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Exciting News: Rome’s Metro A Line Upgrade Underway Get ready for some changes! Rome will be closing one half of its Metro A subway line next month, from Termini to Battistini, for essential maintenance work to prepare for the upcoming Vatican’s Jubilee Year 2025. The closure period is set from 10 to 25 August, during which extra buses will be running along the metro route to ensure seamless transportation for passengers. In a recent statement, the city announced that Rome’s public transport provider, ATAC, is undertaking this project in August to minimize disruption, as the demand for metro services drops…

Did you know that the ancient Olympic truce did not actually stop wars? Wars continued, but there was a safe passage for athletes from all backgrounds to participate in the Games. This concept of truce in the Hellenic sense is being applied in Paris, especially for Israeli athletes who have faced calls for exclusion, yet are participating in the Games as scheduled. Fabrice D’Almeida, a professor of contemporary history at the Institut français de presse and a popular TV presenter, similar to the French version of Piero Angela, explains to ANSA the significance for the French of an Olympics considered…

Sul suo account X, il Pontefice sottolinea l’importanza del dialogo intergenerazionale come elemento fondamentale per scoprire “la bellezza della vita”. Questo post è stato condiviso in preparazione alla memoria liturgica dei santi Gioacchino ed Anna il 26 luglio e alla Giornata mondiale dei nonni e degli anziani il 28 luglio. Date speciali che ci invitano a riflettere sulle parole dei Pontefici riguardo alla terza età. Di: Amedeo Lomonaco – Vatican News Data di pubblicazione: 25 Luglio 2024 “Abbiamo bisogno di una nuova alleanza tra giovani e anziani, perché l’esperienza della vita possa arricchire le speranze di chi sta crescendo. In…

A glamorous gala dinner “of the presidents” is currently taking place under the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, with 80 heads of state and government, including Sergio Mattarella, as the honored guests of the presidential couple, Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron, and the President of the IOC, Thomas Bach. The total number of guests is around 500. Before the dinner, prepared by the renowned French chef Alain Ducasse, Macron addressed the attendees expressing “the pride” of France for organizing the Paris 2024 Olympics. The dinner, attended by industrialists and Olympic sponsors, was preceded by a summit on the topics of sports and…

Welcome to the exclusive gala dinner “dei presidenti” currently taking place under the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, with 80 heads of state and government in attendance, including Sergio Mattarella as the honored guests of the presidential couple, Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron, and the President of the IOC, Thomas Bach. The total number of guests at the event is approximately 500. Prior to the dinner, which features the top chef in France, Alain Ducasse, at the helm of the kitchen, Macron addressed the guests expressing France’s pride in hosting the Paris 2024 Olympics. The dinner, attended by industrialists and Olympic sponsors,…

Il momento tanto atteso è finalmente arrivato! Dopo anni di preparativi, Parigi si trova al centro dell’attenzione in occasione delle Olimpiadi del 2024. Questa sarà la terza volta che la Ville Lumière ospiterà i giochi olimpici, con una cerimonia inaugurale senza precedenti: i barconi sfileranno lungo la Senna, coinvolgendo 320.000 spettatori posizionati lungo le rive del fiume. Video Quali sono le istituzioni e i valori fondativi delle Olimpiadi? La serata sarà caratterizzata da esibizioni di artisti del calibro di Céline Dion e Lady Gaga, che omaggeranno Edith Piaf. Nel frattempo, migliaia di esperti antiterrorismo e agenti di polizia si preparano…

Welcome to Romadailynews, the radio news station. Good evening from the editorial office, I’m Giuliano Ferrigno. Today, we discuss the heightened risk of terrorist attacks against the Tel Aviv delegation, with ties to Rana terrorists. The Foreign Minister has been warned of a conspiracy supported by Tirana to target the Israeli delegation. We express gratitude to French officials for unprecedented security measures taken to protect the Israeli athletes at the games. Meanwhile, in Italy, a lack of maintenance has highlighted dangers during past inspections, particularly in Scampia. An investigation is underway following the collapse of the Celeste di Scampia balcony,…

The Catholic Media Conference (CMC) recently wrapped up with a fantastic turnout of around 350 attendees and 24 exhibitors at the Marriott Buckhead & Conference Center in Atlanta. The event served as a hub for sharing ideas, networking, promoting collaboration, and exchanging best practices in Catholic communication. Hosted by the Catholic Media Association, this gathering in June brought together key leaders in the Catholic communication industry. It was a golden opportunity to stay updated on sector trends and gain insights from experts in Catholic faith communication. Over four days, discussions centered on the power of clear and effective communication in…

Parole di Sergio Mattarella sulla libertà d’informazione: un richiamo alla difesa della democrazia Nel discorso alla stampa parlamentare durante la cerimonia del Ventaglio, il Capo dello Stato, Sergio Mattarella, ha espresso parole coraggiose sulla libertà d’informazione. In un momento in cui le cronache recenti mettono in evidenza sfide e minacce per la professione giornalistica, le sue parole assumono un significato particolare nel delineare il ruolo fondamentale dei giornalisti come guardiani della democrazia. “Ogni tentativo di ostacolare la libertà d’informazione, ogni falsa notizia veicolata, rappresenta un attacco alla Repubblica stessa”, ha sottolineato Mattarella. Ha evidenziato la crescente intimidazione e gli attacchi…

Ikuméni had the incredible opportunity to participate in Genfest 2024 “TOGETHER TO CARE”, a global gathering organized by the Focolare Movement every 6 years to inspire young people worldwide to work towards a united world. This year, the event took place in Aparecida, Brazil, from July 12 to 24 and was divided into three phases: “social action”, “live the experience – Celebrat”, and “United World Community”. Ikuméni played a significant role in phases 2 and 3, sharing their experiences and projects with other young participants. Thanks to the support of various churches, institutions, and the Focolare movement, 14 young individuals…