Vatican makes new plans for Ash Wednesday as worst is apparently over in pope’s pneumonia battle
The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead. Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, a Vatican official and former vicar of Rome, will ...
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Our Lady of Fatima to travel to Rome for the Jubilee in October
The famous statue of Our Lady of Fatima, venerated worldwide, will be in Rome on October 11-12, 2025 for the Jubilee of ...
Very rare paintings depicting the god of wine unearthed in Pompeii 2,000 years after city was buried by ash and lava
An extremely rare cycle of paintings depicting a raucous ritual involving the god of wine has been unearthed in Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by volcanic ash and lava in A.D. 79, officials ...
‘Don’t turn up without a booking’: Rome will be busier than ever this year
With pilgrims flocking to Rome for the Catholic Jubilee, you’ll need to plan ahead and follow these tips to avoid the holy ...
Rare frescoes unearthed in Pompeii shed light on ancient rituals
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life-sized frescoes that offer fresh insight into religious practices ...
The Best Roman Ruins Aren’t in Rome: 10 Crowd-Free Alternatives Outside of Italy
Italy isn’t the only place with awe-inspiring ruins from the Roman Empire. Avoid the crowds and see the broader picture of ...
A New Design Lovers Hotel Opens In Rome Near The Colosseum
A new member of Rome's highly competitive hotel scene, this property's intimate size is a standout. Its location in Monti ...
Pope Francis’ ‘complex’ health crisis triggers wave of prayer and uncertainty across Rome
People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...
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Argentines gather to pray, swap stories of Pope Francis as his condition remains critical
Our community is living these days of apprehension in prayer,” said Father Fernando Laguna. “It’s the only way we can be ...
As Francis Lingers in Critical Condition, an Anxious Wait Intensifies
Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.
How UAW contracts shaped the lives of Detroit's autoworker families
He had been dead 42 years, but my great-uncle's benefits sustained and, in many ways, shaped the remainder of my great-aunt’s ...
Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church
The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of ...