By Matthew Trojacek with Grzegorz Galazka Photos Authoress Gives Pope Leo Copy of New Book on Castel Gandolfo Italian Maura Mauro, a secretary by profession, gave Pope Leo a copy of her new book, Castel Gandolfo: Summer Residence of the Popes Over the Centuries on August 15 at the town on Lake Albano where Leo now [...]
By Matthew Trojacek with CNA Reports - Grzegorz Galazka and CNA photos August Wednesday 6 Pope Commemorates Atomic Bombing Anniversary In a message on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Pope Leo XIV called on the international community to renew its commitment to lasting peace and an end to nuclear weapons. “True peace [...]
A procession of cardinals on April 23 led the casket containing the mortal remains of Pope Francis into St. Peter's, where it would lie in state for two days By Vatican Media/ITV staff (Photos by Grzegorz Galazka) The Rite of Translation of the body of Pope Francis took place in the Vatican on the morning [...]
By Matthew Trojacek with Grzegorz Galazka photos Pope’s preacher speaks on his humanity, return to faith, and being a Bible “expert” Franciscan Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini (photo) is very comfortable with public speaking — it’s basically his job as a Scripture expert called on to give talks and lead retreats around Italy. On November 9 last [...]
Church leaders speak up for freedom of Catholic education The archbishop of Paris spoke out in favor of freedom of Catholic education in France, amid weeks of tensions and protests after the principal of a Catholic school was fired by the state school-supervising body for “breaching secularism.” The principal of a high school in southern France [...]
NOVEMBER SUNDAY 1 The Path of the Beatitudes The beatitudes are the most direct path toward happiness and holiness, Pope Francis said during Mass on All Saints’ Day. He urged the congregation to imitate Jesus in walking the difficult, yet rewarding, road to heaven. The Pope said the beatitudes make up “the path of holiness, and [...]
“Grassroots movements important to peace” Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to the United Nations, addressed the UN Security Council on November 17. Expressing the Holy See’s sympathy for the victims of recent terrorist attacks, Archbishop Auza reminded the Security Council of Pope Francis’ words to the UN in New York on Sept. [...]
“I arrived in Italy on the same day as Bob — on May 17, 1984. He arrived in Rome by plane from the United States; I entered northern Italy by bus from Poland. I wanted to be at Monte Cassino on May 18, but the pilgrimage was organized in such a way that we were there [...]
