The Way Home What saint Francis and Rumi Still Whisper to a Restless Worlda conference by Mahmoodreza Esfandiar Forty years ago, on 27 October 1986, Pope John Paul II brought together leaders of the world’s various religions on the hill of Assisi for a day of prayer for peace. That event, which remains unique in …
The Image of Francis in the Teaching of Pope Francis A conference by Daniele Menozzi The lecture, titled “The Image of Francis in the Teaching of Pope Francis – Francis as a Model for Interreligious Dialogue?”, will be dedicated to the presence and significance of the figure of Saint Francis of Assisi in the magisterium …
Dante / Islam: Dante and the Bible A video with Nicolò Maldina https://youtu.be/cg5gDrC_oy0 Nicolò Maldina, Associate Professor at the Department of Cultural Heritage at the University of Bologna, discusses the deep connections between the Divine Comedy and the Bible, specifically addressing the theme of Dante’s “prophetic” vocation. This is the second in a series …
de profundis A Liana Kuyumcuyan Exhibition Remembering is associated with the desire to leave a mark behind. Tombstones are one of the most enduring forms of this desire. De profundis explores how these traces have transformed over time and how they can be read today, taking as its starting point the tombstones found in St. …
Tempted to centralize Governing a multinational and multireligious state – Historical and personal observations from Yugoslavia, Ethiopia and the Ottoman Empire Historical research often illuminates the present, and the present reveals dynamics that help explain the past. In this lecture, Darko Majstorovic will weave together his academic research on national rivalries in the Ottoman Balkans …
Dante / Islam: Introduction Video Series Introduction https://youtu.be/0BceGoM91sw Introductory Video to a DoSt-I Project on Dante and Islam WhatA series of videos with Italian, Turkish, and English subtitles to mark the Dante anniversary and 101 years since the publication of Asín Palacios‘ controversial study, Dante and Islam: Islamic Eschatology in the Divine Comedy. Why The …
Living as Catholic in Istanbul Forum-Theater Workshop on Solidarity and Diversity The Catholic parishes of Istanbul form a rich and diverse community, bringing together people of different ages, countries, languages, and life experiences. In this two-day creative workshop, participants will explore together the various experiences of living as Catholics in Istanbul, share their stories, and …
Methodological Notes for a Theology FROM the Mediterranean Press Release DoSt-I, with the presence of Fr. Claudio Monge OP, participated in the process of creating the Network for a Theology FROM the Mediterranean and contributed to the drafting of the manifesto presented to Pope Francis in Marseille. Now, an accompanying document on the Working Method …
Dilexi Te – I Have Loved You Bishop Massimiliano Palinuro presents Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te is Pope Leo XIV’s first official document. As such, this document serves as a programme for his papacy. In this exhortation, Pope Leo XIV, in harmony with the teaching of Pope Francis, emphasises that the poor are …
Discoveries Catholic students studying at universities in Turkey share their experiences For several years now, Turkish universities have been welcoming students from all continents: Africa, Asia, Europe and even America. Some of these students are Catholic and are transforming the face of the local church with their faith, spirituality, songs and presence in places where …
