23 new members of the Swiss Guard were sworn in on May 6 at the Vatican.
Every moment is a chance to live the Gospel, pope tells new Swiss Guards
Possible Eucharistic miracle in Connecticut under Vatican investigation
A possible Eucharistic miracle in Connecticut is now under investigation by the Vatican.
After praying for peace in Ukraine, pope greets Russian Orthodox official
Shortly after urging people to pray the rosary for peace and entrusting the people of Ukraine to Mary’s care, Pope Francis met briefly with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, director of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church
‘Women’s Cry,’ a photo exhibit, opens in St. Peter’s Square
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.
Pope announces ecumenical prayer before synod assembly in October
Encouraging Catholics to participate in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis also announced that before the assembly of the Synod of Bishops opens in early October, there will be an ecumenical prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square.
Theology school backed by Cologne cardinal runs into increased criticism
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne is pushing ahead with the Cologne University of Theology, but opposition is growing.
TV review: ‘A Samurai in the Vatican,’ Nov. 17, PBS
“Mature themes aside, ‘A Samurai in the Vatican’ is free of objectionable material and makes for highly informative and educational viewing. Teens as well as grown-ups will profit from learning about the important episode in diplomatic and religious history the show seeks to rescue from oblivion.”
Vatican offers free e-book for family rosary
The Vatican Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life and the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network have a gift for families for the month of October, which is traditionally dedicated to the rosary.