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This layman who refuted Nazism was declared a martyr by Pope Francis
On Friday Pope Francis moved eight martyrs a step further on the path to sainthood, one of whom is Josef... Read more
For these Benedictine monks, to brew well-made beer is to pray
A group of Italy-based monks pray and work at their monastery at St. Benedict's birthplace. Now the fruits of their... Read more
Top Italian cardinal throws punch at new civil unions law
In a powerful speech Tuesday at the opening of the Italian bishops' general assembly, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco of Genoa decried... Read more
Blood-red Trevi fountain a wake-up call on Christian persecution
Illuminated by the red light that spilled across Rome’s Trevi fountain, voices from persecuted Christian communities across the world shared... Read more
Pope Francis meets with railroad workers--and reminds them of God's mercy
Pope Francis on Saturday addressed rail workers, remembering the hard and sometimes deadly work that built the railways of Italy.... Read more
The slow demise of Catholic magazines in Italy
A Catholic-inspired magazine that was once a leader in publishing opinions in Church discussions will quit publication by the end... Read more
Thousands gather in Rome to support the family, oppose gender theory
A pro-family demonstration drew hundreds of thousands of participants to Rome on Saturday, where the rally gathered those opposed to... Read more
March for Life in Rome draws 40,000 participants
One of tens of thousands of people to take to the streets of Rome for this year's March for Life,... Read more
Dante's biggest fans? The 'poet of popes' and his legacy at the Vatican
With this year marking the 750th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s birth, the Vatican is taking a closer look the author... Read more
Here's what the Church in Pompei is doing about the mafia
Archbishop Tommaso Caputo of Pompei said that his diocese has welcomed the Pope’s recent condemnation of organized crime and has... Read more
Could Italy's new president turn the spotlight on Catholic social teaching?
Saturday's election of Sergio Mattarella as Italy's president is an affirmation of the social commitment of Catholics in public policy,... Read more
Singing nun's Madonna cover: not like a prayer
Although it may have been well intentioned, an Italian nun’s choice of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” as her first single... Read more
Italian prime minister meets with Vatican Secretary of State
The newly created Italian cardinals lunched Tuesday with Matteo Renzi, prime minister of Italy, discussing with him and his associates... Read more
Vatican spokesman: ISIS threat to Pope Francis unfounded
In response to rumors that the Islamic State may be targeting Pope Francis, Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. said there is... Read more
Pope Francis to make two trips to Italian city of Caserta
The Vatican confirmed today that Pope Francis will travel twice to the city where an evangelical pastor from Buenos Aires... Read more
Pope Francis to visit evangelical pastor from Buenos Aires
The Vatican announced earlier today that Pope Francis has decided to pay a private visit to an evangelical pastor who... Read more
Pope encourages priests to work in joy, brotherhood
During his one day his visit to Italian town Cassano all'Jonio, Pope Francis met with the priests of the diocese,... Read more
Nun who won 'The Voice Italy' says priorities are Jesus, prayer
Speaking to reporters for the first time after her victory on The Voice Italy, Sister Cristina Scuccia said that she... Read more
Nun wins 'The Voice Italy,' leads crowd in Our Father
In an emotional finale decided by Italian TV viewers, 25 year-old Sister Cristina Scuccia won the 2014 edition of The... Read more
Italy’s March for Life draws global participation
The fourth annual March for Life held in Rome May 4 drew attendees from across Italy, Europe and the United... Read more
