COP30 climate circus begins, but alarmism is increasingly less credible
The annual international climate conference, COP30, begins today in Brazil, with heads of state in attendance. This year, it was preceded by the resounding 'conversion' of Microsoft's founder, who now condemns catastrophism. However, he cannot be trusted — here's why.
- DOSSIER: Climate Follies
The Vatican confuses the issue by rejecting Mary Coredemptrix
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith judges it inappropriate to speak of Coredemptrix. This title, which was used several times by Saint John Paul II for Fernández, risks 'obscuring the unique salvific mediation of Christ'. However, Mater Populi Fidelis is just another confusing document, starting with an inaccurate reconstruction that downplays the contributions of saints and theologians.
Rabin’s assassination still weighs on future of Israeli-Palestinian conflict
On 4 November 1995, a young extremist settler assassinated the Israeli prime minister, who was deemed "guilty" for the 1993 peace agreement with Palestinian leader Arafat. This tragedy, which set back the peace process, also serves as a warning for today.
Three reflections on the synod weekend
Is Mary the 'guardian of dialogue' or is the Holy Spirit confused with the spirit of the times? The vision of the Church that emerged at the Jubilee of the Synod Teams (24–26 October) is unclear, but it certainly leads to a dead end.
Don Bux: The Church cannot change the Doctrine
Those pastors who advocate changing the Church's teaching on homosexuality and other moral matters should be reminded that 'the Church does not have the authority to change, not even an iota or a sign', of Revelation, of which the Catechism is a faithful interpreter. The Daily Compass interviews Father Nicola Bux.
China, Hong Kong and the Vatican's unsustainable morality
Total silence on Cardinal Zen, Jimmy Lai, the persecution of Catholics in China, the death of Bishop Giulio Jia Zhonguo and the anniversary of the canonisation of the 120 Chinese martyrs. The
Holy See's relationship with China contradicts Catholic morality.
Trump presses Xi during summit, “free Jimmy Lai”
At the summit in Busan, South Korea, US President Donald Trump discussed more than just trade with Xi Jinping. He also called for the release of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong Catholic businessman and publisher who has been held in prison since 2020.
- DOSSIER: A Roman Catholic against the Power
Archbishop of Homs: No one is safe in the new Syria
Syrians are persecuted as they were under Assad, and Muslims are in as much danger as Christians. The testimony of the bishop, a friend and confrere of Father Dall'Oglio who was kidnapped like him: “If I managed to escape my captors, it was thanks to the power of prayer.”
The EU like China: “Without bank accounts, I am a victim of social credit.”
He exposed the Pfizergate scandal, and in his book he revealed the opaque network of lobbyists headed by Bill Gates working for von der Leyen. Now Frederic Baldan is facing retaliation in the form of frozen bank accounts. He reveals to La Bussola: “What is happening to me is the beginning of what will happen to everyone with the combination of the EU's social credit system and the digital euro.”
Italian government backs Jimmy Lai: 'Working for his release'
Sebastien Lai, son of the imprisoned Hong Kong media mogul, was received yesterday at the Foreign Office by the envoy for religious freedom, who promised to work for his release. Prior to the meeting, which was also arranged by the Bussola/Daily Compass, he met with the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Mr Lorenzo Fontana, who expressed his full support.
- DOSSIER: Jimmy Lai, a Roman Catholic against the Power
Why campaign for Jimmy Lai's release?
At the annual Bussola/Daily Compass conference, Sebastien Lai, Jimmy’s son, gave a moving testimony appealing to Western governments to put pressure on the Chinese authorities to release his father. It was also an opportunity to understand the roots of true freedom — an issue that concerns everyone.
- DOSSIER: A Roman Catholic against the Power
- The HongKonger — the official trailer
Two-thirds of world's population live in countries where religious freedom is restricted
The eighth report by Aid to the Church in Need reveals the widespread nature of religious persecution around the world. More than 5.4 billion people live in countries where systematic violations of religious freedom take place.
