Nestled in the arms of Bernini’s colonnade around St. Peter’s Square, 26 photos of women and girls make up an art exhibit meant to open people’s eyes and hearts to the suffering and resilience of women.
‘Women’s Cry,’ a photo exhibit, opens in St. Peter’s Square
At funeral, pope remembers Benedict’s ‘wisdom, tenderness, devotion’
Pope Benedict XVI “spread and testified to” the Gospel his entire life, Pope Francis told tens of thousands of people gathered Jan. 5 for his predecessor’s funeral Mass.
Vatican announces plans for Christmas tree, Nativity scene, stamps
The 2022 Christmas stamps were painted by Italian artist and activist Francesco Canale, who was born without arms or legs and paints holding a brush between his teeth.
Vatican newspaper launches new ‘street’ edition
The goal of the monthly newspaper is “to give a voice to those who are usually not heard: the poor, people wounded by life, those who are cast aside and excluded,” the Vatican said.
Vatican closes St. Peter’s Square, Basilica to tourists through April 3
In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to tourists starting March 10 through April 3.
Angels Unawares: Sculptor hopes to convey welcoming message through art
Pope Francis unveiled the large statue, “Angels Unawares,” after celebrating an outdoor Mass Sept. 28 for the 105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
From beach to basilica: ‘Sand Nativity’ brings unique style to Vatican
Rich Varano, an American artist and three other sculptors are charged with creating a massive 52-foot-wide “Sand Nativity,” which, along with a 42-foot-tall red spruce tree donated by the Diocese of Concordia-Pordenone in the northern Italian region of Veneto, was to be unveiled at the Vatican’s annual tree lighting ceremony Dec. 7.
‘Sand Nativity’ scene to display in St. Peter’s Square
A massive Nativity scene made entirely of sand will be unveiled at the Vatican’s annual tree lighting ceremony in St. Peter’s Square Dec. 7.