TORONTO – As of April 20th, North Americans are being treated to all four seasons of Italy’s most popular tv series, The Sea Beyond, thanks to a “unique deal” reached with powerhouse streamer Netflix. The series follows a group of delinquents including Filippo (Nicolas Maupas) and Carmine (Massimiliano Caiazzo), who are serving time in a juvenile detention center on the Gulf of Naples. Aptly labelled a “teen prison drama”, the series is an ensemble coming of age story whose themes have not only stuck a chord with younger audiences, but resonated with a wide demographic.
by Marzio Pelù
VATICAN CITY – The Pope’s tomb, in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, will be made with material of Ligurian origin, it will have only the inscription “Franciscus” and the reproduction of his pectoral cross: it will be in the niche of the side nave between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the Liberian basilica, located near the Altar of Saint Francis. And it will be on the ground, as the humble Francis wanted and asked it to be.
TORONTO – The tolerance of Canadians for members of the Press and Media who demand “a free pass” from responsible assessments when discussing issue beyond the immediate proximity of the lint in their navel never ceases to amaze me. Paul Martin might still be Prime Minister had his campaign strategists in the election of 2005-06 not dismissed Opposition concerns in respect of costs in the budget update as amounting to “beer and popcorn”.
by Marzio Pelù
GENOA – Until the very end, he reminded the powerful of the world – remaining unheard – of the need to welcome and the importance of brotherhood among peoples: fundamental values for him, son of migrants before being a Catholic. →
TORONTO – With the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, Catholics will be grieving their loss while simultaneously looking ahead to his successor – whoever he may be. And while the 266th Holy Pontiff left during a tumultuous time in human history, there appears to be a slight cultural shift back toward Christian-based values – both at the movies and arguably at the ballot box… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>>
