Culture

Saint Francis of Assisi is, of course, an important figure in the spiritual history of the Church. But since the 13th century he has also been a frequent subject of art throughout the ages. An exhibition at the National Gallery, London, presents works on St Francis from different periods, linking classical and contemporary pieces and even featuring memorabilia and relics of the saint from Assisi.

The remains of Santiago el Mayor are kept in an urn in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, after a history not without vicissitudes.

The "Istituto per le Opere di Religione" (IOR), known as the Vatican bank, provides some financial and fund transfer services to the Catholic Church in all its branches.

Peñalosa's poetic work is beginning to be recognized in Spain not only for the freshness and timeliness of his voice, but also for the emotive power of his verse and, above all, for his ability to ennoble any reality, with a sense of humor -a humor full of kindness- being one of his most characteristic traits, no matter what the subject.

From October 9 to 11, at the Pontifical Gregorian University, will be held "The new documents of the Pontificate of Pius XII and their significance for Jewish-Christian relations".