War —
Strikes hit Catholic church in Gaza. Two dead, 11 wounded. The Pope’s condolences
di Daniele RocchiTwo people were killed and 11 were injured after an Israeli tank hit the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza.…
War —
In-depth analysis / Peace and reconciliation —
Pope Leo XIV to the Italian Episcopal Conference: Scarafile: “Nonviolence and listening education for a Church dedicated to peacebuilding”
di Riccardo BenottiGiovanni Scarafile, professor of moral philosophy, comments on Pope Leo XIV’s address to the Italian Bishops’ Conference: peace is an…
Third CEI survey —
Protection from abusers in the Church: increased reporting and greater trust, albeit limited external dialogue
di Riccardo BenottiThe third report by the Italian Bishops’ Conference’s National Service on the Protection of Minors and Vulnearble Adults signals an…
Testimonies —
“Not a setback, but a new beginning for the Church.” An overview of the Synodal Assembly
di Riccardo BenottiWhat emerges from the Second Synodal Assembly is a listening Church, a Church that is open to honest discussion, and…
Initiative —
“Eight per Thousand”. Italian Bishops’ Conference new campaign highlights a “Church that goes forth”.
di Filippo PassantinoThe campaign featuring the daily commitment of the Catholic Church alongside the most vulnerable starts airing on 13 April
Interview —
Synodal Assembly. Corrado (CEI): “No conflicts in the Church, but listening and co-responsibility”
di Riccardo BenottiVincenzo Corrado, Director of Communications for the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI), dismisses the idea that the document was “rejected”: “The…
Synodal Journey —
Synodal Assembly: Final text in October, Assembly adjourned to November
di M.Michela NicolaisThe Second Synodal Assembly of the Churches in Italy drew to a close with the decision to postpone both the…
SYNODAL JOURNEY —
Card. Zuppi: “We do not resign ourselves to the reality of an ailing society”
di M.Michela NicolaisPope Francis’ message inaugurated the second Synodal Assembly of the Churches in Italy in Paul VI Audience Hall. Cardinal Zuppi,…
EU Bishops —
Msgr. Baturi (CEI), “May Europe be a community of peoples at peace. On the subject of migrants, Italy must not be left alone”
di M. Chiara BiagioniThe Spring Plenary Assembly of COMECE, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union, ended today in Nemi…
Interview —
Towards the Second Synodal Assembly. Bishop Castellucci (CEI): “A Church with fewer structures and more Gospel”
di Riccardo BenottiThe President of the National Committee of the Synodal Way outlines the details of the Second Assembly: operational proposals, structural…
Interview —
The Pope in hospital. Bishop Baturi (CEI): “Francis guides us also in his frailty, the Italian Church walks beside him”
di Riccardo BenottiMonsignor Giuseppe Baturi, Secretary General of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, shares his thoughts on the Italian Church’s closeness to Pope…
Young people and dialogue —
Youth in interfaith dialogue: “We have something to say and we are capable of surprising”
di M. Chiara BiagioniRome’s headquarters of the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) hosted the meeting “Religions at the service of social cohesion”, which for…
