Archive for May 16, 2017

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Annual report shows progress in Vatican financial transparency

The Vatican’s 2016 AIF financial report shows the trend toward transparency of previous years has continued, with a drop in... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square for a Jubilee of Mercy audience June 18, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope urges Macron to strengthen France’s Christian roots

Tuesday Pope Francis sent a telegram to the new President of France, Emmanuel Macron, offering his prayers and wishes that... Read more

Callista Gingrich. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Who is Callista Gingrich? The woman set to be the new Vatican ambassador

President Donald Trump has chosen Callista Gingrich, wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, to be the next U.S. Ambassador... Read more

Pope Francis is presented with an S.S. Lazio jersey at his meeting with the Coppa Italia finalists at the Vatican, May 16, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Be champions of virtue, Pope Francis tells Coppa Italia finalists

Two opposing Italian football teams came together on Tuesday to meet in a private audience with Pope Francis, where he... Read more

Pope Francis and the cross at the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on April 3, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis: True peace comes through the Cross

Only God can give true peace amid tribulations, Pope Francis said in his May 16 homily at his Casa Santa... Read more

Our Lady of Fatima statue in Lisbon, Portugal, May 9, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Sign of hope in Syria – Aleppo consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima

Still reeling from the Syrian civil war, the city of Aleppo saw a ray of hope this weekend with a... Read more