Pope proclaims Jubilee: ‘May hope fill our days!’
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At a ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica on Ascension Thursday, Pope Francis solemnly proclaims the upcoming Jubilee Year 2025, consigning the Bull of Indiction – “Spes non confundit. Hope does not disappoint” – to the Archpriests of the Papal Basilicas and representatives of the world’s bishops.
Belmonte: Concrete preparations begin for the 2025 International Coronation
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The commission that will prepare for the International Coronation of the MTA as “Queen Mother of the Church” at the Belmonte Shrine in Rome has been formed. The first meeting has already borne tangible fruit.
The Schoenstatt Priests’ League is born in Italy
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The meeting of diocesan priests interested in the Schoenstatt Movement resulted in the formation of a new branch of the Movement and a gift for the priestly column in Italy.
Italian Schoenstatt leaders meet to delve deeper into their mission
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The Italian Schoenstatt leaders met at the International Shrine in Belmonte, Rome, to evaluate their mission as a community and to envision it towards the future.
An extraordinary surprise for Schoenstatt seminarians
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“We left the auditorium without believing what had happened,” said the young seminarians of the Schoenstatt Fathers who, without expecting it, were received by Pope Francis.
An encounter between brothers: A visit to the Motherhouse of the Pallottine Fathers
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A fraternal encounter between the Schoenstatt General Presidium and the General Leadership of the Pallottines marked the days of the meeting of the International Presidium in Rome.
Schoenstatt present at the International Meeting of Rectors of Shrines
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Representatives of the Schoenstatt Shrines participated in the International Meeting of Rectors and Collaborators of Shrines in Rome. Among them were Father Ignacio Camacho, rector of the Original Shrine, and Father Marcelo Cervi, rector of the Belmonte Center.
Schoenstatt’s General Presidium meets in Rome
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On Monday, November 6, the meeting of the members of the General Presidium of the Schoenstatt Movement began in Rome. It is made up of representatives of the entire International Schoenstatt Movement. Let us accompany them with prayers so that the Holy Spirit may guide them.
Schoenstatt has 2 “International” Shrines – Today is the anniversary of one of them
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The Shrine of Belmonte in Rome is considered international, just like the Original Shrine. It was inaugurated on September 8, 2004. The rector of this holy place, Father Marcelo Cervi, explains its mission and why it is important at the international level.
Pope Benedict XVI, Our Friend on Earth and in Heaven
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Pope Benedict has passed away. We as Church mourn him. He was a very special and close friend to Schoenstatt. He appreciated our charism and mission for the Church, accompanying us in a fatherly way and feeling very much loved and supported by us. Here is a brief review of that fraternal relationship between Pope Benedict and Schoenstatt.
Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict: his official biography
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Following the announcement of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Saturday at the age of 95, we look back at his long life and its main highlights with the following official biography.
Tenth World Meeting of Families: Marriage is both difficult and precious.
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One of the lectures was given by Eduardo de la Paz and Mónica González, from Spain, on the topic “Accompaniment in the first years of marriage”.