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With the Jubilee Year, Pilgrims Walk Italy Again

Judith Harris

The Jubilee Year called by Pope Francis begins in less than six weeks, and, despite tedious delays, the city fathers are forging ahead with their preparations for Rome, from...

A Pope Called Francis

Massimo Enrico Milone

Bergoglio’s courage to call himself Francis emphasized the need for the Church to change course immediately. That is, to take the word of God to the streets of the world.

The Franciscan Revolution

Gennaro Matino

“He shall be called Francis.” Never before had a name rung with such clarity in the ears of those awaiting word of the new Pope in Saint Peter’s.

Umbria. Exploring Italy’s Greenest Spot 

Virginia Di Falco

Rich in environmental, cultural, and gastronomic diversity, Italy’s greenest region offers tourists unforgettable experiences. 

Meet Carlo Pagnotta, Artistic Director Of The Umbria Jazz Festival 

Letizia Airos

Magical music in a magical atmosphere. Thanks to his vision and the generous support of local authorities Umbria has become the jazz capital of Europe. 

Friar Francis. The Founder of Italian Literary Tradition

Stefano Albertini

What makes Friar Francis so Italian is that he is the author of the first poem in the Italian language: The Canticle of Creatures. And for a nation that for about six centuries...

World Peace: The View From Israel. Tikkun Olam

Francesco Maria Talò*

Roughly eight hundred years since he journeyed to the Middle East, Saint Francis’ message remains firm for its universal appeal, as do the region’s ties to Italy.

From Assisi. “St. Francis in New York”. For a “ Free, fraternal, harmonious and reconciled humanity”

Letizia Airos

Interview with Friar Carlo Bottero, the keeper of the ‘Canticle of Creatures’ and other precious manuscripts from the XIII and XIV centuries, as well as Papal Bulls pertaining...

"Saint Francis in New York"

The Canticle of Creatures and other Franciscan manuscripts from the 13th century. A unique exhibition in the United States. For the first time at the United Nations and the...

“Chiara” by Dacia Maraini. From One Woman to Another

Letizia Airos

At the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo’ I listen to director Stefano Albertini introduce one of the greatest contemporary writers, Dacia Maraini. Maraini is launching her latest...

“UMBRIA: The Green Heart of Italy”

Chiara Morucci

The green heart of Italy was presented by Enit Director, Eugenio Magnani, Fabio Paparelli Regional Umbria Councilor, Valentino Valentini the Former Mayor of Montefalco and Chiara...

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