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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.
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San Jose

12 readings on St. Joseph

On December 8, 1870, at the request of the Fathers of the First Vatican Council, Pope Pius IX proclaimed St. Joseph patron of the universal Church, as Pope Francis recalled. Now, in 2023, on the eve of his Solemnity, which will be on the 20th Monday, as the liturgy celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Lent on the 19th, some readings on the Holy Patriarch are offered.

Francisco Otamendi

19 Mar 2023
Stained glass

Pablo Muñoz RuizStained glass windows are jewels that enlighten us".

It is easy to be enraptured to enter a cathedral full of stained glass windows coloring the interior. The art with glass has always sought to impress the viewer, because its author in the end what he wants is "to captivate you and tell you things when you see it, that will guide you the course of the look, and when you turn around to leave you wrap and accompany you.

Paloma López Campos

18 Mar 2023
john paul ii

The mystery of another presence. The chapel of St. John Paul II in the cathedral of Madrid.

A few months ago, Cardinal Carlos Osoro, Archbishop of Madrid, inaugurated a chapel dedicated to St. John Paul II in the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid, the work of architects Benjamín Cano and Diego Escario. In addition to a brief description of the chapel, we reflect on some of the symbolisms of Christian architecture from its origins to the present day, which are present in this work by Cano and Escario.

Andrés Iráizoz

16 Mar 2023

Omnes Forum on affective life and priestly personality

The Omnes Forum "Affective life and priestly personality. Keys for formation" will be held on Wednesday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Carlos de Amberes Foundation.

Maria José Atienza

10 Mar 2023
Szymborska

Wisława Szymborska. The poet of "I don't know"

She is considered one of the most intense and transparent voices of contemporary world poetry. With twelve collections of poems, she stands out for her technical mastery, sharpness, wit, irony and lyrical closeness, illuminating with her poetry the reality, particularly the everyday.

Carmelo Guillén

8 Mar 2023
Vaticanist

Sources of religious informants

The role of the Vatican journalist in the current media landscape, its challenges and difficulties, are the subject of study of the 10th edition of the Specialization Course in Religious Information organized by the ISCOM Association in collaboration with the Faculty of Communication of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross and the International Association of Journalists Accredited to the Vatican (AIGAV).

Antonino Piccione

4 Mar 2023
Cinema

"Heaven Can't Wait" and more recommendations.

We recommend new releases, classics, or content that you have not yet seen in theaters or on your favorite platforms.

Patricio Sánchez-Jáuregui

3 Mar 2023
pontifical universities

"Form together to evangelize. Report of Roman Pontifical Universities and Institutions

This report gathers the most salient data from the Pontifical universities that have joined in the presentation of this data.

Antonino Piccione

24 Feb 2023
Lenten Gorzkie Żale

Gorzkie Żale. A treasure of Polish spirituality and culture.

The beginning of Lent marks the beginning of the Gorzkie Żale in Poland. A deep-rooted popular devotion in a meditation on the Lord's Passion coupled with chants in the form of a sorrowful lament that is experienced on the six Sundays of Lent.

Ignacy Soler

22 Feb 2023
cinema

Evangelization on the big screen

Catholic cinema, although not the most popular in the country, has the support of many priests and faithful in Puerto Rico.

Alberto Ignacio González

21 Feb 2023

Pope's Travels

The day I was a Swiss Guard

Papua New Guinea, second stop on Pope Francis' trip
Mongolia

“You don’t need to be rich or powerful, just have love,” says the Pope in Mongolia
Pope Francis Bahrain

Pope Francis in Marseille, plurality as a resource
Hungary Pope

Hungary: Pope Francis' next destination
Pope Congo's journey

Poverty, tensions and women: challenges ahead of the Pope's visit to Africa
Pope's trip to Congo and Sudan

The Catholic Church in Congo and South Sudan
Congo

The Pope travels to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. “Mbote François”, Okay, now, welcome!
Pope Francis Bahrain

Pope Francis and initiatives for dialogue with Islam
Pope Francis Bahrain

Interreligious and ecumenical dialogue, a weapon to defuse any conflict

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Holywins: una alternativa alegre y católica a Halloween

Omnes Editorial Staff
pensamiento político san agustín

¿Cuál es el pensamiento político de san Agustín?

Santiago Leyra Curiá
Centenary of Our Lady of Fatima, 2017

Miracles of the Virgin Mary and nature: 'the sun danced', snowfalls, flowers…

Francisco Otamendi
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