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Introducing a compilation of inspiring speeches and messages titled “In the Heart of Democracy,” this volume is a collaboration between Bookstore Editrice Vaticana and the esteemed newspaper “Il Piccolo.” Readers are fortunate to receive this publication as a complimentary supplement on Sundays. It brings me great pleasure to introduce this text to you, coinciding with my visit to Trieste during the Social Weeks. Trieste, with its rich Central European heritage embracing diverse cultures, religions, and ethnicities, sets the stage for the Italian Episcopal Conference’s Social Weeks of Catholics in Italy, focusing on the theme “At the Heart of Democracy: Bridging…

Negli ultimi 70 anni, le melodie delle canzoni sono diventate sempre più semplici: la loro complessità si è ridotta soprattutto intorno al 1975, con l’avvento di nuovi generi come la discomusic e l’arena rock, e successivamente tra la fine degli anni ’90 e i primi anni 2000, con l’esplosione dell’hip hop e della musica digitale. Lo indica lo studio pubblicato sulla rivista Scientific Reports dalla Queen Mary University di Londra. I ricercatori Madeline Hamilton e Marcus Pearce hanno esaminato le melodie più importanti (di solito quelle vocali) delle canzoni che hanno raggiunto le prime cinque posizioni delle classifiche statunitensi stilate…

Pope Francis Calls for Peace and Unity in Trieste As Pope Francis concluded his Sunday visit to the beautiful city of Trieste in northeastern Italy, he delivered a powerful message calling for prayers and efforts for world peace. Highlighting the need for unity and compassion, the Pope specifically mentioned countries like Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan, and Myanmar, urging people to remember all those suffering around the world due to ongoing conflicts. In a moving moment at the end of Sunday’s Mass, Pope Francis called on everyone to renew their commitment to praying and working for peace. As he led the…

An Unmissable Open Air Concert for Film and Music Enthusiasts on 2 August 2024 No other composer has left as profound an impact on the film industry in the past two decades as the legendary Hans Zimmer. With two Oscars, four Grammys, and multiple other prestigious nominations under his belt, Zimmer’s musical genius has breathed life into over 150 films, including iconic masterpieces like The Lion King, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, and Interstellar. For those who have always longed to experience their favorite film scores in a live setting, an extraordinary event awaits. On 2 August 2024, at the…

In Russia, the question “Are you with Biden or with Trump?” is very popular among the people of Moscow. It’s not so much for ideological or geopolitical reasons, but for a mysterious fascination of camaraderie and repulsion towards the great enemy, perceived in many ways as a Big Brother. By: Stefano Caprio – Asia news Published date: July 7, 2024 One of the topics that captivates the Russians these days, beyond military events or economic fluctuations, is the elections in the United States. They are also intrigued by elections in France, Britain, and discussions around the formation of the new…

Pope Francis Calls for Political Charity at Italian Catholic Social Week By Devin Watkins On the concluding day of the 50th Italian Catholic Social Week, Pope Francis made a powerful address in the city of Trieste, emphasizing the Church’s role in addressing the crisis of democracy through participation and political charity. Addressing a crowd of over 900 delegates from various dioceses and associations in Italy, the Pope stressed the importance of personal and community involvement in democracy. Reflecting on the history of the Italian Catholic Social Week, Pope Francis highlighted its impact on Italy’s democratic process after World War II…

Il clima politico in Francia è teso in vista dei ballottaggi odierni, con Marine Le Pen che resta in testa secondo gli ultimi sondaggi, sebbene lontana dalla maggioranza assoluta. I tre principali blocchi – Le Pen, la gauche e i macroniani – si preparano a fronteggiarsi. Nell’ultima fase della campagna elettorale, Le Pen ha rilanciato sul tema dell’Ucraina, promettendo cambiamenti nei rapporti con Kiev e l’uso delle armi fornite dalla Francia. Nel frattempo, le accuse di fake news e smentite si sono diffuse tra estrema destra e la maggioranza uscente. Per approfondire Agenzia ANSA Ucraina, un’altra notte segnata dagli attacchi…

La Francia è in attesa con il fiato sospeso, dopo gli ultimi scontri elettorali prima del silenzio pre-elettorale. Marine Le Pen, sebbene non raggiungerà la maggioranza assoluta secondo gli ultimi sondaggi, rimarrà comunque la principale forza politica del Paese. Gli altri due blocchi, la gauche e i macroniani, la seguono da vicino. Le ultime notizie dalla campagna elettorale provenienti dal suo campo parlano di un duro attacco nei confronti dell’Ucraina, con l’assicurazione che sotto la sua leadership i rapporti con Kiev cambieranno. Per approfondire Agenzia ANSA Ucraina, un’altra notte segnata dagli attacchi dei droni – Notizie – Ansa.it Quelli di…

Israel Nears Deal with Hamas to Discuss Hostage Release Israel is on the verge of sending a team of negotiators to engage in talks with Hamas regarding a potential hostage release deal. This significant development has garnered praise from President Joe Biden in Washington. The decision to dispatch a delegation for negotiations, authorized by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signifies a new chapter in the efforts towards a ceasefire deal with Hamas and the release of hostages. The talks are likely to take place in Egypt or Qatar, with the backing of the United States. After Qatari and Egyptian mediators…

The Future of Youth Engagement in the Indonesian Catholic Church Exciting developments are underway in the Indonesian Catholic Church as the National Plenary Meeting of the Indonesian Youth Commission (Komkep) recently convened to outline innovative strategies for engaging with young people. The meeting, held at the Indonesian Bishops’ Conference (KWI) headquarters in Jakarta, focused on the theme “Embrace and Grow Young Catholics for a Viral and Vital Church.” Representatives from all 37 diocesan youth commissions came together to discuss ways to deepen the Church’s connection with young Catholics. Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Christus Vivit,” the plenary highlighted…