. The real gap is between science and politics”.
Mary, the blessed one, a life in the light of the Lord
Being in the presence of God is the condition for being blessed. Like Mary, who was the first to be filled with the blessing that comes from the light that Jesus brings into the world. The Mother of God is the first to be blessed and she is the one who brings the blessing. From the homily of Pope Benedict XVI on 1 January 2012.
Catherine Labouré, how a Daughter of Charity was born
Today, the 31st December, is the liturgical memorial of Saint Catherine Labouré, known for the apparitions of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. An explanation of how her vocation was born and why she chose the charism of St Vincent de Paul.
Amnesty and pardon, Pope's call is transcendent
In Spes non confundit, Francis called on governments to grant forms of amnesty or pardon to restore hope to prisoners, building on what the Bible says about the Jubilee. A gesture that recalls what happens to sinners who are touched by God's grace.
Jubilee of Hope, Pope invites everyone to enter Holy Door symbol of Christ
The opening of the Holy Door on Christmas Eve in St Peter's Basilica marked the beginning of the 27th Ordinary Jubilee in the history of the Church. Pope Francis exhorts every man and woman to "have the courage to go through the door" that is a sign of Christ. Yesterday another door was opened by the pope in the Rebibbia prison in Rome.
Charity and proclamation always go together: the lesson of St Stephen
Through the story of Stephen, we understand that the cross is central to the life of the Church and to our personal lives. And that persecution becomes a source of mission. Catechesis of Pope Benedict XVI on St Stephen, 10 January 2007.
Jesus, the true hope of the Holy Land and of the whole world
The harshness of reality must not deprive us of the joy of Christmas, a joy already experienced by Joseph and Mary in spite of the difficulties. This Child enters human history as the Prince of Peace and the herald of eternal life: He is the way out for the Holy Land and for the whole world. From the homily by Card. Pizzaballa for the Christmas Eve Mass.
The birth of Jesus is the central event in the history of humanity
"In the mystery of Christmas is fully reflected the truth of his plan of salvation for man and for the world. It is not only man who is to be saved, but all creation is invited to sing to the Lord a new song, to rejoice and to exult together with all the nations of the earth." Homily at Midnight Mass of Saint Giovanni Paolo II, December 1994.
Luther exalted by Italian Bishops’ daily as precursor of Amoris Laetitia
The Italian Bishops Conference (CEI) daily newspaper Avvenire, exalts the "surprising convergences" between the German reformer and the 2016 exhortation on the family written by Pope Francis. A praise that confirms doubts and dubia about the heterodox mentality behind certain 'openings'.
