Preemptive pardons for family members proves Biden’s corruption in office
Biden’s unprecedented decision, in the final minutes of his presidency, to preemptively pardon members of his family and political allies, protects them from future prosecution. But, it proves that an investigation into his corruption is well-founded.
From Wilson to Burch, 41 years of American ambassadors to the Vatican
On 10 January 1984, formal diplomatic relations were established between the United States and the Holy See after 187 years of informal relations. From the war hero to the gay theologian (after holding the Vatican post), all the ambassadors were Catholics. Now expectations are high for newly appointed Burch.
mRNA vaccine study demonstrates spike protein does damage heart
A study on mice published in Nature demonstrates that mRNA vaccine particles find their way from the vaccination spot, reach the heart and damage cardiac tissue.
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India, huge increase in Hindu fundamentalist attacks on Christians
In 2024 alone, more than 70 acts of violence per month against Christian communities were reported, a 700% increase in 10 years of nationalist rule. The state of Uttar Pradesh the most dangerous. Appeal by Christian associations to respect the Constitution.
Sednaya prison, a Christian’s testimony of Syria’s slaughterhouse
Report from Sednaya prison, near Damascus, known during the Assad regime as the 'human slaughterhouse'. Interview with a former prisoner, a Christian who was unjustly imprisoned and only released when the regime fell. A relatively 'lucky' prisoner who witnessed unspeakable horrors.
God's new star: cause for beatification begins for Sister Clare Crockett
The Northern Irish nun and former actress who died at the age of 33 and whose life continues to inspire and give hope to countless people, has been proclaimed a Servant of God. The postulator: testimonies "from over 50 countries" where her fame for holiness is already widespread.
Warning: artificial intelligence will guide our intentions
What if Artificial Intelligence understood our intentions and anticipated us in our choices? This is not science fiction, but a development already underway. And we really run the risk of having it replace us in our ethical choices as well.
It took California fires to cancel Biden’s meeting with Pope
Due to the severity of the fires in California, US President Biden has cancelled his trip to Italy, where he was due to meet the Pope today. But the seriousness of awarding a private audience from the Vatican to the leader of the most anti-life administration in American history still lingers.
Dismissals and promotions, the Pope cannot act as an absolute sovereign
The dismissal of Msgr. Rey and the appointment of Sister Brambilla as Prefect by Pope Francis violate Church norms and require a reaffirmation of the nature and limits of papal power. That is the Church is entrusted to the primacy, not to the whim of Peter.
Rey, McElroy, Brambilla: the Pope's fireworks for 2025
The 'induced' resignation of the bishop of Fréjus-Toulon considered too conservative, while Pope Francis appoints an ultra-progressive cardinal in Washington. And he contradicts himself by placing the first nun at the head of a dicastery.
Scottish Jubilee cross draws criticism as LGBT similarities unavoidable
A parody of a cross that obscures the sacrifice of Christ", "A shocking image out of place": strong reactions to the Jubilee cross installed in Glasgow Cathedral, which the Archdiocese defends to the hilt.
