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A new stamp issued by the Irish postal service honors Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, who saved 6,500 news in Rome during World War II.

Irish stamp honors Vatican ‘Pimpernel’ O’Flaherty, who saved 6,500 Jews in World War II

Oct 29, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

Ireland’s postal service released a stamp marking the 100th anniversary of the ordination of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty — the Irish... Read more

A gentle cascade of white rose petals falls from the ceiling of the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Aug. 5, 2025, the feast of the dedication of the basilica, evoking “the miracle of the snow” said to have taken place nearly 17 centuries ago.

PHOTOS: White rose petals fall from ceiling of Rome basilica to mark fourth-century miracle

Aug 5, 2025

By Courtney Mares

According to tradition, the miracle involved a miraculous snowfall in Rome on Aug. 5 in the year 358. Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets thousands of youth and pilgrims ahead of a vigil at Tor Vergata, Rome, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025

Pope Leo XIV speaks to 1 million youth at jubilee: ‘Stay with us, Lord’

Aug 2, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pontiff was greeted Aug. 2 by joyous crowds on the 237-acre grounds of the University of Rome Tor Vergata,... Read more

The “Alta Sartoria” Dolce & Gabbana fashion show took place July 15, 2025, on the pedestrian-only Sant’Angelo Bridge, found directly in front of Castel Sant’Angelo, an ancient mausoleum later used as a papal fortress.

Tribute or travesty? Dolce & Gabbana stages Catholic-vestment-inspired fashion show

Jul 24, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana put a spotlight on a new design collection inspired by Catholic liturgical garb... Read more

An aerial view of the papal palace of Castel Gandolfo near Rome. The apostolic palace is a complex of buildings served for centuries as a summer residence for the pope and overlooks Lake Albano.

Pope Leo XIV moves to the ‘second Vatican City,’ Castel Gandolfo

Jul 5, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pontiff will stay on the hilltop Vatican property “for a period of rest” from the afternoon of July 6... Read more

Athletes pray before a match organized by the Caritas Cup in Rome, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Scottish youth bring faith to the field in the Caritas Cup

Jun 19, 2025

By Bénédicte Cedergren

In dioceses and schools across Scotland, the Caritas Cup organizes local tournaments that bring together young people from Catholic schools... Read more

Cardinal William Goh speaks to EWTN News Vice President Matthew Bunson in Rome on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Cardinal Goh: Pope Leo XIV is the ‘right person’ to bring unity, balance to the Church

May 20, 2025

By Kristina Millare

In an interview with EWTN News Vice President Matthew Bunson, Cardinal William Goh said the Holy Father is the “right... Read more

Marchers participate in the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025

PHOTOS: The grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome

May 17, 2025

By CNA Staff

The Saturday processions were held to mark the Jubilee of Confraternities. Two processions total marched through the Roman streets and... Read more

U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast.

Vice President Vance will meet with Vatican secretary of state on Easter trip to Rome

Apr 16, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Vance, who is a convert to Catholicism, will meet with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Italian Prime... Read more

A group of 16 high schoolers and their three chaperones from Melbourne, Australia, take part in the feet-washing rite as part of a jubilee pilgrimage to Rome, Tuesday, March 24, 2025.

From washing feet to a place to sleep: How Rome is welcoming jubilee pilgrims

Apr 4, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Washing feet, with its deep spiritual symbolism, is one of several ways Catholics in Rome are welcoming the many pilgrims... Read more

Father Augustine Deji Dada, a Missionary of Mercy priest, is seen at the Vatican in Rome, Thursday, March 27, 2025.

‘This is life-changing’: Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome for Jubilee of Hope

Mar 28, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

“Being a Missionary of Mercy has given my life so much focus,” said Father Augustine Deji Dada of the Archdiocese... Read more

Candles with Pope Francis’ image on them stand outside Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Feb. 21, 2025.

Pope Francis will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, Vatican says

Mar 22, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Hospital officials said the pope will continue convalescing at his apartment in Casa Santa Marta for at least two months. Read more

A St. Joseph’s procession winds through the streets of Rome and the surrounding neighborhood of the Parish of San Giuseppe al Trionfale in Rome on March 19, 2025.

PHOTOS: Romans celebrate St. Joseph’s feast day, venerate his holy cloak

Mar 19, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Festivities began March 9 with a vigil Mass at the parish to commence the March 10–18 novena leading up to... Read more

A marble sculpture of St. Cajetan holding the infant Jesus identifies the spot where the saint’s vision occurred in the crypt of the Chapel of the Nativity, the side chapel to the right of the main altar of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.

The little-known story of a saint’s Christmas vision of the infant Jesus in Rome

Dec 24, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The experience of the newborn Jesus occurred within the storied walls of the Marian basilica’s Chapel of the Nativity, where... Read more

Christmas lights line a street in Rome, Italy, Dec. 17, 2024.

PHOTOS: Christmas in Rome as first Jubilee pilgrims arrive in Eternal City

Dec 20, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis will open five jubilee Holy Doors in the Christmas season between Dec. 24 and Jan. 6. Read more

Isabella Salandri gives visitors a preview tour of the Vatican Gardens in Vatican City on Aug. 23, 2024.

PHOTOS: New Vatican Gardens tour invites families to explore God’s natural ‘masterpieces’

Aug 29, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Children and their families now have the chance to encounter the Vatican Gardens in a way tailored to capture the... Read more

Pope Francis prays with altar servers gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the 13th International Pilgrimage of Altar Servers taking place from July 29 to Aug. 2, 2024.

Over 50,000 altar servers gather in Rome for summer pilgrimage

Jul 29, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Representing 20 European nations, altar servers have come to Rome this week to participate in the 13th International Pilgrimage of... Read more

The kids and Pope Francis released biodegradable balloons into the sky together on July 18, 2024. The Vatican said the message, “You, dear boy, dear girl, are precious in God’s eyes,” was stamped on the balloons “with the hope that the message will reach as many people as possible.”

PHOTOS: Pope Francis hangs out with Vatican summer camp kids

Jul 18, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The day camp for children of Vatican employees is in its fourth year. It is taking place June 17-July 26... Read more

Rose petals fall in St. Mary Major Basilica Aug. 5, 2017 to commemorate the "miracle of the snow."

Pope Francis to attend ‘Miracle of the Snow’ commemoration in Rome

Jul 12, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Each year white rose petals fall from the ceiling of the papal Marian basilica in commemoration of a miraculous snowfall... Read more

A 1775 painting of the fireworks over Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, painted by Jakob Philipp Hackert.

Vatican fireworks: A 500-year-old tradition for the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

Jun 29, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Each year on June 29, fireworks are launched from atop Castel Sant’Angelo in celebration of the co-patron saints of Rome,... Read more