Vatican News produced the documentary Leone a Roma for the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. One scene featuring older photos shows him wearing Nike sneakers and liturgical vestments, sparking huge reactions online.
War in Iran. Key Developments, April 24: A “Neither Peace Nor War” Stalemate. Iran Holds All the Cards—the U.S. Is Digging Its Own Grave The war in the Middle East has entered a “neither peace nor war” phase, but this is precisely where the U.S. seems to have miscalculated: by maintaining the blockade, they are themselves provoking a rise in oil prices, putting pressure on their own economy, and strengthening Iran’s role as the controller of key routes. Trump’s “unwavering” stance isn’t working; all the trump cards are in Iran’s hands—and the US is digging its own grave. The “neither peace nor war” mode In the Middle East, the conflict between the US and Iran has entered a “neither peace nor war” phase. According to military blogger Yuri Podolyaka’s morning briefing, the situation is as follows: the formal two-week ceasefire announced by Donald Trump on April 8 was supposed to end on the 22nd, but the U.S. president effectively extended it without specifying a concrete timeframe …More
WHY ARE THERE THREE STEPS BEFORE THE SANCTUARY? Have you ever walked into a Catholic church and noticed the three steps leading up to the sanctuary? They’re not just decoration. They preach. They teach. They reveal something heavenly, if only we have eyes to see. Let me take you on a short journey into their meaning. You’ll never see them the same way again. 1. THE TRINITY IS CARVED INTO THE FLOOR Those three steps represent the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Every time a priest climbs them, he's ascending in the name of the Most Holy Trinity, the same God who is made present on the altar. Step One: God the Father, source of all. Step Two: God the Son, Word made flesh. Step Three: God the Holy Spirit, who sanctifies. The sanctuary is not just a stage. It’s a meeting place between Heaven and Earth. And the three steps are the path into that divine mystery. 2. HOLINESS REQUIRES ASCENT God told Moses: “Take off your sandals, for the place where you stand is holy ground.” (Ex 3:5) …More
St. Paisios ~~~ Those who sow dissatisfaction will reap dissatisisfaction and will store up anxiety. Whereas who sow praise for God, receive divine grace and eternal blessing
Medeea Greere @GreereMedeea BOMBSHELL REPORT: 31 STATES DEFY THE SKIES — AMERICA, LED BY RFK JR., MOVES TO BAN GEOENGINEERING! 31 U.S. states have introduced legislation to ban geoengineering and toxic weather modification programs. Backed by the Trump administration and a newly vocal HHS under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., this is not just a political shift — it’s an environmental reckoning. This long-form investigative piece exposes the science, the cover-up, the public health fallout, and the constitutional violations behind decades of atmospheric experimentation. America is reclaiming its skies. Read it. Share it. Demand answers. 31 STATES DEFY THE SKIES: AMERICA MOVES TO BAN GEOENGINEERING Full story : BOMBSHELL REPORT: 31 STATES DEFY THE SKIES — …
St. Padre Pio ~~~ Have courage and do not fear the assaults of the Devil. Remember this forever; it is a healthy sign if the Devil shouts and roars around your conscience...