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PHOTOS: Pope Francis hangs out with Vatican summer camp kids
The day camp for children of Vatican employees is in its fourth year. It is taking place June 17-July 26... Read more
Pope Francis to attend ‘Miracle of the Snow’ commemoration in Rome
Each year white rose petals fall from the ceiling of the papal Marian basilica in commemoration of a miraculous snowfall... Read more
Vatican fireworks: A 500-year-old tradition for the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
Each year on June 29, fireworks are launched from atop Castel Sant’Angelo in celebration of the co-patron saints of Rome,... Read more
Workers discover human skeleton during Jubilee construction dig in Rome
The skeleton was unearthed during excavations to create an underground motorway that will create a pedestrian-only road to St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope Francis reflects on Roman Empire in visit to ancient Capitoline Hill
The pope made the trip to the Capitoline Hill to speak to local government officials on June 10 in the... Read more
UPDATE: Theologians hold closed-door meeting in Rome on guidance document for October synod
The June 4–13 closed-door gathering of experts in theology, ecclesiology, and canon law is being held at the Jesuit general... Read more
Here’s how the city of Rome is preparing for the 2025 Jubilee Year
Approximately 358 planned projects in the Lazio region, where Rome is located, are underway in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee... Read more
Pope Francis cancels Monday audiences due to persisting ‘mild flu’ symptoms
The Monday morning telegram sent out by the Vatican noted that while the pope’s “mild flu symptoms persist,” he did... Read more
Rome to host 7th Day of the Catacombs, opportunity to reflect on early Christians
Rome’s catacombs will be open to the public for free guided tours and moments of prayer and reflection on Saturday,... Read more
PHOTOS: Cardinal Rugambwa takes possession of Rome’s ‘Church of the Artists’
The cardinal was joined by priests from the Diocese of Rome as well as by senior prelates. Read more
Ancient 40-hour ‘Quarantore’ devotion continues to bless Rome
The Quarant’Ore or Quarantore (“40 hours”) is an exposition and continuous devotion in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Read more
Pope Francis issues new regulations setting spending limits for Vatican offices
Pope Francis amended the Vatican’s financial regulations on Tuesday, enshrining a spending limit into law. Read more
Conference on anniversary of Benedict’s death focuses on legacy defined by love of Christ
Friends, scholars and former colleagues of Pope Benedict XVI gathered in the Campo Santo Teutonico in Vatican City, from Dec.... Read more
Pope Francis: The Nativity is an example of ‘joy’ and ‘amazement’
Pope Francis on Wednesday spoke during his general audience on the importance of approaching the coming of Christ with “joy”... Read more
Pope Francis says that he wants to be buried in Marian basilica in new interview
Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Colombian priest as auxiliary bishop in Archdiocese of Quebec
Pope Francis appointed a Colombian-born priest, Fr. Juan Carlos Londoño, to serve as a new auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese... Read more
Vatican: Small part of cremated ashes can be kept in personal place in certain cases
The guidance came from a letter written by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who serves as the prefect for the Dicastery... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis honors Virgin Mary on solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Pope Francis prayed in front of a statue of the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Spanish Steps, which sits atop a... Read more
Cardinal Fernández: Offer yourselves to the Lord ‘like clay ready to be molded’
The new head of the Vatican’s doctrine office gave a homily this week in which he encouraged Catholics to be... Read more
Pope Francis at general audience: ‘The Spirit is the protagonist’ of evangelization
Pope Francis’ catechetical series on the essential components of the proclamation of the Gospel culminated with a fourth and final... Read more
