Why is St. Blaises Throat Kept in a Church in Rome?
Every February 3rd, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Blaise, the patron saint of throat diseases. What very few know is that part of his own throat is kept as a relic in a church located on one of the most emblematic streets of Rome. At number 63 of the historic Via Giulia in […]
Why is St. Blaises Throat Kept in a Church in Rome?
Every February 3rd, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Blaise, the patron saint of throat diseases. What very few know is that part of his own throat is kept as a relic in a church located on one of the most emblematic streets of Rome. At number 63 of the historic Via Giulia in […]
Catholic AI and Human Dignity
Happy Feast of the Presentation of the Lord! Strolling through Rome, its grandeur can overwhelm. But for those who slow down, symbols carved in stone—coats of arms—quietly reveal the Church’s faith, history, and identity. That visual language continues in the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, where a new mosaic of Pope Leo […]
Catholic AI and Human Dignity
Happy Feast of the Presentation of the Lord! Strolling through Rome, its grandeur can overwhelm. But for those who slow down, symbols carved in stone—coats of arms—quietly reveal the Church’s faith, history, and identity. That visual language continues in the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, where a new mosaic of Pope Leo […]
Pope Leo XIV Voices Concern Over Rising Cuba
The pontiff echoed Cuban bishops’ call for “sincere and effective” talks after Washington announced new measures tightening economic pressure on the island. Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced “great concern” over news of rising tensions between Cuba and the United States of America, urging leaders to pursue “sincere and effective” dialogue to avoid violence and […]
Pope Leo XIV Voices Concern Over Rising Cuba
The pontiff echoed Cuban bishops’ call for “sincere and effective” talks after Washington announced new measures tightening economic pressure on the island. Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced “great concern” over news of rising tensions between Cuba and the United States of America, urging leaders to pursue “sincere and effective” dialogue to avoid violence and […]
Vatican Sports Cross Arrives in Milan Ahead of 2026 Olympics
Since 2012, the Vatican has entrusted the wooden cross designed and created by British artist Jon Cornwall to dioceses hosting the summer and winter Olympics. Olympic Cross arrives in Milan for 2026 Winter Olympics The Vatican “Sports Cross” arrived at the Basilica of San Babila in Milan on Thursday evening, one week ahead of the […]
Pope Leo XIV: Prayer Is Integral to Evangelization
Leo met with members of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, the pontifical organization that publishes the pope’s monthly prayer intention videos. Prayer is an integral part of evangelization, Pope Leo XIV said in an audience with members of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network on Jan. 30. The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network is a pontifical organization […]
Hundreds of Thousands Register to Venerate St. Francis Relics
This will be the first public display of the beloved saint’s bodily remains. About 350,000 people have registered to venerate the relics of St. Francis of Assisi — the first public display of the bodily remains of the beloved saint. From Feb. 22 to March 22, the Lower Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi will […]
Catholic Heraldry: Rome’s Hidden Language of Faith
Strolling through the streets of Rome, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the city’s grandeur. Yet for those who slow down and look more closely, another layer of meaning emerges—symbols carved in stone or placed above doorways, quietly telling the story of the church or prelate connected to that place. These are coats of […]
