Remembering history to defeat the hell of war

Remembering history to defeat the hell of war

Our editorial director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on Pope Francis’ powerful new call for European leaders to build bridges of peace in Europe. By Andrea Tornielli After Luxembourg, Belgium: still a small country, but a crossroads, “the synthesis of Europe”, starting point for its reconstruction after the monstrous tragedy of the Second World War. The Pope…

‘Forgetful’ Europe and ‘useless massacres’

‘Forgetful’ Europe and ‘useless massacres’

Our editorial director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on Pope Francis’ powerful call for European leaders to seek the path of dialogue in order to restore peace across the continent. By Andrea Tornielli Peace, negotiations, diplomatic work, honorable compromises. From Luxembourg, a small country at the crossroads of many European historical events, Pope Francis launches an appeal…

Unforgettable journey of missionary Pope to the ends of the Earth

Unforgettable journey of missionary Pope to the ends of the Earth

At the end of Pope Francis’ pilgrimage to Asia and Oceania, our editorial director shares his thoughts on the images and experiences that will remain etched in the hearts and minds of all. By Andrea Tornielli At the end of Pope Francis’ longest apostolic journey, which took him to Asia and Oceania, several images are…

Church’s mission is work of Holy Spirit, not of our ‘techniques’

Church’s mission is work of Holy Spirit, not of our ‘techniques’

Our editorial director reflects on Pope Francis’ first day in Papua New Guinea, as he met with the country’s civil authorities and lay and ordained ministers of the Church in Port Moresby. By Andrea Tornielli – Port Moresby How can we get young people excited about mission? “I don’t think there are any ‘techniques’ for…