Italian farmers brought their animals to the Vatican on Friday to be blessed by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti on the feast of St.

Christian hope, as Pope Francis understands it, reminds us that a better and more just world is within our grasp.

The pope’s wheelchair came to a stop before the small Holy Door, typically sealed, in the grand St. Peter’s Basilica. According to tradition and a ritual largely unchanged since the 1500s ...

Offset by canary-colored spires and Italian marble, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, built in the 19th century, is quite the sight to behold. Previous travelers say you most certainly ...

Santa Croce is similar to the Duomo in style (both churches represent dominant Gothic traits), and the exterior is stunning, despite not being as elaborate as the Florence Duomo. Visitors come ...

Andrew, but also includes interventions on other important city sites. These include St. Peter’s Cathedral, the Basilica of St. Barbara, the Bishop’s Seminary, the archaeological excavations of the ...

The year 2025 will be notably marked by the Jubilee celebrations, multiple commemorations—including the 1,700th anniversary ...

Christmas Eve Mass at St Peter's Basilica and the Pope's Urbi et Orbi message at midday Rome time on Christmas Day, will be televised live to 72 countries. The Pontifical Council for Social ...

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As he addressed the faithful in St Peter's Square, Pope Francis urged world leaders of wealthy nations to cancel or decrease the debts of less privileged nations, on the occasion of the Vatican ...

During a ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome ... But it also is a model for welcoming to the faith people of all cultural backgrounds. “We’re on a seven-year journey,” said Fr.

As the 2026 election draws closer, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is preparing to pivot to campaign mode. Photo: Lynn Grieveson Winston Peters doesn’t trust the polls. They’re unreliable – he ...