Robert Redford attended the general audience of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square. The agency of the U.S. Episcopal Conference Catholic News Service reported the actor's presence. Pope Francis also greeted the American actor and director Robert Redford in the crowd. Bergoglio shook hands with the actor and then continued greeting the crowd.
From shipwreck wood to sculpted hope: Domenico Sepe recounts his work for Pope Francis.
There are materials that are more than just matter. They carry with them stories, wounds, hopes. The wood recovered from the Steccato di Cutro shipwreck, which swallowed up lives and dreams in February 2023, is one of them. In the hands of master Domenico Sepe, a Neapolitan sculptor of rare sensitivity, that wood is no longer just...
In Naples a youth soccer tournament in memory of Pope Francis: Bruscolotti's idea
A simple, authentic, popular idea: a Youth soccer tournament in Naples, in memory of Pope Francis. To think about it is Joseph Bruscolotti, historic captain of Napoli's first championship, who on the day of mourning for the passing of the Argentine Pope reflects on the value of sport as an educational tool.
“The important thing is to educate”, says Bruscolotti. “Pope Francis always said: sport can help those who have little, it can help you grow, teach respect, give you a direction.” Not a slogan, but a concrete vision. And who better than the kids from the suburbs can embody that message? Hence the idea of an initiative that goes beyond memory: a real tournament, in neighborhoods where opportunities are lacking but not talent, to carry forward, with the ball between our feet, a legacy of values.
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