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Vai al Contenuto Raggiungi il piè di pagina 26 Marzo 2025 The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, made a special appearance at ‘Agricoltura È’ in Rome’s Piazza della Repubblica today. This event, dedicated to the agricultural world, was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry to commemorate the anniversary of the Rome Treaties. Source link

Un recente studio condotto dalla Caritas nigeriana insieme al Segretariato cattolico dei vescovi del Paese ha rivelato oltre 200 sequestri e 15 uccisioni avvenuti dal 2015 a oggi. Padre Michael Banjo ha sottolineato che le richieste di riscatto e il terrorismo sono le principali cause di questo fenomeno in costante aumento. Di: Federico Piana – Vatican NewsData di pubblicazione: 27 Marzo 2025 Padre Chidi Obilor della diocesi di Aba è stato rapito e poi rilasciato; padre Pius Ogunyebi della diocesi di Ilorin è riuscito a fuggire miracolosamente dai suoi sequestratori; fratel Andrew Peter, studente del seminario della diocesi di Auchi,…

Are you ready to explore the rich history and vibrant colors of Rome? Join us for guided walks and tours on Saturday, March 29th, and Sunday, March 30th, 2025. Discover the secrets of our city and be amazed by the stunning Roman views. Make sure to book your spot at least a day in advance, as some tours require earlier reservations. Here are some of the exciting tours we have lined up: Saturday, March 30th, 2025, at 3:30 PM – Guided tour of "The Abbey of the Three Fountains and the Monks’ Trappist Beer." More info here: Link to Event…

By Joe Bukuras CNA Staff, Mar 27, 2025 / 04:00 am The legacy of Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, the foundress of EWTN, continues to impact and inspire spiritual renewals even nine years after her passing. Born Rita Antoinette Rizzo on April 20, 1923, Mother Angelica died on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the age of 92 after battling the aftereffects of a stroke. From humble beginnings in a garage in Alabama in 1981, Mother Angelica founded EWTN, which has now grown to become the largest religious media network globally. The network, which CNA is a part of,…

The Unforgettable Statio Orbis Prayer: Reflecting on Pope Francis’ Historic Moment As we look back on the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ powerful ‘Statio Orbis’ prayer on March 27, 2020, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, takes us on a journey of reflection. By Andrea Tornielli Five years have passed since that poignant evening when Pope Francis ascended the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica alone, the rain pouring down around him. The square was eerily empty, yet millions around the world were watching, still locked in quarantine, gripped by fear of the invisible enemy claiming lives. With…

Protecting the Children of Gaza: A Call for Compassion and Action As the war in Gaza rages on, Fr. Ibrahim Faltas, Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land, sheds light on the devastating impact of the conflict on children in the region. He emphasizes the urgent need for concerted efforts to protect the rights of civilians, especially the innocent children caught in the crossfire. By Roberto Cetera The renewed violence in Gaza has resulted in a heartbreaking number of child casualties. In an interview with L’Osservatore Romano, Father Ibrahim Faltas delves into the profound pain experienced by families in…

By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Mar 26, 2025 / 19:05 pm The Society of Jesus is offering reparations to about 20 women who say they were sexually, psychologically, and spiritually abused by the disgraced ex-Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik. Rupnik is accused of having committed serious sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse of dozens of religious sisters under his spiritual care over decades. His case is currently under investigation by the Vatican. Father Johan Versuchen, Rupnik’s former superior and current general counsellor and delegate for the Interprovincial Houses and Works of the Society of Jesus in Rome, said he sent a…

By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Mar 26, 2025 / 16:45 pm The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, is advocating for a unique and meaningful approach this Lent by introducing a “Diocesan Day of Unplugging” on March 28. This initiative encourages Catholics to intentionally reduce screen time and digital media consumption in order to devote more time to their spiritual life and relationship with God. Recognizing fasting as a form of self-discipline with a penitential focus, Bishop Michael Burbidge’s diocese views disconnecting from the internet, phones, and social media as a valuable and challenging fasting practice. The diocese points to studies indicating…

The concept of “virtue” traces its roots back to the Latin word virtus, which conveys meanings of “power,” “potential,” and “courage.” Socrates, the renowned Greek philosopher from the 5th century BC, believed that virtue is a form of practical knowledge that is honed through continual introspection of our choices and behaviors. A succinct yet insightful definition of virtue that I stumbled upon on Google states that it is the quality of doing what is right and shunning what is wrong. Now, picture this scenario: the mystical “genie” from Aladdin’s lamp materializes before you, offering to grant you one wish. If…

Welcome to This Week’s News from the Eastern Churches! Join us as we dive into the latest updates from the Eastern Churches, brought to you in collaboration with L’Œuvre d’Orient. This week, we have a lot to cover – from the celebration of the Annunciation to the veneration of a Maronite saint and the ongoing journey of Lent with a focus on the Cross. Feast of the Annunciation in the East This past Tuesday, Christians around the world celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation, honoring the moment when the angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would become…