Highlights from the cultural world of Rome
After speaking at the "Giovanni Battista de Rossi" conference just a few weeks ago, Fabrizio Bisconti (* 1955) passed away completely unexpectedly after a short illness. It hits us all like a blow. We are losing an extremely competent and lovable colleague and teacher.
Father Lombardi, head of the Vatican Joseph Ratzinger / Benedict XVI Foundation, and Cardinal Joseph Cordes have given interviews in recent weeks about Joseph Ratzinger, his role in the current church crisis and his importance as a theologian:
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On the occasion of the 200th birthday of the Roman Christian archaeologist Giovanni Battista de Rossi (1822-1894), the Vatican has issued a special stamp for 2.50 euros. The stamps or the first day cover can be purchased at the Vatican post office or in stamp shops (such as directly at the Vatican Santarossa). The Pontifical Institute for Christian Archaeology and the Pontifical Commission for Christian Archaeology are organising a series of visits and lectures throughout the year.
Römisches Institut der Görres-Gesellschaft
