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Vai al Contenuto Raggiungi il piè di pagina 25 Aprile 2025 The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, graced today’s ceremony at the Altare della Patria memorial in Rome, where the Head of State laid a wreath to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Italy’s Liberation. Source link

Among the final words of the late Pope Francis was a heartfelt “thank you” to his personal healthcare assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti, for encouraging him to take one last ride in the popemobile on Sunday after the Urbi et Orbi. He rested in the afternoon, had a quiet dinner, and then at dawn suddenly fell ill and passed away. By Salvatore Cernuzio “Thank you for bringing me back to the Square.” This expression of gratitude was among Pope Francis’s last words to the person who watched over him tirelessly throughout his illness, as well as before. He spoke those words to…

The Last Farewell: Pope Francis’ Final Journey with the Poor After the solemn funeral Mass at St. Peter’s on Saturday, 26 April, Pope Francis’ remains will be transferred in procession to the Basilica of St. Mary Major where a group of poor and marginalized people will pay their last respects before his burial in the church, as he expressed in his last wishes. Being the “least” in society will become a privilege on the day of Pope Francis’ funeral and burial. Around forty people will gather on Saturday morning April 26, on the steps of Saint Mary Major Basilica in…

Welcome to the Vatican Radio – Vatican News coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis, a momentous event that will captivate the world. Join us as we provide live broadcasts in 15 languages, including four sign languages, as we remember this historic day. By Vatican News The funeral of Pope Francis will be a moment of great significance, reminiscent of the funeral Mass of Pope John Paul II twenty years ago. This event will also mark a first in modern media history, as we broadcast the transfer of the Pope’s remains from the Vatican to the Basilica of Saint Mary…

Welcome to the latest update from the Vatican News! The Cardinals present in Rome gathered for their fourth General Congregation on Friday morning, where the papal liturgist shed light on the upcoming funeral Mass for Pope Francis. Insights from the Briefing The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, shared details from the meeting held in the Vatican’s New Synod Hall. A total of 149 Cardinals participated in this crucial gathering following the Pope’s passing. The Congregation commenced with a prayer at 9:10 AM and continued until 12:20 PM, featuring 33 interventions from the Cardinals on various topics…

By Zoe Romanowsky CNA Staff, Apr 25, 2025 / 07:00 am Exploring the Personal Side of Pope Francis Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis has left a lasting impact not only through historic events and themes but also through his unique personality, character, and style. Let’s take a closer look at some of the more personal moments that showcase the man behind the white cassock. Being the first Jesuit, first pope from the Americas, and the first non-European pope in centuries, Pope Francis has brought a fresh perspective to the papacy. He has also embraced technological advancements, using video conferencing for…

Mentre decine di migliaia di persone affollano San Pietro per un ultimo saluto a papa Francesco, morto il Lunedì dell’Angelo alle 7.35, su giornali, social e occasioni pubbliche assistiamo ad almeno altre due processioni: quella di chi – premettendo in maniera più o meno esplicita il classico “non credo, ma…” – vuole spiegare il Papa agli altri; e quella di chi, per celebrarlo, ha già iniziato a raschiare il fondo del barile con interviste e commenti improbabili. Quegli articoli pronti da mesi pubblicati tutti insieme Cominciamo dalla seconda. La lunga malattia di Jorge Mario Bergoglio aveva allertato le redazioni già…

Quattro giorni dopo la scomparsa del Santo Padre Francesco, il pro-prefetto del Dicastero per l’Evangelizzazione ha presieduto una toccante preghiera per il Pontefice sul sagrato della Basilica liberiana, affidandolo alle mani di Maria Salus Populi Romani. Di: Benedetta Capelli – Vatican NewsData di pubblicazione: 25 Aprile 2025 Una suggestiva immagine di Papa Francesco e la copia della sua amata Maria Salus Populi Romani sul sagrato della Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, con il popolo di Dio riunito per pregare per Lui in una serata piovosa. Tutto parla del Papa in questo luogo scelto per il suo riposo eterno. La preghiera…

Un foro profondo lasciato sull’osso dell’anca di un uomo è prima prova diretta del combattimento di un gladiatore con un leone avvenuto in Europa durante l’Impero Romano.   Il foro lasciato dal dente di un leone sull’osso dell’anca di un gladiatore (fonte: Maynooth University)   Sebbene mosaici e bassorilievi di epoca romana siano spesso decorati con scene di combattimento nelle quali i leoni hanno la meglio sui gladiatori, è la prima volta che viene documentato scientificamente il segno lasciato dal morso di un grande felino, come un leone, su ossa umane. Pubblicata sulla rivista Plos One, la ricerca…

Vai al Contenuto Raggiungi il piè di pagina Today, Italy celebrates the 80th anniversary of its Liberation. On this day, the Nation honours its regained freedom and reaffirms the central importance of those democratic values which the fascist regime had denied and which have been enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic for the last 77 years.Democracy finds strength and vigour if it is founded on respect for others, dialogue and freedom, not on oppression, hate and the delegitimisation of political opponents. Today, we renew our commitment to ensuring this anniversary can increasingly become a moment of national unity, in…