A shepherd for the world and the Church. A Church for the poor and the oppressed. A Church for peace. A Church that gives meaning to life and takes meaning from Christ. These are all interconnected, but not with simple, easy knots. They are twisted and indirect, paradoxical. For the poor and oppressed: capitalism and […]
Pope Francis: A Catholic Plea for Democracy
There are hidden gems in the folds of Francis’ pontificate that deserve to be brought to light, especially given the current geopolitical context. In a nutshell, we could speak of him as of a pope who has not only been a staunch defender of the democratic order, but also a conscious actor in its renewal. […]
Poping the World
Markets are very volatile, trust in the US is slipping, and a trend towards multi-alignment could disrupt the existing international architecture. The Vatican will also be confronted with these problems Pope Francis’s funerals on Saturday 26 will end a very turbulent few days when American markets rose and slipped following US rumors of ongoing trade […]
The next Conclave. What about it?
The media worldwide have begun speculating about possible names for the next pontificate. It’s not just journalistic curiosity but also an attempt to influence the next Conclave somehow. The more the same names are repeated, the more the media seems to be telling the cardinal electors: “Look, the world expects the pope to be chosen […]
Choosing the Next Francis
For eight billion humans or for the Church? For the masses or for the needs of the people? For the minorities or with the majority? The riddles and considerations in the choice of the next Pope and the extraordinary legacy of Jorge Bergoglio. He was a beacon, a lighthouse for the common people, the downtrodden, […]
Pope Francis died at 88: We are all more lonely
At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized – […]
Vance ad Limina
The Vice President’s trip to the Vatican in the wake of controversial and earth-shattering tariffs is a dialogue between the super hard power and the super soft power of the world. The consequences could usher in a new era. The April 18-20 meeting between US Vice President JD Vance and representatives of the Holy See—likely […]