Everyone invokes 'international law', but few recognise its objective foundation: the natural order, which is not favoured by either Islam or the dominant way of thinking in the West. One worldview is no better than another, not even in the field of relations between States.
Khamenei Jr. promises an even tougher regime
The Islamic Republic of Iran is digging in its heels. Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, has been appointed Supreme Leader. Although he is not a recognised doctrinal leader, he acts as an intermediary between the clergy and the Revolutionary Guards. He is even more extremist than his father.
For Lefebvrians, every Mass except their own is dubious
'Sacramental distancing' is now the doctrine of St Pius X, which considers the new rites to be invalid or, at the very least, dubious. It also rejects the ancient rite celebrated by others. The Fraternity asks its followers not to accept the sacraments from outsiders, not even the Pope.
- 1. The stages of an agreement that was always rejected
- 2. 'When even Fellay feared schism'
- Dossier: The FSSPX Case
When Fellay looked to Rome and feared schism
For St Pius X, no agreement with the Apostolic See was or is possible. This schismatic attitude was denounced in 2012 by the then Superior General, but it has now become firmly established, even at the highest levels of the Lefebvrian world. The watchword is to continue the inconclusive talks.
- 1. The stages of an agreement that was always rejected
- Dossier: The FSSPX Case
Almost-reached agreements and sudden U-turns characterised the thirty-year rift between the Fraternity founded by Archbishop Lefebvre and the Holy See. This is a story that needs to be retraced in order to better understand the 'Lefebvrian phenomenon' and the problematic nature of its positions.
- Dossier: The SSPX Case
Israel and US reckon with ammunition stocks
No one knows exactly how many missiles Iran has, but there are growing doubts about the ability of Israel, the United States and their Gulf allies to sustain a prolonged conflict with limited ammunition and anti-missile defence systems, given the huge amount of equipment being sent to Ukraine. Yesterday, Trump urged companies to boost arms production.
Behind the apparent unity around the prime minister, Israeli society is deeply divided, and its stability will depend greatly on the outcome of the war with Iran. There is also unrest and uncertainty in the Palestinian territories. The Latin Patriarchate has closed the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for security reasons.
The illusion that war creates a better world
The bones of Saint Francis proclaim that God has redeemed the flesh
There is a common thread linking the disputes surrounding the body of the ‘Poverello’ with the veneration of his mortal remains in Assisi today. Christianity is not spiritualism; the Word can also be seen and touched in the material traces left by a holy life.
AI, games and chat are the new strategies of paedophiles
Artificial intelligence used to 'undress' minors and normalise paedophilia. Social media and messaging apps used to lure children and share child pornography. The growth of phenomena such as 'pedomama' and child abuse by minors. Here is Meter's latest annual report
Trump Tariffs Fall While the US Trade Deficit Rises
The tariffs imposed by Trump have effectively changed the trade situation with China and Europe, with a significant reduction in imports. But the results are mixed. Taking stock of a chaotic year.
German Synod aims to force bishops to kowtow to its agenda
The revolution sought by the German Synodal Way is being put to the test in the election for president of the Bishops' Conference. A split is possible over issues such as same-sex unions, celibacy, women's ordination, and the role of the laity. The Synodal Path is also preparing to monitor bishops who reject the innovations.