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Month: February 2023

Roman Lent Walking Tour

Join us on a journey through Rome’s 40 churches, tracing the footsteps of early Christians and exploring the

Pope Benedict’s Resignation: Debate Continues 10 Years On

The 10th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s abdication announcement — Feb. 11, 2013 — passed with little comment,

Father Giuseppe Lais and the Specola Vaticana, a lifetime of service

Who was Father Giuseppe Lais?   An Italian Oratorian, who lived from 1845-1921, he remained faithful to his dual

Pope Francis to visit Hungary in April

The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will visit Hungary for the second time, from April 28-30. According

After Pope Francis’ visit, South Sudan relief charity sees renewed interest and prayers

Earlier this month, Pope Francis became the first pope — indeed, the first Western leader — to visit

Pope Francis’ Lenten message 2023: Balancing asceticism and synodality amidst current challenges

In his recent Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of

Remembering the Blessed Judge Rosario Livatino: A Martyr in the Fight Against the Mafia

On January 21, 2023, a pilgrimage in honor of judge Rosario Angelo Livatino was held in Rome. Livatino,

What is Transhumanism: The philosophical and scientific movement of augmenting human capabilities

If you could live forever, would you? If you could have all the knowledge accumulated by humans readily

Discover the Miraculous Icon of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy

Our Lady of Good Counsel is a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary, often referring to the

What have the Jesuits done about Rupnik? A timeline

The Society of Jesus said Feb. 21 it had received 15 credible accusations of abuse against Father Marko

Pope Francis: The devil uses ‘three widespread and dangerous temptations’ to divide us

On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis warned of three “widespread and dangerous temptations” that the devil

This was Pope Francis’ spontaneous prayer for Ukraine on anniversary of war

Pope Francis said a spontaneous prayer for peace during a Vatican event for the first anniversary of Russia’s

Pope Francis: Conduct by some Church members has made Vatican trials ‘painfully necessary’

Pope Francis said Saturday that Vatican trials for cases of grave financial mismanagement have become unavoidable in recent

The Vatican Push for Peace in Ukraine

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis has been a vocal advocate for peace and an end
Stanisław Grygiel (Photo: Courtesy Photo)

Professor Stanisław Grygiel, Longtime Friend of John Paul II, Dies at 89

The Polish academic and married father of two passed away Feb. 20 in Rome where he had lived since 1980.
Pope Francis' Prayer for Peace in Ukraine: First Anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Pope Francis’ Prayer for Peace in Ukraine: 1st Anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

In this video, we reflect on the sad one year anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Holy See Permanent Observer to the United Nations (left), and Mohammed Al-Hassan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations, at a signing ceremony establishing diplomatic relations between Oman and the Holy See. The ceremony took place at the Permanent Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations in New York City. | Courtesy of Holy See Mission to the United Nations

Holy See and the Sultanate of Oman Establish Diplomatic Ties

The move leaves only six countries worldwide without any diplomatic connection to the Vatican. The Holy See and
Pope Francis on Feb. 23, 2023, approved a miracle attributed to Servant of God Mother Elisa Martinez | Tele Dehon YouTube

Pope Francis approves miracle to pave way to Beatification of Elisabetta Martinez

The miracle involved the healing of an unborn baby girl in Rimini, Italy. Today Pope Francis approved a

Vatican Group Dedicated to Defending Human Life Gathers in Rome

A Vatican group dedicated to defending human life gathered in Rome earlier this week for its general assembly.

“Peace means having my son back”

Andrii Yurash is the Ukrainian Ambassador to the Holy See. He spoke with EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas

Pope Francis says that Pope’s Ministry is for life

In a recent conference exploring opportunities for collaboration between priests and laypeople, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of
Father Vyacheslav Grynevych gave Pope Francis with a cross made out of broken glass and rubble from destroyed buildings in Kyiv on Feb. 21, 2023. | Photo courtesy of Father Vyacheslav Grynevych

Catholic priest from Ukraine gives Pope Francis cross made out of war rubble

The Catholic priest and his team have worked tirelessly to provide food, shelter, protection, and health and psychological
Pope Francis greets pilgrims before his general audience Feb. 26, 2020. (Photo: Daniel Ibanez/CNA / EWTN)

Vatican: Pope Francis has ‘strong cold’

The Vatican did not indicate whether there would be further changes to Pope Francis’ Feb. 23 schedule due

Pope Francis celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass in historical Basilica of St. Sabina

Following a custom of over 60 years, Pope Francis again visited the Church of Saint Anselm on the

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