"My Niebuhr"
CultureFr. Giussani's doctoral thesis dedicated to the American theologian. An opportunity to empathize with his vibrant ecumenical passion, and with that "Christian realism" that marked his thought. From the May issue of Tracce.
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Peace made of forgiveness, truth, and justice
ChurchThe "Lectio magistralis" of Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, at the Lateran University on May 2.
Our Lady of the wall
CultureThe Virgin who suffers for all, painted on a corner of the dividing wall in Bethlehem, where, for years, the Rosary has been recited every Friday. The work's author, iconographer Ian Knowles, speaks about it in the May issues of Tracce.
Fr. Giussani: The fascination of the charism
ChurchThe opening of the testimonial phase of the Cause of Beatification of the founder of CL. The words of the Archbishop of Milan, Monsignor Mario Delpini, and the greeting of Davide Prosperi. Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, May 9, 2024.
Hope does not disappoint
ChurchYesterday, May 9, in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis proclaimed the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025 with the Bull "Spes non confundit".
“I do not call you servants any longer, but friends”
ChurchPope Francis' words at the Regina Caeli last Sunday. St. Peter's Square, May 5, 2024.
Fr. Giussani, the edict of the Archbishop of Milan
ChurchIn view of the first public session of the Testimonial Phase on May 9, we publish the text in which Monsignor Delpini invites those interested to provide documented and truthful news for the better understanding of the founder of CL.
Fr Giussani: Towards May 9
ChurchThe opening of the Testimonial Phase for the Cause of Beatification of the founder of CL in the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan. Here is the information on how to participate.
Europe: For peace, an ideal horizon
Current EventsThe European project, the test of conflict, democratic deficit, and technological progress. The Compagnia delle Opere's contribution in view of the European Elections.
Biennale: You cannot escape from beauty
CultureThe Holy See pavilion, "With My Own Eyes," opens in Venice. A human and artistic journey through the Giudecca Women's Prison, born from the encounter between several great artists and the female inmates.
AVSI: How good is multiplied
Current EventsAVSI’s "distance support" activity is something that goes far beyond economic aid to children in developing countries. In Uganda, for example, it has been "building a world" since 1993.
The care for life: Without armor
Current EventsIn the April issue of Traces, Fr. Vincent Nagle, chaplain of the Maddalena Grassi Foundation, shares what he has discovered while accompanying sick patients.
Fr. Giussani: Here is how the cause for beatification will proceed
ChurchMonsignor Ennio Apeciti, Head of the Diocesan Office for the Causes of Saints, explains the path of the process toward the founder of CL’s beatification.
Impressionists: The "gang" that captures the moment
CultureThe artistic movement of Manet, Monet, Cézanne and Renoir turns 150 years old. From the exhibition on the Boulevard de Capucines in Paris to painting gatherings "en plein air" in Argenteuil. A brief history of a revolution made up of awe and color.
"An encounter that happens, again and again"
ChurchCardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell's homily at the Mass during the CL Fraternity Exercises. Rimini, Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Fr. Giussani: The testimonial phase opens for the cause of beatification
ChurchOn May 9, the Solemnity of the Ascension, the first public session will be held by the Archbishop of Milan in the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio. The words of Davide Prosperi.
Accompanying life, always
ChurchA document of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith addresses the care of people in the critical and terminal phases of their life. A journey through the Letter 'Samaritanus bonus’.
Human dignity according to the church
ChurchThe document of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith 'Dignitas infinita' has been presented. The fruit of a long work that unites the main themes of the pontifical magisterium and bioethics.
"The promise that awaits us"
SchoolA young teacher recounts what he saw happening at the Easter Triduum of Gioventù Studentesca in Rimini.
"We are interested in happiness, and nothing less"
Current EventsPope Francis' message and Davide Prosperi's greeting to the young people of Gioventù Studentesca gathered in Rimini from 28 to 30 March for the Easter Triduum.
Parolin: "Educating, an act of hope"
ChurchThe Church's educational task, the heart of man and the 'architecture of peace'. A speech by the Vatican's Cardinal Secretary of State, who took up Fr. Giussani's pedagogical intuition.