A pope marked by the figure of the great Doctor of the ChurchFrom the very first days of his pontificate, Leo XIV repeatedly evoked the figure of Saint Augustine, the great bishop of Hippo, Doctor of the Church, philosopher of grace and spiritual father of the Christian West. This is no coincidence. Even before acceding to the throne of Peter, Leo XIV had been trained in a religious order inspired by the Rule of Saint Augustine, and his first homilies, readings and public meditations reveal a deep affinity with Augustinian thought and spirituality.In a world in search of landmarks, Pope Leo XIV drew a common thread from the thought of Saint Augustine: the human soul in tension, the infinite desire for God, the search for truth and the inner struggle between shadow and light. This inspiration gave his pontificate a rare theological and existential depth. Read more...

A name that resonates with historyWhen a pope is elected, one of his first symbolic gestures is to choose a reigning name. This name is never chosen at random: it reflects a legacy that the new pontiff wishes to assume, extend or reinterpret. By opting for the name Leo XIV, the new pope is inscribing his pontificate in a prestigious but not very recent lineage. The last pope to bear this name was Leo XIII, who died in 1903, known for his commitment to social issues, his defence of workers and his encyclical Rerum Novarum.By taking up this name again after more than a century, Leo XIV is sending a strong message: he intends to echo this tradition of a pope attentive to social challenges, close to the realities of the people, concerned with justice and the balance between progress and human dignity. This choice is therefore more than a tribute: it is a declaration of intent. Read more...

A pope from the New WorldLeon XIV made history by becoming the very first pope to hail from the American continent. Born into a modest Catholic family in the southern United States, he grew up in an environment deeply rooted in faith and community service. His career, atypical for a pope, bears witness to the growing diversity of the Catholic Church and its global roots. Before being elected Bishop of Rome, he had already made his mark through his pastoral commitment to the poorest of the poor and his outspokenness on the major social issues of our time.His appointment was seen as a symbolic turning point: a Church open to new voices, different sensibilities and a renewed understanding of the world. Leo XIV embodies both continuity in the faith and a break with Vatican habits. Read more...

Divine Mercy is much more than a simple spiritual concept or a beautiful theological idea: it is the very heart of the Gospel. It reveals God's deep, faithful and gratuitous love for humanity, especially when it is wounded, lost or sinful. In the mystery of Divine Mercy, the face of God is revealed as that of a Father who never tires of forgiving, loving and lifting up.To understand Divine Mercy is to enter into the most intimate part of Christ's heart, pierced on the Cross, from which water and blood gush forth. It is here, in this total gift of Jesus for the salvation of the world, that mercy reaches its peak. It is at once just, compassionate, patient, but above all transforming. Read more...

Holy Week is the heart of the Christian liturgical year. It begins on Palm Sunday and culminates in the Paschal Triduum: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It's a precious time to immerse yourself in the mystery of Christ's death and resurrection. As a family, it becomes a powerful time for communion, shared prayer and passing on the faith. Each day can be experienced at home in a simple but profound way, adapted to the age of the children, creating a climate conducive to recollection and Easter joy. Read more...