On March 6, 2026, for the World Day of Prayer, Christian women from over 170 countries will pray together. The women of Nigeria will lead the reflection starting from the Gospel of Matthew: an invitation to bring to Christ the burdens of humanity and to live the work of mercy of consoling the afflicted. A prayer that spans the world. "Come to me": the slogan that speaks to the heart of humanity. The voice of Nigerian women. Consoling the afflicted: when prayer becomes missionand 1. A prayer that spans the world On the first Friday of March, this year March 6, 2026, Christians of various denominations...

The column continues spazio + spadoni On the Saints of Mercy. Today, Saint Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception, proclaimed a saint in 2015. The life of Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception illustrates how education is a true work of mercy. In 19th-century Naples, she dedicated herself to the education of the poorest girls, convinced that education and faith were instruments of dignity and freedom. A vocation born on the streets of Naples. Born Adelaide Brando in Naples in 1856, Sister Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception grew up in a city marked by profound social inequalities. From a young age, she sensed the suffering of girls and...

As International Women's Day approaches, the widows of the diocese of Gitega are preparing for the great liturgical celebration on March 7th in the Cathedral, during which they will receive the scarf, a distinctive element of belonging to OPERA M It all began with a gift... Works of mercy and reciprocity. Hundreds of women, widows, from the Diocese of Gitega (Burundi) are following a truly special path, one that is revolutionizing and will revolutionize their lives, their daily routines. The sensitivity and spirit of evangelical charity that inspire men and women of faith, who work in the churches of the diocese, under the paternal guidance and...

Saint Rose of Viterbo Born in Viterbo in 1233, Saint Rose was a young laywoman associated with the Franciscan Third Order. Although very young, she walked the streets of her city preaching penance and fidelity to the Pope during the conflicts with the Emperor. She died at only eighteen, leaving a timeless example of courage, charity, and spiritual fervor. Read more Saint Julian of Toledo Bishop of Toledo in the 7th century, Saint Julian was a giant of culture and faith. A theologian, scholar, and pastor, he wisely led the Spanish Church, reforming the liturgy and...

The award bestowed by Sergio Mattarella on Esther Sibylle von der Schulenburg tells a story of quiet commitment in Italian prisons. Through art and culture, her work has offered inmates a concrete opportunity for redemption and reintegration. This recognition recognizes social commitment. Among those awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic by President Sergio Mattarella is Esther Sibylle von der Schulenburg, named Commander for her commitment to prisoners. The ceremony at the Quirinale Palace highlighted the stories of citizens who, with dedication and responsibility, contribute to making...