the link between marriage and fatherhood is such that some sociologists have referred to them as a “package deal.”

Google cancels major Catholic blog: closure of traditionalist website sparks widespread debate on digital censorship

In a statement on X, Luigi Casalini, the journalist behind the site, lamented what he called a “grave violation” of free speech. He indicated that legal action is forthcoming, invoking Article 21 of the Italian Constitution, which guarantees the right to freely express opinions and explicitly prohibits censorship.

The Surprising and Beautiful Story of the Pectoral Cross of Pope Leo XIV with Relics of Several Saints

Father Josef Sciberras, Augustinian General Postulator, recalls that the then-Cardinal Prevost was moved to receive this cross at a celebration at the College of Saint Monica. On the eve of the Conclave, Sciberras suggested that he wear it to feel protected by the Saints depicted on the crucifix, and he did: he wore it to the oath and to the balcony of the Vatican Basilica on the day of his election.