She entered the convent at the age of 8. At the age of 94, she was surprised to meet Pope Francis in the Vatican Basilica. This is how things happened

Apr 06, 2025 21:11

ZENIT Staff

Because of her condition, she was granted a private passage through the Holy Door Photo: Vatican Media

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Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” sequel to begin filming in August 2025

Returning alongside Caviezel are Maia Morgenstern, who portrayed Mary, and Francesco De Vito, who played Saint Peter, according to IMDb.

Mar 28, 2025 18:23

Tim Daniels

Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

Pope Francis Calls for a Cultural Shift in Child Protection Within the Church

«Prevention of abuse is not a blanket to be pulled out in times of emergency but one of the foundations on which to build communities faithful to the Gospel,» the pope wrote to the participants of the PCPM’s Plenary Assembly, held from March 24 to 28.

Mar 28, 2025 18:20

Valentina di Giorgio

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Cardinal Parolin gives details on Pope in Vatican and raises juncture for new form of government

Speaking on March 27 at an event in Sacrofano, near Rome, Parolin shared that he continuously receives messages from people praying for the pope’s full recovery. «Perhaps he won’t be able to work as before, and in that case, we must find different ways for him to continue leading the Church,» he said.

Mar 27, 2025 22:07

Valentina di Giorgio

Jubilee 2025•Rome

“Julia”, Rome Capital’s new virtual assistant for Jubilee pilgrims

For those eager to explore Rome’s cultural heritage, «Julia» offers details on museums, exhibitions, and special events, along with the official schedule of religious celebrations for the Holy Year. Additionally, it provides health-related information, such as pharmacy locations, emergency room wait times, and civil protection alerts.

Mar 26, 2025 22:35

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis

This is how the Pope almost died twice (as told by the doctor who treated him)

Dr Alfieri’s words were collected in an interview given and published by the Italian newspaper Corrière della Sera on Tuesday, March 25. What did they do in face of the Pope’s serious situation? «We had to choose between letting him go or trying every medication and therapy possible, running the very high risk of damaging other organs. And in the end, we took this path,» he replied.

Mar 25, 2025 21:27

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV Speaks Again About Trump and the War (and It Is Announced That the Pope Will Carry the Cross Throughout the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday)

Referring indirectly to geopolitical developments, including statements by Donald Trump about ending ongoing conflicts, Leo expressed cautious hope that political leaders might be seeking “a way out” of violence

Pope Leo XIV Reverses Another Decision of Pope Francis: World Children’s Day Cancelled in Rome

All initiatives aimed at children’s ministry may be celebrated, at the discretion of the Bishops, at the diocesan or parish level.

She entered the convent at the age of 8. At the age of 94, she was surprised to meet Pope Francis in the Vatican Basilica. This is how things happened

[Photo Gallery] Pope Francis Appears in Public Again: Goes to Confession and Crosses the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica

Pope Francis approves canonizations of first Venezuelan saint and first saint from Papua New Guinea

Israeli strikes on Beirut while Aoun is in Paris to shore up the fragile truce

The Pope’s Health on Tuesday, April 1: Improvements in Motor Skills, Breathing and Voice

Reconstruction of the face of St. Teresa of Jesus: this is what her face looked like according to science

«I’m Living a Time of Healing»: This Is the State of the Pope’s Health After a Week in the Vatican

Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” sequel to begin filming in August 2025

Pope Francis Calls for a Cultural Shift in Child Protection Within the Church

Cardinal Parolin gives details on Pope in Vatican and raises juncture for new form of government

“Julia”, Rome Capital’s new virtual assistant for Jubilee pilgrims

This is how the Pope almost died twice (as told by the doctor who treated him)