Christ is risen, the proclamation the world needs
The proclamation of the resurrection does not tell us that we will not experience death, but that we will be clothed with immortality at the second coming of Christ. For Christians, this proclamation is not optional, but a duty, especially today, when death surrounds us, in the midst of wars and other trials. From Cardinal Pizzaballa's homily for the Easter Vigil.
Everything about the Shroud speaks of Jesus of Nazareth
The Shroud speaks eloquently of events that took place two thousand years ago. Yet falsehoods continue to be perpetuated to deny its authenticity. This is despite more than a hundred years of research and publications confirming the link between the Shroud and the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus.
Jesus, the only one who gives meaning to suffering and saves humanity
Like the disciples of Emmaus, we find it difficult to understand why the way to salvation must be through suffering. Contemporary man also needs to encounter Jesus, crucified and risen, the only one who can understand our pain and transform our lives. From a speech given by John Paul II on Good Friday 2000.
The prodigal son effect: adult baptisms are booming in France
Fewer and fewer babies are being baptised, but more and more French adults are going to the baptismal font at Easter. Often they come from Christian families who chose not pass on the faith to them, and who rediscovered it for themselves after experiencing a void.
The Eucharist, a perpetual sign of God's love
At the Last Supper, Jesus left us the wonderful sacrament of his body and blood, truly present in the consecrated species of the Eucharist. The Eucharist is a sign of a love that transcends the human heart and calls us to adore God and to serve our neighbour. From the homily of John Paul II on Maundy Thursday, 2001.
Hungary attacked for defending truth about two sexes
An amendment to the Hungarian constitution has been approved which, among other common sense measures, reaffirms that there are only two sexes and protects children from LGBT propaganda. The press is up in arms, while the same media and the EU remain silent on Tusk's authoritarian stamp on Poland.
Kornoukhov: my work destroyed to make way for Rupnik
The Russian mosaicist talks to the Daily Compass about the destruction of his works in the Redemptoris Mater Chapel, pointing the finger at the former Jesuit who began his unstoppable career there. He suspects an 'artistic coup' at the origin of an untouchable “myth”, despite the trail of scandals that follow him.
Cardinal Pizzaballa appeals for hope in war-torn Jerusalem
“We are not afraid... We are the children of light, we hope and we believe in the love that conquers all". These were the words of the Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa, during the Palm Sunday procession with a small number of pilgrims, while war raged around them and Christians were paying dearly for the consequences of this conflict.
Pope in a poncho, symbol of Bergolio’s pontificate
Pope Francis’ recent appearance in St Peter's, which stunned the world, is the latest and most striking demonstration of how, in complete contrast to his predecessor, he has lived his pontificate at the service of his own ideas. A systematic deconstruction of the papacy.
Novak: The real global emergency is the falling birth rate
Today, 75% of the world's countries have fertility rates below the replacement level, and it is urgent to reverse this trend to avoid economic and social disaster. In the West today it is not worth it to have children, governments must prevent this discrimination and create an environment favourable to family and life. These are the words of Katalin Novak, former President of the Republic of Hungary and founder of an international NGO dealing with the demographic crisis.
Catholic Church leads the charge against pro-euthanasia bill in UK
As the process of approving the 'assisted dying' bill moves at an accelerated pace through Parliament, Cardinal Nichols appeals to all Catholics to put pressure on their MPs. Meanwhile, even Labour MPs are expressing doubts about an overly permissive text.
Common Easter Problem: Rome Ruminates, World Council of Churches finds Solution
The Vatican is pushing to resolve the question of a common date for Easter to unite Christian and Orthodox Churches. The simplest solution is for the Orthodox to adopt the Gregorian calendar, which is scientifically accurate. But there is a possible alternative, outlined in a document from the World Council of Churches.
