Dante Alba, LC, Author at ZENIT - English

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Requiem Requested by San Francisco’s Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone Reaches Top of Billboard List

This is Frank La Rocca’s second Album, launched by the winning team of the Grammy prize of Cappella Records.

Apr 16, 2024 23:12

Dante Alba, LC

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Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villa Catholic Tech: cutting-edge university for scientists who also want to be saints.

On the official website you can see the curricular offerings of this university that seeks to: «integrate rigorous technical education with a moral and spiritual formation in the Catholic faith». In addition, it seeks to create a community of students «saints, doctoral students and scientists» whose mission is to serve the Church and society.

Apr 07, 2024 00:14

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The famous soccer player says that he is not Muslim but Catholic, Rafael Leao

Rafael Leao, Milan player, denies rumors that he was Muslim, instead he assures that he is Catholic and that prayer is part of his life.

Mar 27, 2024 23:50

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First Female Montessori Congregation Is Born in the United States

A public Association of Christian Faithful already existed since 2020, but it has now been given a new boost with the foundation of this new Congregation.

Feb 26, 2024 01:19

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Good News•Testimonies

From cancer to the Church through a miracle: Jordan Peterson’s wife converts to Catholicism, thanks to the Rosary

Hospitalized, a friend of hers visited her in the hospital and brought her a couple of Rosaries blessed by the Pope. Although Tammy didn’t know how to pray very well, her friend taught her. For five weeks she daily visited her in the hospital and every day they prayed the Rosary together.

Feb 13, 2024 23:19

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Good News•Young People

Why is The Chosen series having a positive impact on Gen Z?

This series is successfully making its way around the world because – in Jenkins’ words – there is one key aspect that young audiences perceive in it: «My biggest takeaway is: tell the truth. Something that is sentimental is not bad, but if it’s a false sentiment that’s when it becomes cheesy.»

Feb 12, 2024 23:21

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From LGBT+ Witch to Jesus Follower: Lindsay Smith’s Testimony

Lindsay Smith is a young American woman who turned away from witchcraft after meeting Jesus. She has told her story on a YouTube channel that is responsible for disseminating testimonies of converts. The channel is called Delafé Testimonies.

Jan 23, 2024 02:05

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Eduardo Verástegui’s movie tops the list of movies beating Taylor Swift and Indiana Jones

It is surprising that a movie produced with $14.5 million reached the rankings, considering, for example, that «Barbie» cost ten times more: $145 million.

Jan 17, 2024 23:54

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Good News•Spirituality•Virgin Mary

Second Scientific Study Shows Health Benefits of Praying the Rosary

Two New York doctors, Patricia Gerbarg and Richard Brown, carried out two studies, gathered in a New York Times bestseller, written by journalist James Nestor entitled “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art.” The doctors concluded that the most efficient breathing was when patients inhaled for 5.5 seconds and exhaled for 5.5 seconds, breathing between 5 and 6 times per minute.

Jan 01, 2024 00:35

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Causes of Saints•Good News•Local Church

Barcelona: Antonio Gaudí’s Beatification Process Advances

The Cause of Beatification of Antoni Gaudí, a Catalan architect who revolutionized architecture and designed the famous Basilica of the Holy Family, advances to the altars with the new creation of the Canonical Association for the Canonization of Antoni Gaudí.

Dec 22, 2023 00:35

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Good News•Pope Francis

The manger as told by Pope Francis in a new book.

On the occasion of Christmas 2023, Pope Francis publishes a book in which he recounts some of his experiences with «the Manger». It talks about the tradition that dates back to St. Francis of Assisi and has remained a simple but profound symbol of Christian tradition throughout the world, «even in my own house,» the Pope comments.

Dec 13, 2023 00:08

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Vocational boom in Italy; due to Pope Francis’ prayers?

The friary in the province of St. Dominic in northern Italy is experiencing a considerable increase in vocations. Many young Italians are entering the convent to give their lives according to the rule and lifestyle of this order. It is like a springtime in this monastery.

Nov 23, 2023 21:54

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Pope’s article in The New York Times: There Is Faith in Humor

“Generally, we priests tend to enjoy humor and even have a fair stock of jokes and amusing stories, which we are often quite good at telling, as well as being the object of them”, writes the Pope in the best-known newspaper in the United States

the Vatican formally launches his cause for beatification and canonization

The process of beatification of King Baudouin of Belgium officially begins: Vatican and Pope give their approval

In a statement released by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, it was confirmed that the process officially began on December 17, 2024, with the establishment of a historical commission. This panel, comprising leading experts in Belgian history and archival research, is tasked with gathering and evaluating documentation related to King Baudouin’s life and deeds.