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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.).

Discover an in-depth analysis of Jesus' prophecy about the destruction of the Temple (Luke 21:5-11): understand its historical and spiritual context, meditate on its teachings about vigilance, faithfulness, and Christian hope, and apply these principles to daily and community life. A comprehensive guide to strengthening your faith in the face of contemporary challenges.

Discover how the episode of Jesus cleansing the Temple in the Gospel of Luke sheds light on our relationship with the house of God today. This article explores the spiritual and theological significance of this passage, the critique of the desecration of the sacred, and offers practical suggestions for experiencing a vibrant, authentic, and meaningful prayer in our time.

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.

Discover how the Catholic Church distinguishes between veneration and idolatry in the use of sacred images. From the history of the Second Council of Nicaea to modern rules, explore the proper place of statues and icons in our churches, their spiritual role, and why there should not be multiple identical images of the same saint in the same place of worship. Insights into theology and popular piety in service of the faith.

Pope Leo XIV calls on physicians to remain guardians of life in the face of the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence in medicine. He emphasizes the importance of preserving human dignity, compassion, and the common good in an era of rapid technological progress.

Pope Leo XIV, on the occasion of the dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, reminded everyone that the true sanctuary of God is Christ, who died and rose again. More than a building, the Temple is a living body, an invitation to live the faith as a profound relationship with Christ and to become, in turn, living stones of the Church.

The Feast of the Dedication of a Church celebrates not only the consecration of a building, but also the holiness of the Christian people called to become "living stones." This rite, rich in symbolism, unites stone and flesh, the visible and the invisible, and renews the spiritual vocation of the Christian community to be the living temple of God.