Pope Francis Has Died: The World Mourns the Pontiff of Dialogue and Mercy
Rome, April 21, 2025 – A somber announcement shakes the Catholic world and beyond: Pope Francis passed away this morning at 7:35 a.m. The news was delivered by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.” Born Jorge […]
Genoa has always been a city that offers beauty
Genoa has always been a city that offers beauty and well-being, but also stories of extraordinary longevity. It’s no coincidence that many elderly people here reach—and even surpass—the milestone of 100 years, thanks to a winning combination of salty sea air, healthy eating, and above all, strong and loving family bonds. It is within this […]
Australia’s New South Wales Bans Conversion Practices: Religious Freedom Concerns and Legal Ambiguities
The Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024, enacted in New South Wales on April 4, criminalizes so-called “conversion therapies” aimed at altering an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Violators face penalties of up to 5 years in prison and AUD 100,000 in fines, even if the practice is requested by the individual. Targeted Expressions and […]
Ukraine Crisis: The United States Threatens to Withdraw from Peace Talks. Here’s What’s Happening
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. administration has issued an implicit ultimatum in the Ukraine peace negotiations, threatening to leave the diplomatic table if tangible progress is not made within a few days. This was revealed in official statements by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who described the conflict as “not central” to U.S. strategic interests, […]
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Papua New Guinea
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea early Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at 07:31 local time, off the shores of New Ireland Province, in the northeast region of the Pacific island nation. The epicenter was located offshore, […]
Cultural Atrophy as a Social Pathology: The Need for a “Strong Leader” in a Disinformed Society
The collective inability to critically interpret reality, combined with a gradual cultural impoverishment, can give rise to a social phenomenon akin to a mass pathology: humanity, stripped of the tools of complex thought, tends to seek out reassuring shortcuts—among them, the figure of the “strong leader.” This article explores, from a psychosocial and anthropological perspective, […]
Amalfi Coast: it’s a small story
There’s a village that looks to the mountains. And beyond the mountains, the sea of the Amalfi Coast. Corbara sits there, like a pause between one word and the next. And in the midst of it all the earth, the air, the memory there’s a story.It’s a small story, like all the real ones. But […]
Bialetti Sold to Chinese Investors: The Iconic Moka Pot to Exit Italian Stock Exchange
In a significant development for one of Italy’s most beloved household brands, Chinese investors are set to acquire a controlling stake in Bialetti Industrie S.p.A., best known worldwide for its iconic Moka coffee pot. The transaction involves the acquisition of 78.567% of the company’s share capital, paving the way for a mandatory public tender offer […]