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Month: February 2024

Pope Francis visits hospital for diagnostic tests after Wednesday audience

Pope Francis went to the hospital on Rome’s Tiber Island on Wednesday morning after meeting with the public

Pope Francis, weakened by ‘a bit of a cold,’ has aide read reflection before hospital visit

Pope Francis, still visibly suffering from a “cold,” visited a Rome hospital for diagnostic tests on Wednesday following

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of March 2024

Pope Francis asked to pray during the month of March for those who, in various parts of the world, risk their lives for the Gospel so that they might imbue the Church with their courage and missionary drive.

PHOTOS: Restoration of Bernini’s baldacchino begins in St. Peter’s Basilica

Restoration work has begun on the baldacchino over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica designed by Gian

Pope Francis erects new diocese, names bishop in West African country of Guinea

Pope Francis on Thursday erected the new Diocese of Boké in the West African country of Guinea, with

Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish archbishop accused of ignoring abuse

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Polish Archbishop Andrzej Dzięga, who has faced allegations that he ignored

Pope Francis, recovering from ‘mild flu,’ renews call for peace in Ukraine

A day after canceling his audiences due to what the Vatican called a “mild flu-like condition,” Pope Francis

Lenten Meditation on the Life of St. Francis of Assisi

A man of the Gospel, simplicity, and dialogue, St. Francis has inspired countless generations across religions and cultures.  

Assisi: A New Hope for Peace

In the Land of the Lord, as in the whole world, peace is urgently needed.  Amid the chaos

Inside the Apostolic Penitentiary: Here Sinners are Welcome

As we journey through Lent, to gain a deeper understanding of the Sacrament of Penance, EWTN Vatican Bureau

Unity in Martyrdom

Cardinal Koch on the Ecumenism of Blood

Two Years of War in Ukraine

Pope Francis and His Commitment to Peace

Pope Francis Cancels His Audiences Due to Health Reasons for the Second Time in 3 Days

The Vatican Press Office announced early this Monday morning in Rome that Pope Francis's health "continues to show mild flu-like symptoms, without fever. However, as a precaution, this morning's audiences have been suspended."

Vatican Unveils the Holy Lance: A Solemn Tribute to the Soldier of Faith, Saint Longinus

The Lance of Saint Longinus | Lenten traditions in St. Peter’s Basilica

Pope Francis Cancels Saturday Audiences Due to a Mild Flu, Vatican Says

Pope Francis canceled his public appearances on Saturday due to a mild flu, the Vatican has said.

Can the Catholic Church and Freemasonry Engage with One Another?

On February 16, the Ambrosianeum Foundation organized an event on the Catholic Church and Freemasonry. And one cardinal even launched the hypothesis of a permanent “roundtable” with Freemasonry

Two of Father Rupnik’s alleged victims speak publicly for the first time

Two alleged abuse victims of mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday, detailing

Rome to host 7th Day of the Catacombs, opportunity to reflect on early Christians

Rome’s catacombs will open to the public for free guided tours and moments of prayer and reflection on

On this day, Saint John Paul II made Cardinal the now Pope Francis

On February 21, 2001, Saint John Paul II made Cardinal the then Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a member of the first group of 43 new Cardinals of the third millennium.

Who is the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Accredited to the Holy See and What Does He Think

Georges Poulides is the only ambassador accredited to the Holy See to have presented his credentials to John Paul II. Here is his story of a diplomatic life with three Popes

Death and Birth are Intertwined in the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo

An exhibition recalls how Pius XII sustained the population displaced by the bombings in 1944

What Happens at a Wednesday General Audience?

The history and behind the scenes of a beloved Vatican tradition

PHOTOS: Cardinal Rugambwa takes possession of Rome’s ‘Church of the Artists’

Cardinal Protase Rugambwa took possession of his titular church, Santa Maria in Montesanto — one of the twin

Why Don’t We Have the Pope’s General Audience this Week?

The Vatican usually suspends the General Audiences of the Holy Father on only two occasions: during the month of July and during the week in which the Pontiff takes up his Lenten spiritual exercises.

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