In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, the Fabrique de Saint-Pierre is preparing to launch the “Romea Strata” guide and the Testimonium certificate, offering pilgrims a profound spiritual experience throughout their journey to Rome. By Vatican News THE Romea Strata This initiative is led by Saint Peter’s Basilica, in partnership with the Fabrique Saint-Pierre and…
A partnership between the Vatican and Microsoft is bringing to life a new digital portal that aims to bring St. Peter’s Basilica closer to global audiences and improve the experience of pilgrims and visitors. By Fabio Colagrande and Linda Bordoni The Vatican’s Fabbrica di San Pietro receives a challenge from Pope Francis: use modern technology…
Pope University presents the newly created body, composed of many lay members. This change is part of the University’s Statutes and will be implemented to accelerate its development and its historic vocation as a place of meeting and dialogue. By Benedetta Capelli “A Council that would take even more control over the future of the…
Lors d’une conférence de presse tenue mardi au Bureau de Presse du Saint-Siège, les membres de la Commission pontificale pour la protection des mineurs présentent son tout premier rapport annuel, en réponse à la demande du pape François de présenter un compte rendu fiable de ce que fait l’Église. , et ce qui doit encore…
The funeral of Cardinal Raffaele Martino will take place on October 31 in St. Peter’s Basilica. He was a permanent observer to the United Nations in New York for sixteen years and later headed the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People as well as the Pontifical Council for Justice and…
During the closing mass of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, the canopy above the tomb of Saint Peter will be inaugurated after nine months of restoration. From October 27 to December 8, the ancient pulpit of Saint Peter will be exposed at the foot of the high altar before being…
Olympic, Paralympic athletes and refugees come together in Rome to share stories and experiences. “Sport is a miracle,” says Mahdia Sharifi, a taekwondo player from Afghanistan. “It saved my soul.” By Joseph Tulloch Over the past month, Rome hosted the Synod on Synodality, which brought together bishops, laity, priests and religious for a month of…
Signed by the Vatican Secretary of State and the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, a new agreement recognizes the Catholic Church’s right to self-government and reaffirms freedom of conscience, thought and religion for all. By Kielce Gussie Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin signed an agreement…
At today’s synod press conference, speakers report that the draft final document was presented to the synod assembly. By Tiziana Campisi and Roberto Paglialonga The draft Final Document was distributed today, October 21, to all participants in the Synod. Speaking at the daily press briefing at the Vatican Press Office, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of…
Vatican news Pope Francis will preside over five masses between November and mid-December, according to the calendar published by the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Sovereign Pontiff. By Vatican News The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Sovereign Pontiff has published the calendar of liturgical celebrations of Pope Francis from November to mid-December. The…