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Irish stamp honors Vatican ‘Pimpernel’ O’Flaherty, who saved 6,500 Jews in World War II
Ireland’s postal service released a stamp marking the 100th anniversary of the ordination of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty — the Irish... Read more
PHOTOS: White rose petals fall from ceiling of Rome basilica to mark fourth-century miracle
According to tradition, the miracle involved a miraculous snowfall in Rome on Aug. 5 in the year 358. Read more
Pope Leo XIV speaks to 1 million youth at jubilee: ‘Stay with us, Lord’
The pontiff was greeted Aug. 2 by joyous crowds on the 237-acre grounds of the University of Rome Tor Vergata,... Read more
Tribute or travesty? Dolce & Gabbana stages Catholic-vestment-inspired fashion show
The Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana put a spotlight on a new design collection inspired by Catholic liturgical garb... Read more
Pope Leo XIV moves to the ‘second Vatican City,’ Castel Gandolfo
The pontiff will stay on the hilltop Vatican property “for a period of rest” from the afternoon of July 6... Read more
Scottish youth bring faith to the field in the Caritas Cup
In dioceses and schools across Scotland, the Caritas Cup organizes local tournaments that bring together young people from Catholic schools... Read more
Cardinal Goh: Pope Leo XIV is the ‘right person’ to bring unity, balance to the Church
In an interview with EWTN News Vice President Matthew Bunson, Cardinal William Goh said the Holy Father is the “right... Read more
PHOTOS: The grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome
The Saturday processions were held to mark the Jubilee of Confraternities. Two processions total marched through the Roman streets and... Read more
Vice President Vance will meet with Vatican secretary of state on Easter trip to Rome
Vance, who is a convert to Catholicism, will meet with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Italian Prime... Read more
From washing feet to a place to sleep: How Rome is welcoming jubilee pilgrims
Washing feet, with its deep spiritual symbolism, is one of several ways Catholics in Rome are welcoming the many pilgrims... Read more
‘This is life-changing’: Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome for Jubilee of Hope
“Being a Missionary of Mercy has given my life so much focus,” said Father Augustine Deji Dada of the Archdiocese... Read more
Pope Francis will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, Vatican says
Hospital officials said the pope will continue convalescing at his apartment in Casa Santa Marta for at least two months. Read more
PHOTOS: Romans celebrate St. Joseph’s feast day, venerate his holy cloak
Festivities began March 9 with a vigil Mass at the parish to commence the March 10–18 novena leading up to... Read more
The little-known story of a saint’s Christmas vision of the infant Jesus in Rome
The experience of the newborn Jesus occurred within the storied walls of the Marian basilica’s Chapel of the Nativity, where... Read more
PHOTOS: Christmas in Rome as first Jubilee pilgrims arrive in Eternal City
Pope Francis will open five jubilee Holy Doors in the Christmas season between Dec. 24 and Jan. 6. Read more
PHOTOS: New Vatican Gardens tour invites families to explore God’s natural ‘masterpieces’
Children and their families now have the chance to encounter the Vatican Gardens in a way tailored to capture the... Read more
Over 50,000 altar servers gather in Rome for summer pilgrimage
Representing 20 European nations, altar servers have come to Rome this week to participate in the 13th International Pilgrimage of... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis hangs out with Vatican summer camp kids
The day camp for children of Vatican employees is in its fourth year. It is taking place June 17-July 26... Read more
Pope Francis to attend ‘Miracle of the Snow’ commemoration in Rome
Each year white rose petals fall from the ceiling of the papal Marian basilica in commemoration of a miraculous snowfall... Read more
Vatican fireworks: A 500-year-old tradition for the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
Each year on June 29, fireworks are launched from atop Castel Sant’Angelo in celebration of the co-patron saints of Rome,... Read more
