UK, shock verdict: silent prayer against abortion is a crime
Adam Smith Connor, prosecuted for violating a buffer zone protecting an abortion clinic, was found guilty and given a two-year conditional discharge and a £9,000 payment. This is the first time a thought crime has been recognised in the UK.
Shame on Democrats, Governor Whitmer mocks the Eucharist
Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer's staged a mockery of the Eucharist by giving a crisp to a kneeling feminist, mimicking the act of taking Communion. She speaks of a misinterpretation, but it her feeble excuse fails to convince.
Judgment time for Smith-Connor and anti-abortion prayer
October 16: A British judge will rule on the case of the war veteran arrested for silently praying near an abortion clinic. If found guilty, it will be the first conviction in the UK and Europe for thoughtcrime.
In Bethlehem there is a Catholic school preparing for a better future
Despite the many difficulties and discrimination caused by the war, more than 1,200 students - Christians and Muslims - keep hope alive. ‘Education is the key to being able to stay in this land and make it a safer place’. Says Father Giorgio Haddad, Franciscan, director of the Holy Land School.
New cardinals: Africa punished, Fiducia supplicans' takes revenge
Africans almost absent among the 21 cardinals appointed by Pope Francis: failure to endorse gay blessings bars entry to the sacred college. Promoted Radcliffe, the pro-lgbt Dominican preacher at the Synod.
Israel’s war for survival ignores international laws
After a year of war against Hamas, Israel acts like a ‘maverick’, violating international law. It claims the right to exist, but ignores the prerogatives of other peoples. Since 7 October to date, the Israeli army has killed 41,878 people in the Gaza Strip and 96,794 have been injured.
Müller: Synodal mea culpas, a litany of woke indoctrination
Abundance of political correctness and devoid of concern for the crisis of faith in Christ: the former Prefect of the Doctrine of the Faith comments on the pre-Synod penitential vigil and points the finger at the bankruptcy curators in cassocks.
Israel-Iran, only prayer can prevent the worst happening
Everyone is waiting with bated breath for Israel's harsh response to Iran’s missile attack (with announced counter-response). But it will not be war, with its burden of death destruction and suffering, that will restore peace and security. And this is the reason why everyone should participate in the day of prayer and fasting on 7 October as requested by the Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Pope challenged by disciples of his own progressive openings
The Belgian theologian Gabriel Ringlet has not digested Pope Francis' “papal” expressions against abortion and reproaches him in the name of the ethics of exceptions. By dint of ‘triggering trials’ now the Pontiff himself is overwhelmed.
Daily Compass Annual Celebration Day: Persevering in the faith
Perseverance in faith are concrete faces of the people who renew their encounter with Christ every day, whether they live in a monastery or struggle daily in the world. That is what we saw and experienced on September 28 at the Daily Compass Conference.
Israel prepares Lebanon invasion, Patriarch of Jerusalem calls Church to fast and pray
On the double anniversary of 7th October, one year after the Hamas attack on Israel, but also the feast of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary, the Patriarch of Jerusalem Pizzaballa calls the faithful to a day of prayer, fasting and penance to ask for peace. Meanwhile Netanyahu prepares the invasion of Lebanon.
To follow Jesus to the cross, perseverance is the way to salvation
Jesus is the one persecuted par excellence because the world struggles to accept his nature and message. The same sort falls to his disciples in every epoca. Yet, the Passion is the way to persevere in the faith and remain in the Church. The causes of the ecclesial crisis and its remedy: Mary. The necessary union of mercy and doctrine. Here is the meditation of Monsignor Nicola Bux, at the Daily Compass Day held on Saturday 28 September.
