Tourism Workers Mark Jubilee of Hope With Rome Pilgrimage
Tourism operators celebrate religious dimension of work at jubilee pilgrimage in Rome About 400 people participated in a Jubilee of Tourism pilgrimage in Rome on Monday evening, celebrating the unique role the industry plays in supporting the faith and religious experience of millions of pilgrims and tourists. Isabella Ruggiero, president of the Associazioni Guide Turistiche […]
Miracle of St. Januarius’ Blood Occurs Again in Naples
Miracle of the liquefaction of blood of St. Januarius is repeated in Naples, Italy The miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius, patron saint of the Italian city of Naples, occurred again on Tuesday, Dec. 16. According to the Archdiocese of Naples, the miracle took place after Mass in the Royal Chapel […]
Pope Leo XIV and the Risks of Informal Media Scrums
When the Vicar of Christ Joins the Media Scrum COMMENTARY: What are the advantages, perils and unwanted consequences of Pope Leo XIV’s Tuesday evening ‘doorstep’ exchanges with the press at Castel Gandolfo? It has become a new papal convention. Every Tuesday evening, as Pope Leo XIV departs for the Vatican after his now routine day […]
David Henrie’s ‘Seeking Beauty’ Premieres at the Vatican
‘Seeking Beauty’ travel show with David Henrie premieres at Vatican The first episode of a new travel show, hosted by Catholic actor and director David Henrie, premiered at the Vatican’s movie theater on Monday evening. “Seeking Beauty,” which will debut on EWTN’s free streaming platform EWTN+ on Jan. 19, 2026, is a series documenting Henrie’s […]
Prisoners Travel to Rome for Jubilee With Special Permission
With special permission, prisoners travel to Rome for the jubilee The last major event of the Jubilee of Hope was dedicated to prisonersaround the world, some of whom during the past weekend were able to experience freedom and fulfill a dream: to go see Pope Leo XIV. Víctor Aguado, director of prison ministry in Valencia, […]
The Beauty And Power Of The O Antiphons
The Beauty And Power Of The O Antiphons A Hymn of Anticipation “O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel!” This favored Christmas carol is no carol at all. It’s a hymn for […]
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Attack on Sydney Jewish Community
Pope Leo XIV condemns attack on Sydney’s Jewish community, prays for victims Pope Leo XIV on Monday condemned a deadly attack on the Jewish community in Sydney and entrusted the victims to God in prayer. “Today I wish to entrust to the Lord the victims of the terrorist attack carried out yesterday in Sydney against […]
Pope Thanks Artist for Pro
Pope thankful for pro-life Nativity scene that ‘represents a life preserved from abortion’ Pope Leo XIV on Monday thanked Costa Rican artist Paula Sáenz Soto for donating a pro-life Nativity scene to the Vatican, named “Gaudium” (“Joy”), which features a pregnant Virgin Mary. “I thank the Costa Rican artist who, along with the message of […]
Pope Leo XIV Urges Concrete Charity for Human Fraternity
Pope Leo XIV, in meeting with award committee, calls for concrete acts of charity Pope Leo XIV urged concrete acts of charity and solidarity in a world marked by conflict as he met with the committee that chooses recipients of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity. “In a time marked by increased conflict and division, […]
The Most Important Trips of Pope Francis
The Most Important Trips of Pope Francis From the very first months of his pontificate, Pope Francis turned travel into a defining pastoral gesture. His journeys were never diplomatic formalities, but deliberate encounters with suffering, hope, and forgotten peoples. Step by step, flight by flight, his trips traced the spiritual geography of a Pope determined […]
