Familia - Omnes

Jerôme Lejeune, in white coat to the altars

The beatification of modern genetics pioneer Jérôme Lejeune is very near. On January 21, in the year 21 of the 21st century (three times 21), - a date that some see as particularly significant because Lejeune was the discoverer of trisomy 21, the cause of Down syndrome - Pope Francis accepted the promulgation of the decree that recognizes the heroic character of the virtues of Jerome Lejeune.

Rafael Miner

The defense of life is reinforced in the streets of Madrid

In less than a year, Madrid has hosted three demonstrations in defense of life. In November 2021 it was 'Every life matters'. At the end of March, the March for Life 2022which vindicated the care of every human being from conception to natural death. Yesterday, with the leadership of the NEOS platform, tens of thousands of people shouted "yes to life" and crowded the Plaza de Colón.

Omnes

Dating and addictions

Many of the marriage failures of the coming years are being forged in our days, especially because of addictions of all kinds that many times we do not want to face.

José María Contreras

Saints in family life, a central teaching of St. Josemaría Escrivá's message

Opus Dei, founded by St. Josemaría Escrivá, has its roots in the need to live contemplation in the midst of the world. As a consequence, the vocation and the mission of marriage are sanctified. At the conclusion of the Year of the Family Amoris LaetitiaThe book, which coincides with the feast of this saint, contains the key points of this core teaching of St. Josemaría.

Omnes

The demographic issue must be at the center of the European agenda

In a Europe that no longer has children, the question of the birth rate is once again at the center of public debate. On numerous occasions, including recent ones, Pope Francis has reiterated the need to rediscover the beauty of the family as a contribution to the development of society.

Giovanni Tridente

Álvaro MedinaA society without grandparents is not viable".

– Supernatural Pope Francis' catechesis on the elderly and older people has been abundant, as you can see in Omnes. Today, on the occasion of the X World Meeting of Families (EMF 2022), which begins in Rome this Wednesday, Omnes has interviewed Alvaro Medina, president of the Ascending Life Movement, who will speak on Thursday 23 with his wife, Rosario Garcia, in the EMF.