The Pope: "In the name of God, I ask you: stop this massacre!"
ChurchAt the Angelus, Francis again addresses Russian aggression against Ukraine: "I ask all diocesan and religious communities to increase their moments of prayer for peace."
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"A truly ecclesial man"
ChurchThe words of Monsignor Oscar Cantoni, Bishop of Como, during his homily at the Mass for the centenary of Fr. Giussani’s birth. Como Cathedral, Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata, February 21, 2022.
"He reminded us that God does not change His method"
ChurchThe homily of Cardinal Giuseppe Betori, Archbishop of Florence, at the Mass for the centenary of Fr. Giussani's birth. Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata, 11 February 2022.
The Pope: "War is madness. Stop"
ChurchAt the end of the Angelus on the first Sunday of Lent, Francis appealed to the world to end the war in Ukraine.
"For many, Fr. Giussani was the angel of God"
ChurchThe homily of Monsignor Mario Delpini, Archbishop of Milan, during Mass for the centenary of the birth of the founder of CL. And greetings by Davide Prosperi and Fr. Julián Carrón.
"We implore from God that peace which men and women are incapable of building by themselves"
ChurchThe homily of Pope Francis during the Ash Wednesday Mass, read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin in the Basilica of Santa Sabina, Rome, on March 2, 2022.
In love with Christ. In an encounter, the road
ChurchWe asked Benedict XVI for a memory of Fr. Giussani. The Pope emeritus suggested that we republish his homily given at Fr. Giussani's funeral, as the best memory and the most authoritative testimony that he can give.
"The world cannot afford escalation. The Holy See is ready to mediate"
ChurchCardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, gave an interview to four Italian newspapers (Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, La Stampa and Il Messaggero).
"Giussani spoke of faith as that which brings forth the fruit of hope"
ChurchThe homily of the Most Rev John Wilson, Archbishop of Southwark, during Mass for the centennial of Fr. Giussani's birth. St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, London, February 25, 2022.
"He showed us that faith illuminates the present"
ChurchThe homily of Monsignor Santoro, Metropolitan Archbishop of Taranto, during Mass for the centennial of Fr. Giussani's birth. Parish of Santa Rita, February 22, 2022.
"He pointed out that Christ was and is the central point of life"
ChurchThe homily of Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, during Mass for the centenary of Fr. Giussani's birth. New York Encounter, February 20, 2022.
"He loved a Church that was strong only because it was full of the love of Christ”
ChurchThe homily of Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna, at Mass for the centenary of Fr. Giussani's birth. Saint Peter's Cathedral, Bologna, Tuesday 22 February 2022.
Ukraine: March 2 Universal Day of Fasting for Peace
ChurchThe Pope's appeal for the Day of Fasting on Ash Wednesday. And the statement of the Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, following the invasion.
"Giussani, a man of profound humility and obedience to the Pope and the Church"
ChurchThe homily of Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti, archbishop of Perugia-Città della Pieve and president of the Italian Bishops' Conference, during Mass for the centennial of the birth of the founder of CL. Cathedral of Perugia, Monday, February 21, 2022.
Rome: "Fr. Giussani, everything defined by the relationship with Christ”
ChurchThe homily of Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, Vicar of the Diocese of Rome, at the Mass for the centenary of the birth of the founder of CL. Basilica of St. John Lateran, February 20, 2022.
Masses in Italy and around the world
ChurchCelebrations for the centennial of Fr. Giussani's birth and the fortieth anniversary of the pontifical recognition of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation.
Letter of Benedict XVI regarding the Report on Abuse
ChurchThe Pope Emeritus responds to the abuse allegations in Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. "We publicly implore the living God to forgive the sins we have committed through our most grievous fault."
Myanmar: Still on its knees for peace
ChurchThe photo taken of her whilst begging the military to stop the violence has gone viral around the world, and the BBC named her among its 100 women of 2021. A year after the coup, we spoke with Sister Ann Rose Nu Thawng.
Russians and Ukrainians pray together for peace
ChurchThe Eurasian CL communities joined together for a moment of song and prayer, following the Pope's intention. "In such a delicate moment, our gaze must be turned towards the person of Christ.”