The Italian Biblical Association is pleased to announce its 2026 study conference, dedicated entirely to exploring the complex relationship between Jesus and Paul. This prestigious event will bring together leading Pauline scholars to share their latest research. Marc Rastoin will open the discussion by examining the “pre-Pauline fragments” embedded within the Pauline epistles, followed by Francesco Bianchini, who will offer a comparative analysis of the concept of law according to both Paul and Matthew. Additionally, Paolo Mascilongo will trace the distinct impact of Paul’s persona and teachings on the Gospel of Mark, while Massimo Bonelli will delve into the dynamic…

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During the 35th Study Conference of the Spanish Biblical Association (ABE), taking place from June 15 to 17, 2026, in Valencia, participants will examine the theme “Canon and Interpretive Community: Identity, Authority, and Tradition.” In biblical and theological contexts, the concept of the canon refers to the official corpus of books recognized as Sacred Scripture. Because these texts are understood as divinely inspired, they hold normative authority over the faith and life of the Church. The formation of this canon was a gradual historical process, during which the interpretive community—namely, the early Church—discerned and recognized the inspiration of specific writings…

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The 4th conference organized by the Société des études juives (SEJ), to be held in Paris from June 14 to 17, 2026, aims to explore the concepts of power, sovereignty, precariousness, and vulnerability throughout the history of Jews and Judaism, with the provisional program now available. Among the core questions to be addressed is how the experience of political sovereignty in Antiquity—however partial and conditional—shaped Jewish self-perception and their understanding of power, as well as how the memory of these ancient experiences influences contemporary relationships to land and authority. Additionally, the conference will examine how classical Jewish texts conceptualize the…

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The Italian Biblical Association is organizing a study conference on the Old Testament entirely dedicated to the theme of power, featuring prominent biblical scholars such as Jean-Pierre Sonnet and Claudio Balzaretti, who will deliver the introductory lectures on the representations of power in poetic and narrative texts. Following them, Rocco Caruso and Cristiano D’Angelo will approach the topic from the perspective of the prophets and kings of Israel, before handing over to Giulia Francesca Grassi and Luciano Zappella, who will delve into the details of Semitic inscriptions and scenes of power usurpation. Finally, Vincenzo Anselmo and Laura Invernizzi will conclude…

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The Italian Biblical Association’s 2026 study conference will focus entirely on the intricate relationship between Jesus and Paul. The event brings together leading Pauline scholars, with Marc Rastoin exploring the “pre-Pauline fragments” embedded in the epistles, and Francesco Bianchini analyzing how the concept of law shifts between Paul and Matthew. Additionally, Paolo Mascilongo will trace the distinct marks of Paul’s persona and theology within the Second Gospel, while Massimo Bonelli examines the connection between Jesus and Paul across Luke’s historical work. This compelling program will be held in Florence from September 10 to 12, 2026, and full details are available…

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SACRED HEART is a French film by Steven and Sabrina Gunnell that celebrates the 350th anniversary of the apparitions of the Heart of Jesus to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1673-1675) in Paray-le-Monial, Burgundy. The film weaves together historical reconstructions, direct testimonies, and theological reflections, offering an intimate look at how the Sacred Heart has become a symbol of merciful love for millions of believers. These diverse voices show how devotion to the Sacred Heart touches every social stratum, reaching even those who are very far from the Church. The film has exceeded all expectations at the French box office, with…

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iThe Pontifical Biblical Institute, in collaboration with the Beyond Canon Centre (Regensburg), is organizing the international conference: “Discourses about the Divine: Language about Transcendence, Language transcending Borders.” This event will take place from April 22 to 23, 2026, at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. The conference aims to explore how ancient Jewish and Christian writings in Koine Greek address the fundamental challenge of theological language. Specifically, it examines how to express the being, speech, and actions of God through human language that must constantly balance fidelity to traditional models with expressive innovation. The investigation will focus on the development,…

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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 5:30 PM, the Rome headquarters of La Civiltà Cattolica (Via di Porta Pinciana 1) will host an event titled “Uncomfortable Biblical Questions,” organized in collaboration with the Georgetown University – Rome Office. We are often accustomed to approaching biblical texts in search of definitive answers. However, those who read them with care soon discover that the Bible is also—and perhaps primarily—a profound book of questions. These are inquiries posed by God to humanity and by humanity to God; they are restless, provocative, and at times deeply unsettling. Some questions are left suspended, while others…

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As part of the research project conducted by the Department of Biblical Studies on New Testament texts as Jewish literature (“within Judaism”), a conference will be held on March 13 and 14 at the Pontifical Theological Faculty of Sicily. This event marks the conclusion of a two-year study dedicated to “The Jew Jesus, His Memory, and the Reading of the Synoptic Gospels within Judaism.” The conference aims to explore, from an exegetical perspective, how our understanding shifts when the Gospel of Mark—and its subsequent adaptations by Matthew and Luke—is not viewed through a retrospective lens that assumes a clean break…

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On April 13–14, 2026, Rome will host a study seminar for specialists dedicated entirely to Pauline universalism. The gathering invites reflection on a pivotal question: how can we re-read Paul’s openness to the Gentiles within the complex context of first-century Judaism? Jointly organised by the Pontifical Gregorian University and the Waldensian Faculty, the seminar will feature contributions from leading experts on the Apostle, including Gabriele Boccaccini, Marinella Perroni, Eric Noffke, Marida Nicolaci, Francesco Bianchini, Pino Pulcinelli, and many others. For further details, you may download the informational brochure. Additionally, the San Paolo publishing house has recently released a translation of…

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In line with the celebration of the Sunday of the Word of God and National Bible Sunday on January 25, 2026, the ST PAULS Bible Ministry held the Grand Finals of the 4th Parish Youth Bible Encounter (PYBE) on January 24, 2026, at the Alberione Hall, Makati City. The event was participated in by ten parish teams from the Archdiocese of Manila, who successfully advanced from the online elimination round held on December 13, 2025. See more here.

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In his Apostolic Letter “Drawing New Maps of Hope” (marking the 60th anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis), Pope Leo XIV exhorts us to “educate in non-violent languages.” He explicitly calls upon Catholic educational institutions to strive to “disarm the word” so that it no longer functions like a bomb. Consequently, it is vital for a Faculty of Theology to establish the necessary tools to defuse the Word. A Catholic education must teach students “to lay down the weapons of aggressive speech and the judging gaze, learning instead the language of mercy and reconciled justice.” From February 19 to May 28, 2026,…

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This week marks the start of a ‘new’ invitation to read the books of the Bible, born from the fruitful collaboration between Sobicain (International Catholic Bible Society) and the Aletti Centre: each week, we will offer key elements for reading a book of the Bible by means of a brief introduction and an icon explained in the description. More information here.

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SOBICAIN is relaunching its training mission. Next January, in Rome, the first biblical course, which will be entirely dedicated to the Apostle Paul, will be held. It will feature a fruitful dialogue between biblical scholar Giacomo Perego and semiologist Alberto Bourlot. The core texts of Paul’s experience will be re-examined through the lens of exegesis and the text’s transmutation across various audiovisual languages. Following this initial in-person course, subsequent offerings will be available in online and blended formats.

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Presented below is a text published several years ago by Father Frédéric Manns of the Custody of the Holy Land, who also served as the dean of the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum. With great insight, he guides us through the profound biblical significance of the “star,” a sign synonymous with the birth of Jesus and the journey of the Magi. His symbolic interpretation does not overlook the historical hypotheses proposed by scientists, which continue to grow in number (see, for example, the synthesis provided in the video by Answers in Genesis, a Christian apologetics community). A literal reading of the text…

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This Christmas brings a long-awaited gift: the Polish edition of the ‘Scrutinise the Scriptures’ Bible. Launched with a series of short clips on the Polish publisher’s website, this version highlights the international reach of a project that began in Italy and has already expanded into Portuguese, Spanish, and Arabic. English, French, and German editions are scheduled for release soon, with several other translations currently underway. A result of the fruitful collaboration between the Pauline Family and the Neocatechumenal Way, and strongly supported by SOBICAIN, the project aims to cover 15 languages by the end of 2027. This will make it…

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The official trailer for the musical dedicated to the biblical figure of David has been available for some time, announcing the animated family film that tells the story of one of the central figures of Scripture: his journey from shepherd to king, his challenge against the giant Goliath, and the defense of his kingdom. e film opens in the United States on December 19, 2025, while in Spain it will be available on April 20, 2026. The trailer has captured significant attention and is generating great anticipation. Brandon Purdie, Head of Theatrical Development and Brand at Angel, stated: The film…

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Launched in 2003 in Frankfurt during the Biblical Year declared by the Catholic and Protestant Churches, the initiative by the Daughters of St. Paul to copy the entire Bible by hand has today been enshrined as a museum piece. Over the years, bookstore patrons, passersby, families, and school groups all contributed to transcribing the sacred texts. Following the closure of the Frankfurt community in 2005, the project continued its course until the twelve volumes—ten of the Old Testament and two of the New—were finally completed and bound in 2018. However, the official conclusion was only marked recently due to the…

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