Castel Gandolfo: The Marian Heart of the Pope’s Residence
Castel Gandolfo is not officially a Marian shrine, yet it carries a deep Marian identity. From the celebration
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Inside the Vatican Observatory with the Pope’s Astronomer
There is more to Castel Gandolfo than the Apostolic Palace. It is also home to one of the
Castel Gandolfo: The Papal Palace That Sheltered 12,000
Castel Gandolfo is known as the summer residence of the Popes, but during the Second World War it
Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s “Second Vatican” Above Rome
For four centuries, Castel Gandolfo has been more than a summer escape for the Popes. Overlooking Lake Albano,
The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the Catholic Church every year.
Easter 2026 Urbi et Orbi: Full Text of Pope Leo XIV’s Message
Brothers and sisters,Christ is risen! Happy Easter! For centuries, the Church has joyfully sung of the event that
FULL TEXT of Pope Leo XIV’s homily to Catholics at Monaco’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
The Holy Father arrived in Monaco as part of a one-day visit on March 28. The following is
Homily: Mother Angelica’s 10th Anniversary Mass
At her 10th anniversary Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Fr. Michael Baggot reflects on Mother Angelica’s life of
Annunciation of Mary: The Day That Changed History
Spring in Rome begins with an ancient and deeply meaningful celebration. On March 25 — exactly nine months
The Historical Origins of Veronica’s Veil: Inside the Cloth Relic of Jesus’ Holy Face Wiped on Calvary
In Vatican City, on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, an extraordinary liturgy takes place at St. Peter’s Basilica:
From Pius IX to Francis: 7 modern popes who strengthened devotion to St. Joseph
The popes of the last two centuries have sought the protection and intercession of St. Joseph in times
FULL TEXT of Pope Leo’s Message for Lent 2026
The PDF version of the Pope Leo’s Message for Lent 2026. This is the text of the document: MESSAGE
LIVE MASS: Candlelight Procession from Our Lady of Lourdes, France
Follow the Candlelight Procession (9 PM Rome time) from the Shine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France
World Day of the Sick in Lourdes
Saint Bernadette’s Example to Us Today
Why is St. Blaise’s Throat Kept in a Church in Rome?
Every February 3rd, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Blaise, the patron saint of throat diseases. What very few know is that part of his own throat is kept as a relic in a church located on one of the most emblematic streets of Rome.
Pope Leo’s First Full Year of His Pontificate in 2026
The latest news from the Vatican and the Holy Father: We have now entered what will be the first
The Desert Fathers in a Year
On January 17, the Church celebrates St. Anthony Abbot, one of the great Desert Fathers whose radical search
St. Maximilian Kolbe: A Witness of Light in the Darkness of Auschwitz
This is a place where humanity touched the deepest abyss of evil. More than one million innocent lives
Wedding Dresses and Works of Mercy at the Marian Shrine of Pompeii
At the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompeii, tucked away beyond the basilica
These are the 4 Women Doctors of the Church
Their lives continue to inspire: For centuries, theology was shaped by many voices—most of them male. And yet
St. Thérèse of Lisieux: The Little Flower Who Taught the World to Love Simply
LISIEUX, FRANCE / ROME, ITALY — In the quiet heart of Normandy, in 1873, a child was born
St. Teresa of Ávila: Doctor of the Church
In the heart of Spain, within the ancient walls of Ávila, faith and history meet in an event
The Small Hand That Moved a Pope: St. Catherine of Siena
In Piazza Pia, just steps from St. Peter’s Square, a statue quietly points the way forward. It is
The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Three years ago today, Pope Benedict XVI was laid to rest in the Vatican. Let us pray for