Hate crimes, Scotland’s LGBT police state
After pressure from the LGBT lobby, new regulations in Scotland against so-called "hate crimes" will come into force on 1 April. Those who defend male-female gender and marriage between man and woman, face a sentence of up to seven years in prison.
Gaza, why Israel’s response is 'disproportionate'
Patriarch Pizzaballa and Cardinal Parolin accuse Israel of a "disproportionate" response. Not only do the numbers prove them right, but the facts show that Israel is losing its soul.
"Jimmy Lai, persecuted by China, abandoned by the Vatican"
As Hong Kong tightens its national security law, the famous Catholic dissident risks being jailed for life. Father Robert Sirico attended the last hearing of his trial: 'He saw me, I blessed him and he was moved'. A crucifix drawn in prison is now on display at the Catholic University of Washington. The closeness of Cardinal Zen, the silence of Rome and the Church in Hong Kong.
Ireland saves woman and family: surprise victory
The surprise No victory in the Irish referendum to remove a woman’s right to stay home and look after the family and the uniqueness of the natural family from the Constitution. The Daily Compass interviews Angelo Bottone, a promoter of the No committee. "It is a break with the decade of liberal reforms".
Narcos and terrorism, Iran and Latin America’s dangerous friendship
Iran is very interested in Latin America, the area just a few miles from the 'Great Satan', the United States of America. Iran receives support from terrorist organisations and pro-Iranian groups to expand its ideological influence in Latin America. While Hezbollah is involved in fund-raising, propaganda and smuggling operations.
Abducted nuns released in Haiti, witnesses of faith amid social chaos
The release of six nuns a week after being kidnapped turns the spotlight on a country held hostage by armed gangs and reduced to starvation. In 2023 alone there were almost 2,500 kidnappings and 5,000 murders.
Álvarez’s exile to the Vatican rewards Ortega
The release of the bishop of Matagalpa and 18 other Nicaraguan religious to reside in Rome is good news but also a dangerous precedent: the regime can get rid of clergy by reaching an agreement with the Holy See.
Uganda, millions of anti-Covid vaccines to be destroyed
Uganda must dispose of 5.6 million doses of expired anti-Covid vaccines. The situation is similar in other African countries. Among the factors responsible are the shortage of health personnel, but also the lack of fear of a virus that has claimed fewer victims in Africa than expected.
There is a fourth undeclared candidate in Taiwan: Communist China
Demonstrations of force, investigations against Taiwanese interests in China, propaganda: this is how Beijing wants to influence Taiwan's presidential vote.
Wars in 2024 will be decided by three key elections
Not only are the wars of 2023, Ukraine and the Middle East in the lead, unlikely to be resolved in the course of the year, but the conflicts appear to be escalating. The outcome depends on the elections in Taiwan, the EU and the US.
Gaza, war without limits. The siege of the small Christian community
There are no more limits or any rules to the engagement in Gaza. The siege on the Catholic parish of the Holy Family where Israeli snipers without reason, also killed two volunteers, is proof. The battle also rages in the West Bank. Appeal for peace by Patriarch Pizzaballa.
Israel is in a dead end
If annihilating Hamas is a legitimate goal, to achieve it by any means, is not. In fact, Netanyahu government's military action raises major political-strategic and moral problems.
- Israeli attack on Catholic parish in Gaza
