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Schoenstatt Movement Celebrates 75th Jubilee Celebrating 75 Years of the Schoenstatt Movement The Schoenstatt Movement recently celebrated a historic event in Santiago, Chile. This celebration marked the 75th Jubilee of an extraordinary act carried out by Father Joseph Kentenich, the founder of the Movement. In this significant act, Father Kentenich deposited the first part of a letter at the Schoenstatt Shrine of Bellavista, Santiago, addressed to the Bishop of Trier, where the center of the Movement is located. In this letter, Father Kentenich painted a powerful vision of an integrating Church, one focused on personal relationships with God and Mary…

Remembering the Vermicino Tragedy: A Heartbreaking Rescue Attempt That Shook Italy On this day 43 years ago, the village near Frascati, Italy, witnessed a devastating incident that captured the nation’s attention. A six-year-old boy named Alfredo Rampi, known as Alfredino, fell into a well, sparking a frantic rescue mission that unfolded on live television. It all started when Alfredino asked his father for permission to walk back to their holiday house. However, when his father returned, the boy was nowhere to be found, leading to a frantic search by his parents and police. Alfredino Rampi The search party eventually discovered…

Il popolo dei Celti che abitava il sud-ovest della Germania durante l’Età del Ferro aveva sviluppato delle vere e proprie dinastie in cui il potere veniva ereditato attraverso la linea materna. Questo è emerso da un’analisi del DNA antico di 31 individui, tra cui due principi, uno zio e il nipote, le cui sepolture sono considerate tra le più ricche della preistoria tedesca. Lo studio è stato pubblicato sulla rivista Nature Human Behaviour da un team internazionale di ricerca guidato dall’Istituto Max Planck di antropologia evolutiva di Lipsia, con la partecipazione dell’Istituto per lo studio delle mummie dell’Eurac Research di…

Embracing Inclusion: Pope Francis Prepares Rome for the 2025 Jubilee As the anticipation builds for the 2025 Jubilee, Pope Francis stood before the Mayor of Rome and the city administration with a message of universal spirit and inclusivity. The Jubilee, he emphasized, is not just a celebration for the privileged, but a gathering that embraces the last in society. In a symbolic gesture, Pope Francis announced his intention to open a Holy Door in a prison, symbolizing the Church’s commitment to serving the marginalized and excluded. This act of compassion reflects the essence of the Jubilee spirit, where every individual,…

Quando si parla di libertà, la figura di Gesù viene sempre in mente. Era un uomo libero, non condizionato da ricchezza o fama, e il Papa Francesco ci invita a riflettere su quanto siamo liberi oggi. Nella riflessione all’Angelus, il Papa suggerisce di imitare Gesù e non lasciarci “imprigionare” da miti come denaro e successo. Ci chiede se siamo persone libere, o se ci facciamo condizionare da ciò che il mondo ci impone. Di: Adriana Masotti – Vatican News Data di pubblicazione: 10 Giugno 2024 “È fuori di sé”. “È posseduto da uno spirito impuro”: sono le reazioni suscitate da…

14 months into the conflict, civilians continue to be caught in the crossfire between warring factions battling for power. A residential area in the state of al-Jazira was bombarded by the paramilitaries of Rsf. By: Fabio Carminati – Avvenire Publication Date: June 10, 2024 Another massacre of civilians in Sudan as the hidden war in the African continent approaches its 14th month since inception. Sudan, a country plagued by coups and internal wars within the once Islamist party of former dictator Omar el-Bashir, now faces foreign interference, most notably from Russia, militarily supporting the current coup leader. The Rapid Support…

Welcome to the Paul VI Hall! Yesterday, the Holy Father Francis graciously met with the participants of the IV International Choral Encounter, organized by the Choir of the Diocese of Rome to celebrate its 40th anniversary. This event, supported by Nova Ópera and sponsored by the Dicastery for Culture and Education and the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, will take place in the Vatican from June 7 to 9, 2024. Here is the touching speech that the Pope shared with the attendees during the gathering: “Good morning! Have you ever noticed how children’s spontaneity often speaks volumes? Children have a…

Welcome to the Sunday Angelus with Pope Francis On Sunday, June 9, 2024, at noon, a crowd of around 15,000 faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square to join the Holy Father Francis in reciting the Angelus. The atmosphere was serene as the Pope looked out of the window of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, ready to lead the Marian prayer. *** Dear friends, welcome to this blessed Sunday! Today’s Gospel reminds us of the freedom that Jesus embodied during His ministry on earth. Despite facing doubts and accusations, Jesus remained true to His mission, guided by the Holy Spirit.…

Welcome to the Emergency International Conference on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Join us in Jordan for an urgent international conference focused on addressing the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Hosted near the beautiful Dead Sea, this event will bring together leaders from around the world to collaborate on solutions to the ongoing challenges faced by the people of Gaza. Co-hosted by Jordan, the United Nations, and Egypt, this conference aims to strengthen the global response to the humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Our collective commitment is crucial in providing much-needed aid and support to those suffering in the region. Pope Francis…

In a recent call to action, Pope Francis has urged nations to come together urgently to provide much-needed humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. With a summit hosted by Jordan on the horizon, the Pope is hopeful for peace efforts to be initiated and sustained. Additionally, Pope Francis extended his thoughts and prayers to the suffering populations of Ukraine and Myanmar. The upcoming international conference in Jordan, focusing on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, has garnered attention from the Pope. He commended the leaders involved for their “important initiative” and emphasized the critical need for swift action to assist…