The Seven Holy Founders by Ermes Dovico

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Liberal newspapers wage war on Christmas
MEDIA AND POWER

Liberal newspapers wage war on Christmas

Christmas increases emissions, don’t give presents. Christmas is alienating, spend it alone. Or better, don’t celebrate it at all. In fact, there is probably no event to celebrate anyway. Even this Christmas, the liberal press exploits its influence to cancel festivities.


Mary, the blessed one, a life in the light of the Lord
SOLEMNITY

Mary, the blessed one, a life in the light of the Lord

Being in the presence of God is the condition for being blessed. Like Mary, who was the first to be filled with the blessing that comes from the light that Jesus brings into the world. The Mother of God is the first to be blessed and she is the one who brings the blessing. From the homily of Pope Benedict XVI on 1 January 2012.


Catherine Labouré, how a Daughter of Charity was born
SAINT

Catherine Labouré, how a Daughter of Charity was born

Today, the 31st December, is the liturgical memorial of Saint Catherine Labouré, known for the apparitions of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. An explanation of how her vocation was born and why she chose the charism of St Vincent de Paul.


Carter, the president who launched the new left, dies at 100
USA

Carter, the president who launched the new left, dies at 100

James Earl 'Jimmy' Carter has died after a long illness. Remembered for his diplomatic triumph, the Camp David Accords, he failed to be re-elected to a second term due to the revolution in Iran. He led the American left towards a post-Christian vision.


Amnesty and pardon, Pope's call is transcendent
JUBILEE

Amnesty and pardon, Pope's call is transcendent

In Spes non confundit, Francis called on governments to grant forms of amnesty or pardon to restore hope to prisoners, building on what the Bible says about the Jubilee. A gesture that recalls what happens to sinners who are touched by God's grace.


Trump's aims on neighbors: symptom of a multipolar World
THE NEXT PRESIDENT

Trump's aims on neighbors: symptom of a multipolar World

Provocative Trump's claims of future U.S. influence and control over the Panama Canal, Greenland, and even Canada, jokingly referred to as a "State of the Union". This is not a joke. This is the premise of a new strategy for a multipolar World.


Jubilee of Hope, Pope invites everyone to enter Holy Door symbol of Christ
HOLY YEAR 2025

Jubilee of Hope, Pope invites everyone to enter Holy Door symbol of Christ

The opening of the Holy Door on Christmas Eve in St Peter's Basilica marked the beginning of the 27th Ordinary Jubilee in the history of the Church. Pope Francis exhorts every man and woman to "have the courage to go through the door" that is a sign of Christ. Yesterday another door was opened by the pope in the Rebibbia prison in Rome.


Charity and proclamation always go together: the lesson of St Stephen
FIRST MARTYR

Charity and proclamation always go together: the lesson of St Stephen

Through the story of Stephen, we understand that the cross is central to the life of the Church and to our personal lives. And that persecution becomes a source of mission. Catechesis of Pope Benedict XVI on St Stephen, 10 January 2007.


Jesus, the true hope of the Holy Land and of the whole world
LATIN PATRIARCH'S HOMILY

Jesus, the true hope of the Holy Land and of the whole world

The harshness of reality must not deprive us of the joy of Christmas, a joy already experienced by Joseph and Mary in spite of the difficulties. This Child enters human history as the Prince of Peace and the herald of eternal life: He is the way out for the Holy Land and for the whole world. From the homily by Card. Pizzaballa for the Christmas Eve Mass.


The birth of Jesus is the central event in the history of humanity
CHRISTMAS

The birth of Jesus is the central event in the history of humanity

"In the mystery of Christmas is fully reflected the truth of his plan of salvation for man and for the world. It is not only man who is to be saved, but all creation is invited to sing to the Lord a new song, to rejoice and to exult together with all the nations of the earth."  Homily at Midnight Mass of Saint Giovanni Paolo II, December 1994.


Catholic influence increases with Brian Burch, new US Ambassador to the Holy See 
Trump's nomination 

Catholic influence increases with Brian Burch, new US Ambassador to the Holy See 

Father of nine children, Brian Burch is president of CatholicVote, which under his leadership has defended Church teaching, rejected sedevacantist theses and monitored attacks on churches and pro-life centres after the Dobbs ruling. A friend of J.D. Vance, Catholic influence in the future Trump administration increases with his appointment.


Patriarch Pizzaballa visits Gaza Christians: "You are the light of Christ"
HOLY LAND

Patriarch Pizzaballa visits Gaza Christians: "You are the light of Christ"

After a long struggle with the Israeli authorities, the Cardinal was finally permitted to celebrate Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, where he highlighted the witness of the Christians of Gaza and gave support to be hopeful. Controversy between the Pope and the Israeli Embassy to the Holy See.