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 – […]
Francesco dopo Francesco
Dove sono l’anima e il cuore del pontificato di papa Francesco a oltre 11 anni dal suo avvio (13 marzo 2013)? La domanda ha attraversato i due giorni che SettimanaNews ha dedicato al tema assieme ai suoi lettori (Albino, Bergamo, 25-26 ottobre). Sessanta presenti, una meditazione biblica (sr. Elsa Antoniazzi), due relazioni di fondo (Daniele […]
Force and Reason: Advice from a Mongol Khan to Pope Francis
The “force of reason” and the “reason of force” have been central to the relationship between ideology/religion and political/military power in Europe and the Mediterranean—and later the world—for millennia. The combined strength of the Aristotelian argument and the Macedonian phalanx enabled not only the rapid conquests of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC […]