It was widely anticipated that a major reform of the Diocese of Rome was coming, but no one expected it... Read more
The constitution goes into effect on Jan. 31. Read more
“Let us accompany our dear bishop emeritus in his moment of suffering and trial,” Cardinal De Donatis said. Read more
The Diocese of Rome “assures, also in the name of its Bishop, every support necessary for the desirable positive solution... Read more
Families dressed as traditional artisans, Roman soldiers, and other characters from the story of Christ’s birth also joined the walk. Read more
Blessed John Paul I did not serve as Roman Pontiff for long, but 10 other popes had shorter pontificates than... Read more
Venerable John Paul I was born Albino Luciani on Oct. 17, 1912 in the town of Canale d'Argordo in northern... Read more
The international gathering will be held in Rome on June 22-26. Read more
The 10th World Meeting of Families will be held in Rome on June 22-26. Read more
After a 2-year pause, around 800 people walked more than 15 miles in the saint’s footsteps. Read more
‘We are here to reaffirm the right of children to come into the world,’ said Father Andres Bonello. Read more
Cardinal George Pell celebrated a Mass in memory of Mother Angelica in Rome on Laetare Sunday. Read more
The small Cathedral Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus was filled to overflowing. Read more
Art restorers from the Vatican Museums checked the conservation of an important Byzantine Marian icon in Rome on Thursday. Read more
The pope made the private visit to the statue shortly after 6 a.m. Read more
Tradition holds that St. Jerome brought the mantle from the Holy Land. Read more
No other sacraments may be celebrated according to the pre-Vatican II missal except the Mass. Read more
The pope celebrated Mass at a Catholic university hospital in Rome. Read more
The Populus Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage took place on Oct. 29-31. Read more
The church is the last resting place of more than 8,000 people. Read more