Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A woman was extracted injured but alive from the rubble of her house which exploded this morning in Rocca di Papa The detonation took place shortly after 6.30 in via Focicchia on the outskirts of the municipality of Castelli Romani Several firefighters rushed to the scene and pulled the woman out of what was left of her bedroom The same was insured under the care of health workers While still digging among the debris in via Focicchia in Rocca Di Papa this morning's explosion in the building brings to mind the tragedy which took place in similar circumstances at 10:30 on 10 June 2019 The municipal employee Vincenzo Eleuteri and also the mayor Emanuele Crestini lost their lives a woman was miraculously pulled out of the rubble injured That of the explosions due to gas leaks seems to unite the entire nation in a dramatic embrace the explosion on Saturday destroyed houses and killed seven lives two are missing and a hundred are displaced jokes with Riccardo Mure’ inside the Chicco community of L’Arche an International charity that helps people with intellectual disabilities The findings of expert reports commissioned by L’Arche itself reveal that their founder perverted Catholic doctrine to justify his own sexual compulsions and abuse women and that the movement he created had at its core a secret a mystical-sexual “sect” founded for the precise purpose of hiding the sect’s deviant activities from church authorities A phone sits on a paper sheet reading: “I believe in the human beings today people judges you for the image that you have they see only masks they don’t know even who you are” inside the Chicco community of L’Arche Community Assistant Lucrezia Camille and Giuseppe Cavallaro stand in a facility of the Chicco community of L’Arche People works with collars in a laboratory of the Chicco community of L’Arche is helped walking by Giulia Diffidenti inside the Chicco community of L’Arche and Danilo Petronelli enjoy their day inside the Chicco community of L’Arche Nadia Notarantonio kisses a ceramic tablet adorned with an angel as she prepares first communion favors inside the Chicco community of L’Arche hugs assistant Stefania Bianchini while she is moved by remembering a friend of the community who recently died of an illness inside the Chicco community of L’Arche Edoardo Mira is caressed by a community assistant inside the Chicco community of L’Arche waves to the photographer as they sit inside a facility of the Chicco community of L’Arche Chiara Di Bartolomei and Chiara Santarelli gather inside the calcography workshop of the Chicco community of L’Arche Mimmo Giuliani holds the hand of Doctor Loredana Moretti inside the calcography workshop of the Chicco community of L’Arche and Giorgio Cavalieri wolf in their workshop of the Chicco community of L’Arche a mystical-sexual “sect” founded for the precise purpose of hiding the sect’s deviant activities from church authorities (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Fabrizio Fiore and Giorgio Cavalieri stroll along the gardens of the Chicco community of L’Arche Doctor Loredana Moretti is interviewed by The Associated Press inside the Chicco community of L’Arche is interviewed by The Associated Press inside the Chicco community of L’Arche starts a meeting with regional leaders of the community in Rocca Di Papa a mystical-sexual “sect” founded for the precise purpose of hiding the sect’s deviant activities from church authorities(AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Vice-International Leader Stacy Cates-Carney is interviewed by The Associated Press in Rocca Di Papa Italy (AP) — The findings of an initial expert report were astonishing: One of the 20th century’s revered Catholic leaders who built an international movement of community care for people with intellectual disabilities perverted Catholic doctrine about Jesus and Mary to justify his own sexual compulsions and abuse women The findings of a second report were even worse: The movement he created had at its core a secret mystical-sexual “sect,” and was founded for the precise purpose of hiding the sect’s deviant activities from church authorities L’Arche’s national and regional leaders have been meeting for the past week in the hills outside Rome for the first time since the latest revelations to chart a path forward now that their official history has been shown to be a lie and their hero-founder Vanier a narcissistic and delusional abuser as L’Arche’s most devoted staff processed the gravity of Vanier’s deceptions and what it means for the organization’s future according to interviews at the retreat with The Associated Press in a vision that then is revealed to you and you’re told it’s not like that,” said Azucena Bustamante who oversees five L’Arche communities in Honduras “It does frustrate me — the damage it has caused to a lot of people who believed in this and then found out everything we were made to believe founded L’Arche in 1964 in northern France He initially invited two intellectually disabled men to live with him Catholic-inspired community into an international movement bringing people with and without disabilities to live together in a spirit of mutual respect religiously devout parents — his father was governor general of Canada — Vanier arrived at his calling after having joined a spiritual community in 1950 that was founded by a French Dominican priest it was at L’Eau Vive that Vanier fell under Philippe’s spell and was initiated into the priest’s mystical-sexual practices Philippe developed his twisted theology after experiencing what he called a mystical “grace” one night in 1938 in Rome while looking at a fresco of the Madonna in the church atop the Spanish Steps the “graces” came to involve sexual gratification with women that both Philippe and Vanier justified by claiming that Jesus and Mary were involved in similarly incestuous sexual relationships The Vatican was informed of Philippe’s deviant practices by two victims in 1952; four years later it sanctioned Philippe for “false mysticism.” The Vatican forbade him from public or private ministry ordered L’Eau Vive dissolved and its members forbidden from reconstituting the community Vanier and the women they had manipulated disobeyed according to private correspondence and church archives only recently made available to the L’Arche-commissioned researchers Philippe resumed his priestly ministry as his Dominican superiors ignored the Vatican sanctions The study commission concluded in its January report that Vanier did so as a “screen” to hide the reuniting of the original L’Eau Vive group even though there was also a sincere commitment to help people who otherwise would have been institutionalized The study commission identified at least 25 women whom Vanier abused It determined that Vanier and Philippe’s deviant practices didn’t extend beyond the core “sect” at the original community in northern France especially in the way authority and power are exercised in L’Arche’s more than 150 communities in 37 countries L’Arche’s leaders have apologized to the victims thanked them for their courage in coming forward and assumed responsibility for not having spotted the abuses earlier They say they questioned Vanier repeatedly as soon as the first victims came forward as well as what he knew about Philippe’s 1956 Holy Office condemnation L’Arche was able to obtain a summary report of Phillipe’s 1956 canonical trial which shows the Vatican was well-versed in the dynamics of abuse of power over women decades before the #MeToo movement put it in the spotlight who hailed from a variety of academic disciplines blamed the Vatican’s secrecy in handling the Philippe case for laying the groundwork for L’Arche’s scandal They found that no one except a few Vatican and Dominican superiors knew of Philippe’s deviance or his sanctions “precisely what allowed him to maintain his reputation for holiness and to rewrite history as he pleased.” One of the Vatican’s top experts in abuse prevention praised L’Arche for its “fearless” courage in exposing the painful truth about its past and said the phenomenon of spiritual gurus misusing their authority can’t be ignored any longer by the church “Some time back we did not speak about the abuse of power as the root cause of basically every type of abuse “But it has become clear that this is something that we need to engage further,” said Zollner who runs an institute at the Pontifical Gregorian University that trains church personnel on preventing abuse The L’Arche community on Rome’s outskirts was buzzing with activity on a recent weekday: After nearly three years of pandemic lockdown volunteers were helping some of the 19 live-in residents decorate Easter baskets and the gardening team was busy recycling wood chips the revelations of Vanier and L’Arche’s origins have hit longtime staffers hard though there is no questioning of the fundamentals of the mission a 35-year veteran of L’Arche’s Il Chicco community and now on its leadership team “For sure the investigation shocked all of us at the start,” said Moretti adding that she now realizes Vanier epitomized a type of charismatic leader: “extreme in the good and in the bad.” “What’s important is to not make a myth or idealize anyone Such soul-searching was the order of business at the L’Arche leadership retreat a short distance away It was held in a converted monastery in the hills overlooking Lake Albano within view of the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo across the lake now that it wasn’t just about helping disabled people as Vanier claimed given the risk that Vanier’s methods trickled down to the next generation How does L’Arche move forward with its unique spirituality given Vanier’s writings were found to be problematic once details of his secret life were uncovered the question we have is: Do we tell our story now It’s a broken story,” said Stacy Cates-Carney She said the revelations had “shattered” L’Arche’s understanding of its origins Regular audits are now planned to ensure L’Arche’s safeguarding practices are being implemented Reviews are under way to ensure staffers’ professional personal and spiritual needs are being met appropriately L’Arche staff are being given time to talk and process the revelations “We’re in a stage of grief,” Cates-Carney said people move through that really differently.” Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US The AP is solely responsible for this content Paula Mejia is a reporter and culture writer either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Anita Ekberg, the acid-tongued Swedish film siren best known for her role in Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita, died on Sunday in Rocca di Papa, Italy, at age 83. Her attorney, Patrizia Ubaldi, confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon Ekberg, who hailed from Malmo, Sweden, had been in an Italian hospital since the holidays as she battled a longtime illness, Ubalzi said. Prior to that she was staying briefly in an Italian care home after her villa was partially destroyed in a fire, BBC reports The former actress had been in a wheelchair for the past several years since colliding with one of her Great Dane dogs and breaking her hip Born Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg on September 29 Ekberg got her big break when she traveled to the U.S at age 20 to compete in the Miss Universe pageant after she had been crowned Miss Sweden in 1950 but just afterward signed with Universal Pictures Her first role was as a resident of the planet Venus in 1953's Abbott and Costello Go to Mars and then she went on to act in the John Wayne film Blood Alley She acted alongside Audrey Hepburn in the 1956 adaptation of Tolstoy's War and Peace in which she played Henry Fonda's adulterous wife Helene Kuragina along with actresses Victoria Shaw and Dana Wynter According to BBC Her role as Sylvia Rank earned her international acclaim and the sexually charged scene during which she and co-star Marcello Mastroianni swim in the Trevi Fountain is considered one of the most iconic in film history The film received the Palme d'Or at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival and was an instant success She and Fellini would work together again in 1962 Her acting career tapered off in the 1970s; her last project was a Fellini exhibition that opened in Amsterdam in 2013 Ekberg was married twice: first to English actor Anthony Steel, in 1955. The marriage dissolved in 1959, frayed by Steel's heavy drinking. In 1963 she married Rik Van Nutter, who appeared alongside Sean Connery in the Bond film Thunderball, according to The New York Times Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all the last phase of the FEI Driving World Championship 2022 will take place on Sunday afternoon in Rocca di Papa It’s sure to be a thriller right down to the final seconds in the cones event and after a few upsets over the last several days Here’s a refresher on how the final day’s Combined Driving action will be scored each athlete’s total score from the dressage and marathon elements will be carried forward to the final cones segment and four horses will have to navigate a tight course in the arena which if toppled by a horse or carriage gives penalty points to the driver.  Drivers can also pick up penalties for being over the time allowed which on Sunday’s track will be 194 seconds The faster the time and the fewer the penalties the lower the total score at the end of each round The athlete with the lowest score in the end wins the Individual championship title and the team with the lowest combined points after the worst score is discarded will be awarded the Team gold.  holder of 12 Individual and Team medals at World Championships over the decades The senior Chardon, whose son Bram Chardon is also on the leading Dutch team is hoping to see the Netherlands relive their glory days at the top of the podium a former winner of the FEI Driving World Cup™ on the indoor Driving circuit will start the cones segment in eighth place after his dressage score wasn’t what he’d hoped for and he didn’t make it up in the marathon.  The Chardons are joined by Koos De Ronde who has won the indoor World Cup multiple times The “Master of the Marathon,” as De Ronde is known moved up into fifth place on Saturday and is well poised to be a threat in both the Team and Individual medal hunt.  Chester Weber can’t be ruled out for a turn on the podium either The 17-time American champion led the field after Day 1 of dressage and is lurking in fourth place ready to put the pressure on the three above him.  Whilst the Orangemen are at the top of the Team leaderboard, they’re less than 4 points ahead of Germany, represented by Brauchle, Georg von Stein, and Mareike Harm Harm rocketed to second place in the dressage phase after a harmonious and elegant test Though she approached the marathon somewhat cautiously another athlete who could return home with two medals in her grasp.  Saturday’s marathon was a shakeup for nearly everyone but Exell, who held onto his pole position from Day 2’s second dressage group. It doesn’t look like Team Australia will be a threat, with only two athletes and no discard score, but Belgium are knocking on Germany’s door in third place. The best of the Belgian finishes in the marathon put Glenn Geerts in seventh individually ahead of teammates Dries Degrieck and Tom Stokmans.  but one can never say never in Driving.  A small error can snowball into high penalties or a slow time Athletes and their four horses will have to be fast and precise which necessitates a cool head and stellar human-to-equine communication in the ring.  Five points currently stand between Exell and Brauchle with Brauchle just over a point above Ijsbrand Chardon And Chardon is barely 2 points ahead of Weber so the Individual fight will be a close one indeed.  going in reverse order of their current standings Everyone competing is crossing their fingers that the rain predicted for the countryside south of Rome – site of the 1960 Olympic Equestrian events – won’t put a spanner in the works which could really make the competition anyone’s game.  Looking back on the highlights of the year.. Australia’s Boyd Exell leads the Individual competition in Driving at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018 after day two’s marathon segment on Saturday in Tryon The first day of Driving at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Tryon got off to an exciting start with both Team and Individual competition in the dressage test.. These final rounds had the crowd on the edge of their seats.. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Traditional painted houses stand on a hillside in the town of Rocca di Papa according to Bloomberg News calculations based on data from the country’s statistics bureau ROME (Crux) – It is widely understood that Pope Francis is not a big vacation guy preferring to spend his Summer in the Domus Sanctae Marthae where he lives But as a heat wave breaks records across Europe Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI decided to visit the cooler papal estate of Castel Gandolfo on Thursday Four years had passed since the German pontiff left Vatican City Pope Francis had invited him to the Summer residence of the popes in Castel Gandolfo a small town distancing 1h from Rome that is perched atop a hill overlooking a lake Emeritus Pope Benedict’s return was first reported by the local papers glad to have a pope once more grace the town that was once favored at the Vatican He arrived at Castel Gandolfo aboard a black Mercedes Station Wagon around 5pm and his first stop was at the pontifical residence There he met with the staff and took a stroll in the gardens for about 90 minutes before setting off Rocca di Papa another nearby small town that hosts the Marian Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tufo known for its 15th century chapel and painting of the Virgin Mary marks the spot where a local passerby claimed to have been saved from falling rubble by the intercession of the Madonna Here Emeritus Pope Benedict prayed and greeted the local parish priest even if he didn’t say much,” said a parishioner who happened to be present during the papal visit to the Italian news outlet Il Sismografo but it was striking to see his fairly thin very fragile physique and his severe difficulty in walking,” the source said While it was heartening for people to see Emeritus Pope Benedict the wheelchair that followed him around wherever he went served as a constant remainder of his advanced age made sure that he was always well hydrated during his evening escapade yet another small town in the Castelli Romani area The Vatican’s press office confirmed the short papal visit on July 26 stating that Emeritus Pope Benedict returned to the Monastery of Mater Ecclesiae at the Vatican at 10:30pm and that he had been invited by the Bishop of Frascati Your email will be used to send you The Tablet newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails. For more details, review our privacy policy. More info Create your free account or log in to continue reading The Tablet is the newspaper of the Diocese of Brooklyn, serving Brooklyn and Queens since 1908.© 2025 DeSales Media Group, Inc. Website by 345 Design ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " and traffic of the big city among them fresh air wonderful food and a road that seems to run in reverse this curious spot is popular in Rome and Italian national TV reported about it As with other 'anti-gravity hills' It looks like a normal street in the woods with a gentle slope but if you pour water or put a ball on the pavement it seems to go uphill When one walks on the hill one "can clearly feel that going uphill is much easier than going downhill." This of course should be a dead giveaway that something is amiss If a blind man walked on this hill he would find it no stranger than any other hill Like other gravity hills throughout the world the same explanations are generally given: a deviation in gravity magnetic effects caused by huge underground metal deposits and in this case volcanic activity in ancient times one which only affects those with sight The effect is caused by the peculiar series of uphill and downhill stretches in which there is scarce or no view of the horizon If one lays a level on the hill is shows that things are going downhill indeed.. However it seems that even computers can get it wrong Recently it has been pointed out that according to Google Maps the height of a succession of points on the road shows that according to Google things are indeed going uphill in defiance of gravity Things roll uphill on this Mexican street that seems to defy gravity A mysterious spot where the laws of gravity seem not to apply The strange phenomenon causing gravity to "work backwards" on this hill has been blamed on the paranormal A haunted hill that supposedly defied gravity an optical illusion makes cars seem to roll uphill A spooky spot along the road where things mysteriously seem to move uphill by themselves An optical Illusion once believed to be an electrical phenomenon This strange hill on Old Fort Road where gravity works in reverse has been fascinating locals for years President Maria Voce welcomed him to the house where Chiara Lubich lived and to the chapel where the tomb of the founder of the Focolare Movement is located The Patriarch wrote in Greek in the guest book greetings and gifts were exchanged and the President presented to the Patriarch the co-president Jesús Morán and a small delegation of the Movement The Patriarch was accompanied by Metropolitan Emmanuel of France Patriarchal Deacon James Krochak as well as Andrea Palmieri Under-Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity The Patriarch mentioned the founder of the Movement and said characteristically: “Chiara was committed to brotherhood unity and peace in all areas of human life She gave us a message through her life and her writings that we can not ignore The Movement and all the works that exist today are the testimony of a life dedicated to the Lord but always aimed at the Resurrection” the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery of the Theotokos.. it was announced that two Roman Catholic institutions in Bavaria have decided to jointly.. A car once used by Pope Francis during his 2014 visit to Bethlehem is being transformed into a mobile.. the Monastery of Saint Vlash in Albania hosted a festal Divine Liturgy on the.. Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece presided over the festal Great Vespers at the historic.. (function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website Wednesday marked the 10 anniversary of the death of Chiara Lubich the charismatic Italian Catholic lay woman who founded the worldwide Focolare Movement for spiritual and social renewal in order to build a more united world based on respect and esteem for diversity.  at the movement’s headquarters at Rocca di Papa while bombs were raining down on her home town the 23-year old Lubich had a powerful religious experience which led her to consecrate herself to God.  after St.Clare of Assisi.  This date is considered the beginning of the Focolare movement Through the Focolare (small communities of lay volunteers) she helped contribute to strengthening communion within the Catholic Church and initiated important work for Christian unity interfaith dialogue and dialogue with contemporary culture Today amongst its members are also many who profess no particular religion Pope Benedict XVI had sent a message for Lubich’s funeral held in the Roman Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls describing her as a “woman of intrepid faith a meek messenger of hope and peace”.  Speaking on the occasion of her 10th  death anniversary Cardinal Pietro Parolin recalled Lubich and her movement’s obedience and docility to the Church even in very difficult times.  He particularly highlighted her two contributions While deepening and enlivening the Marian and apostolic character of the Church so that “they all be one,” that the world may believe she accomplished through love for one another just as Jesus taught us.  the Focolare Movement is present in 194 countries and there are about 120,000 people who are part of its structures (members) and one and a half million people who adhere to it or sympathize with it Thank you for reading our article. 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Just click here and website in this browser for the next time I comment By submitting this form you agree that this site stores and manages your data You also agree to our privacy policy and to receive emails according to the preferences you have expressed Remember that you can unsubscribe or change these at any time Patricia and their two children are an Argentinian family the Latin-American branch of the university institute that is based in the international little town of Loppiano (Italy) they began to research their roots among the indigenous peoples and this gave rise to a strong commitment in intercultural dialogue The 2025 edition of the traditional youth festival in the Focolare citadel If you would like more information or to get in touch with us By submitting this form you agree that this site saves and manages your data The investigation was conducted by police officers from the Appio Commissariat in Rome by police officers from the Appio Commissariat in Rome who arrested a man and a woman The largest seizure was made in the home of a 65-year-old in Via Degli Agrifogli in Rocca di Papa where they found 13 kilos of marijuana and 6 kilos of hashish but over 21 thousand euros in cash divided into banknotes of various denominations and different materials for packaging and weighing the narcotic substance Always the investigators of the Appio Nuovo police station they also arrested a 26-year-old of Romanian origin they found 5 kilos of hashish and marijuana 3 precision scales and various drug packaging materials Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram Photo CSC Media Fides news agency reported: "In a serene climate at 2am in her home in Rocca di Papa (Rome) where she had returned last night upon her wish following her hospitalization at Policlinico Gemelli." With these words an official release from Movimento dei Focolari announced this morning the death of its founder hundreds of people went to her room to pay her their last respects then stopped in meditation in the adjoining chapel and stayed around the house It was an uninterrupted and spontaneous procession started a movement of spiritual and social renewal the Focolare During the Second World War among the poor in the city of Trent there began what Chiara herself calls Today the movement has millions of affiliated persons in 182 countries It brings together not only Catholics but also other Christians of more than 350 different communions Hindus and persons with not religious membership all committed to live and spread universal brotherhood to help build up the unity of the human family Concrete initiatives include "cittadelle di testimonianza" project for economy of communion involving over 750 companies who devolve part of their profit to the poor on the Missionary Intention of the Holy Father for October 2002 may have the courage to announce Jesus' special love for the poor." She wrote: "Love is the heart of the Gospel message Christ himself demonstrated this with his words and works during his life on earth This love is of a universal dimension which proposes as the law of life to all those who decide to follow Jesus: "Love your neighbour as yourself" (Mt 19,18; cf what more are you doing than others?" (Mt 5,46-47) This love is typically Christian: a love which makes no distinction like the love of our heavenly Father who "makes the sun shine on all showed special love for the poor: he was concerned for all who suffered.. It is therefore particularly opportune to call attention to the place given to the poor in the life of Jesus It is wonderful to underline that the poor were the first to receive his love and that the love we show to the needy will save us and allow us to share in the glory of the kingdom of heaven as he himself promises when he speaks of the last judgement (cfr Mt 25 We must proclaim Christ's love for the poor But for this proclamation to be effective every Christian must become poor.. This is the path that all Christians are called to walk The Holy Father calls all Christians to commit themselves to new Evangelisation (Novo Millennio Inuente 40) to proclaim with courage Christ's love for the poor In this way we will be an example and stimulus for the world - so lacerated by all forms of violence and discrimination - so that between rich and poor countries there may be a more equal distribution of goods to ensure justice and peace." Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor said: "I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Chiara Lubich and know that this inspirational woman will be greatly missed Her life was one of exceptional service and devotion in response to the prayer of the Lord She sought to incarnate the belief that love will transform the existence of every person ' 'We are all indebted to her work with the Focolare Movement especially in building friendship between Christians and with people of other faiths I offer my prayers and sincere condolences to all her family and friends.' 'May the Good Lord whom she served so faithfully in this life Dr Rowan Williams paid tribute Chiara Lubich Dr Williams said that she had affected the lives of many Christians: "Chiara Lubich was one of the great figures of the modern Church she set a new tone and a new agenda for the community life of many Christians Her writings and teachings gave inspiration to hundreds of thousands and we lament her passing with very deep feeling She was someone I had the privilege of meeting and I've had very fruitful contact over many years with the Focolare Movement who have been kind and supportive and inspirational to me in my own ministry My heart goes out to them as they mourn Chiara's passing I think we have seen in her one of the great lights of the present Christian generation." Source: FIDES/Lambeth House/Archbishops House Tags: Chiara Lubich, Focolare, Rowan Williams, Cormac Murphy O'Connor Pope tells Focolare: Our Lady will always accompany you Rome: Focolare Movement to celebrate 80th anniversary Pope's message on death of Chiara Lubich Filipino Bishop in UK calling banks to stop financing fossil fuels Cameroon: Easter heartbreak - A deeply moving Resurrection story from the frontline We offer publicity space for Catholic groups/organisations. See our advertising page if you would like more information ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community As our audience increases - so do our costs You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN Following on from the success of 2012’s inaugural Granfondo Campagnolo Roma, the series has expanded to encompass events in San Diego and New York this year. BikeRadar went back to the Eternal City to preview the route of this autumn’s Rome installment a selection of the Italian capital’s roads will be closed for 7,500 riders to enjoy an unusual view of the sights riders will be able to choose between two routes both heading south-east out of the city past endless tourist attractions As we rode through the giant Porta San Sebastiano gate the Appian Way’s 2,000-year-old cobbles served as a wake-up call A brief stop at the catacombs of San Sebastiano was cut short by torrential rain so we pushed on to Castelli Romani and Lake Albano the road began the first of the timed ascents – two on the shorter 100km Classico course making a total of 1,469m or 2,415m of climbing on the respective routes The climb to Rocca di Papa affords great views over Lake Albano with Rome in the distance – although it’s long and has some technical corners The town’s piazza and the steep climb leading from it recently featured in the new Roma Maxima pro race which will partner with the granfondo in 2014 the Classico rejoining the Gran Fondo before the final timed ascent of Rocca Priora Those taking on the full challenge will have to tackle the day’s toughest climb of Rocca Massima it climbs 470m at an average of 5.7 percent riders face a 40km+ descent back into the city retracing the first 20km of the course and fighting it out for the finish back at the Colosseum start point The Expo Village will be set up in historic chariot racing arena Circus Maximus where there will be showers and a pasta party after the event There will also be numerous feed zones in the various piazzas likely featuring local produce and refreshments as well as three traditional stops provided by the organisers There’s even a kids’ village back at Circus Maximus for families looking for entertainment while a parent takes on the ride Time limits for both courses are set at a maximum of seven hours and a broom wagon will collect stragglers or those who overindulge on the Italian hospitality en route All starters will be obliged to wear the official Granfondo Roma jersey making for a spectacular sight as traffic gives way to pedal power for the day Our preview ride gave us a taste of the grandeur and beauty of the event, and if you’d like to find out more visit www.granfondoroma.com VATICAN— Retired Pope Benedict XVI visited the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo in his first visit to the papal summer residence in four years Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed the retired pope’s visit after a local newspaper reported Pope Benedict arrived in the afternoon to the traditional papal summer residence in the town outside of Rome made “a stop in the gardens for a walk and recited the rosary” before making his way to the nearby town of Rocca di Papa where he visited the Marian shrine of Our Lady of Tufo The Vatican said he then visited the neighboring town of Frascati and had dinner with Bishop Raffaello Martinelli before returning in the evening to his residence the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican gardens said he was present during Pope Benedict’s visit and that the retired pontiff left “a wonderfully serene impression.” Pope Benedict is “a man who lives constantly in the presence of God a saintly man who transmits that sense of God in a manner beyond his physical appearance He does so with his eyes and his smile,” Msgr Torelli said The 92-year-old retired pontiff previously visited Castel Gandolfo in 2015 when he spent two weeks at the papal summer villa like many of his predecessors since the early 1600s spent a large portion of the summer months at the 135-acre papal villa to escape Rome’s oppressive heat A married Focolarino – one of the first in the wake of Igino Giordani – Danilo along with his wife Anna Maria would soon become the couple leading New Families at a world level; developing in the following decades an innovative and effective Family Pastoral Care appreciated at all latitudes for the rich spirituality from which it draws and for its openness to the demands of the contemporary world The profound interior life of Danilo did not go unnoticed by ecclesiastical leaders who were struck by his brilliant presence Diocesan President of  Catholic men in  Parma when transferred to Rome he became consultant and member of the Vatican department for the Family made him a guest several times in the home of Pope Woijtila and also  a testimonial of  service to the Family in television broadcasts When welcomed by Danilo during a visit (1984) to the International Centre of the Movement the Polish Pontiff did not hesitate to promote him sympathetically as “Foreign Minister of the Focolare Movement “   A collaboration that also continued with Benedict XVI and his request to the Zanzucchi couple to write the text for one of the Stations of the Cross (2012) at the Colosseum in Rome presided over by him  was significant of this Danilo is celebrating his 100th birthday with Anna Maria (90) his 5 children (two Focolarini and two married Focolarini) his 12 grandchildren and the whole Focolarino world In particular with the countless families of the various continents for which with Anna Maria remaining a lovable and safe point of reference for each one His psycho-physical condition remains excellent despite the fact that many years ago Chiara herself feared for his health which has obviously been well recovered He is able to go to Mass almost every day and it is not uncommon to see him participate in the periodic meetings of his Focolare and those of the Focolare-Families The gratitude of the entire New Families Movement for this century of Danilo’s life given to God and his brothers goes to this great figure of a man of Faith and Works Thank you Danilo for being a giant of righteousness and tenderness a temperament of leader and artist: a Saint who lives next door one centered on photographs to Marisa and Mario Merz and the other on images of the great international artists passing through Rome (among them the aforementioned Beuys Blessings: Father Martin Ignacio Gutierrez shakes hands with Pope Francis during a private meeting with the Pope and the new general administration and delegates of the Scalabrinian Fathers and brothers prayer and the elderly were at the forefront of recent discussions between Pope Francis and New Farm parish priest Scalabrinian Father Martin Ignacio Gutierrez at the time for the general chapter of the Scalabrinian Fathers The Scalabrinians are an international community of religious serving migrants and refugees of different cultures religions and ethnicities in 32 countries and on five continents “We gather together to choose the new leader in the congregation and also we develop a kind of guidance for our next six years – what kind of work we want to do the orientation we want to take,” Fr Gutierrez said “During that gathering we had a private meeting with the Pope “We introduced ourselves and the new general administration and of course (the Scalabrinians) now have the blessing of the Pope for the next six years.” Pope Francis emphasised the importance of a rich community life “I appreciated when the superior general said that the Spirit calls you to experience among you communion in diversity as testimony but first and foremost as a joy for you “I also encourage you to continue the journey of sharing with the laity facing today’s challenges together; as well as attending to permanent formation courses Fr Guiterrez also asked the Pope for his blessing of all those in Australia “It’s beautiful news that he gladly said yes,” Fr Gutierrez said It was the first time Fr Gutierrez had met with the Pope – an exchange that left a lasting impression “He asked all of us ‘Do you have a question for me?’ “He was so kind that every single comment or question we asked him He reminded us to pray and to try and live in a simple manner “He emphasised the beauty of promoting migrants because our congregation is really to focus on migration He invited us to respect and honour the seniors worldwide.” The Catholic Leader is an Australian award-winning Catholic newspaper that has been published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane since 1929 accurate and balanced Catholic perspective of local national and international news while upholding the dignity of the human person We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation Copyright © All Rights Reserved The Catholic Leader An explosion that occurred yesterday in the small town of Rocca di Papa The explosion in the Roman Municipality took place at around 11.15 am in a building near a nursery school Moments before a strong smell of gas had been reported Mayor Emanuele Crestini is among those seriously injured and is reported to have suffered burns to 35% of his body A Council employee said that the mayor alerted everyone to leave the building and was in fact the last one to leave A five year old girl and two of her class-mates were also seriously injured when they were hit by glass and other flying objects that were shattered during the explosion While it remains unclear how the explosion occurred it is believed to have been linked to underground works that were being carried out gas-pipes An inquiry was launched in order to establish who was responsible Bdiet l-esperjenza fil-ġurnaliżmu ma' gazzetta lokali fl-2010 Fl-2016 bdiet taħdem għas-sit elettroniku ta’ TVMnews “We want to demonstrate that the Gospel can be lived on a social scale by giving oneself entirely to the others and implementing those principles of justice and fraternity which we chose to abide by on a path of the sharing of faith and life,” recounted Francesco Matterazzo The town is structured into 12 family groups Work is taken as an act of love for the other and the families are willing to take children into custody Nomadelfia is a parish composed of families single laity and priests who share an experience that recalls that of the first communities of the faithful precisely a stone’s throw from the Etruscan-Roman town of Roselle Fr Zeno Saltini started to gather abandoned children and raise them as sons thus founding the Work of the Little Apostles a young student who offered to act as mother to those children Zeno entrusted the smaller children to her launching a new consecration path in the Church that of the “mothers by vocation.” With the end of the war and were willing to gather the war orphans and raise them as their very own the entire community approved the text of a Charter which was signed at the altar: so the Work of the Little Apostles became Nomadelfia the “nomadelfians” found a home suitable for the development of the community in the city of Grosseto in a farm hold donated by the daughter of a renowned Italian businessman “Our mission today has not changed,” explains Francesco Matterazzo “In an ever more connected world that develops new instruments for communication and unity there are other coexisting realities that deny the dignity of the other and build walls… this is why I think that the proposal of a path of fraternity is important for humanity more than ever priests and singles can share a daily life more suitable for man with his natural aspirations for superior values like love and socially richer due to the variety of experiences and age brackets.” Interviewed by the renowned Italian Catholic magazine responds on the themes of woman’s role and the current challenges of the Church Germany’s Christoph Wahler and his 13-year-old grey gelding Carjatan S will be first into the arena as the Dressage gets underway at the FEI Eventing World Championship 2022 in Pratoni del Vivaro There was just one withdrawal during the first horse inspection Mexico’s Daniela Moguel and the mare Cecelia A total of 89 horse/rider combinations from 26 countries will tackle the three-phase competition that will decide both Team and Individual medals over the next four days at this much-loved Italian venue Germany was drawn first to go of the 16 teams and with individual riders also interspersed the drawn order is as follows (Teams marked with an asterisk):  The defending champions from Great Britain have a good draw, and Ros Canter who won both Team and Individual gold last time around at Tryon USA in 2018 will put the first British foot forward when entering the arena with Lordships Graffalo in the 13th starting spot tomorrow morning Each team will field two combinations on Thursday and two more on Friday when the Dressage phase will conclude send only Katrin Khoddam-Hazrati and Oklahoma 2 into action tomorrow afternoon while her compatriots will strut their stuff inside the boards on Friday.  Guiseppe della Chiesa’s cross-country course was opened on Wednesday revealing 42 jumping efforts on his 30-fence track over a distance of 5,600 metres The optimum time in which to get home is 9 minutes 50 seconds and as Great Britain’s Lucinda Green 1982 World Champion and twice European Champion pointed out after her first look at the fences this is a track that will need to be ridden “by feel” rather than on the clock climbs and drops make it a roller-coaster from start to finish and included an obstacle that has been constantly altered and reused since first built for the 1960 Olympic Games Riders will walk the course several times over the next few days before the cross-country action begins on Saturday but first they will want to perform well in the Dressage arena to place themselves prominently on the leaderboard One young man who should be feeling confident is Switzerland’s Robin Godel who was individual winner with Grandeur de Lully CH while also helping his country to victory at the Test Event at Pratoni in May which was also the first leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup 2022 series The Swiss were superb at this 4* NC-S event with Nadja Minder slotting into fifth individually with Toblerone while Melody Johner and Toubleu de Rueire finished eighth and all three combinations are back in action again this week.  Their cross-country coach is Kiwi legend Andrew Nicholson who during his own spectacular career won every CCI 5* in the Northern Hemisphere and who won team gold at the 1990 World Championship in Stockholm (SWE) Nicknamed “Mr Stickability” for the number of times he defied gravity and stayed onboard his horses in tricky situations he will have advised his squad how to ride the long and steep run down the combination KEP Italia Slide which is guaranteed to be one of the favourite viewing spots for spectators early on the course Nicholson is also an idol for individual competitor Fouaad Mirza from India who will start 19th of the 45 runners in tomorrow’s first day of Dressage and who said today that his country will soon be a force to be reckoned with in the sport of Eventing The 30-year-old who hails from Bangalore moved to Germany in 2017 and is based with German team member Sandra Auffarth who won double-gold at the FEI World Championship in 2014 He’s been riding the 16-year-old Seigneur Medicott for some years now and is confident that they will give a great account of themselves over the coming days we’ve been to two Championships and we know each other very well” a 5* not a 4* so it will test the partnership of horses and riders and the bond between them It’s a difficult course but we are looking forward to tackling it!” In the past seven world championships in Eventing the eventual winning team has been placed either first or second after Dressage It was Team New Zealand at the 1990 Stockholm World Championships that last defied this trend by starting in fifth place after Dressage The on-form Swiss team have never started a world championship inside the top ten after Dressage and their best placing was ninth in Jerez (ESP) in 2002 But things can change and over the next few days The camaraderie in this special equestrian sport is something very special and some British team supporters had a nice surprise last night Andrew Nicholson was on the same flight from London and they offered him a ride in their taxi to Frascati the town near Pratoni which is housing most of those visiting the event That led to a dinner invitation the group will never forget and they will by flying both the Swiss and British flags at the FEI Eventing World Championships 2022 this week as a result.  so don’t miss a hoofbeat of the FEI Eventing World Championship 2022 Suzanne: BA (Hons) in Marketing Management An entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in marketing riding since the age of 5 and owning horses for over 35 years Thousands of Nigerian women could be expelled or left homeless as Salvini decree abolishes protective measures Princess, 31, born among the muddy streets and shacks of Benin City, left everything to come to Italy in 2008 Now she is one of the thousands of women trafficked into the country who could soon find themselves on the streets under a decree that cements the populist government’s hardline immigration stance approximately 40,000 Nigerian women live in Italy According to the Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) thinktank in the past four months Italy has rejected more than 1,000 asylum applications submitted by Nigerian women while an estimated 1,134 have been refused humanitarian protection Freeing girls trafficked to Italy for sex: ‘You will not be a slave for ever’ GuardianThe main element of the Salvini decree named after the interior minister and leader of the far-right League is the abolition of humanitarian protection for those who are not eligible for refugee status After her parents died and she needed to support herself Princess was told by traffickers that she would “find dignified work once in Italy” For five years she was forced into prostitution in various Italian cities The psychologists caring for her at a migrant welcome centre are aware of her ordeal and are providing counselling Princess sought help from an aid organisation when she found out she was pregnant she was transferred to the welcome centre in Castelnuovo di Porto “I finally believed that I had found some stability I thought I would have given birth to my child in that centre and that we would have been able to stay there before formal passage of the Salvini decree the bill was retroactively applied by the interior ministry hundreds of migrants were evicted from welcome centres around the country The evictions are not only affecting those whose request for protection on humanitarian grounds is pending approval but also those in possession of permits to stay despite the law stipulating that their status should be maintained The first reception centre to be evacuated was in Isola di Capo Rizzuto in Calabria “When the police came to tell us that we couldn’t stay there any more I couldn’t believe my ears,” says 31-year-old Blessing “They took all of our belongings and escorted us out They have always been left alone in the world founder Women of Benin CityThe state police came for Princess on 23 January She and 500 others were evicted from the refugee reception centre in Castelnuovo di Porto “I was hoping to finally find some peace,” she says were transferred to a welcome centre managed by the Catholic church in Rocca di Papa or to centres managed by the aid group Caritas The decree is supposed to grant victims of sex trafficking a form of protection because of the risks they may face if deported back to their countries of origin they must report their captor to the police or enter a rehabilitation programme “The majority of victims of trafficking are afraid of rebelling or of entering into psychological rehabilitation,” says Isoke Aikpitanyi a trafficking survivor and founder of the anti-trafficking association Women of Benin City they are simply Nigerian women with a humanitarian permit that the authorities will not recognise Before they leave their homes, Nigerian women are made to undergo traditional oath-taking ceremonies involving complicated and frightening rituals. The widespread use of “juju” ceremonies in trafficking women from Nigeria to Europe leaves deep emotional scars. was forced into prostitution for six years on the outskirts of Milan Today Faith lives in a welcome centre run by the church in Rocca di Papa a commission will decide whether to accept or deny her asylum request and the thought of returning to Nigeria makes her cry “They forced me into prostitution for six years and now they could send me back to Nigeria where my madam is waiting for me who has been providing assistance to Nigerian women for seven years says clearing reception centres is likely to increase the risk of further trafficking and exploitation it also means facilitating the work of criminal organisations,” he says Names have been changed to protect identities will set sail for a new edition that will lead you to discover the wonderful Italian coasts a symbol of tourism and the beauty of the Mare Nostrum: Capri It will stop at the mythical stacks to tell about an environmental restoration project in the submerged part of these rocks famous all over the world. You will sail into the blue grotto traditions and legends linked to the sea of Capri an island that for over 70 years has attracted great personalities noble and extravagant characters from the Dolcevita Between the sea and the famous square to discover secret anecdotes and illustrious presences where Donatella Bianchi will talk about the fish market an economy that is undergoing severe shocks between war and pandemic an important project to repopulate the Italian seabed with posidonia a plant that guarantees the balance of the sea and the species that inhabit it Fabio Gallo will accompany Donatella Bianchi who will guide us to discover Procida The appointment is always on Rai1 and streaming on RaiPlay at 3.15 pm. © 2025 by Viaggiando Italia - Web Marketing Solutions P. IVA 02583850694 - Tutti i diritti riservati. © 2025 by Viaggiando Italia - Web Marketing Solutions P. IVA 02583850694 - Tutti i diritti riservati. Categories Food Read on to discover the best restaurants in Dulwich.  With a golf club, art gallery, Georgian mansion and three wonderful parks, Dulwich is one of South London’s best-kept gems.  But, we’ll let you in on a secret – the food scene is why we love Dulwich so much. The neighbourhood’s restaurants cover practically every culinary base, from Japanese and Georgian to Italian, British, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean, to name but a few.  Lordship Lane is a foodie’s paradise with around 15 to 20 restaurants within about a mile of each other – it’s the perfect place to launch your culinary adventure of Dulwich.  Read on to discover some of the best restaurants in Dulwich.   View this post on InstagramA post shared by ROCCA DI PAPA (@roccadulwichvillage) Pizza, pasta and warm, homely vibes, Rocca Di Papa is a sublime Italian spot and one of the best Dulwich Village restaurants.  The straightforward menu combines classic pizza and pasta dishes with some excellent insalata (salad), carne e pesce (meat and fish) and many other traditional and contemporary Italian dishes.  There’s a superb selection of starters for lighter bites, but be sure to check out the seasonal specials, too. And, as expected from a stellar Italian joint – the wine list doesn’t disappoint, with plenty of vino to choose between.  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Belair House (@belairhouseevents) We imagine there aren’t many restaurants situated inside a Georgian mansion. But, among some of the many excellent restaurants in Dulwich Village is 1785, a bar and restaurant inside Belair House.  The house is a popular wedding venue – we’re sure you’ll see why when you go.  The swanky interior is true to the home’s handsome exterior. The restaurant itself serves authentic north Indian cuisine from Monday to Saturday and a modern British menu on Sunday, including roast beef, lamb, chicken, nut Wellington and fish and chips.  Overall, an exquisite Indian restaurant, and Dulwich’s 1785’s unique setting only makes this spot more brilliant.  View this post on InstagramA post shared by siOn LONDON (@sionlondon) A sleek and modern bar and restaurant with an impeccable interior, siOn has earned itself some stunning reviews in a short space of time.  The cuisine here is dubbed Mediterranean fusion, and the menu is intriguing, with kebabs, wings and even KFC fried cauliflower. The cocktail menu is divine, and most are *reasonably* priced at £10 a pop, or thereabouts.  Among West Dulwich restaurants, siOn is truly unique and is well worth a visit for food, cocktails, or both (preferably both).  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Park’s Edge Bar & Kitchen (@parksedgebarandkitchen) Park’s Edge Bar and Kitchen is a cosy, inviting spot located at the edge of Brockwell Park. This restaurant’s stunning interior matches its superb brunch/lunch and dinner menus with classic dishes like steaks and shepherd’s pies. Meanwhile, the burger menu elevates old faves with the likes of a King Truffle Wagyu Burger and Lobster Royale Cheeseburger.  If you’re looking for something lighter, the brunch menu offers some excellent all-day-breakfast-style dishes like Morning Zen – a healthy omelette – and The Big Smoke, with hot smoked herring.  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Megan’s 💙 (@megansrestaurants) Megan’s offers a loosely Mediterranean and Turkish menu packed with mouth-watering dishes like open kebabs and grilled halloumi Megan’s in the Hamlet leans towards the Middle Eastern portion of Mediterranean cuisine with warming spicy and healthy dishes cooked with fresh ingredients and served in a beautiful well-lit room with appropriate decor.  Coupled with Middle Eastern salads and seasoned chips Megan’s is perfect for anyone looking for a little culinary escape to the Med.  Franklins has an apologetically British menu with dishes like pork belly, partridge, seabass and sirloin for mains, ham hock, rollmops and soup for starters and quintessential snacks like Welsh rarebit and Scotch Woodcock. The menu is extensively gluten and dairy-free, which we love.  This award-winning restaurant is warm and friendly and has delivered many years of service to the local areas. It’s still going strong today – which says a lot.  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Yama Momo (@yamamomo_eastdulwich) From British to Japanese cuisine without walking more than a few minutes down the road – Yama Momo is yet another superb restaurant down Lordship Lane, which hosts between 15 and 20 restaurants and cafes by our (incredibly accurate) estimations.  This one won’t need much selling to fans of Japanese cuisine with sashimi, sushi, nigiri and tempura. There are plenty of hearty mains like grilled sea bass, truffle tofu and rib-eye beef to sink your teeth into.  The chef’s special sushi rolls are always a winner, and there are plenty of appetisers, salads and sides. Easily one of the best Lordship Lane restaurants – and the competition is hot!  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Peachy Goat (@peachygoatldn) One of our favourite restaurants in London, Peachy Goat’s trademark Italian-inspired vegan cuisine can convert even the most die-hard carnivores.  The seasonal menu is 100% plant-based and stacked with healthy dishes and the venue itself is intimate and laid-back.  A no-brainer for purveyors of vegan and veggie cuisine.  Read Next: The Best Vegan Restaurants in London View this post on InstagramA post shared by Walter’s Bar & Kitchen (@waltersdulwich) Further south in West Dulwich, you’ll find the relatively new Walter’s Bar and Kitchen Walter’s has already earned itself rave reviews with the promise of many more to come.  From the same duo, Matt & Rob, that opened Oystermen in the heart of Covent Garden, Walter’s delivers fresh dishes cooked with genuine, honest ingredients sourced from Britain’s land and sea.  The seasonal menu is well-represented with seafood like oysters and cuttlefish with mains like Barbary duck, and rosemary roasted lamb – DROOL. While the venue itself is wonderfully warm and modern. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kartuli (@kartuli.co.uk) Another sublime restaurant in East Dulwich’s Lordship Lane is the fantastic Kartuli. If you’ve been so lucky to try Georgian food before, you might already know about dishes like khachapuri and khinkali. If not, it’s time to find out.  Kartuli’s menu is adorned with succulent dishes from Georgia’s unique corner of Europe, including a stunning wine list that comes with its own map of where each bottle is sourced from.  With its fantastic interior and friendly atmosphere, Kartuli is elevating the status of Georgian cuisine while providing Lordship Lane with yet another wonderful place to eat. One of the most exciting East Dulwich restaurants.  So, if you’ve been searching high and low for a Georgian restaurant, East Dulwich has you covered.  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Utter Waffle (@utterwaffle) Utter Waffle kicks the Dulwich food scene up another notch These 4-time British Street Food Award Winners provide incredible sweet and savoury waffles in this wonderful spot in Dulwich and their famous food van Reggie which you’ll find touring various spots in London.  Savoury waffles like the Club Waffle are stuffed with fresh ingredients sweeter waffles for brunch – and there are some seriously indulgent treats for dessert.  We won’t waffle on any longer… You simply have to try them for yourself.  With its eclectic and healthy menus, Spinach Dulwich has been making a real impact across its two London venues (the other can be found in Crystal Palace).  The weekday menu is power-packed with fresh dishes like crushed avocado on sourdough You can also choose a make-your-own salad and protein option by combining a salad with chicken Dinner delivers more healthy meals like fried goat’s cheese and sweetcorn ribs Veggies and vegans – you’re well-represented here with most main dishes costing less than £10.  Don’t Miss the Imperial War Museum’s Brand New Exhibition of Ukraine War Photography Brilliant Things to do on a Saturday in London London x London is the insider’s guide to discovering the best of London interesting and quirky spots that make London such a dynamic city Want to know where to find London’s secret bars We provide practical guides that help you do just that Find Out More Copyright © 2025 London x London