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Protestant Reformation

Be alert so that you may be ready (Mt 24:37-44)

An invitation to vigilance according to Mt 24, 37-44: to live each moment with an awakened heart, ready to welcome Christ into everyday life.

Pope Leo XIV in Türkiye and Lebanon: a historic journey at the crossroads of faith and history

Pope Leo XIV's historic journey to Turkey and Lebanon: a symbolic voyage blending homage, interreligious dialogue, ecumenism, and compassion in the face of contemporary challenges. A powerful gesture for peace, reconciliation, and hope at the heart of civilizations.

Apostolic Letter “In unitate Fidei”

Apostolic Letter "In unitate Fidei" of Pope Leo XIV on the commemoration of the Council of Nicaea, in preparation for his ecumenical trip to Turkey and Lebanon (27 Nov. - 3 Dec.).

The communal dimension of early Christianity to the present day

Explore the community dimension of early Christianity to the present day, between love of Christ, brotherhood and contemporary challenges.

«"They will never elect an American as pope": Leo XIV, the gamble of a universal Church

Discover "Leo XIV, Missionary Pope of a Globalized Church" by Elise Ann Allen, a unique portrait of the first American pope. Between tradition and renewal, Leo XIV embodies a universal Church, focused on mission, reform, and closeness to its people. A powerful and inspiring testimony to 21st-century Catholicism.

Serving God in the poor with Elizabeth of Hungary

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231), a princess who became a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, embodies authority experienced as a radical service to the poor. Widowed at a young age, she renounced honors to found a hospital in Marburg, Germany, and dedicate herself personally to the sick and the destitute, seeing in them the crucified Christ. Her example, marked by the joyful charity inspired by Saint Francis, challenges our relationship to power, material possessions, and social justice today. Canonized in 1235, she is the patron saint of charitable works and healthcare workers, celebrated on November 17.

Serving God and the people: Saint Margaret

Saint Margaret of Scotland (c. 1045–1093), a pious queen and reformer, embodies the union of divine service and the common good. Fleeing the Norman invasion, she married Malcolm III and transformed the Scottish court through her faith, her charity towards the poor, and her liturgical reforms. A mother of eight, she combined prayer, fasting, and political engagement. Her legacy lives on in the Scottish Church and at Dunfermline, where she is buried. Her feast day is celebrated on November 16.

«If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat» (2 Thessalonians 3:7-12)

Discover the true meaning of Saint Paul's words, "If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat" (2 Thessalonians 3:10). Beyond judgment, this biblical text invites us to rediscover the dignity of work as co-creation with God, the peril of fruitless activity, and the balance between charity and responsibility within the Christian community. A profound reflection to find inner peace and spiritual meaning in our daily lives.