Trump–Pope, round two: the issue of the 'just war' looms large
On the eve of US Secretary of State Rubio's visit on 7 May, Trump and the Pope engaged in a fresh exchange of views regarding the war in Iran. Nevertheless, a desire for dialogue remains, beginning with the question of the criteria that could justify military intervention.
Islamic holidays like Easter and Christmas: the challenge posed by UCOII
The Muslim association is calling for the recognition of two annual religious festivals and Friday prayers, equating them with Christian ones. This is a trap for Italian politics, but the comparison does not hold up because the common good is not based on religious indifference.
London and Canada: discrimination is politically correct
In Britain, adverts for homes reserved exclusively for Muslims are becoming increasingly common, while a Canadian university is reserving academic posts solely for ethnic or sexual 'minorities'. It's all according to the script of the progressive mindset, which excludes under the pretext of inclusion.
French nun attacked in Jerusalem, a symptom of radical Zionism
Another attack against Christians in the Holy City, this time targeting a French nun who was violently assaulted on Mount Zion. This is not an isolated incident, but rather the result of a climate of hatred fuelled by the most extreme elements of religious Zionism.
Statue of Jesus destroyed by Israeli soldiers – just the tip of the iceberg
Thirty days’ military detention for the soldier who destroyed the statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon, and the same punishment for the soldier who photographed it. The IDF and Netanyahu’s government hope this will put an end to the incident, but the affair is a sign of a much wider problem of attacks on Christians.
Jimmy Lai the Confessor: a modern example of white martyrdom
As an editor, he was so harsh that people questioned his faith. However, his time in prison revealed his unwavering commitment to the truth, demonstrating that martyrdom is not defined by a single heroic act, but by steadfast devotion to Christ under the weight of persecution. The testimony of a former journalist at Apple Daily.
- Here's the link to the Chinese version of the article
Africa celebrates Christmas between terrorist attacks and Christian testimony
In northern and central Nigeria, Burkina Faso and northern Mozambique, Christmas is a day when the risk of a jihadist attack is at its highest. Yet, the faithful risk their lives to persevere in their faith.
China is untouchable: the Vatican's conspiracy of silence on Jimmy Lai
News of the conviction of Hong Kong Catholic publisher Jimmy Lai has been completely ignored by Vatican media outlets and the Holy See. This is yet another perverse consequence of the secret China-Vatican agreement: in the name of political expediency, Catholics are being left at the mercy of their persecutors.
- Jimmy Lai's conviction was the result of a sham trial, by Riccardo Cascioli
- DOSSIER: Jimmy Lai, a Catholic against the Power
Trump presses Xi during summit, “free Jimmy Lai”
At the summit in Busan, South Korea, US President Donald Trump discussed more than just trade with Xi Jinping. He also called for the release of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong Catholic businessman and publisher who has been held in prison since 2020.
- DOSSIER: A Roman Catholic against the Power
Archbishop of Homs: No one is safe in the new Syria
Syrians are persecuted as they were under Assad, and Muslims are in as much danger as Christians. The testimony of the bishop, a friend and confrere of Father Dall'Oglio who was kidnapped like him: “If I managed to escape my captors, it was thanks to the power of prayer.”
Italian government backs Jimmy Lai: 'Working for his release'
Sebastien Lai, son of the imprisoned Hong Kong media mogul, was received yesterday at the Foreign Office by the envoy for religious freedom, who promised to work for his release. Prior to the meeting, which was also arranged by the Bussola/Daily Compass, he met with the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Mr Lorenzo Fontana, who expressed his full support.
- DOSSIER: Jimmy Lai, a Roman Catholic against the Power
Why campaign for Jimmy Lai's release?
At the annual Bussola/Daily Compass conference, Sebastien Lai, Jimmy’s son, gave a moving testimony appealing to Western governments to put pressure on the Chinese authorities to release his father. It was also an opportunity to understand the roots of true freedom — an issue that concerns everyone.
- DOSSIER: A Roman Catholic against the Power
- The HongKonger — the official trailer