The first film chosen by Vatican official and cinema expert, Archbishop Dario Viganò, for the “Jubilee is Culture” initiative of the Dicastery of Evangelization, is “La Porta del Cielo” (The Gate of Heaven) by Vittorio From Sica, from 1945. Father Greg Apparcel, CSP, film critic, associate priest of the American Catholic parish of St. Patrick…
An original and captivating tour is now available for families with children, offering a pleasant two-hour experience in the magnificent natural setting of the Pope’s Gardens. This initiative, entitled “Capture Nature”, is a new addition to the Vatican Museums’ family activities, promoting the appreciation of nature, art and the protection of creation. By Paolo Ondarza…
Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, visits Barrio 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to see the original site of the international organization Scholas Occurrentes created by Pope Francis. By Paolo Ondarza The Prefect of the Dicastery of Culture and Education, Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, made a surprise…
The representative of the Holy See at the United Nations High-level Forum on the Culture of Peace reaffirms the common commitment to working for a culture of peace at all levels of society, efforts that are essential for present and future generations. By Thaddeus Jones A High-level Forum on the Culture of Peace, under the…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets with more than 100 comedians from around the world, encouraging them to lift their spirits and help people see reality with all its contradictions. By Christopher Wells Comedians are among the most appreciated and applauded artists, Pope Francis said Friday morning, because they “have and cultivate the gift of making…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets with participants in the plenary meeting of the Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archeology and highlights the importance of the catacombs in the upcoming Jubilee Year. By Sr Francine-Marie Cooper, ISSM On Friday morning, during a meeting at the Vatican with participants of the plenary meeting of the Pontifical Commission for…
“Photographs of Saint Pio – Memories of a Saint” is an initiative of the Saint Pio Foundation, which has selected some photographs of the saint taken by its photographer, Elia Stelluto, and made them available free of charge to believers. The initiative marks the 25th anniversary of the beatification of the saint of Pietrelcina and…