Bill Gates' testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives offers a new perspective on the Epstein case. The financier, who died in prison in 2019, had set up a blackmail scheme and even had the world's most influential man in his grip.
The Pope at the Sagrada Familia: “Faith gives shape to the stones”
Exactly one hundred years after the death of Antoni Gaudí, the Mass celebrated by Leo XIV in the Expiatory Temple and the blessing of the Tower of Jesus Christ, making it the tallest church in the world. In this Biblia pauperum of our times, an “eloquent catechesis made of stone, color, and light.”
Anti-racism breeds barbarism: the Nowak case in the UK
The sickening video of police officers handcuffing an 18-year-old white man to the ground as he lay dying – having been stabbed for no reason by a Sikh man who falsely accused him of racism – has shocked the British public and raises disturbing questions about the decline of Western institutions.
Vatican Communications: Pope Leo begins the revolution
From 1 November, Maria Montserrat Alvarado, President of EWTN News, will succeed Paolo Ruffini as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication. While Ruffini's term is coming to an end, this change marks a clear break with the past, given that Pope Francis had previously criticised EWTN for plotting against him.
Sinner can’t be unwell. He cannot give in. He cannot fail. This is the world we live in. Our society of constant action and performance breeds excessive fatigue and burnout. The relentless drive for higher performance can lead to a breakdown of the spirit.
The conflicting assessments of Leo XIV’s encyclical can also be explained by the ‘Babel’ of ecclesiastical documents: too lengthy, too technical and therefore at risk of being contradicted and with meanings that are not always unambiguous. The issue is not new, but it accelerated under the pontificate of Francis.
Tawadros II has announced the resumption of theological talks following reassurances from Pope Leo XIV. This brings an end to the crisis triggered by Fiducia Supplicans, which was unwelcome to both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. It proves once again that conforming to the world seriously undermines ecumenical dialogue
Timothy Cho: a North Korean’s warning to the UK
Modena car attacker: a mix of anger, hatred and failed integration
There are few certainties and many unanswered questions surrounding the personal story of Salim El koudri, the man behind the attempted massacre in Modena. What is certain is his anger at his personal situation, and the fact that, despite having held Italian citizenship since the age of 14, he considers himself as a foreigner. There are also doubts about his alleged mental health issues.
Popes and university, a comparison between Benedict and Leo
Compared to Prevost’s pastoral visit to the Roman university, Ratzinger’s ‘missed’ address set out precise demands on the academic world, touching on the crux of the relationship between reason, faith and truth. Rereading the two texts helps to understand why the current Pontiff was welcomed whilst his predecessor was not
Hantavirus: Gavi’s ‘prophecy’ about the next pandemic
To date, no one has contracted Hantavirus from the nine people infected on the Hondius cruise ship. However, a massive alert and tracing operation is underway. This is the same virus found in mice that the Gavi Alliance predicted would cause the next pandemic in 2021.
Co-redemption: Pope clarifies his stance at general audience
In St Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV emphasises the 'unique place reserved for the Virgin Mary in the work of Redemption'. This brief address does not delve into the issues raised by Mater Populi Fidelis, but reaffirms the truth regarding the unique role of the Mother of God.