Articles by Almudena Martínez-Bordiú
1,600 of Rome’s poor attend ‘Bernadette of Lourdes’ premiere
Jan 16, 2025 / 15:45 pmA musical that tells the story of St. Bernadette, visionary of Our Lady of Lourdes, made its debut in Rome on Jan. 14.
Rome to host ecumenical vigil during Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Jan 16, 2025 / 06:00 amOn Jan. 25, the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Pope Francis will conclude the week with vespers in St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica at 5:30 p.m. Rome time.
Vatican cracks down on illegal entry into its territory
Jan 15, 2025 / 06:00 amThe Vatican City State has toughened sanctions for those who try to illegally enter its territory in areas where free access is not allowed.
Pope Francis’ autobiography ‘Hope’ is out this week
Jan 14, 2025 / 07:00 am“Hope,” the autobiography of Pope Francis, hit the shelves of Italian bookstores Tuesday and will be on sale starting Jan. 16 in more than 100 countries.
Journalists to gather in Rome for Jubilee of the World of Communications
Jan 12, 2025 / 06:00 amMedia professionals from different countries will gather Jan. 24–26 in the Eternal City to take part in the Jubilee of the World of Communications.
The elephant that captivated the pope and lived in the Vatican gardens
Jan 10, 2025 / 08:00 amDuring his Jan. 8 general audience, Pope Francis enjoyed a circus performance that included two animatronic elephants, evoking Pope Leo X’s pet elephant.
How can the Jubilee of Hope strengthen your faith? Here’s what you need to know
Jan 2, 2025 / 07:00 amWhy is the jubilee such an important event for Catholics? The answer is simple: It offers an extraordinary opportunity to attain salvation.
Making a pilgrimage to Rome for the jubilee? Here’s what you should know
Jan 1, 2025 / 06:00 amFor Jubilee 2025 pilgrims, the experience of arriving in Rome will be new due to the reconditioning of a disused stretch of railway and a reception center near the basilica.
Relatives of Belgian King Baudouin: ‘His whole life was a witness to the living Christ’
Dec 30, 2024 / 11:55 amRelatives say if King Baudouin were to be recognized as a saint, they would want for him to be an example for all heads of government and heads of state.
A visual tour of the Holy Doors Pope Francis will open for the 2025 Jubilee
Dec 21, 2024 / 07:00 amThe rite of opening the Holy Doors of the main basilicas of Rome to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee Year is perhaps one of the most solemn events of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis sends special Christmas gift to the people of war-torn Ukraine
Dec 19, 2024 / 15:25 pmIn addition to a small mobile medical unit, the Holy Father is sending to Ukraine six ultrasound machines.
Following prolonged wait, the blood of St. Januarius liquefies again
Dec 18, 2024 / 17:30 pmThe faithful of the city of Naples in Italy experienced profound relief when they witnessed the liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius.
Pope Francis calls on young people to protect their authenticity and dignity at work
Dec 18, 2024 / 10:15 amAn encouraging message from Pope Francis to young people participating in LaborDì, a day of reflection to promote decent work.
As he turns 88, 8 + 8 interesting things about Pope Francis
Dec 17, 2024 / 17:10 pmOn the occasion of his 88th birthday, CNA highlights some interesting facts about Pope Francis.
In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor
Dec 16, 2024 / 13:30 pmThe 40-minute private meeting took place in a room at Ajaccio’s Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, where the two leaders addressed several pressing international issues.
Vatican opens first day care for employees’ children
Dec 13, 2024 / 16:05 pmThe Vatican’s first day care center is slated to begin operating next spring and will serve up to 30 children between ages 3 months to 3 years.
Pope Francis: St. Lucy is an example of female leadership in the Church
Dec 13, 2024 / 15:35 pmPope Francis said that “we need women’s work and their word in a Church that reaches out that it may be leaven and light in the culture and in our lives together.”
CNA explains: What do Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith consultants do?
Dec 11, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican body responsible for questions of doctrinal orthodoxy in the Church, has a group of outside consultants.
Pope Francis, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán talk Ukraine and family policies
Dec 4, 2024 / 15:10 pmPope Francis received the prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, at the Vatican on Wednesday.
Traditional rite to demolish wall protecting Holy Door held at St. Peter’s Basilica
Dec 3, 2024 / 17:55 pmThe ceremony is a traditional one to verify and ascertain that the Holy Door, closed during the last holy year, is intact, sealed, and ready to be reopened.