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.
Israel expels priest symbolising Palestinian Christians
Israel has expelled Fr Louis Salman, the Latin Catholic parish priest of Beit Sahour and a leading voice for young Palestinian Christians, after he criticised Israeli occupation.
Discoverer of Hantavirus speaks out: ‘Vaccine useless, irrational fear’
Extremely low viral load and unproven human-to-human transmission, yet extremely high pathogenicity. Above all, given the natural immunity derived from alpacas, a vaccine is completely useless. The Daily Compass interviews Juan Bertoglio, the immunologist who discovered the Andes strain of the Hantavirus 40 years ago. He explains that any attempt to instil panic is 'pure madness'.
Nicaragua: Persecution of the Church Intensifies
A new wave of repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime against the Catholic Church. Priests forced to submit their weekly schedules, send the texts of their sermons to the authorities, and are photographed daily in church by the police.
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.
Communion for dogs: the Bishop of Chur sees no sacrilege
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.
‘Families, breed earthworms’: How the Vatican is saving the planet
‘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.
Mullally at the Vatican: the pseudo-blessing should have been avoided
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.