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Take care of those on the peripheries, Pope Francis tells mayors
Pope Francis on Saturday told mayors that they must go to those on the margins of their communities in order... Read more
What makes Vivaldi unique among composers? He was a priest.
While Antonio Vivaldi's “Four Seasons” echoes in concert halls and elevators around the world, for some, his greatest masterpieces are... Read more
The Virgin Mary on a paddle boat? One priest's beach blessing
Every August, for the feast of the Madonna of the Sea, Italian priest Father Mario Calogiuri takes to the beach... Read more
Monks of Norcia announce special edition beer to help them rebuild
It was God and beer sales that helped sustain the Benedictine monks of Norcia, and it is God and beer... Read more
Pope hears testimonies of earthquake children, asks them to trust in Jesus
On Saturday, Pope Francis met with 400 children from towns hit by earthquakes in central Italy, telling them that during... Read more
Echoes of St. Benedict as Norcia monks rebuild after earthquake
As Benedictine monks in Norcia, Italy rebuild their monastery from the rubble caused by devastating earthquakes last year, they do... Read more
Pope Francis: in healthcare, we are responsible to the most vulnerable
When it comes to healthcare and using our resources wisely, we have a responsibility to protect and take care of... Read more
Pope leads 'Hail Mary' for those affected by latest disasters in Italy
After his Angelus address Sunday Pope Francis prayed for those who have lost family and friends after the latest set... Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies from earthquake zones in Italy
On Saturday, Pope Francis baptized 13 babies from areas where devastating earthquakes struck Italy last year. Read more
San Gennaro's blood didn't liquefy--so pray anyway, abbot says
Prayer was the response to a rare failure of a saint’s blood to liquefy in Naples, an occurrence some believe... Read more
Pope prays for central Italy after second major earthquake
Sunday Pope Francis expressed his nearness to everyone affected by an earthquake which hit central Italy Sunday morning, asking for... Read more
Don't exploit death of Italian woman to push abortion, ethicist says
The tragic death of a mother in Italy after late-term pregnancy complications and miscarriage is being pinned on the doctor’s... Read more
Castel Gandolfo, the summer home of Popes, opens to the public
Used for centuries as a private summer residence for Popes, the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo has now been opened... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Amatrice to pray for earthquake victims
On Tuesday Pope Francis made an unannounced private visit to the small Italian city of Amatrice to offer support areas... Read more
What is the 'beating heart' of the Church? The Eucharist
The Eucharist is the source of mercy and the beating heart of the Church, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco of Genoa has... Read more
A final farewell to Rome's exorcist: the funeral of Father Amorth
Hundreds attended the funeral Mass of Father Gabriele Amorth, the exorcist of the Diocese of Rome, on Monday, following his... Read more
Firefighters sent by Pope rescue 3-old-boy after earthquake
A group of Holy See firefighters sent by Pope Francis to an earthquake-devastated town in Italy rescued a three-year-old boy... Read more
The powerful story of a nun who survived Italy's earthquake
Sister Marjana Lleshi awoke in the early hours of Wednesday morning to the violent shaking of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that killed 250 people, devastating several towns in... Read more
Pope Francis grieves over deadly train crash in Italy
After a head-on train collision killed 20 people in the southern Italian region of Puglia, Pope Francis voiced his grief... Read more
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
