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Pope Francis praises sacrifices of Rome’s clergy amid pandemic
Pope Francis has praised Rome’s priests for remaining close to their flocks as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged Italy. Read more
Catholic gift shops near Vatican struggle to reopen after coronavirus lockdown
Walking toward St. Peter’s Square, one sees sign after sign posted on the closed doors of religious gift shops and... Read more
Canceled for COVID-19, Rome’s March for Life to ‘connect’ online
With restrictions still in place to control the transmission of the coronavirus, Rome’s annual pro-life march will take place online... Read more
Roman priest offers Easter Mass on church roof amid coronavirus
A pastor at a church in Rome offered Easter Mass from the roof of the church so nearby parishioners could... Read more
Beauty, drama and pinpoint silence: Easter Triduum memories from Rome
As Christians reflect on the reality of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ during these three momentous days,... Read more
Pope Francis surprises high school students before Christmas break
Pope Francis Friday made a surprise visit to a high school in Rome, where he spoke to about 800 students... Read more
This Roman basilica is dedicated to 20th century martyrs
On an island in Rome’s Tiber River, there is a basilica devoted to the Christian martyrs of the 20th century,... Read more
St. Benedict Church in Rome celebrates feast with 40 hour adoration vigil
Before St. Benedict left for Subiaco, he studied in Rome, where today there is a little-known chapel built on the... Read more
Rome’s center of Divine Mercy established by St. John Paul II
Located just steps from St. Peter’s Basilica, Santo Spirito in Sassia is Rome’s official Divine Mercy church. Read more
Caritas Rome will continue receiving Trevi Fountain coins, mayor clarifies
After several weeks of confusion, the mayor of Rome has clarified that coins scooped from the famous Trevi Fountain will... Read more
The youth center at the center of the Church
Though it sits just steps from St. Peter’s Basilica, it goes unseen by the thousands of people that pass by... Read more
How American seminarians in Rome celebrate Holy Week
For American seminarians at the Pontifical North American college in Rome, Holy Week liturgies take on new life and dimension,... Read more
'Holy Stairs' in Rome close for restoration
The ‘Scala Santa,’ or ‘Holy Stairs,’ which are believed to be stairs trod by Jesus on the day of his... Read more
When times are tough, turn to Jesus, Pope says
When life gets hard, Jesus especially invites us to turn to him, Pope Francis said. Read more
Charlie Gard will not be transferred to Vatican Hospital
The London hospital where Charlie Gard is living his last days has refused a transfer request from the Pediatric hospital... Read more
Pope taps Bishop Angelo de Donatis as new Vicar of Rome
On Friday the Vatican announced that Bishop Angelo de Donatis had been chosen by Pope Francis as the new Vicar... Read more
Here's the plan for Melania and Ivanka's day in Rome
When U.S. President Donald Trump stops in Rome for a meeting with Pope Francis Wednesday, both his wife Melania and... Read more
Rome hosts annual March for Life
Held this year on May 20, Rome’s seventh annual March for Life was a chance for pro-life advocates of any... Read more
Pro-Francis posters go up in Rome, striking a different chord
Just two months after Pope Francis faced intense backlash for his reforms when critical posters were plastered around Rome, a... Read more
Venezuelan Fr. Arturo Sosa elected as new head of Jesuit order
After several weeks of discussion and discernment, the Jesuit order has elected Fr. Arturo Sosa as their new Superior General,... Read more
