Trump uses tariffs to reduce trade deficit. Promoting exports was better
The new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are aimed at reducing the record trade deficit. But the impact on markets is so severe, it would have been better to promote US exports.
Italian Synod flop won’t halt progressive agenda
The rebellion of the Italian lay elite against their bishops is a failure and reveals the contradictions of the 'new synodal order', but it will not be enough to stop it. Even those who have never heard of the Italian synod will end up suffering the consequences.
England, conviction of pro-life activist increases tensions with US
Another conviction for breaching a buffer zone around an abortion clinic. This time it's the Italian-British citizen Livia Tossici-Bolt. But after the recent denunciation by US Vice-President Vance in defence of freedom of expression, the UK could face reprisals from America.
Big Pharma uses Jubilee to scare pilgrims with Covid
The Jubilee is a golden opportunity to scare pilgrims: Pfizer campaigns to encourage swabbing. But Covid-19 is still only an emergency in the interests of Big Pharma. And because the pandemic has taught us that fear is half the battle.
The authority of Christ, the great appeal of John Paul II
John Paul II had the great merit of proclaiming the "supreme authority of Christ" not only over hearts but also over public life. It was a call he made throughout his pontificate, albeit from the perspective of the Second Vatican Council. Among his great battles: human rights and freedom, founded on God's law and truth.
Bishop lends Brindisi parish to Imam, a left politician
The Catholic celebration of Ramadan knows no bounds. In Brindisi, south Italy, the closing lunch for the Islamic fast was held in the parish of San Carlo with the Muslim community inviting Catholics to attend. And the Bishop, he poses for a photograph with the local Imam, previously a candidate for the Democratic Party in the local elections. Proof that Islamism is a political project.
Catholic Church needs the rich for its mission not pauperism
Money is not evil in itself, but a tool that, if used wisely, can be used to build good. Progressivism preaches a poor church just because it wants to replace it.
Fernández opens up to sex 'change' in new document
The Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has published a document with 'some clarifications' on Dignitas infinita, introducing a dangerous exception to the CDF's original declaration. In short, for Fernández, 'gender reassignment' is morally acceptable, provided that the so-called dysphoria is severe.
Burke: Christ the King frees us from ideologies and apostasy
Christ's kingship over our hearts and over the whole of society restores man's original communion with God and is the answer to the growing confusion in the world and in the Church. We publish the text of the introductory lecture at the National School of the Social Doctrine of the Church on "The Social Kingship of Christ and the Magisterium of Pius XI - On the Centenary of Quas Primas".
Syrian Alawite speaks out about massacres world ignores
Only religious reasons are the cause for the Alawites’ slaughter in western Syria. There is no uprising by those nostalgic for the old regime, but a massacre of civilians by the new regime. An Alawite from Latakia speaks out.
Evangelium vitae, 30 years later there is nothing to celebrate
Thirty years ago, on 25 March, John Paul II published his encyclical Evangelium vitae 'on the value and inviolability of human life'. Today there is nothing to celebrate: morality is subject to compromise and dialogue, there is little is left of the 'people for life'.
Singapore, conservative party opens door to LGBT community
Singapore steps closer to the introduction of gay 'marriage', with the complicity of the conservative party, the PAP. Officially it still defends the family, but at the same time it promotes 'new rights' activists as candidates.
