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From Mexico to the Vatican: The Catholic shrines that draw millions of people each year

From Mexico to Jerusalem, Catholic shrines and churches are scattered throughout the world, welcoming millions of visitors each year.

Paloma López Campos

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Caring for music, the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music

In 1910, Pope St. Pius X founded in Rome an institute of excellence under the name "....Scuola superiore di musica sacra (School of Sacred Music)"The aim is to preserve the musical treasures that have emerged over the centuries and in the various places and cultures of the world.

Hernan Sergio Mora

27 May 2023

Aniceto MasferrerThe vast majority prefers not to think for oneself".

The values assumed by the majority of a society constitute public ethics, which tend to evolve over time. Omnes spoke with Aniceto Masferrer, professor at the University of Valencia, about his latest book, 'Libertad y ética pública', in which he talks about freedom, the need to stimulate critical thinking and encourage dialogue, civil society, law and ideologies.

Francisco Otamendi

26 May 2023

Christian Bobin. The immobile traveler

Christian Bobin is one of those writers who should be reread from time to time. Surprising for his ability to show the brighter side of reality, Bobin is capable of making us see that everyday life is the most prodigious and fruitful thing that one can contemplate and be grateful for, something so within the reach of anyone.

Carmelo Guillén

22 May 2023

Chris Trott: "The first British ambassador to the Holy See dates back to 1479".

On September 4, 2021, Pope Francis received Christopher John Trott in audience on the occasion of the presentation of his Letters of Credence. Since then, Trott is the representative of the United Kingdom to the smallest state, and also one of the most important for its strategic role, in the world.

Antonino Piccione

19 May 2023

Sacred architecture in the 21st century, the core of the Omnes Forum

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Omnes Forum on "Sacred Architecture in the 21st Century" was held at ESIC's headquarters.

Loreto Rios

17 May 2023

Christianity in Japan (I)

Christianity in Japan began with the arrival of St. Francis Xavier on its shores in the 16th century. The history of Japanese Christians has been plagued by numerous martyrs.

Gerardo Ferrara

17 May 2023

Benjamín Franzani: "We need heroism, because we all have battles to fight."

Benjamín Franzani is a Chilean medievalist pursuing his PhD at the University of Poitiers. He has written a fantasy saga, Chronicles of a swordin which he recovers an image of the Middle Ages based on the sources and not on the collective imagination.

Bernard Larraín

15 May 2023

The Church of St. Anne in the Vatican

The church of "Sant'Anna" is the parish seat of the Vatican City-State, located within its walls, but attached to them. Thus, whoever is in Italian territory and wishes to enter the temple from the Gate of St. Anne, as is done in any church in Rome.

Hernan Sergio Mora

14 May 2023

Julie MolinaThe Chosen literally goes against the current".

Julie Molina, international director of The Chosen, emphasizes in this interview with Omnes that the writers of the series do not write thinking about how to "please" the dominant culture, but rather that they go "against the grain".

Maria José Atienza

13 May 2023

Super Mario and Castle. Options for viewing in May

Patricio Sánchez Jaúregui recommends new releases, classics, or content that you haven't yet seen at the movies or on your favorite platforms.

Patricio Sánchez-Jáuregui

12 May 2023

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From Mexico to the Vatican: The Catholic shrines that draw millions of people each year

Caring for music, the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music