History & culture
Superstition or Religion? Possession and Exorcism In the Roman Catholic Church
September 2019 | Diana Lucarino-Diekmann
“Vade, retro satana!” “Step back, Satan!”
Jesus’ exorcisms consisted simply and directly of commanding the demon to leave the host body. To carry forth this work, Jesus told his followers to heal the sick and cast out demons. In third century...
Higher Education: Italy vs. America
September 2019 | Jacob DeCarli
More than 300,000 U.S. students studied abroad in the last academic year and that number continues to increase. Of those 300,000 students, 40 percent study in Europe, namely France, Spain, the U.K., and of course Italy. While study abroad programs...
Superstition or Religion? The Relics and Incorruptibles Tour
August 2019 | Diana Lucarino-Diekmann
Molte persone sono superstiziose e lo sono indipendentemente da cultura, luogo di origine, estrazione sociale o livello di istruzione. In generale si può definire superstizione ogni atto al quale si attribuisce il potere, misterioso e...
La Madonna Arrives in Custonaci
August 2019 | Anne Robichaud
Il Santurario della Madonna di Custonaci, patrona di diversi Comuni staccatasi da Erice, raccoglie oggi l’identità del popolo dell’agro-ericino ed è stato per secoli meta di pellegrini venuti ad omaggiare la Madonna arrivata dal mare, secondo la...
NIAF On Campus Fellowship Scholarship Announced
August 2019 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) announced that the 2019-2020 NIAF on Campus Fellowship application is open now until September 13. The program is intended for future leaders who self-identify as active in the Italian American...
La Bella Figura: The Italian Way
July 2019 | Elia Iafelice
It is no secret that Italians like the idea of “la bella figura” which literally translates to “the beautiful figure.” It specifically means to dress well to make a good impression. Wanting to look appealing is a common desire for Italians, an...
“Freedom and democracy incompatible with those who always look for enemies”
July 2019 | Super User
The President of the Republic of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, June 2.
“Freedom and democracy are not compatible with those who fuel conflicts, with those who aim at creating senseless opposition between identities, with those who foment clashes, with...
Superstition or Religion? Religious Paraphernalia in My Young Life
July 2019 | Diana Lucarino-Diekmann
Molte persone sono superstiziose e lo sono indipendentemente da cultura, luogo di origine, estrazione sociale o livello di istruzione. In generale si può definire superstizione ogni atto al quale si attribuisce il potere, misterioso e...
The Columbus Letters
July 2019 | Janice Therese Mancuso
When Christopher Columbus embarked on his first voyage west, he began writing a journal, noting the course and sailing conditions. As with the letters Columbus wrote on his return trip to Spain, the journal was also hand-copied and translated and...
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