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Roman Nights: Jubilee 2025: A Year of Hope in a World of Crisis

Marking the 750th anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas's passing, the Catholic Church, led by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, celebrates the profound legacy of one of its greatest theologians.

Castel Gandolfo is an Italian village on the shores of Lake Albano. Its Papal Villas are known to have been the summer residence of the popes for many years. However, during World War II, it became a refuge for people seeking to escape the war. 

Discover how the Catholic Church, led by figures like Pope Francis and community organizations, brings solace and aid to the victims of Ukraine's ongoing conflict, aiming for a future of peace and reconciliation.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, delivered a significant speech emphasizing that solidarity is the key to changing structures responsible for poverty and exclusion. 

As France made the decision to include abortion as a right in its constitution, the Vatican reacted immediately. The Pontifical Academy for Life issued a statement of solidarity with the French Bishops. 

The Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums in Vatican City symbolize the divine-human bond, urging the preservation of timeless art. Behind the scenes, restorations safeguard our cultural and spiritual heritage.

Journey through the captivating story of Bernadette Soubirous with the musical “Bernadette of Lourdes,” a theatrical masterpiece that transcends religious boundaries to explore themes of truth, courage, and resilience.

Discover the poignant story of 21 Coptic martyrs, honored by both the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Vatican, in Samuel Armnius' documentary, "The 21: The Power of Faith, The Village of the Martyrs.”

The Vatican, through voices like Cardinal Michael Czerny and Pope Francis, emphasizes the dual potential of Artificial Intelligence to both aid and endanger peace, stressing the importance of ethical use and global responsibility.

The Vatican deepens its probe into allegations against Fr. Marko Rupnik as victims speak out, while Pope Francis lifts statute limitations and actions are taken against Rupnik's co-founded community amidst debates over his mosaics' fate.

In his video message, published on February 27th, the Pope says, “The courage of the martyrs, the witness of the martyrs, is a blessing for everyone.”

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

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

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

Cardinal Koch on the Ecumenism of Blood

Pope Francis and His Commitment to Peace

St. Peter’s Basilica and the Jubilee Year of 2025

Divine Providence in the Life of a Holy Laywoman

Collection for the Holy Land to take place on Good Friday

Lent with Pope Francis

In 1613, Pope Paul V Borghese consecrated this magnificent chapel, located in the left nave of the Basilica

On the 58th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Francis asked, “How can we remain fully human and