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Nordic Catholics Unite in Historic Pilgrimage to Rome

For the first time ever, five small Nordic Catholic communities have organized a joint pilgrimage to Rome on the occasion of the 2025 Jubilee.

Global Summit On Children’s Rights At The Vatican

World leaders met at the Vatican for the Children’s Rights Summit. Before it opened, Pope Francis embraced Roman, a Ukrainian child with burns, a moment symbolizing the event.

Vatican News: New Vatican Document On AI

Vatican news: New document on AI stresses human dignity. Pope marks 80 years since Auschwitz liberation. Survey shows Pope Francis is Italy’s most trusted figure. Delegation sent to Syria.

Communicating Hope: Celebrating the Jubilee of Communicators

Hope in Pope Francis' ponticate, the entire Jubilee Year, and the work of communications.

Ecumenical Prayer: Journey Towards Jesus in Unity

Last November, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople confirmed ongoing conversations between Church representatives about establishing a common Easter date, potentially beginning in 2025.

Caravan for Peace: Silence All Weapons

Youth in Rome march for peace, meeting the Pope in St. Peter's Square.

Paradisus: Baroque Lightscapes in Sacred Spaces

The blank nave of Santissima Trinità dei Pellegrini lights up with the baroque light project of Paradisus during the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year.

To Act As A Heart: Sharing Hope

Interview with Andrea Tornielli, Editorial Director for the Vatican Dicastery for Communication.

In the Footsteps of St. John Bosco in Rome

Discover the profound legacy of St. John Bosco in Rome through his sacred rooms, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the chapel that witnessed his heartfelt Rome Letter.

Vatican News: Family Bonus for Vatican Employees and Pope Francis Blesses New U.S. President Trump

Pope Francis welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and blessed Trump’s presidency; Vatican aids large families, mediates Cuban prisoner release, and urges pilgrimages to the Holy Land post-truce.

A New Chapter for Norway’s Catholic Church: Bishop Fredrik Hansen Ordained

The Catholic Church in Norway celebrated the ordination of Bishop Fredrik Hansen in Oslo, marking a hopeful chapter for this vibrant minority Church.

Pope Francis’s Favorite Painting: Chagall’s ‘White Crucifixion’ Brings Hope to Rome

Marc Chagall’s White Crucifixion, Pope Francis’s cherished masterpiece, is now on display in Rome for the Holy Year’s “Jubilee is Culture” initiative.

Animals Blessing at the Vatican

On the feast of St. Anthony Abbot, farmers and pet owners gathered at St. Peter’s Square for a special blessing of animals, honoring the patron saint of domestic animals.

St. Bernadette of Lourdes Musical Comes to Rome

The inspiring musical Bernadette of Lourdes, recounting the visions and mission of St. Bernadette, premiered in Rome on January 14th for an audience of refugees and the poor.

Persecution of Christians Worse Than Ever Before

Nigeria remains at the epicenter of this crisis. Fides reports that 13 Catholic missionaries were murdered worldwide last year, with Africa facing the worst violence.

Celebrating Christian Unity

Pope's pilgirmage to Nicaea, 800 years of Canticle of the Creatures, Pope calls for global peace in "State of the World," New Papal Preacher, 21 Baptized in Sistine Chapel.

Vatican News: Sister Clare Crockett’s Beatification Cause Opens

Pope Francis releases Hope, his first autobiography; Don Giovanni Merlini is beatified; Sister Clare Crockett’s sainthood cause begins; Biden honors the pope; Jubilee audiences inspire hope in pilgrims.

Inside the Sistine Chapel: A Special Baptism Ceremony with Pope Francis

Pope Francis baptized 21 babies in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Sunday, continuing a cherished tradition.

Pope Francis’ Message to Diplomats Condemns Cancel Culture and Defends the Right to Life

Pope Francis opened his annual meeting with Holy See diplomats by calling for unity. A meeting both formal and familial, the Pope urged nations to focus on shared bonds over divisions.

How This Friar Became the Pope’s Personal Preacher

After a remarkable 44 years of preaching done by Raniero Cantalamessa, last December Father Roberto Pasolini was appointed as the new Preacher of the Papal Household.

The Song That Changed History: Celebrating 800 Years of St. Francis’s Canticle of the Creatures

In 1225, ailing and nearly blind, St. Francis of Assisi composed the timeless Canticle of the Creatures, celebrating creation's beauty and life's mystery.

Christian Unity In The Jubilee Year

The pursuit of Christian unity has been a central mission of the Church, since the Second Vatican Council. Now, in the Jubilee Year of Hope, this mission takes centre stage in Rome.

Hope Does Not Disappoint

Amid darkness and strife, Holy Year 2025 shines as a beacon of hope. Pope Francis calls it the Jubilee of Hope: "Hope does not disappoint" (SPES NON CONFUNDIT).

The Vatican & The Eastern Churches

In an exclusive interview, Andreas Thonhauser of EWTN's Vatican Bureau spoke with Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, about the challenges and values of Middle Eastern Christians.

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