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Fresco of St. Francis of Assisi in Sacro Speco Monastery in Subiaco, Italy. Credit: EWTN Vatican

The First Image of St. Francis of Assisi

High above the Aniene Valley, the Monastery of the Sacro Speco clings dramatically to the rock. Built around

Hundreds of thousands register to venerate relics of St. Francis of Assisi

This will be the first public display of the beloved saint’s bodily remains.  About 350,000 people have registered

As Holy Door Closes, ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ Reflect on How the Jubilee Year Opened Hearts

As one pilgrim told the Register: ‘Hope takes on a radiant strength when thousands carry it together.’ As
Seminarians approach the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. | Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

Vatican says more than 33 million pilgrims took part in jubilee

More than 33.4 million pilgrims traveled to Rome to participate in the Jubilee of Hope, surpassing initial projections,
Pope Leo's first Regina Caeli. Credit: Jeffrey Bruno | EWTN News

A New Pontificate Begins in a Holy Year

Sunday, 18 May 2025 — the inauguration of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV — was a moment
Pope Francis' Funeral in St. Peter's Square. Credit: Daniel Ibanez

Recap: Interregnum after the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on April 21st at 7:35 in the morning in
Pope Leo visits the Nativity Scene in Paul VI Audience Hall. Credit: Vatican Media

Updates: Final Jubilee Events and Pro-Life Christmas

Welcome to this week’s Vaticano Updates, bringing you the most important news from Pope Leo XIV and the

Belarus pardons 2 Catholic priests after talks with Vatican

Two Catholic priests in Belarus will be released from prison in an act of “goodwill” after national leaders

Pope Leo XIV says he hopes to visit Portugal, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay

Pope Leo XIV told reporters he would love to travel and that his top destinations are the Marian

3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome

Nov. 18 is celebrated in the Catholic Church as the feast day of the Dedication of the Basilicas

3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome

Nov. 18 is celebrated in the Catholic Church as the feast day of the Dedication of the Basilicas

Jubilee of Roma and Sinti

In Rome, the Jubilee of Hope embraces all people. Among those who crossed the Holy Door last week were

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