A new advertisement for a French perfume brand appeared on the LED screens covering the façade and apse of Rome’s Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. This prompted a group of residents and worshippers from the Monti district to send a protest letter to Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, criticising what they described as the “commercialisation” of the historic basilica. The screens were installed during restoration works that began in late 2024. Back then, Vatican officials said the advertising revenue helps cover renovation costs ahead of the Jubilee.
La pubblicità di un noto profumo francese sulla facciata della basilica patriarcale di Santa Maria Maggiore è stata la goccia che ha fatto di nuovo traboccare il vaso facendo insorgere un gruppo di fedeli del quartiere Monti che, alquanto sbigotti, hanno inviato una lettera di protesta al cardinale arciprete Rolandas Mackrikas. «In quanto membri del Comitato cittadino del Rione Monti e residenti del Rione, vi scriviamo per esprimervi il nostro profondo sgomento per i due enormi cartelloni pubblicitari luminosi sulla facciata e sull’abside della veneranda Basilica». Il gruppo di fedeli si chiede se sia necessario ricorrere a pubblicità tanto appariscenti che nulla hanno a che fare con l'atmosfera e il luogo sacro. Dal volto di Sinner che fa da testimonial ad una marca di caffè, piuttosto che all'ultimo modello di uno smartphone, fino a un profumo. Il tema che viene sollevato è la evidente “mercificazione” di Santa Maria Maggiore...
La pubblicità di un noto profumo francese sulla facciata della basilica patriarcale di Santa Maria Maggiore è stata la goccia che ha fatto di nuovo traboccare il vaso facendo insorgere un gruppo di fedeli del quartiere Monti che, alquanto sbigotti, hanno inviato una lettera di protesta al cardinale arciprete Rolandas Mackrikas. «In quanto membri del Comitato cittadino del Rione Monti e residenti del Rione, vi scriviamo per esprimervi il nostro profondo sgomento per i due enormi cartelloni pubblicitari luminosi sulla facciata e sull’abside della veneranda Basilica». Il gruppo di fedeli si chiede se sia necessario ricorrere a pubblicità tanto appariscenti che nulla hanno a che fare con l'atmosfera e il luogo sacro. Dal volto di Sinner che fa da testimonial ad una marca di caffè, piuttosto che all'ultimo modello di uno smartphone, fino a un profumo. Il tema che viene sollevato è la evidente “mercificazione” di Santa Maria Maggiore che il Vaticano aveva motivato con la necessità di …
On 5 May, Bishop Charles Azzopardi of Gibraltar attended in choir the Mass in the Roman Rite celebrated at the apostolate of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICRSS) in Gibraltar.
El obispo de Gibraltar asiste en coro a la Misa tradicional que se celebra en el apostolado del Instituto Cristo Rey Sumo Sacerdote (ICRSS) en esa ciudad
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Rev Gerd Neumeier of the Archdiocese of Bamberg has justified his “Star Wars” service held on April 18 talking to Katholisch.de on May 3. Neumeier emphasized that it was not a Eucharist, but a Liturgy of the Word. The Church’s liturgy is “diverse”, he said: “When people hear the word ‘church service,’ most associate it with the same Mass over and over again, especially in connection with a priest.” The event began with a lightsaber duel between Darth Vader and a Jedi knight. This was followed by the Kyrie, a first reading, Psalm 27, the Hallelujah, and the Gospel account of the temptations of Jesus. According to Neumeier, Star Wars, with its themes of good and evil, light and darkness, is a perfect bridge to an encounter with God. Neumeier announced that the format would be repeated: “Because the first one was received so well, we believe we are moving in a good and sustainable direction.” The Star Wars service is part of the “bookable church services” project of the youth office …More
TOKYO — The Philippines’ shock inflation spike in April is a serious warning sign — an economic canary in the coal mine that shouldn’t be ignored. The 7.2% year-on-year jump is roughly double the first-quarter 3.4% growth rate. Clearly, the Philippines falling into the stagflation zone wasn’t on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s 2026 Bingo card. The predicament is more than just an abrupt wakeup call for officials in Manila. It’s a distress signal to developing Asia. The Philippines, it’s safe to say, is Asia’s first Iran war inflationary domino to fall. It’s the vanguard of economic trauma to come — trauma that will only get worse the longer the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. What worries economists most is how widespread the price increases are proving to be. From food to transportation to utilities, the scale and breadth of increases mean Philippine inflation is likely to top 8% in the second quarter. That makes it a virtual lock that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the …
Scott Horton just exposed the propaganda about Iran. 'The claim Iran massacred 40,000 protesters is a preposterous hoax. Trump admitted Israel armed those groups. They were Kurdish communists fighting the government, not peaceful protesters. 40,000 dead would be worse than Babi Yar. The propaganda showed 12 body bags. The lie serves a purpose: justify the war. Dehumanize Iran. Make the regime look like genocidal monsters - while Israel does the exact same things in Gaza and Lebanon
Israel is taking out the last remaining residential towers in Gaza to make it impossible for the remaining Palestinians to live there and turning them into refugees.
One of the most terrifying attacks carried out by Israel, where it completely destroyed the Mashteha Tower within a matter of seconds, as it is considered one of the largest and most beautiful towers in Gaza, and houses thousands of families living in it, despite the thousands of tents that were located on every side of this tower, aircraft launched no less than 6 deadly missiles that resulted in thousands of lethal shrapnel fragments, which led to the destruction of thousands of tents that were the only shelter for the families. This is not just a war, this is genocide.
It is fake because the intent is to show the evil Jews destroying the housing for good Palestinian people,the building was obviously in need of demolition to make the area safe even for the Arabs. I am no friend of the Jew nor am I his enemy , but I think it is unfair that so many have a knee jerk reaction and blame nearly everything on Zionism etc. the real problem in the world is so many turning their backs to God regardless of race. Is Biden,Harris Pelosi really any better than the Netin what ever his name is? The scariest thing in this world today is a pope and hierarchy in the Catholic Church who are far from being Catholic. They are leading more people to hell than all the Jews everywhere.
05/09/2026 Entire blog as a free PDF eBook. The next wave of panic will likely revolve around the spots on Mars. I know it’s supposed to be the Sun, but our nearest star is a symbol and a source of life, whereas Mars is the god of war and is therefore better suited to stirring up panic. The catchphrase “The planet is burning” will become: “Earth is facing a new ice age.” Unlike in the once-sole-correct doctrine of socialism, this time it doesn’t matter which direction we’re heading—what counts is the fear. New generations of climate-change fanatics will emerge. They will likely use frost-resistant asphalt adhesive. The issue of climate manipulation—chemtrails—should also be addressed. It should be, but there will be no correction, because this is not about the climate. The wave of immigration continues, regardless of how the war in the Middle East unfolds. This, too, is a crisis planned and orchestrated by the globalists. Hantavirus – a new strategy of fear. Although most people …
Bombing and seizure of ships in the Strait of Hormuz! Three US destroyers under Trump's orders 'escorted' an oil tanker and a cargo ship. They entered the Strait of Hormuz violating Iranian passage rules. Iran first warned, then opened fire with missiles targeted to destroy. The cargo ship and tanker are burning out in the strait, US Navy ships are heavily damaged. Trump is in a hysteric state, US and UAE aviation attacked targets on Iranian territory. Iran responded with missiles. After night battles, the Iranian Navy captured the oil tanker. The violator of passage through the Strait of Hormuz was sailing under the flag of Barbados Бомбежка и захват судов в Ормузском проливе! Три эсминца США по велению Трампа «сопровождали» нефтяной танкер и сухогруз. Влезли в Ормузский пролив нарушив иранские правила прохождения. Иран сперва предупредил, потом открыл огонь ракетами на поражение.…More