Twelve Italian bishops, more than double the number in 2025, attend vigils ‘to overcome homotransphobia’, a lever to change the Church’s teaching. At least 23 dioceses were involved, along with various associations, from the Scouts to Catholic Action. The impact of the CEI’s synodal document. And Ratzinger’s warning.
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.
No excommunication for three parishioners who shared the Holy Host with their dog: according to Bishop Bonneman, they did not intend to commit sacrilege. However, the problem remains because the 'incident' stems from liturgical abuses and a misinterpretation of the Eucharist.
‘Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family’ is a new document published by the Vatican’s Dicasteries for Integral Human Development and for Laity, Family and Life. It is a compendium of environmentalism with a clerical twist that is far removed from Catholic thought.
Upon receiving the Anglican Primate, Leo XIV mentioned the ‘new problems’ that had arisen between Rome and Canterbury, one of which was right before his eyes: the self-styled archbishop, fresh from her theatrical ‘blessing’, a stone’s throw from Peter’s tomb, whilst a bishop made the sign of the cross, in defiance of sacramental truth.
Pope in Africa: Echoes of Bergoglio and minor corrections
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.
Vietnam prepares for the beatification of the martyr Father Diệp
A Mass for the beatification of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diệp, who died a martyr in March 1946 during a period of chaos following the Second World War, will be celebrated on 2 July. This is an exceptional event for one of Asia’s largest Catholic communities.
From Angola, Pope Leo issues a warning against syncretism
Pope Leo in Kilamba urged fidelity to the Church without mixing in magical and superstitious elements that do not aid the spiritual journey. On the flight from Cameroon, he also denied 'a certain version of events' that interprets his African speeches as a response to Trump.
Lebanon: a ceasefire is in place. Another of Netanyahu’s unfinished missions
Ceasefire in Lebanon. Israeli operations are suspended for ten days. Trump is set to receive the Lebanese head of state and the Israeli prime minister at the White House. Dark political clouds are gathering over Netanyahu: Like Iran and Gaza, Lebanon remains another bloody war that has been concluded without decisive results. Opponents are sharpening their weapons