Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Vatican conference on building a network of “cities of refuge”

The Pontifical Academy of Sciences hosts a conference focusing on the transformative potential of art, commencing with the Pope’s call to establish a network of “cities of refuge” and with the inauguration of the “Changes” photo exhibition. Read all  

Work Begins on the Spire of Saint-Denis

More than 150 years ago, the spire of the Basilica of Saint-Denis, 90 meters high, disappeared from the Parisian sky after experiencing problems that required its removal, which should only have been temporary. This temporary removal has lasted more than a century and a half: it seems, however, that it must come to an end. […]

Daily Rome Shot 1016: nap time

Photo from The World’s Best Sacristan™ White to play.  Mate in 4. NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others. In chessy news… the Superbet Rapid & Blitz starts in Poland … Read More →

Pope Francis: Hope ‘is a gift that comes directly from God’

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square during his Wednesday general audience on May 8, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, May 8, 2024 / 09:13 am (CNA). During the papal general audience on Wednesday Pope Francis focused on the importance of the theological virtue of hope, noting that it is both […]

From Australia to the Vatican: ‘Aboriginal Mass’ seeks official recognition

Aboriginal dancers perform an Indigenous welcome ceremony at the opening Mass formally celebrating the start of World Youth Day 2008 at Barangaroo on July 15, 2008, in Sydney. / Credit: Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images CNA Newsroom, May 8, 2024 / 10:22 am (CNA). On Tuesday, Australia’s Catholic bishops officially approved a liturgy used in a remote […]