From 6-10 February 2024, the Dicastery for the Clergy sponsored an International Conference for the Ongoing Formation of Priests, entitled “Fan into a flame the gift of God that is in you” (2 Tim. 1:6): The beauty of being disciples today: a unique, integral, communal and missionary formation.” The encounter was held in the Paul…
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PAKISTAN Celebrating the Sunday of the Word
On 28 Jan 2024, the Daughters of St. Paul of the Karachi Archdiocese joyfully celebrated the Sunday Dedicated to the Word of God. A catechist gave a stirring introduction to the Liturgy, inviting the faithful to gather at the entrance of the church and then re-enter it in procession with the Holy Bible borne aloft… Read more »
In memory of Maestra Thecla 2024
Letter of Sr. Anna Caiazza, Superior General
Dearest Sisters and young women in formation, today we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the death of Prima Maestra Thecla, but our hearts are not filled with grief because we always feel our Mother beside us, walking with us. The Founder himself urged us not to suffer too much for her absence when, on 18 …
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The Sistine Hall in the Vatican Apostolic Library recently hosted the semi-annual assembly of the University Cinema Council, which brings together university professors and researchers of cinema, television, photography and audiovisual media in order to promote, encourage and coordinate scientific and cultural initiatives aimed at expanding and strengthening the presence of disciplines relating to cinema… Read more »
Messaggio finale 2024
XLI MEETING OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENTS OF THE PAULINE FAMILY
Dear sisters and brothers, We share with immense joy the Final Message of our meeting of the General Governments of the Pauline Family, in which the Cooperators and Aggregated Institutes participated, now in its 41st anniversary: an authentic experience of grace lived in communion and fully inserted within the synodal journey of the Church. In…
Read more »ITALY Paul of Tarsus: Two Approaches to the Apostle of the Gentiles
On 15 January 2024, a cultural encounter to discover Paul of Tarsus was held by the FSP Multimedia International Center, Rome, in collaboration with LUMSA University. The event was introduced by Prof. Francesco Bonini, rector of LUMSA University. In a dialogue moderated by Fabio Bolzetta, journalist and president of WeCa (Italian WebCatholics Association, two eminent… Read more »
Launch of “The House of Priceless Books”
A special bookstore has recently opened in Rome. Its purpose is to promote a love of reading among the general public, especially people who are hesitant to purchase books because many volumes are out of their price range. The project, entitled “Recycling Books,” is being promoted by an association of volunteers that encourages free access… Read more »
Message of Pope Francis for the 57th World Day of Peace
Pope Francis speaks about artificial intelligence and peace in his message for the fifty-seventh World Day of Peace, which will be celebrated on 1 January 2024. He says: “Intelligence is an expression of the dignity given to us by the Creator, who made us in his image and likeness (cf. Gen. 1:26) and enables us… Read more »
BRAZIL Paulinas–COMEP celebrates Christmas with artists
The new Christmas song Hope is Born was launched in an atmosphere of fraternity, celebration and joy among members of the Paulinas–COMEP record label. The artists gathered to give thanks for their productions this year and to celebrate the pre-launch of the Hope is Born song and clip. During the gathering, a panel discussion…
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