The bazaar revolt in Iran spreads and involves students. Among the main causes: the collapse of the rial (the Iranian currency) and the continuing executions, both consequences of the war lost with Israel in June.
Holy children, innocent suffering that converts hearts
Twenty-eight stories of children who have not yet been canonised but whose lives clearly demonstrate holiness, collected in an exhibition that has been touring Italy for months. Children who experienced suffering in union with Jesus, showing us the way to Paradise. La Bussola interviews the curator, Sister Maria Concetta Visone.
Hannoun's arrest reveals a Hamas cell in Italy
Hamas has a cell in Italy. Operation ‘Domino’ led to the arrest of nine people, including the well-known imam Mohammad Mahmoud Ahmad Hannoun. It lifts the veil on a stable channel of support for Islamic terrorism, rooted in Italy and passed off as solidarity.
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'The Child lying in the manger is truly God’s Son'
'God is so great that he can become small. God is so powerful that he can make himself vulnerable and come to us as a defenceless child, so that we can love him.' From Pope Benedict XVI's homily delivered on Christmas Eve 2005.
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A skilful political manoeuvre by the government, an overwhelming Labour majority in Parliament and the full support of the media were not enough to ensure the rapid approval of the assisted suicide bill. It may now fail to pass the vote in the House of Lords.
The EU has bet 90 billion on Russia's defeat
The EU has frozen Russian financial assets in Europe indefinitely. Although this is a less drastic measure than the proposed seizure, it is still dangerous because we will only get that money back if Russia is defeated, which is not currently likely.
"The EU discriminated against FAFCE because we are pro-family"
Jimmy Lai found 'guilty': a predictable outcome in Hong Kong's sham trial
The Hong Kong entrepreneur and Catholic publisher was found guilty of conspiring with foreign forces, a charge that carries a life sentence. Cardinal Zen was also present in the packed courtroom. In October, Jimmy Lai received the 'Made for Truth' award from the Daily Compass/Bussola, which was accepted by his son, Sebastien.
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Charlie Kirk: 'The Lord's Day saves us from burnout'
Reclaiming rest and worship, which have been banned by a hyper-productive society, is the posthumous appeal of the conservative activist who explained that working on holidays has not made us richer or freer, but only more stressed and enslaved. By denying time to God, we enslave ourselves to the Antichrist.
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Catholic Church needs property to fulfil its mission
The slogan 'A poor Church for the poor' is meaningless, and the bishops have turned themselves into liquidators. However, to evangelise and support charitable works, the Church needs the necessary infrastructure. Otherwise, it becomes subservient to those in power.