The election of Robert Francis Prevost as the new Pope, with the name of Leo XIV, went smoother than the confirmation of the German Chancellor Merz by the Bundestag. Just within three weeks after the death of the late Pope Francis the Catholic Church has regained its full governance. A sign of a system that […]
Don Camillo and the Gospel
JD Vance’s ordo amoris found its ecclesiastical placet in Cardinal Camillo Ruini’s unique reinterpretation of the parable of the prodigal son. According to Ruini, with pope Francis the Catholic Church has been too concerned with the son who left: now time has come to set things right and focus on the son who always stayed […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 – […]
Vatican Messages for Vance
On the Eve of Meeting with U.S. Vice President Vance (Scheduled for Saturday), Cardinal Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, Gives an Interview to Iacopo Scaramuzzi of the daily La Repubblica The topics covered included the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the role of the European Union, relations with China, and the reorganization of the world order […]
The Last President?
Flashback. San Diego, California, November 2024—a couple of weeks after the US presidential election won by Trump. At a panel of the American Academy of Religion Meeting, dedicated to evangelicals and politics, a speaker sarcastically remarks, “These are still people who believe that gender is only binary.” This elicits subdued approval and smirks across the […]