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The Reigning Queen: Beatrice Mazzoni, Miss Roma 2024 On a captivating evening in Rome, amidst the enchanting setting of the Arena del Teatro di Tor Bella Monaca, Beatrice Mazzoni, a 20-year-old Roman with captivating green eyes and brown hair, emerged victorious as the new MISS ROMA. Studying Public and Corporate Communication, her aspiration is to become a television program author. Last Tuesday, she outshone 20 other contestants, carefully selected by Delta Events, to claim her title and secure a spot in the national pre-finals of the 85th Miss Italy contest. Claiming the second position was Arianna Ciamei, an 18-year-old from…

Pope Francis Calls for Peace and Ceasefire in Middle East and Prays for War-Torn Countries By Christopher Wells During Wednesday’s General Audience, Pope Francis made a heartfelt appeal for a ceasefire in the Middle East and offered prayers for peace in conflict-ridden regions such as Ukraine, Myanmar, and Sudan. He also emphasized the need to address ethnic discrimination in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A Call for Ceasefire in the Middle East Pope Francis expressed deep concern for the situation in the Middle East, particularly Gaza, where the humanitarian crisis is dire and unsustainable. He called for an immediate ceasefire on all…

Embarking on a journey of compassion and aid, trucks laden with clothing, medicine, and a special cargo of tuna are setting off for Ukraine from the Ukrainian Basilica of Holy Wisdom in Rome. Spearheading this critical endeavor is Cardinal Krajewski, the Papal Almoner, ensuring the seamless shipment and distribution of these much-needed supplies. Continuing Charitable Efforts Amidst the balmy days of summer, Pope Francis’ dedication to helping the people of Ukraine remains unwavering. Describing the nation as “martyred,” his commitment to providing assistance never falters. A Lifeline of Support Today, on August 7th, trucks are departing once again from the…

Pope Francis Emphasizes the Importance of Religious Harmony Addressing a delegation of the Afghan Community Association in Italy, Pope Francis reiterated the significance of religion in promoting fraternity among peoples and condemned its misuse to incite hatred and violence. By Lisa Zengarini During a meeting with members of the Afghan Community Association in Italy, Pope Francis condemned the use of God’s name to foster contempt, hatred, and violence towards others. The association comprises Afghan men and women residing in Italy who work towards the integration of Afghan refugees and advocate for dialogue and respect for human rights. The Troubled Situation…

Gianmarco Tamberi has qualified for the high jump final at Paris 2024, among the top 12. The Italian, who won Olympic gold in Tokyo but fell ill in recent days due to a kidney colic with fever, stopped at 2.24, failing three attempts at 2.27. He still made it into the top 12. Also joining him is another Italian, Stefano Sottile, with the same performance. After clearing 2.20 and 2.24, Tamberi made his first mistake in the Paris 2024 high jump qualifiers at 2.27. Shortly after, in the other group, his friend Barshim cleared the bar, who shared the gold…

Countdown to Pope Francis’ Visit: Singapore Prepares for Historic Event As the excitement builds with less than 40 days to go before Pope Francis arrives in Singapore, the Archdiocese is buzzing with extensive preparations for the momentous occasion. Volunteers from various committees are coming together to organize one of the largest religious events the city has ever seen. By LiCAS News CatholicNews SG, the official news site of the Archdiocese of Singapore, recently reported that the Catholic Foundation has unveiled the official Pope Francis Singapore 2024 souvenirs. From t-shirts to umbrellas, hats, water bottles, electric fans, and limited-edition prayer kits,…

In an exclusive interview with Vatican News, Didier Grandjean, a 34-year-old former member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, shared his remarkable journey from combat training to the priesthood. His story is one of transformation, from wearing the Swiss Guard uniform to donning the Roman collar, symbolizing his shift towards a more spiritually fulfilling path. By Romano Pelosi and Francesco Bartolini Originating from a devout family in Fribourg, Switzerland, Grandjean’s aspiration to serve the Church was deeply rooted in his upbringing. After completing the Swiss Army’s recruitment school, he spent eight years in the Pontifical Swiss Guards from 2011 to 2019.…

Discover the Remarkable Story Behind the World’s Largest Brick Dome On 7 August 1420, the world witnessed the beginning of an architectural marvel as construction commenced on the cupola of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence. This iconic landmark has towered over the city’s skyline for six centuries, captivating all who lay eyes on it. The ingenious design of the dome was entrusted to the talented 41-year-old Florentine architect, engineer, and goldsmith, Filippo Brunelleschi, a visionary considered one of the founding fathers of Renaissance architecture. After winning the design competition in 1418, Brunelleschi set out to bring…

Recentemente, due chiese cattoliche a Malang sono state prese di mira dagli estremisti islamici. La polizia ha annunciato di aver fermato tre persone, inclusa una persona conosciuta come “Hok” e sospettata di essere affiliata al gruppo estremista Daulah Islamiyah. Durante l’operazione sono stati confiscati elementi chimici utilizzati per fabbricare la bomba “Madre di Satana”. Di: Mathias Hariyadi – Asia NewsData di pubblicazione: 7 Agosto 2024 A poco più di un mese dall’atteso viaggio di Papa Francesco in Indonesia, il timore di attacchi terroristici cresce. Le forze dell’anti-terrorismo hanno sventato un progetto di attacco suicida contro due chiese a Malang, suscitando…

Get ready to cheer on Team Italy on August 7th at the Olympic Games in Paris! Here’s a rundown of the Italian athletes competing in various events: Atletica: Marica staffetta mista – represented by Antonella Palmisano and Massimo Stano Taekwondo -49kg D: Ilenia Elisabetta Matonti competing in the round of 16 Golf: Alessandra Fanali teeing off in the first round of the individual event Taekwondo -58kg U: Vito Dell’Aquila in the round of 16 Tuffi: Lorenzo Marsaglia taking on the Semifinals in trampoline And many more talented athletes representing Italy in various sports! Make sure to catch all the action…