On 4 November 1995, a young extremist settler assassinated the Israeli prime minister, who was deemed "guilty" for the 1993 peace agreement with Palestinian leader Arafat. This tragedy, which set back the peace process, also serves as a warning for today.
Three reflections on the synod weekend
Is Mary the 'guardian of dialogue' or is the Holy Spirit confused with the spirit of the times? The vision of the Church that emerged at the Jubilee of the Synod Teams (24–26 October) is unclear, but it certainly leads to a dead end.
Don Bux: The Church cannot change the Doctrine
Those pastors who advocate changing the Church's teaching on homosexuality and other moral matters should be reminded that 'the Church does not have the authority to change, not even an iota or a sign', of Revelation, of which the Catechism is a faithful interpreter. The Daily Compass interviews Father Nicola Bux.
China, Hong Kong and the Vatican's unsustainable morality
Total silence on Cardinal Zen, Jimmy Lai, the persecution of Catholics in China, the death of Bishop Giulio Jia Zhonguo and the anniversary of the canonisation of the 120 Chinese martyrs. The
Holy See's relationship with China contradicts Catholic morality.
At the summit in Busan, South Korea, US President Donald Trump discussed more than just trade with Xi Jinping. He also called for the release of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong Catholic businessman and publisher who has been held in prison since 2020.
- DOSSIER: A Roman Catholic against the Power
Archbishop of Homs: No one is safe in the new Syria
Syrians are persecuted as they were under Assad, and Muslims are in as much danger as Christians. The testimony of the bishop, a friend and confrere of Father Dall'Oglio who was kidnapped like him: “If I managed to escape my captors, it was thanks to the power of prayer.”
The EU like China: “Without bank accounts, I am a victim of social credit.”
He exposed the Pfizergate scandal, and in his book he revealed the opaque network of lobbyists headed by Bill Gates working for von der Leyen. Now Frederic Baldan is facing retaliation in the form of frozen bank accounts. He reveals to La Bussola: “What is happening to me is the beginning of what will happen to everyone with the combination of the EU's social credit system and the digital euro.”
Italian government backs Jimmy Lai: 'Working for his release'
Why campaign for Jimmy Lai's release?
Italian bishops poisoned synod supports gay pride
Ursula Gates: insider revelations on the power of lobbies in Brussels
A compelling book by Frédéric Baldan, the man who courageously denounced Ursula von der Leyen for the Pfizergate scandal, was recently translated from French in to Italian and is now available in bookstores in Italy. It reveals the names of those involved in a complex web of hidden interests that govern the main European institution, with links that stretch all the way to Bill Gates. Foreword by Marcello Foa.
On the ethics of life: Leo XIV contradicts Benedict XVI
An Italian magazine, Il Regno, has unearthed a speech from 2023 in which the then Cardinal Prevost conflated abortion, the death penalty and migration. He reiterated the same ideas as pope in an interview recently. While it is right to uphold 'a consistent ethics of life', abortion and euthanasia are always murder, whereas in other cases, each situation must be considered on its own merits. As Ratzinger recalled
Catholic Church's humiliation in Shanghai demands change in Vatican
With the announcement of Wu Jianlin's episcopal ordination, the Holy See has responded publicly its acceptance of him as auxiliary bishop. This is despite the fact that Beijing appointed him unilaterally during the sede vacante. This is a tricky situation that Pope Leo will have to act on quickly.
Jimmy Lai: martyr for the truth
A successful Hong Kong entrepreneur and publisher, he converted to Catholicism and became a thorn in the side of the Chinese Communist regime. He has spent the last five years in prison, where he is in danger of dying. He will receive the ‘Made for Truth' award during the Nuova Bussola/Daily Compass annual celebration day on 25 October, which will be presented to his son Sebastien Lai on his behalf.
- DOSSIER: Jimmy Lai, a Catholic against power