PHOTO GALLERY: First Marian church in the world, in Rome, to receive historic bell

Apr 02, 2024 23:45

The bell has been returned from the Vatican Museums to the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major Photo: Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore

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Vatican issues stamp commemorating St. John Bosco’s dream

The stamp features an oil painting by the artist Mario Bogani from 1999, depicting the dream of the young John Bosco, who is taken by the hand by the Virgin Mary, with the presence of Jesus by his side. This dream profoundly marked the life of the saint and guided his future choices.

Feb 21, 2024 00:26

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

First Auditor General of the Vatican Appeals Ruling of the Vatican Court

In Vatican law and Italian law, the prosecution and defense can appeal verdicts, and second appeals are allowed.

Feb 19, 2024 00:37

Rafael Llanes

Vatican City

Vatican announces dates for second part of synod on synodality in 2024

The Second Session of the XVI Assembly will be preceded by two days of spiritual retreat, from September 30th to October 1st (participants will arrive on September 29th).

Feb 18, 2024 03:30

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Vatican Museums offer special tour during the period of Lent 2024

Each tour will have a theme that will bring visitors closer to the works and artists of the Vatican collections that have depicted, over the centuries, the episodes of the Passion and Resurrection of the Lord.

Feb 15, 2024 22:50

ZENIT Staff

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Pope to Vatican police: thank you for guaranteeing pilgrims and tourists the opportunity to experience moments of faith and prayer

Pope’s address to the leaders and staff of the Vatican Public Security Inspectorate

Feb 10, 2024 05:22

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Pope Leo XIV and his impressive and comprehensive reflection on our times, troubled by a growing number of tensions and conflicts

Address of the Pope to members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the presentation of New Year greetings

Cardinals will return to Rome for a new Consistory in June 2026 requested by Pope Leo XIV

The January gathering brought together 170 cardinals, both electors and non-electors, marking the first such assembly of Leo XIV’s pontificate. The June meeting, he explained, will not be an isolated event

PHOTO GALLERY: First Marian church in the world, in Rome, to receive historic bell

This is Pope Francis’ urbi et orbi message for Easter 2024

Pope Francis Reforms the Roman Basilica of Saint Mary Major: These Are the New Measures

Gift, care and community: the Pope’s Hospital that heals children (with a reflection of Francis)

Before a Next Conclave, Historian Suggests a Reform That Makes It Slower and Says Why

Story of Vatican Secret Archive Recounted in a Book by Its Prefect: Conclave, Napoleon and Pius XII and the Black Legend

From Tourist to Pilgrim: Vatican launches mini-website to recount the experience of pilgrimage to 4 papal basilicas

Vatican issues stamp commemorating St. John Bosco’s dream

First Auditor General of the Vatican Appeals Ruling of the Vatican Court

Vatican announces dates for second part of synod on synodality in 2024

Vatican Museums offer special tour during the period of Lent 2024

Pope to Vatican police: thank you for guaranteeing pilgrims and tourists the opportunity to experience moments of faith and prayer