The Lantern, the Vatican and a “unified” Easter – 2024-04-09 17:16:59

The Lantern, the Vatican and a “unified” Easter
 – 2024-04-09 17:16:59

Astronomers, Caesars, Emperors, Popes, Patriarchs and Archbishops have been “starring” for nearly 2,000 years in a peculiar controversy that still divides Christians. Jesuits, Alexandrians, Romans, Greeks, Germans and Italians scholars of the Universe and theology involved in the same issue, the celebration of Easter. “The separate celebration of the unique event of the one Resurrection … Read more

Pope Francis: Appeal for peace in his Catholic Easter message – 2024-04-02 15:56:22

Pope Francis: Appeal for peace in his Catholic Easter message
 – 2024-04-02 15:56:22

Pope Francis, in his Urbi et Orbi (To the City and the World) message at the end of the Catholic Easter liturgy, referred again to the need for peace to prevail. In St. Peter’s Square, over 60,000 believers watched the pope’s message. The pontiff read his message in which, among other things, he underlined: “Through … Read more

Pope Francis Presides at Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square with Thousands of Believers

Pope Francis Presides at Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square with Thousands of Believers

Pope Francis Celebrates Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Square Pope Francis leads the faithful in the celebration of Easter Thousands of faithful gathered at St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday to join Pope Francis in the celebration of Mass, marking the Resurrection of the Lord. The highly anticipated event was led by the Pope himself, … Read more

Why is Texas so Conservative? Exploring Reactions to Personal Expression

Why is Texas so Conservative? Exploring Reactions to Personal Expression

I have relatives in Texas who always look at me very strangely when I visit them, why is Texas so conservative? Hallo, As a CupcakKe fan, I sometimes listen to her songs in the car and every time my aunt sees my playlist or hears me because I play it loud, she always gives me … Read more

Pope Francis Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza and Release of Israeli Hostages

Pope Francis Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza and Release of Israeli Hostages

Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages. The Pope led the Mass in flower-decorated St. Peter’s Square and then delivered his “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) blessing and message from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. Francis, 87, has been in … Read more

Pope Urges Negotiation as Ukraine Refuses to Surrender to Russian Invasion

Pope Urges Negotiation as Ukraine Refuses to Surrender to Russian Invasion

Kyiv – Ukraine does not want to give in to Russia invading their sovereignty even though the Pope asked for a white flag to be raised. Ukraine will continue to fight. Pope Francis has delivered his statement regarding the protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine which has resulted in casualties. The Pope prioritizes the lives … Read more

Pope Francis Calls for Ceasefire and Negotiations in Ukraine, Urges Waving White Flag

Pope Francis Calls for Ceasefire and Negotiations in Ukraine, Urges Waving White Flag

With his words about Ukraine, Pope Francis intended to call for a ceasefire and renew the courage of negotiations. This was stated by Matteo Bruni, director of the Press Service of the Holy See, quoted by Vatican News. Bruni explained that the Pope’s desire for Ukraine, which he always describes as “martyrdom”, was fully expressed … Read more

Pope Francis Praises Blessed Mama Antula’s Holiness and Perseverance at Canonisation Ceremony

Pope Francis Praises Blessed Mama Antula’s Holiness and Perseverance at Canonisation Ceremony

Pope Francis Canonises Blessed Mama Antula: A Symbol of Holiness and Faith Pope Francis Canonises Blessed Mama Antula: A Symbol of Holiness and Faith In a special ceremony held at the Vatican, Pope Francis officially canonised Blessed Maria Antonia of Saint Joseph de Paz y Figueroa, lovingly known as Mama Antula. This momentous occasion was … Read more

Pope Urges Release of Hostages and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza Strip Conflict

Pope Urges Release of Hostages and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza Strip Conflict

The Pope said: “I renew my urgent appeal for the release of the hostages who are still being held. I appeal to the military operations and their horrific consequences, with innocent civilian casualties, to stop. I ask that the desperate humanitarian situation be addressed by allowing aid to arrive.” He continued in front of thousands … Read more