Following his interview with the Italian bishops daily newspaper Avvenire, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life (PAV) reiterated his support for a law on assisted suicide that would prevent a worse one, with even more clarity to the national newspaper Il Corriere. Former President of the PAV Monsignor Paglia took the same stance in an article in the daily La Repubblica. But, consenting to an unjust law is tantamount to betraying Catholic doctrine.
Germany: fears of Nazism is only vote for party against EU diktat
The German right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) won in a small, poor region. However, for the media — as well as for the German Church — this is a tragedy. But are we really witnessing the return of Nazism? The AfD's ideas are not Nazi. But they do breach every taboo of pro-European and progressive culture.
Pope Francis’s insults against Opus Dei used in dispute over statue of Mary
A clash over the statue of the Virgin Mary placed in a church commissioned by St Josemaría Escrivá. Bishop Pérez is demanding its return to its original location and has dredged up two letters from the late Pope in which he spoke of 'mafia-style intrigues'. The Prelature cites the agreements of the time and asserts that legal differences cannot “be turned into an offensive and baseless accusation”.
UN redesigns world map according to woke ideology
The UN General Assembly has found the time to pass a resolution called 'Correct the Map', which aims to redraw the boundaries of the world's landmasses. The watchword is overcoming geographical colonialism.
Sánchez’s lies about the invasion of Ceuta from Morocco
The Spanish prime minister is proving increasingly ill-equipped to handle the most colossal migration crisis in recent times. He continues to ‘exonerate’ Morocco, but intelligence reports contradict him. Even the European Union is beginning to see through his bluff.
The Superior Court of Quebec has ruled that Paméla Groleau's allegations of sexual harassment against the Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Bishops were reckless. She has been ordered to pay $100,000 in damages for the harm done to the cardinal’s reputation.
A church funeral was held for François Patriat, a prominent figure in Freemasonry, Macron’s party and an advocate of abortion and euthanasia. The president himself also delivered a speech in his memory from the pulpit, while the bishop of Dijon officiated at the service. He paid no heed to the deceased’s membership of the Freemasons and his views on abortion and euthanasia, which the deceased had never publicly renounced.
Sister Clare Crockett, the Saint Thérèse of the 21st century
Euthanasia in France: conscientious objectors achieve well-deserved victory
The French Constitutional Council has upheld conscientious objection whilst confirming the unjust law that was forced through by Macron. This outcome was by no means guaranteed, thanks in part to the efforts of the French bishops, who have courageously and expertly defended non-negotiable principles in parliament.
Ukraine: Vatican paves way for dialogue with Moscow
The Holy See seems to be the only entity that realises the risks of a slow slide towards open war between the West and Russia. Accordingly, the Secretary for Relations with States, Monsignor Gallagher, is in Moscow, where he met Foreign Minister Lavrov yesterday to discuss the possibility of negotiations.
Loving the Holy Land, where Christians are nailed to the cross
‘An endless Good Friday, yet redemption has already taken place’: this is how the Custos of the Holy Land describes the situation of Christians tested by three years of war to the Daily Compass. Together with the parish priest of Gaza, he brought to the Meeting for friendship among Peoples in Rimini, Italy, the testimony of a living Church amidst new challenges and sufferings.
The Pope at the Rimini Meeting: ‘It is time for responsibility’
An atmosphere of celebration and great enthusiasm accompanied Leone XIV’s visit to the Rimini Meeting. He identified the fundamental task of Christians in a world ‘that hungers and thirsts for justice’ as the ability to create opportunities for encounter with everyone, starting from faith.