Vatican Note on Medjugorje a desire for control amid contradictions
The Vatican's nihil obstat to the ‘spiritual experience’ of Medjugorje changes very little for pilgrims, but from now on the messages will be scrutinised by the Pope's envoy. What concern is there if any, about the announced secrets? And how does one reconcile the refusal to establish the supernaturalness with the established authenticity of the first seven apparitions?
Vatican approves Medjugorje but the supernatural is overlooked
The Holy See awards the nulla osta in recognition of the 43 years of ongoing ‘spiritual experience’ in Herzegovina. Positive evaluation of the fruits and pilgrimages, but with the invitation not to meet the visionaries.
UK, ‘buffer zones’ imposed to defend abortion
Just as the trial of Adam Smith Connor, accused of silent prayer near an abortion clinic, is underway, the Labour government is making it compulsory across the UK to create buffer zones around abortion facilities to prevent pro-life presence.
The ‘farce’ Synod redefines sins according to political logic
The sin of ‘doctrine used as a stone thrown against’ and the sin against synodality. But also against migrants. The second session of the Synod opens up political or ideological content to call sin what is perhaps instead common sense. Does this mean we will have to ask for forgiveness for recalling a doctrinal principle by refuting those who want to change it?
Catholic Bishop and Macron agree to revamp Notre Dame
The competition to select the artists with whom Macron intends to overhaul the Parisian cathedral has reached its final stages. The call to break with the past, including the replacement of the stained glass windows, is also supported by Archbishop Ulrich. But there’s increasing resistance aiming to stop the destruction.
Paedophile priests cover up casts shadows over Prevost, cardinal who selects bishops
From the moment Robert Prevost was appointed prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in 2023, attempts to erase the clues about how he covered-up two priests accused of paedophilia in his diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, have multiplied. Including the ‘persecution’ of the alleged victims' lawyer. And the appointment of a ‘friendly’ bishop. New scandal in the Vatican.
Pope disconcerts faithful again stating all religions are equivalent
Speaking about interreligious dialogue with the youth in Singapore, Pope Francis puts all religions on an equal footing. But, it is the denial of Christ's claim to be ‘the way, the truth, the life’, the cancellation of the meaning of the Incarnation and Redemption.
Afghan athlete under escort in France: ‘Paris like Kabul’
Last Sunday she denounced the new Afghan law on social media which increases repression on women's freedom. Since then she has received death threats from all over the world. The drama of Marzieh Hamidi, who took refuge in Paris in 2021 and is now under escort, confirms how extensive the Islamist offensive is in the heart of Europe.
UK and Poland, religious instruction under attack
In the United Kingdom various associations are complaining that religious instruction is being neglected. There is a shortage of teachers (recruitment ceased in 2011) and the new Labour government does not seem intent on remedying this. While in Poland, the Church is appealing against the Tusk government's changes aimed at marginalising religious instruction.
Italy: Hosts stolen, bishop challenges satanic sects
Black Mass trail behind theft in Lecce of hosts and holy vessels from hospital chapel. Chaplain to the Compass: “Planned theft, they found out where we keep the key to the tabernacle.” Harsh condemnation from exorcist bishop who had warned about the rise of satanic sects: “Cowardly act, convert. Today in all churches a Mass of Reparation.”
A new wave of Christianophobia sweeps France
There is a spike in anti-Christian attacks in France, including, especially the burning of churches. This is a phenomenon that goes hand in hand with cultural campaigns against the Church.
Germany, Europe: a ruling class that divides society and then claims to save it
In the aftermath of the local elections in Germany, which were won by anti-system parties, the governing parties are not questioning their mistakes. Far from it, they invoke a cordon sanitaire to marginalize extremists. But it is precisely their policies that have deeply divided society and impoverished the country.
