When Was Jesus Born? Italian Researcher Puts Christ’s Birth In December, 1 BC
When Was Jesus Born? Italian Researcher Puts Christ’s Birth In December, 1 BC An interview with researcher Liberato De Caro of the Institute of Crystallography of the National Research Council in Bari, Italy. As Christmas approaches, debate often arises over when exactly Jesus was born. Did the Nativity really happen during winter in Bethlehem just […]
Bonifatiuswerk: Strengthening Faith in Northern Europe for 50 Years
The Bonifatiuswerk, a Catholic aid organization, marked the 50th anniversary of its Northern Europe Aid with a special Holy Mass on September 25th at the parish church of St. Stephanus and Vitus in Corvey, Germany. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Czeslaw Kozon of Copenhagen, highlighting the organization’s enduring support for Catholics in minority situations […]
Pope Benedict’s pectoral cross still missing as thief faces prison sentence
The man arrested for the theft of a pectoral cross bequeathed by the late Pope Benedict XVI to a parish in his native Bavaria is now facing time behind bars. According to CNA Deutsch, CNA’s German-language news partner, the Traunstein district court on Monday sentenced a 53-year-old Czech citizen to two years and six months […]
The Historical Origins of Veronicas Veil: Inside the Cloth Relic of Jesus Holy Face Wiped on Calvary
In Vatican City, on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, an extraordinary liturgy takes place at St. Peter’s Basilica: the display of a revered relic known as “Veronica’s Veil.” This relic is deeply tied to the Stations of the Cross, depicting a moment where a woman named Veronica wipes Jesus’ face with a cloth as he […]
Assisi: A New Hope for Peace
In the Land of the Lord, as in the whole world, peace is urgently needed. Amid the chaos of war, a beacon of hope emerges in the serene city of Assisi. This light, born of deep friendship, is fuelled by the shared experience of individuals of different faiths coming together in search of meaning and […]
Vatican Unveils the Holy Lance: A Solemn Tribute to the Soldier of Faith, Saint Longinus
The Holy Lance, also known as the Lance of Longinus, holds a significant place in Christian tradition as the weapon believed to have pierced the side of Jesus during his crucifixion. Tradition holds that the Vatican Basilica has the jealous custody of a relic that is part of the Holy Lance. The Gospel of John […]
Discover the Italian city of Terni, the hometown of Saint Valentine
For centuries, February 14 has been synonymous with love and affection, largely thanks to St. Valentine, a 3rd-century martyr whose life and deeds are celebrated worldwide. EWTN correspondent Colm Flynn journeys to Terni, Italy, exploring how this small city honors its patron saint and the essence of love he represents. Hometown of Saint Valentine: Terni, […]
4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 86th birthday
“There is only one thing that really makes us age, grow old interiorly: not age, but sin,” Pope Francis said in 2017 during a speech about the Virgin Mary. As Francis turns 86 on Dec. 17, his 10th birthday as pope, here are four things to know about him. 1. Pope Francis has dealt with […]
Pope Francis: Resignation already signed ‘in case of medical impediment’
Pope Francis said that in case of not being able to continue governing the Catholic Church due to an impediment to his health, he has already signed his resignation and has given it to one of the Vatican cardinals. During an interview given to the Spanish newspaper ABC and published early Sunday morning in Spain, […]
A married couple with seven children to be beatified by the Catholic Church for martyrdom by Nazis
Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of a married couple with seven children who were killed by the Nazis for hiding a Jewish family in their home in Poland. The pope signed on Dec. 17 a decree on the martyrdom of Józef and Wiktoria Ulma, who were executed along with all their children in 1944. […]
