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Caritas Rome will continue receiving Trevi Fountain coins, mayor clarifies
After several weeks of confusion, the mayor of Rome has clarified that coins scooped from the famous Trevi Fountain will... Read more
The youth center at the center of the Church
Though it sits just steps from St. Peter’s Basilica, it goes unseen by the thousands of people that pass by... Read more
How American seminarians in Rome celebrate Holy Week
For American seminarians at the Pontifical North American college in Rome, Holy Week liturgies take on new life and dimension,... Read more
'Holy Stairs' in Rome close for restoration
The ‘Scala Santa,’ or ‘Holy Stairs,’ which are believed to be stairs trod by Jesus on the day of his... Read more
When times are tough, turn to Jesus, Pope says
When life gets hard, Jesus especially invites us to turn to him, Pope Francis said. Read more
Charlie Gard will not be transferred to Vatican Hospital
The London hospital where Charlie Gard is living his last days has refused a transfer request from the Pediatric hospital... Read more
Pope taps Bishop Angelo de Donatis as new Vicar of Rome
On Friday the Vatican announced that Bishop Angelo de Donatis had been chosen by Pope Francis as the new Vicar... Read more
Here's the plan for Melania and Ivanka's day in Rome
When U.S. President Donald Trump stops in Rome for a meeting with Pope Francis Wednesday, both his wife Melania and... Read more
Rome hosts annual March for Life
Held this year on May 20, Rome’s seventh annual March for Life was a chance for pro-life advocates of any... Read more
Pro-Francis posters go up in Rome, striking a different chord
Just two months after Pope Francis faced intense backlash for his reforms when critical posters were plastered around Rome, a... Read more
Venezuelan Fr. Arturo Sosa elected as new head of Jesuit order
After several weeks of discussion and discernment, the Jesuit order has elected Fr. Arturo Sosa as their new Superior General,... Read more
At the heart of the Church, EWTN launches new Rome office
The EWTN News Rome Bureau is now is just minutes from St. Peter’s Square, having launched its new office on... Read more
Gammarelli legacy passes to sixth generation of papal tailors
For five generations the Gammarellis have dressed and shod the Vicar of Christ through their family business, Rome’s historic Ditta... Read more
Pope Francis meets with parents of American student killed in Rome
After the tragic death of Beau Solomon in Rome late last week, Pope Francis met with the young student’s parents,... Read more
Prayer is the 'way out' of a closed heart and mind, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis gave 25 new archbishops the pallium, encouraging them to remain strong in prayer, which he said... Read more
Trevi Fountain in Rome to be dyed red for Christian martyrs
On April 29, the Trevi Fountain, one of the most popular and emblematic tourist spots in Rome, will be dyed... Read more
Pope Francis returns to Rome after a week of spiritual exercises
After spending a week outside Rome reflecting on key questions in the Gospel during their annual Lenten retreat, Pope Francis... Read more
In interfaith move, Pope Francis will visit Rome’s synagogue in January
The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis will soon become the third-ever Roman Pontiff to visit the Great Synagogue in... Read more
Rome pilgrimage gives homeless man a new perspective on life
Derrick Yearout has come a long way from his homeless, drug-addicted days. After changing his life and getting off the... Read more
Vatican officially confirms Pope Francis' visit to Africa in November
The Vatican today officially announced that Pope Francis will travel to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic in November,... Read more
