In every part of the world, often far from recognition or public attention, countless women dedicate their lives to the service of others and to the quiet proclamation of the Gospel. They are teachers, doctors, missionaries, social workers, volunteers, and religious sisters who live their…
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On March 13, 2013, that first evening, Pope Francis appeared on the loggia of St. Peter’s and said simply: “Let us begin this journey: The Bishop and the people.” It was a profoundly synodal gesture expressing how pastors and faithful are bounded together, but it…
When Pope Francis visited Lampedusa in 2013, he did not arrive with political proposals, but with a heavy heart. In the following article, Danielle Vella explores how his moral urgency regarding refugees was a deeply rooted conviction, not mere rhetoric, and reflects on what it…
Pentecost is an integral part of the whole event of the Resurrection. The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and our Our Lady in the upper room is the lasting confirmation that Christ is truly risen and exalted and now continues his work…
Get off the couch, make some noise, be a protagonist. Pope Francis was always disruptive in the way he addressed young people, a true provocateur of Christ. He constantly reminded us that we were not created for comfort, but to be agents of change in…
A Reflection in Light of ‘Evangelii Gaudium’ on the Challenge of Extremism in Social Media Before constructing our argument, let us pause to recall a familiar contrast, between the fatigue that follows exposure to inflamed religious rhetoric in digital spaces, and the renewed vitality that…
L’elezione di papa Francesco ha fatto subito sperare a noi giornalisti al suo seguito che egli si sarebbe fatto carico della questione femminile nella Chiesa. Lo abbiamo pensato grazie ad alcuni segnali: le richieste del preconclave e il ruolo di alcune donne nella vita di…
When, in March 2013, a Jesuit appeared on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, Clara Sayans could not have imagined how profoundly his pontificate would transform her faith and her life’s work. In this deeply personal reflection, she traces her journey from a university common…
“Francis, the Joy of Being a Missionary Church” — A new project from the Secretary for the Service of Faith One year on from the death of Pope Francis, the Secretary for the Service of Faith is launching a commemorative project that invites us to…
