Pope

Culture
by Natalie Aldern |
1.5 million pilgrims gathered in Rome Sunday to witness the beatification of Pope John Paul II.With hotels in the city fully booked, the faithful camped out in…
Lifestyle
by Natalie Aldern |
Those hoping to use images or quotes from the Pope on their blogs may soon be answering to the Vatican’s newly created committee on copyright.The head of the…
Culture
by Natalie Aldern |
When Pope John Paul II died in 2005, millions of pilgrims flocked to Vatican City for his funeral. The huge crowd began chanting “santo subito!” or “…
Culture
by Natalie Aldern |
Located within the heart of Rome sits the smallest country in the world. The population of Vatican City is a mere 831. Most of these residents are priests and…
by Natalie Aldern |
John Paul II is one step closer to becoming a saint after a special Vatican commission attributed the first miracle to the former Pope.The commission…
Lifestyle
by Natalie Aldern |
An American tour guide is under investigation in Rome, suspected of selling fake tickets to the beatification of Pope John Paul II.The guide, who was giving…
Lifestyle
by Natalie Aldern |
The Pope has given online social networks a guarded blessing in a message celebrating the World Day of Communication.Pope Benedict XVI praised new media sites…
Culture
by Pat Eggleton |
The Vatican’s newspaper, the Osservatore Romano, has listed the Holy See’s top ten records of all time. In a season of inclement weather, says the newspaper,…
Travel
by Carla Passino |
Fancy characterful accommodation at astoundingly low prices? Then try an Italian monastery. We picked three of the best ones that welcome lay guests Picture…
Culture
by ITALY |
Throughout Italy Good Friday was celebrated in small towns and the big metropolis with a variety of traditional processions. Pope Benedict XVI led Catholics…