by admin | Mar 31, 2024 | Worldnews
[ad_1] “In calling for respect for the principles of international law, I express my hope for a general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine: all for the sake of all!” he said.He called for the “prompt” release of prisoners...
by admin | Jan 12, 2024 | Worldnews
[ad_1] The Vatican has revealed plans for a yearlong restoration of the monumental baldacchino over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica.The restoration project, which will cost about $770,000, is funded entirely by the Knights of Columbus and involves the expertise...
by admin | Apr 20, 2023 | Worldnews
[ad_1] The Vatican on Wednesday inaugurated a new arts and crafts academy inside St. Peter’s Basilica, which revives a centuries-old apprentice system that trained stonemasons, carpenters and artisans to care for the treasures in the world’s biggest Catholic...
by admin | Apr 10, 2023 | Worldnews
[ad_1] Pope Francis renewed his call to pray for peace on Easter Monday, celebrating the Regina Coeli (Queen of the Heavens) prayer in St. Peter’s Square.At the end of the prayer, the pontiff recalled the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which...
by admin | Jan 6, 2023 | Worldnews
[ad_1] Pope Benedict XVI was laid to rest in a tomb under St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday in a private ceremony.The deceased pontiff, carried in a simple wooden coffin, was buried following a funeral Mass celebrated for him by his successor, Pope Francis.After...