A day filled with the most beautiful light — and I simply couldn’t resist capturing the timeless beauty of Rome. Every corner tells a story, every shadow feels like art. ✨📸

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📖In a snow-dusted Zurich apartment, a boy named Nino begins to hear a quiet calling that reshapes everything he knows.

Nino and the Dream of the White Rope, by Marianna Zangrillo

Free until July 17th

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH7MC815

#comingofage #Zurich #romeitaly #inspirationalstory

Pope Leo XIV Calls for News Media to Shun Divisive Language

In his first audience with journalists as the pontiff, Leo renewed pleas for a more peaceful world. He also spoke to Ukraine’s president on Monday.

The New York Times
Trump and Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope Francis’ Funeral, White House Says

President Trump flew briefly this weekend into a European continent he has thrown into chaos in recent months, paying respects to Pope Francis at his funeral, but also meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at a critical moment that may decide both the country’s boundaries and its fate.Mr. Trump was on the ground in Rome for about 14 hours, and left immediately after the services for the pope in St. Peter’s Square, stopping only for handshakes or greetings with a few of the presidents, prime ministers, royals and religious leaders who came to the ceremony.It was a startlingly fast

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Photos: Pope Francis’ Last Journey

As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home.

The New York Times

Trump and Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope Francis’ Funeral, White House Says

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Trump and Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope Francis’ Funeral, White House Says

During his whirlwind trip to Italy, President Trump’s interactions with world leaders, as they paid their respects to Francis, were being watched closely.

The New York Times

Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice

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Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice

Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well with his fellow clerics.

The New York Times

Ukrainian Peace Plan Hints at Concessions, but Major Obstacles Remain

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Ukrainian Peace Plan Hints at Concessions, but Major Obstacles Remain

Officials in Kyiv plan to deliver their proposal to President Trump’s team, after rejecting a White House plan that would have given the Kremlin much of what it wants.

The New York Times
We visited the Vatican on our trip to Rome. Angela and I were able to go through the holy doors that are only open once every 25 years. This is my favorite photo from the tour, the old entrance into the Vatican museum. #vatican #spiralstaircase #rome #romeitaly