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Rome’s priests look for leadership from their new bishop, Pope Leo XIV
“We are very hopeful; you perceive a lot of enthusiasm, anyway, whether from brother priests or from the people of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV ordains 11 new priests for Rome, urges transparent priesthood
Pope Leo XIV ordained 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome during Saturday Mass, calling for priestly lives that... Read more
Pope attends episcopal ordination of Rome’s new auxiliary bishop
Cardinal Baldassare Reina emphasized three fundamental aspects of episcopal ministry while emphasizing that episcopacy is service, not honor. Read more
Rome’s most important church celebrates 1,700th birthday
The church is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and the seat of the bishop of Rome, the pope.... Read more
Retired NBA star Gordon Hayward enters Catholic Church in Rome: Exclusive interview
And what a beginning it was for the former Celtics player, who received the sacraments of initiation and first Communion... Read more
Who is the Rome Diocese’s new vicar general, future Cardinal Baldassare Reina?
As he listed the names of the new cardinals, the pope named “His Excellency Monsignor Baldassare Reina, who will be... Read more
Diocese of Rome closes first step toward sainthood for young wife and mother
Chiara Corbella Petrillo shows us that “holiness is possible and it is the only path that makes us happy,” Bishop... Read more
Discover the hidden chapel in Rome where St. Catherine of Siena died
Located around the corner from the Pantheon, the tomb of St. Catherine of Siena sits within the high altar of... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to 200 children for catechism in Rome suburb
Pope Francis made a special “getaway” from the Vatican on Thursday to meet with a group of 200 children at... Read more
Diocese of Rome shake-up: Pope Francis transfers vicar to Vatican post
The reassignment of Cardinal Angelo De Donatis is part of a major reform of the Diocese of Rome by Pope... Read more
Rome remembers 80th anniversary of Nazis’ expulsion of the city’s Jews
This annual event has been held for the past 30 years and is jointly organized by the Catholic community of... Read more
Diocese of Rome: Thousands expected at Vatican for ecumenical prayer vigil ahead of synod
The prayer service will take place just days before the launch of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of... Read more
Rupnik’s victims say Diocese of Rome’s statement ‘ridicules’ their pain
The diocese described the Aletti Center — where Father Marko Rupnik has been accused of abuse — as having “a... Read more
Rome Diocese expresses solidarity with anti-Mafia priest following attempted assassination
On Tuesday, the priest was participating in a march for law and order and against the Mafia when a man... Read more
Pope Francis creates independent supervisory commission for Rome Diocese
The oversight committee is part of the pope’s reform of the governance of the Rome Diocese. Read more
Analysis: Pope Francis centralizes authority with reform of Diocese of Rome
It was widely anticipated that a major reform of the Diocese of Rome was coming, but no one expected it... Read more
Pope Francis reorganizes Diocese of Rome in face of ‘epochal change’
The constitution goes into effect on Jan. 31. Read more
Rome Diocese to offer Mass for Benedict XVI
“Let us accompany our dear bishop emeritus in his moment of suffering and trial,” Cardinal De Donatis said. Read more
![[L] A screenshot of Father Marko Rupnik giving a talk in February 2022 and [R] Cardinal Angelo De Donatis in 2021.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/rupnik-and-de-donatis.png?w=220&h=165)
Cardinal says Rome diocese learned ‘recently’ of Fr. Rupnik accusations
The Diocese of Rome “assures, also in the name of its Bishop, every support necessary for the desirable positive solution... Read more
PHOTOS: Living Nativity takes to the streets of Rome
Families dressed as traditional artisans, Roman soldiers, and other characters from the story of Christ’s birth also joined the walk. Read more
