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The Grammar of Hate: An Interview with Bishop Rafic Nahra, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, on the Situation in the Holy Land

Even before October 7, 2023, «extremists felt protected by the authorities, or at least tolerated.» Radicalism, distorted interpretations of the Bible, polarization, and economic interests. «The greatest victory of evil is when it manages to contaminate the victim.»

May 30, 2026 10:44

Simone Varisco

Analysis Opinion

One Hundred Days of Pope Leo: An Approximation

One leader is a great «peacemaker» who has achieved «spectacular» military successes and is doing «great things» in the economic field; the other is Pope Leo XIV.

Aug 25, 2025 15:50

Simone Varisco

Analysis Opinion

The False Photos of the Pope in Hospital: Such Are the Ones That Make Us Think

At first it was the jacket, inspired by Balenciaga’s rap-inspired white puffer jacket. Now it’s the time for oxygen masks. An evolution, if you can call it that, of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but not of the intelligence of those who use it.

Mar 03, 2025 06:36

Simone Varisco

Analysis Opinion

Germany, Mission Land, but Which One? A “Foreign” Reflection

For years it has been repeated that Europe has once again become a land of mission. But we forget that the missionaries could be the «young churches», which are now mature. And growing, even in Germany.

Jun 04, 2024 17:22

Simone Varisco

Analysis Opinion

For A Geo-Pastoral and Synodal Reading of Fiducia Supplicans

(ZENIT News – Caffe Storia / Roma, 23.01.2024).- In a time of wounds, outside and inside the Church, where the scouge of power and sexual abuses continues without being resolved, the homosexual issue is at the centner of ecclesial urgency. An issue on […]

Jan 23, 2024 23:03

Simone Varisco