Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages. The Pope led the Mass in flower-decorated St. Peter’s Square and then delivered his “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) blessing and message from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. Francis, 87, has been in … Read more
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The arrival of Pope Francisco was marked by the historic and unusual event of the resignation of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, and now, rumors point to the possibility that this could happen again. In an autobiography, written with the Italian journalist Fabio Marchese Ragona, Francis describes crucial moments in his life and their intersection with … Read more
Diplomatic conflict has erupted between the Vatican and Israel. With his statements, the Prime Minister of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, described the reaction of the Israeli army as “disproportionate”. He added that “the current situation cannot continue” and that “new ways must be found to solve the problem of Gaza and Palestine”. “I … Read more
Anyone browsing through the countless souvenir shops in Rome can hardly miss the calendario romano. The “Rome Calendar”, colloquially known as the hot priest calendar, contains twelve black and white photos of attractive pastors or young men in a church context. Some look straight into the lens, others were captured for eternity during a Catholic … Read more
Rectangular in shape, covered in red, engraved with golden acronyms, its appearance is similar to a classic passport. And yet, there are few holders. With only 500 titles currently in circulation, the passport of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta turns out to be the rarest in the world, as reported by the American channel … Read more
Authorities in Germany, Austria and Spain had received information about possible terrorist attacks by Islamist groups at the end of the year. Precautions were also taken in other countries. ADVERTISING Terror warnings in Europe have also led to increased security measures in the Vatican over the Christmas holidays. During the Pope’s Angelus prayer on Tuesday, … Read more
The Pope announced from St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican: “Our heart tonight is in Bethlehem, where the Prince of Peace is still rejected by the losing logic of war, with the roar of weapons that prevents him even today from finding his place in the world.” According to the Vatican, about 6,500 believers attended … Read more
After more than two thousand years we are back where we started. The not at all peaceful events of Christmas Eve in the Holy Land with the panicked search for a shelter and other adversities are currently taking place again in a desperate manner. Israeli newborns were brutally massacred as in Herod’s Bethlehemite infanticide; Palestinian … Read more
Vatican City – Vatican issued important decisions approved by Pope Franciswhich states that Roman Catholic priests can give blessings to same-sex couples. However, blessings can only be given as long as they are not part of the church’s regular ritual or liturgy. As reported ReutersTuesday (19/12/2023), a document from the Vatican doctrine office, which effectively … Read more
AFPThe Vatican courtroom during a hearing last month NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 06:56 Andrea Vreede Vatican Correspondent Andrea Vreede Vatican Correspondent After two and a half years and 85 hearings, the verdict will be announced this afternoon in the high-profile Vatican real estate trial that started in 2021. The judges’ ruling is eagerly awaited. Over time, the … Read more