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.
U.S. Bombing of Iranian School: The AI's First Crime
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.
Hamburg, pro-gender archdiocese ignores Rome and insults families
Two letters from the diocesan leadership, and seen by the Daily Compass, discredit families who are protesting against controversial sex education guidelines imposed on their children in Catholic schools. The letters order these families to ignore the guidelines and the Vatican's warnings.
During the celebration of holy mass in Minnesota, Father Bowman had an extraordinary experience of the reality of the Eucharistic sacrament and the 'weight' of Redemption. A video of the event has captivated the internet. So much for 'creative' liturgies.
In a resolution, the European Parliament described the events in Ceuta as an 'invasion' and an act of 'hybrid warfare' against a member state. Only the left-wing parties voted against it, and Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez has been thoroughly disavowed.
Fourteen panels showing the development of a baby in the womb have been put on display at the European Parliament. The left has protested vehemently, even demanding the panels be taken down. The case highlights the contradictions of an ideology that fears reality.
Another opportunity to call for Jimmy Lai’s release
Syrian Catholics – Pope helps to remove the patriarch
Priest cremated and turned into a diamond creates confusion
Don Lanfranco Casali chose to be cremated and turned into a diamond. He explained his reasons in a video that has now been made public following the completion of the 'transformation'. The Diocese of Fano finds itself in an awkward position over a choice that runs counter to Church teaching, causing confusion regarding the resurrection of the flesh.
From Paglia to Pegoraro: PAV accommodates legalised suicide
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”.