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.
Is it Mary a model of the redeemed and nothing more? The dogmatic truth is different
In this article, Father Serafino Lanzetta, a professor of dogmatic theology at the Theological Faculty of Lugano, weighs in on the debate sparked by Mater Populi Fidelis. He refers back to the first great Mariological dispute, which was resolved at Ephesus. Today, as then, downplaying Mary's role leads to a misunderstanding of the truth about Christ.
- The full text of the document of the International Marian Association
Co-Redemptrix by participation: the forgotten principle
Mary's redemptive capacity is indeed within her, but not from her; it is shared. This is a key concept, expressed precisely by the concept of co-redemption, but carefully overlooked by Mater Populi Fidelis.
- All that's wrong in the Vatican Note
'Mary Co-Redemptrix': all that's wrong in the Vatican Note
The Daily Compass publishes the document by the Theological Commission of the International Marian Association, which clarifies the correct doctrine concerning the titles 'Mary Co-Redemptrix' and 'Mediatrix of all graces'. This document responds to the 'Note Mater Populi Fidelis' by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which caused confusion and disorientation among the faithful.
- RESPONSE TO MATER POPULI FIDELIS BY THE INTERNATIONAL MARIAN ASSOCIATION
The story of Nathan Trevallion and Catherine Birmingham, in Italy, is paradoxical because they embody the lifestyle that the so-called 'green' tyranny wants for everyone: they are the only people who comply with the ecological footprint. However, they clash with another ideology, that of the omnipotent state.
The ten members called upon to express their opinion on the ordination of women deacons are divided into two theological currents. The issue that emerged in Cardinal Petrocchi's summary concerns the understanding of the third degree of holy orders. The ball is now in the Pope's court; he is not bound by their opinions.
The majority of Syriac Catholic bishops had asked for his resignation, a decision later supported by the Holy See. However, during a private meeting in Beirut between the Pope and the Catholic patriarchs, Younan sought his brothers' support in an attempt to convince Prevost to change his mind. It is highly unlikely that he will.
The paradox of Trump: the 'peacemaker' attacking Venezuela
Prince Albert’s resounding 'no' does not cancel abortion in Monaco
The Prince blocked a bill that aimed to broaden the scope of abortion, recalling 'the role that the Catholic religion plays in our country'. While this is a good example, the same sovereign should not have approved the liberalisation in 2009 and 2019.
Vatican publishes doctrinal note to praise monogamy
One flesh, one wife and 156 paragraphs: the Doctrinal Note on the Unity of Marriage is a substantial text. “It is not a document on polygamy,” the prefect repeats, but the question resurfaces during the presentation.
Family in the woods right to subsidiarity violated by Italian State
The forced break-up of the 'family in the woods' represented an intrusion by the state into a family with substitute characteristics, and violated the principle of subsidiarity.
Pope Leo puts Mitis Iudex back on track: 'Nullity in truth'
'No false mercy in canonical matrimonial trials': words that go against the current trend towards openness. Addressing the Roman Rota, Pope Leo does not disavow his predecessor's reform, but brings it back into line with Wojtyla and Ratzinger.