Trespassing Vatican tourists now face prison sentences or heavy fines
The world’s smallest sovereign state has a population of less than 800 and is surrounded by the city of Rome, but the Vatican ...
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Italian nun Raffaella Petrini to head Vatican Governorate
Pope Francis will install Franciscan nun Raffaella Petrini as head of the General Secretariat of the Government of the State ...
Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation while embracing time-honored traditions
Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine ...
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Trump’s Catholic vote strategist named Vatican ambassador
Burch arrives in Rome with no diplomatic experience, a pattern typical for U.S. appointments to the Vatican. "Major countries with diplomatic ties to the Holy See usually send career diplomats ...
Triad high school band students return from Vatican City performance
In December 2024, we discussed the Northwest Guilford High School band’s preparations for their upcoming performance in the ...
Pope Francis calls Trump's plans of mass deportation of immigrants 'a disgrace'
Pope Francis said Donald Trump’s plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a “disgrace,” as he weighed in on ...
Pope welcomes Cuba's prisoner release following talks with Vatican as part of long-standing dialogue
Pope Francis has hailed the release of Cuban prisoners as a "gesture of great hope" that he prays will be undertaken ...
Lifestyles of the Rich and Ancient: Some in Pompeii Even Had a Home Spa
Hot, warm and cold baths in a recently uncovered villa offer a new glimpse of life in the city before it was smothered by ...
As the Vatican braces for Trump II, a key question arises: Will the pope and the president get along?
The Catholics surrounding Trump’s second term are best represented by his vice president, JD Vance, who converted to ...
Rome's Jubilee is expected to attract 32 million people. Here's why — and how to avoid the crowds
Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here’s why, including tips on where to stay, what to ...
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to focus on Creed
As Christian churches prepare to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Week of Prayer for Christian ...
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A Holy Year in Rome: exploring the history and meaning of the Catholic Jubilee
Pope Francis has officially opened the Jubilee of Hope, which will see millions of pilgrims and tourist visiting the capital ...