Archive for January 11, 2025

From left to right: Ivan, Olga, Julia, and Violetta Petrosyan.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Story of Armenian family’s journey to freedom, faith during ongoing conflicts is focus of new film

“Between Borders” depicts the real-life events one family endured while fleeing their home in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the massacre that... Read more

A new tour of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo is opening in spring 2025 for jubilee pilgrims who wish to escape the crowds in Rome for a day and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of God’s creation.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

PHOTOS: New Jubilee tour of Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo highlights beauty of creation

A new tour for Jubilee 2025 of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo aims to... Read more

Servant of God Enrique Shaw.?w=200&h=150

By Julieta Villar

Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw moves closer to beatification

The cause for canonization of Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw took another step forward as the alleged miracle attributed to his... Read more

Pope Francis prays during Mass on the solemnity of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis sends prayers, condolences as Los Angeles battles wildfires

As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles neighborhoods, Pope Francis expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy. Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims from his wheelchair during the Saturday jubilee audience in the Vatican’s audience hall, Jan. 11, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis welcomes jubilee pilgrims: ‘Begin again with hope’

The virtue of hope holds a divine strength: In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address via a video livestream from his Casa Santa Marta residence within the Vatican due to a cold on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis makes surprise stop at foundation supporting global charitable projects

Founded on principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, Fondazione Roma is a cornerstone of Italy’s philanthropic landscape. Read more

The Vatican on Jan. 10, 2024, announced the confirmation of the election of a new head of the Syro-Malabar Church, the largest Eastern Catholic church in India, Bishop Raphael Thattil.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

India’s Syro-Malabar Church reshuffles leadership amid liturgical row

The appointment, confirmed by Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil on Jan. 11, follows the First Session of the XXXIII Synod... Read more

Pope Francis meets with U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday, June 14, 2024, after a session at the G7 summit, which is being held June 13–15 in the southern Italian region of Puglia.?w=200&h=150

By Tina Dennelly

President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction

“Pope Francis is unlike any who came before,” a White House statement said. “Above all, he is the People’s Pope... Read more