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The Approval of Devotion to Our Lady of Montichiari: A Positive Step Forward Exciting news has emerged from the Vatican as the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) has given its favorable opinion on the devotion to Our Lady of Montichiari in northern Italy. This momentous approval was conveyed through a letter addressed to Bishop Pierantonio Tremolada, with the blessings of Pope Francis. The DDF, in a recent statement, acknowledged that the messages spread by Pierina Gilli, pertaining to the devotion of Maria Rosa Mystica, align with the teachings of the Catholic Church on faith and morals. This…

Welcome to the Vatican City – Over the course of two intense weeks, Pope Francis will embark on a journey of long travels, meetings, and celebrations in Southeast Asia and Oceania. With a particular focus on the youth, he will dedicate a specific moment to them in each of the four countries he will visit. The detailed program of his apostolic journey from the 2nd to the 13th of September was released today by the Vatican press office, less than two months away from this significant event for the entire continent. In Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore, Pope…

La potente tempesta Beryl si è nuovamente rafforzata e ha recuperato lo status di uragano di categoria uno mentre si dirige verso il Texas. Questa notizia è stata annunciata oggi dal National Hurricane Center degli Stati Uniti, come riportato da Abc News. I venti della tempesta hanno raggiunto una velocità massima di 120 km/h e si prevede che si intensificherà ulteriormente prima di raggiungere la costa texana. Al momento, Beryl si trova a circa 100 km da Matagorda e 165 km da Corpus Christi. Le autorità hanno evacuato parti della costa del Texas in previsione di allagamenti, poiché lo stato…

Campo sperimentale dell’azienda Cascina Erbatici di Mezzana Bigli (Pv) distrutto nella notte del 20 e 21 giugno (foto Regione Lombardia) During the night of June 20 and 21, 2024, a group of unknown individuals entered the experimental field at the Cascina Erbatici farm in Mezzana Bigli (Pavia) and destroyed rice plants resistant to blast disease obtained through New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), known in Italy as Assisted Evolution Technologies (Tea). The incident was reported by major media outlets and social media, but subsequent coverage and commentary were limited to the industry press, failing to recognize the severity of the situation. The…

Healing Hearts and Fostering Creativity Through Political Participation Experience the intersection of healing hearts and channeling creativity through active political engagement. Embarking on a journey from the Vatican heliport to Trieste at 6:30 am, the Holy Father arrived after an hour and a half of flight. His first public meeting took place at 8:30 am at the Congress Center in Trieste, where he engaged with Italian participants during the closing session of the 50th Social Week of Catholics in Italy. A Church Attuned to Social Changes In his address, Pope Francis expressed gratitude to the bishops and authorities for their…

Introducing a compilation of inspiring speeches and messages titled “In the Heart of Democracy,” this volume is a collaboration between Bookstore Editrice Vaticana and the esteemed newspaper “Il Piccolo.” Readers are fortunate to receive this publication as a complimentary supplement on Sundays. It brings me great pleasure to introduce this text to you, coinciding with my visit to Trieste during the Social Weeks. Trieste, with its rich Central European heritage embracing diverse cultures, religions, and ethnicities, sets the stage for the Italian Episcopal Conference’s Social Weeks of Catholics in Italy, focusing on the theme “At the Heart of Democracy: Bridging…

Negli ultimi 70 anni, le melodie delle canzoni sono diventate sempre più semplici: la loro complessità si è ridotta soprattutto intorno al 1975, con l’avvento di nuovi generi come la discomusic e l’arena rock, e successivamente tra la fine degli anni ’90 e i primi anni 2000, con l’esplosione dell’hip hop e della musica digitale. Lo indica lo studio pubblicato sulla rivista Scientific Reports dalla Queen Mary University di Londra. I ricercatori Madeline Hamilton e Marcus Pearce hanno esaminato le melodie più importanti (di solito quelle vocali) delle canzoni che hanno raggiunto le prime cinque posizioni delle classifiche statunitensi stilate…

Pope Francis Calls for Peace and Unity in Trieste As Pope Francis concluded his Sunday visit to the beautiful city of Trieste in northeastern Italy, he delivered a powerful message calling for prayers and efforts for world peace. Highlighting the need for unity and compassion, the Pope specifically mentioned countries like Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan, and Myanmar, urging people to remember all those suffering around the world due to ongoing conflicts. In a moving moment at the end of Sunday’s Mass, Pope Francis called on everyone to renew their commitment to praying and working for peace. As he led the…

An Unmissable Open Air Concert for Film and Music Enthusiasts on 2 August 2024 No other composer has left as profound an impact on the film industry in the past two decades as the legendary Hans Zimmer. With two Oscars, four Grammys, and multiple other prestigious nominations under his belt, Zimmer’s musical genius has breathed life into over 150 films, including iconic masterpieces like The Lion King, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, and Interstellar. For those who have always longed to experience their favorite film scores in a live setting, an extraordinary event awaits. On 2 August 2024, at the…

In Russia, the question “Are you with Biden or with Trump?” is very popular among the people of Moscow. It’s not so much for ideological or geopolitical reasons, but for a mysterious fascination of camaraderie and repulsion towards the great enemy, perceived in many ways as a Big Brother. By: Stefano Caprio – Asia news Published date: July 7, 2024 One of the topics that captivates the Russians these days, beyond military events or economic fluctuations, is the elections in the United States. They are also intrigued by elections in France, Britain, and discussions around the formation of the new…