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Contents1 Dogma: the Etymology of the Word2 The Dogmas of the Catholic Church in History3 What Are the Principal Catholic Dogmas? Dogmas are absolute and essential truths to which every Christian must adhere by virtue of their faith. Here is how they have been defined…
Contents1 Where the Holy Shroud Is Kept2 The History of the Holy Shroud3 Dating the Holy Shroud It is said to be the cloth that wrapped the body of Christ after His burial. Between faith and science, the Holy Shroud divides and fascinates people of…
Contents1 Who is Blessed Bartolo Longo?2 Bartolo Longo and the Sanctuary of Pompeii3 The Supplica to Our Lady of the Rosary: The Heart of Devotion4 Bartolo Longo, Saint in the Jubilee 20255 Prayer to Bartolo Longo Bartolo Longo: The man who rose again in Pompeii.…
Contents1 A nativity that welcomes humanity on its journey2 THUN: when art becomes a caress for the soul3 When beauty becomes a gift: art that heals, art that unites THUN Nativity Jubilee 2025: when faith takes shape in the hands of angels In the silence…
Contents1 The Feast of the Guardian Angels and Grandparents’ Day2 Who Are the Guardian Angels in Christian Tradition?3 Prayer to the Guardian Angel Guardian Angels have always accompanied the existence of human beings, acting as messengers, counsellors in everyday life, and protectors against temptations and…
Contents1 Saint Vincent de Paul and the Fight Against the Divide Between Rich and Poor2 The Daughters of Charity3 The Regulae of Saint Vincent Saint Vincent de Paul made charity his mission, preaching the model of Christ, equality among men, and greater social justice. Today,…
Contents1 Padre Pio’s Prayer Groups: What They Are and What They Do2 Padre Pio in the World3 The Padre Pio Prayer Group in the United Kingdom Padre Pio’s Prayer Groups are widespread in Italy and across the world. In the United Kingdom in particular, they…
The Papal Blessing, also known as the Apostolic Blessing, is a special blessing bestowed for specific occasions. It is often associated with plenary indulgence, the remission of all temporal penalties due to sins. The Apostolic Blessing, also known as the Papal Blessing, is a special blessing recognised…
Invoked by every believer in the sweetest and most terrible moments of life, the Most Holy Name of Mary carries within its very sound a symbol of sweetness and hope Each year, on 12th September, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Most Holy…
Contents1 The Madonna’s Birthday in Medjugorje2 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary According to the Church3 Prayer to the Child Mary The birthday of the Madonna: 5 August or 8 September? Let’s discover when and why the Church celebrates the Nativity of Mary, Mother…
Contents1 The History of the Missionaries of Charity2 The Attire of the Missionaries of Charity3 The Missionaries of Charity Around the World The Missionaries of Charity of Mother Teresa of Calcutta live daily the legacy of love and compassion promoted by their foundress, Mother Teresa…
Contents1 Who Was Saint Corbinian2 The Bear of Saint Corbinian3 The Bond Between Pope Benedict XVI and Saint Corbinian Much beloved by Pope Benedict XVI, Saint Corbinian was a monk, hermit, and Bishop of Freising. At the Pope’s request, he evangelised Bavaria and even convinced…
Contents1 A Pope for young people and the future2 Carlo Acutis: The Saint of the Net and the Eucharist3 Pier Giorgio Frassati: The Saint who came down from the peaks to serve Pope Leo XIV chose his first Saints. They are Carlo Acutis and Piergiorgio…
Contents1 The names that wrote the legend of the popes2 The names of the first popes in history3 How many popes have there been4 Names of popes from 1900 to the present What is the most frequently used name by popes? A journey through the…
On 5 August in Rome, Our Lady of the Snow is commemorated, marked by a spectacular snowfall on the square of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, dedicated to her. This is how the cult was born Our Lady of the Snow and the miracle of…
Contents1 The Meaning of the Amethyst in the Episcopal Ring2 The Bishop’s Ring3 The Archbishop’s Ring4 The Cardinal’s Ring Amethyst for Bishops, yellow topaz for Archbishops, sapphire or ruby for Cardinals—the episcopal ring, between symbolism and spirituality. As with every other aspect of religion, the…
Contents1 History of the Templars2 Templar seal3 Templar cross The Order of the Templars no longer exists but remains present in history also thanks to the esoteric Templar symbols linked to it. Let’s find out what they are and what they mean. Among the various…
The Wedding of Cana tells the story of the first miracle performed by Jesus. Let us see what message this story hides The evangelist John tells us in his Gospel about the first miracle that Jesus would perform. Known as the miracle of the Wedding…