ITALIAN CHURCH —
ITALIAN CHURCH —
BEYOND HORROR —
Murder of Willy Monteiro. Sociologist Mario Pollo: “The de-humanization of others is what ‘legitimizes’ violence”
di Giovanna Pasqualin TraversaWeak people with no inner integrity exert dominance over others through violence and prevarication in order to feel strong. They…
COVID-19 —
Coronavirus and university. Buonomo (Lateran University): “Blended learning for safe restart: interaction is the key word”
di Giovanna Pasqualin TraversaShifts for attendance to the most crowded courses, online lectures, video recordings uploaded on online platforms to ensure everyone’s right…
MINISTRY —
Guidelines on exorcism. Fr. Bamonte (AIE): “The exorcist is not a superhuman or a magician. It requires training.”
di Riccardo BenottiThe new “Guidelines for the Ministry of Exorcism” aim to offer initial and ongoing formation for exorcists, as well as…
REFUGEES —
The first humanitarian corridor after the lockdown. Ten Afghan refugees from the island of Lesvos reach Italian shores
di Patrizia CaiffaTen Afghan refugees who arrived in Rome today from the island of Lesvos, via Athens, were welcomed in the historic…
ECONOMY —
Deposits and Loans Fund, from postal savings to Autostrade. But profits are needed
di Paolo ZuccaSome 27 million Italians purchasing postal savings bonds and passbook savings accounts are probably not fully aware that a large…
CEI SURVEY —
Autism. Vicari (neuropsychiatrist): “The network of the Italian Church can become a valuable partner of the NHS for an increasingly high level of care”
di Giovanna Pasqualin TraversaThe Italian Bishops’ Conference presented the findings of a survey promoted by its Pastoral Care Office on Church-based healthcare structures…
POLITICS —
Riding the wave of discontent is easy, but the Country does not need anti-politics
di Stefano De MartisWhen not ideas are set aside (perish the thought) but ideologies, points of convergence can be found on practical problems…
STAGE 2 —
Coronavirus. Ricciardi: “The pandemic is a new feature of our present time. Testing and security measures continue, strengthening national health”
di Giovanna Pasqualin TraversaTesting for coronavirus continues, along with cautious behaviour – physical distancing, hand washing, masks -, air travel should still be…
ZAN BILL —
Homotransphobia: an ideological and unnecessary law. It is preferable to continue teaching respect for each and every one
di Francesco BoniniThe bill against homotransphobia tabled in Parliament responds to a specific cultural rationale. It is an insinuating ideology, one that…
COVID-19 FASE2 —
Coronavirus. CEI “Listening Network”, a helpline service for families in need, is now available. Father Vianelli highlights the “teamwork”
di Giovanna Pasqualin TraversaA network of 63 counselling centres comprising more than 300 staff nationwide to meet the needs of families impacted by…
Crisis —
States General and half-commitments: the economy awaits EU funding
di Paolo ZuccaThe first meeting of the Eurogroup was unsuccessful. A second, decisive meeting is due to take place mid-July. In the…
