Vatican: Funeral Is Held for Homeless Man

Oct 25, 2024 10:06

He died at the end of August but his funeral was postponed until October, due to bureaucratic procedures as he was a foreigner. Photo: Vatican Media

astronomical Domes of Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo

6th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

the scaffolding that has covered the emblematic structure will finally be removed, revealing again its majesty to the eyes of the world.

Its decorations include ivory plates with figures of Hercules’ works and 9th century ivory friezes typical of the Carolingian era.

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, His Holiness’ Almoner

Pope Francis•Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Francis Calls for the Release of Aung San Suu Kyi, Offers Refuge in the Vatican

The 78-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been held in detention since the 2021 military coup that abruptly ended Myanmar’s brief experiment with democracy.

Oct 03, 2024 06:37

Valentina di Giorgio

Vatican City

Vatican Christmas tree to be lit on December 7, 2024: these are the details of the tree and nativity scene

A Unique Italian Christmas: Grado and Ledro Bring Tradition and Nature to the Vatican in 2025

Sep 26, 2024 07:38

ZENIT Staff

Islam•Vatican City

Vatican in Saudi Arabia thanks to Vatican Apostolic Library

As is well known, Saudi Arabia and the Vatican do not have diplomatic relations. In Arabia not only Churches but even Bibles are forbidden.

Sep 25, 2024 07:45

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Vatican City

Theme for World Communications Day 2025 announced

2025 World Communications Day to Focus on Restoring Hope and Civility in Dialogue

Sep 24, 2024 07:40

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City•Virgin Mary

A Korean Virgin Mary in the Pope’s Vatican Gardens

Measuring nearly two meters in height, the mosaic was crafted by renowned Korean artist Sim Soon Hwa and molded in the famous marble workshops of Carrara, Italy. Its installation in the Vatican Gardens is not only a significant honor but also a reminder of the deep connection between the Vatican and Korea

Sep 23, 2024 21:51

ZENIT Staff

Pope’s article in The New York Times: There Is Faith in Humor

“Generally, we priests tend to enjoy humor and even have a fair stock of jokes and amusing stories, which we are often quite good at telling, as well as being the object of them”, writes the Pope in the best-known newspaper in the United States

the Vatican formally launches his cause for beatification and canonization

The process of beatification of King Baudouin of Belgium officially begins: Vatican and Pope give their approval

In a statement released by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, it was confirmed that the process officially began on December 17, 2024, with the establishment of a historical commission. This panel, comprising leading experts in Belgian history and archival research, is tasked with gathering and evaluating documentation related to King Baudouin’s life and deeds.

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Vatican: Funeral Is Held for Homeless Man

Election of new members of the Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod

Tours of the astronomical Domes of the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo underway

Vatican Makes Known Names of Writers of Final Document of Synod on Synodality

From October 27 the Baldachin of Saint Peter’s Basilica Will Be Able to Be Seen Again

Historic: Pope Francis Venerates Personally Relic of the Chair of the Apostle Saint Peter

Pope’s Cardinal Almoner Holds Alms Basket for Participants in the Synod

Pope Francis Calls for the Release of Aung San Suu Kyi, Offers Refuge in the Vatican

Vatican Christmas tree to be lit on December 7, 2024: these are the details of the tree and nativity scene

Vatican in Saudi Arabia thanks to Vatican Apostolic Library

Theme for World Communications Day 2025 announced

A Korean Virgin Mary in the Pope’s Vatican Gardens