Laypeople presiding over liturgical celebrations and an emphasis on participatory bodies are among the proposals in the Final Report of the Canon Law Commission released by the General Secretariat of the Synod. The goal is to rewrite canon law to consolidate the “achievements” already attained in practice.
October, the Month of the Queen of the Rosary
Why is October dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary? It all began with the Battle of Lepanto, which gave rise to the feast day now celebrated throughout the Church on the 7th of the month. But it was Leo XIII who consecrated the entire month of October to her, urging the faithful to fight evil with the rosary in hand.
Orange march threatens fragile peace in Northern Ireland
Scenes from the past are resurfacing, just as they did during the Troubles—the conflict in Northern Ireland between the Protestant majority and the Catholic minority. The Orangemen (Protestants, unionists) want to march once again down the symbolic Garvaghy Road in Portadown, sparking protests from Catholics.
Whether by Fraud or Mistake: AI and Betrayed Trust
The finance executive who was deceived by a fake WhatsApp message generated by AI. And the case of Gemini, which gained access to the internet due to a programming error. Two mirror-image cases that share the common result of undermining the system of human trust.
Lourdes, the Pope Speaks Out Against Abortion and Euthanasia
After Paris, Leo XIV was also greeted by a huge crowd in Lourdes: 150,000 faithful were present, including many who were ill. The Pope denounced the “false compassion” behind euthanasia and assisted suicide, as well as the destruction of embryos.
The case of the bombing of the school in Minab, Iran, is far from closed and was raised again by the Iranian president at the UN General Assembly. Tracing the error back to its origins, Bloomberg discovered that it was a case of the Pentagon’s misuse of artificial intelligence. The (human) military placed too much trust in the AI’s recommendations, forgetting that it is humans who must provide it with accurate data.
“Mary and the Eucharist: The Pillars of Fulton Sheen’s Spirituality”
Today in the United States, the beatification of the great archbishop and evangelist who converted tens of thousands of people through books, radio, and television. “He prayed and made sacrifices even for those he was trying to convert.” La Bussola interviews Bishop Jason Gray, director of the organization promoting his cause.
Another opportunity to call for Jimmy Lai’s release
Trump and Xi Jinping are due to meet in the US on 24 September. This is the reason the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is once again calling for the release of Jimmy Lai and other prisoners of conscience in China. The recent release of Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri demonstrates that the effort is not futile.
EU bishops oppose revocation of baptism – Church’s freedom is at stake
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of European Countries has issued a firm and well-reasoned ‘no’ to amending baptismal registers, ahead of the European Court’s ruling on a request for cancellation made by a Belgian citizen. This issue raises questions about the relationship between politics and religion, and highlights the flaws in the concept of state neutrality.
Syrian Catholics – Pope helps to remove the patriarch
The first effects of the motu proprio Mutua Concordia on the Eastern Churches can be seen in the standoff between Ignace Youssif III Younan and his bishops. Thanks to the powers granted by Leo XIV, the bishops have convened a synod to remove Younan from office. The ‘disgraced’ patriarch has retaliated by convening another synod — a move that is unlikely to save him from deposition.
Worrying news from Italy: bishop removed because of malicious media campaign
Monsignor Gallese's tenure at the helm of the Diocese of Alessandria has officially come to an end following his 'resignation'. The controversy surrounding his ownership of a Tesla and his alleged, though unproven, extravagant spending proved fatal. Meanwhile, bishops who deny the doctrine remain in office.