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As we mourn the passing of Pope Francis and his tomb is sealed next to the Madonna of his love, we must remember that his brilliance will never fade. Fellow countryman Palito Ortega, a singer, captured this sentiment in a beautiful song called “A New Light” dedicated to him twelve years ago at the beginning of his pontificate. A pope may die, but his legacy lives on. Pope Francis’s writings, actions, reforms, and travels continue to impact the world, leaving an indelible mark on society through various platforms like social media, websites, and audiovisual channels. Even in our moments of…

La controversia nel Regno Unito sull’uso dei bagni da parte delle persone transgender è diventata sempre più accesa dopo la sentenza della Corte suprema britannica che ha stabilito che non hanno diritto a essere riconosciuti come donne dalla legge. L’Equality and Human Rights Commission (Ehrc), l’ente responsabile delle pari opportunità e dei diritti umani nel Paese, si è impegnato a redigere un codice di condotta in conformità con la decisione della Corte suprema. Secondo le raccomandazioni, le donne transgender dovrebbero evitare di utilizzare i bagni delle donne nei luoghi di lavoro o negli edifici pubblici come palestre e ospedali, e…

Canadian Bishops Call for Reflection and Hope in Pivotal Elections As Canadians head to the polls in a crucial election overshadowed by external threats and internal challenges, the Canadian Bishops have issued a powerful call to action. The nation stands at a crossroads, with the future direction hanging in the balance. In a world filled with uncertainty and division, the bishops urge Catholic voters to reflect deeply on the issues facing the country and to cast their ballots with hope and a vision for a better tomorrow. With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down after a decade in power, the…

Nanotatuaggi fatti direttamente sul corpo di microrganismi noti per la loro resistenza alle condizioni più estreme hanno aperto la strada per trasformarli in robot viventi. Questa innovativa tecnica è stata descritta su Nano Letters, una prestigiosa rivista scientifica. Il lavoro, condotto da un team di ricercatori guidato dalla cinese Westlake University, ha importanti implicazioni in settori come i biosensori, la biomedicina e persino l’astrobiologia. I tardigradi, noti anche come ‘orsi d’acqua’, sono invertebrati microscopici che possono sopravvivere in condizioni estreme che sarebbero fatali per molti altri esseri viventi. Grazie alla loro capacità di entrare in uno stato di criptobiosi, i…

As tributes pour in for Pope Francis, Monsignor Robert Vitillo shares his insights on the Pope’s profound advocacy for the world’s poorest and marginalized. Under Pope Francis’ leadership, he has championed the cause of recognizing the inherent dignity of every human being as a child of God deserving of love and respect. By Thaddeus Jones Reflecting on Pope Francis’ legacy of compassion towards the most vulnerable, Monsignor Robert Vitillo, an advisor to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, pays homage to the Pope’s efforts in emphasizing the importance of including every individual within society. Vitillo’s extensive experience in humanitarian…

Welcome to the Transformation of Industry in Germany Blog! Located in Eastern Germany, the city of Görlitz has been known for over a century for its train factory. Particularly, for the double-decker carriages produced since 1935. This year, the last electric train will be built, destined for the Israeli Railways, and next year the production will undergo a complete change. The factory, owned by the French company Alstom, will be taken over by Knds, a European defense industry holding based in Amsterdam, which will manufacture parts for the Leopard II tank and the armored infantry vehicle Puma in this corner…

The Inspiring Journey of the LeVien Family: From Rome to New York When Vincent LeVien, his wife Bridget, and their children Sophia and Vincent Junior set out on a journey to Rome for the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, little did they know that they would end up commemorating the late Pope instead. In an exclusive interview with Vatican News, the LeVien family shared how the late Pope had left a profound impact on their lives and the lives of countless others. Vincent LeVien, a New Yorker who serves on the board of the Pave the Way Foundation, described the…

The Conclave to Elect the 267th Pope: A Sacred Process Excitement is brewing as the conclave to elect the 267th Pope is set to begin on May 7th, 2025, following the Novemdiales Masses dedicated to the late Pope Francis. The Cardinals in Rome have unanimously agreed on this date, marking the start of a significant event in the Catholic Church. During the Fifth General Congregation held in the Vatican’s Synod Hall, the decision was made, solidifying the commencement of the conclave. The gathering will take place in the esteemed Sistine Chapel, closed off to visitors during this sacred time. The…

Questo pomeriggio è stata una giornata emozionante con la processione dei cardinali, riuniti per il Conclave, per visitare la tomba di Papa Francesco e celebrare i secondi Vespri, presieduti dal cardinale Makrickas. Oltre 20 mila persone hanno fatto la fila fin dalla mattina per rendere omaggio al Pontefice, pregare davanti alla sua lapide e consegnare omaggi floreali, tra cui la famosa “signora coi fiori gialli”, Carmela Mancuso, visibilmente commossa davanti alla scritta Franciscus. Di: Salvatore Cernuzio – Vatican NewsData di pubblicazione: 28 Aprile 2025 “Gli ho voluto bene, per me è un santo”. Carmelina Mancuso, conosciuta come “la signora coi…

Throughout his life and papacy, Pope Francis has emphasized his connection to Carmelite mysticism. He would often entrust a problem to a Carmelite saint, asking her “not to solve it, but to take it in hand and help me accept it.” In response, he would receive a flower. This even happened during his hospitalization at Gemelli. And now, a white rose lies on the marble slab in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. By: Salvatore Cernuzio – Vatican News Published on: April 28, 2025 On a marble table, beneath paintings and icons, outside his private apartment at Santa Marta, there…