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New EWTN film about Catholic priest in hiding receives blessing from Pope Francis
The film “Faith of Our Fathers” was recently shown at the Vatican to an international audience. Read more
A look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s encounters with five popes
England’s longest-serving monarch had her first meeting with a pope in 1951 while still a princess. Read more
How the tradition of Dutch flowers at the pope’s Easter Mass was saved
At the start of this year, a Vatican Easter tradition hung in the balance. Read more
Pope Francis on Lent: Jesus is with us, even when we’re tempted
Pope Francis highlighted Jesus’ 40-day journey in the desert, where he is tempted by the devil, as an example for... Read more
Pope Francis sends cardinals to Ukraine, where ‘rivers of blood and tears flow’
Pope Francis condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed his solidarity with the country on Sunday. Read more
Vatican introduces three days of paid paternity leave for employees
Pope Francis approved the change. Read more
Vatican laments ‘tragic’ invasion of Ukraine by Russia
“The tragic scenes which everyone feared are unfortunately becoming reality,” Cardinal Parolin said on Thursday. Read more
Pope Francis meets Christian movement of blind and visually impaired people
The French association, Voir Ensemble (Seeing Together), was founded in 1927 by Father Yves Mollat, a blind Jesuit priest. Read more
Food truck for the homeless arrives at the Vatican
Volunteers will distribute meals to people living on the streets around St. Peter’s Basilica Read more
Pope Francis to workers: Turn to St Joseph during Covid-19 pandemic
Pope Francis encouraged workers to turn to St. Joseph for guidance during the Covid-19 pandemic, during an audience at the... Read more
10 things to know about Pope emeritus Benedict XVI
A recent investigative report concerning the Archdiocese of Munich has placed Pope emeritus Benedict XVI in the media spotlight again.... Read more
Vatican delays external audit of contracts in Germany’s Cologne archdiocese
The review must wait until the return of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki. Read more
Why 2022 could be a year of major changes in the Roman Curia
There is currently no Vatican department head from Africa or Oceania. Read more
Pope Francis’ Christmas Mass: ‘God comes into the world in littleness’
In his Christmas homily, Pope Francis asked Christians to contemplate that God did not choose to come into the world... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates his 85th birthday with refugees he helped bring to Italy
The group of about ten refugees are being supported directly by Pope Francis. Read more
Christmas at the Vatican: Here are the liturgies Pope Francis will celebrate this year
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ Christmas schedule for this year. Read more
Pope Francis: The value of a person is not determined by ability
In a meeting with disabled children and their caregivers at the Vatican, Pope Francis said that if disability or illness... Read more
Pope Francis tells new Lebanese PM: Lebanon is worth fighting to save
Najib Mikati gave the pope a brick from a church damaged in the Beirut port explosion. Read more
How to get a plenary indulgence any day this November 2021
Did you know that you can get a plenary indulgence any day this November? It’s true. The Vatican has decided... Read more
European court rules Vatican cannot be sued in local courts over clerical abuse
The ruling is not final. Read more
