The friars of the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua remember Venerable Placido Cortese and Saint Maximilian Kolbe, two fellow friars martyred by the Nazis

Pope Francis’ initiative aimed at placing the Holy Scriptures at the centre of the Christian life

The Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua and the great Family of St. Anthony are united in prayer

Liturgical events from 16 December to Epiphany

Various plants have become symbols of Christmas over the years. First and foremost, of course, is the fir-tree with thousands of lights.

From 29 November to 7 December every day Holy Mass and meditation in preparation for the feast of 8 December