Nineteen scientists led by Gianni Barcaccia have conducted significant research on material taken from the Shroud, confirming the presence of DNA of Middle Eastern origin. Those who deny the authenticity of the Holy Shroud have already sprung into action, relying on the discredited radiocarbon dating results from 1988.
Monaco: a positive example of Catholicism as state religion
During his apostolic journey to the Principality of Monaco, Pope Leo XIV praised Catholicism as the state religion. This is a rare occurrence and a blow to the modern dogma of state secularism. Provided that Catholicism is genuinely practised as a public religion.
Holy Thorn of San Giovanni Bianco, 10 years on from the last miracle
Today marks the end of the celebrations in honour of the relic of the Passion of Jesus kept in the town in the province of Bergamo. The last miraculous flowering took place on 27 March 2016, attested to by a commission and recognised by the bishop. This is the story.
With letter to French Bishops Leo XIV makes move towards liturgical peace
To the French bishops gathered in plenary assembly, Pope Leo suggested 'concrete solutions that allow for the generous inclusion of those who sincerely adhere to the Vetus Ordo'. Is this the beginning of a period of liturgical peace following the restrictions imposed by Traditionis Custodes?
Following Cardinal Ouellet's article on lay appointments during the Bergoglian pontificate, the Fraternity has seized the opportunity to justify the episcopal ordinations of 1 July, based on the separation between order and jurisdiction, and to criticise Vatican II's ecclesiology. The occasion is twofold, but so too is the blunder.
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The need to overcome Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is prompting other countries to become more involved, whilst Russia is expressing its full support for the Ayatollahs’ regime. Who will heed the Pope’s call to ‘embark on paths of peace’?
The Pope has issued a laudatory message for the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ most controversial document, describing it as 'luminous' and brushing aside the critical points in a few words. Yet that text triggered an earthquake. It would have been better to say nothing.
Trump presses allies in vain to join the war against Iran
A morning in St Peter's between distracted visitors and absent sacredness
What does St Peter's Basilica look like to visitors? We spent a morning in the most important Catholic church in the world. Since 1 March, a route has been reserved for worshippers, but everything, even Mass, is overshadowed by the confused chatter of visitors who have no concept of silence or the sacred. They stroll around as if it were any other tourist attraction. This is what we saw.
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Israel army veterans suffer psychiatric trauma
Netanyahu's government has called up over 100,000 reservists, but has to deal with 30,000 soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. It is estimated that this number will rise to 100,000 by 2028.
Without natural law, international law is not possible
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.