Saint John XXIII by Ermes Dovico

UK and Poland, religious instruction under attack
LAICISM

UK and Poland, religious instruction under attack

In the United Kingdom various associations are complaining that religious instruction is being neglected. There is a shortage of teachers (recruitment ceased in 2011) and the new Labour government does not seem intent on remedying this. While in Poland, the Church is appealing against the Tusk government's changes aimed at marginalising religious instruction.


A new wave of Christianophobia sweeps France
BURNING CHURCHES

A new wave of Christianophobia sweeps France

There is a spike in anti-Christian attacks in France, including, especially the burning of churches. This is a phenomenon that goes hand in hand with cultural campaigns against the Church.


China-Vatican, rewrites history to legitimise secret agreement
CONFERENCES

China-Vatican, rewrites history to legitimise secret agreement

Many Chinese speakers, video-message by the Pope and speech by the Vatican Secretary of State, Card. Parolin: the Shanghai Council of 1924 commemorated with two conferences, one in Milan another in Rome, to promote "the spirit" of the secret agreement on the appointment of bishops. Forcing history on the backs of Chinese Catholics.


The Hong Konger brings Catholic freedom hero Jimmy Lai to cinemas
FILM

The Hong Konger brings Catholic freedom hero Jimmy Lai to cinemas

Robert Sirico, co-founder of the Acton Institute recently presented the documentary The Hong Konger in Rome. The film recounts the story of Jimmy Lai, persecuted dissident, Catholic, former Hong Kong publishing magnate. And there is no hiding the disappointment with the Vatican's soft power towards China’s communist regime.


US bishops versus Biden's rainbow measures
THE 'DEVOUT' PRESIDENT

US bishops versus Biden's rainbow measures

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has reacted strongly to Biden’s regulation limiting subsidies for failure to conform to transgender ideology in social and charitable services. It puts religious freedom at risk.


Woelki targeted by media, bishops and now the police
GERMANY

Woelki targeted by media, bishops and now the police

The Cardinal of Cologne is not only under 'friendly' fire from his confreres for his non-alignment to the Synodaler Weg. He is now also targeted by investigators, who suspect him of perjury. All under the gaze of media cameras.


Nicaragua, bishop Álvarez’s slow martyrdom in Ortega’s prison
PERSECUTION

Nicaragua, bishop Álvarez’s slow martyrdom in Ortega’s prison

The decision not to abandon his people and not to kowtow to the dictator Ortega, has cost the bishop of Matagalpa a long prison sentence in the most inhumane conditions in a maximum security prison. But, there is international silence on his imprisonment during the last four months.


Ireland: Catholic school stops state transgenderism
THE REACTION

Ireland: Catholic school stops state transgenderism

Children's Minister O'Gorman wants 5-year-olds taught what it means to be trans. The Catholic Primary Schools Management Association - which represents 89% of Irish primary schools - says "no".


"Forbidden to talk about Jesus": shock proposal in Israel
HOLY LAND

"Forbidden to talk about Jesus": shock proposal in Israel

An extreme right-wing Jewish party, in government, has proposed an anti-conversion law that specifically targets Christian missions. Immediate international protests, especially from the USA. Netanyahu promises to block it. But incidents of violence against Christians are growing.


Lineker-BBC dispute, freedom in the West is a farce
UNITED KINGDOM

Lineker-BBC dispute, freedom in the West is a farce

A ferocious tweet against the government on the issue of irregular immigration created a clash between a sports presenter and the BBC on freedom of speech, with a resounding victory for the former. But while newspapers and TV focused on this case, freedom of speech and thought was really taken away from those who fight to save children's lives and help mothers in need...


Thanks to the FBI, Catholics discover their role in resistance
UNITED STATES

Thanks to the FBI, Catholics discover their role in resistance

The "confidential" document of the American Federal Police which considers anyone who follows the Mass in the old rite and prays the Rosary "dangerous extremists" has worked to galvanise them. Now they know they are the true soldiers on the front line in the fight against the terrorism practiced by the very state bodies once the government of the United States.


Taiwanese minister: "China persecutes Christians, even after Vatican agreement"
INTERVIEW/JOSEPH WU

Taiwanese minister: "China persecutes Christians, even after Vatican agreement"

"Not only the Vatican but the entire international community must think about religious freedom in China," says Taiwanese Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu in this exclusive interview for the Daily Compass. There is no sign the Vatican wants to break off relations with Taiwan. And the matter of religious freedom in China is a very serious issue because persecution continues, despite the agreement between Beijing and the Vatican.