Focus

Montessori schools are exceptionally successful

Jul 20, 2018

Montessori schools feature mixed-age classrooms that look the same everywhere in the world because everything in the environment has been thought out for very specific reasons.
How getting older — and feeling invisible — is preparing me for the kingdom of God

Jul 13, 2018

It is strange to feel invisible. I don’t remember exactly when it began to happen. The only thing I know is that I am not seen much anymore when I walk by people on the street. It is a little discomfiting, a little bittersweet.
Chinese evangelical Christians in Rome, in memory of the martyrs

Jul 06, 2018

The communities chose the Circus Maximus for their first European public event that celebrates the apostles Peter and Paul 1950 years after their martyrdom. An apostolic impetus that also looks to the Old Continent as a “mission land.”
What the World Cup can teach us about everything

Jun 22, 2018

It is upon us again. Four long years have passed, and now the 21st World Cup, hosted in Russia, is being broadcast around the world in dozens of languages.
The suicide epidemic and a message for a hopeless world

Jun 22, 2018

Suicide is rarely caused by a “single factor,” but contributing causes may include relationship problems, recent or upcoming crises, health, financial, housing and legal problems, and substance abuse.
Pope appeals that World Cup helps promote peace

Jun 22, 2018

As 32 nations get ready to vie for the World Cup in Russia, Pope Francis greeted players, organisers and soccer fans who will be following “this event that overcomes all borders.”
Lateran University introduces distance learning programme

Jun 08, 2018

The Pontifical Lateran University chair for the Theology of the People of God will soon be offering a distance learning programme to English speakers.
First-ever layperson appointed as rector of the Pontifical Lateran University

Jun 08, 2018

In another historic step to assign key positions in the Catholic Church to lay people, Pope Francis has appointed a married layman, Vincenzo Buonomo, as the new rector of the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome.
WCC official credits Pope for leading the way in ecumenism

Jun 08, 2018

There is now much more space and willingness for meaningful cooperation beyond theological dialogues among churches, says Pastor Martin Robra.
World Day Against Child Labour

Jun 01, 2018

Themed “Generation Safe and Healthy”, this year’s commemoration is in line with ILO’s aim to secure safe working environments for all workers by 2030 and end all forms of child labour by 2025.