Why did Saint Francis of Assisi love nature and animals so much? What is the link between Franciscan poverty and concern for Creation? Dominique Lang, Assumptionist and journalist from Pèlerin, recalls the story of Francis, whom we celebrate on October 4, and his influence on the concerns of the last three popes… Why is Saint … Read more
“The tradition of Italy is not to close, but to open up. That the light of the Saint of Assisi it does not represent only the unity of our country but of Europe, which gives light to those who live it darkness of war“. These are the words that the cardinal Matteo Zuppiarchbishop of Bologna … Read more
From September 28 to 1er October 2022, is held at the Departmental Archives of Ille-et-Vilaine the first conference ever devoted to Jean de Saint-Samson, Carmelite of the XVIIe century and author of numerous writings. Free access within the limit of available places. This symposium is the first ever dedicated to Jean de Saint-Samson (1571-1636), author … Read more
Bishop of Piacenza and considered the father of migrants, he suggested to Saint Pius X the creation of an organization in the Holy See for the attention of all the migrants of the world In response to their request, the Special Office for Emigration was created, the forerunner of the current Section for Migrants and … Read more
George Desvallières is probably one of the least known painters of his time. However, in some 60 years of career, he traces a unique path in the history of French art. A path inhabited by an ardent spiritual quest that is particularly striking when one dives into his paintings inspired by the “little way” of … Read more
Keep It Simple. Marvel. To be of service. Here, for Jacques Gauthier, are three secrets for rediscovering the spirit of childhood at Thérèse’s school. Married and father of a family in Canada, poet and essayist, specialist in saints and columnist for Aleteia, Jacques Gauthier has published more than 80 books, including a dozen on Saint … Read more
Jean Eudes was born in 1601 in the small village of Ri in Normandy. At 12, he had his first experience of God and began to take communion every month after confession. Very quickly, he makes a private vow of chastity. In 1622, he met the Oratory, founded by Cardinal Pierre de Bérulle in 1611. … Read more
Ursuline Begorre, Ivorian designer inspired by Saint Bakhita/Guy Aimé Eblotié/LCA Portrait In Côte d’Ivoire, designer Ursuline Begorre claims to find her inspiration in the life and virtues of Saint Josephine Bakhita, a former slave of Sudanese origin who became a nun and canonized in 2000. At the beginning of October, she will present her new … Read more
Bergamo. The parish of Santa Teresa di Lisieux – Conca Fiorita district in Bergamo – is preparing to kick off the patronal feasts, which will officially begin with the novena on Thursday 22 September and will continue until 2 October. There are numerous celebrations, starting with the recurrence, Friday 23, of the fourth anniversary of … Read more
Combining art and faith, itineraries proposed by the pastoral care of Saint Peter’s Basilica were presented in the Press Room of the Holy See. From October 2, a video will be projected on the facade of the basilica to present the life of Saint Peter. Paolo Ondarza – Vatican City Show the face of the … Read more