Russia’s Interest in Protecting Christians in the Middle East
(Rome/Terrasanta.net) – When Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Pope Francis on Nov. 25th, persecuted Christians in the Middle East will be central to the discussions, […]
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Archbishop Fisichella on Year of Faith: ‘A Very Evident Moment of Grace’
VATICAN CITY — The Year of Faith, which comes to an end on Nov. 24, the Solemnity of Christ the King, has been a “year of […]
Marco Roncalli on His Great-Uncle, Blessed John XXIII
Marco Roncalli is the great-nephew of soon-to-be-canonized Blessed Pope John XXIII, Angelo Roncalli. He is also the author of Giovanni XXIII — Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli: Una Vita Nella […]
Spying on the Pope
ZENIT – 31-10-13: The U.S. National Security Agency has denied it targeted the Vatican by tapping the phones of the Pope and senior Vatican officials, […]
Italian Magazine Says NSA Listened into Vatican and Pope
The National Security Agency has been listening into telephone calls of the Pope and senior Vatican officials, an Italian magazine has claimed. In an article […]
Pope Francis the Mentor, Minister to the Poor
VATICAN CITY — An Argentinian priest, sent as a missionary to Japan, remembers fondly the spiritual direction he received from Father Jorge Mario Bergoglio and […]
German Bishop Takes Leave While Diocesan Audit Is Conducted
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has asked a German bishop to take a temporary leave of absence while a commission looks into allegations of excessive […]
Secretary Recalls Final Months of Benedict XVI’s Pontificate
VATICAN CITY — In a revealing new interview, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein has recalled the final tumultuous months of Benedict XVI’s pontificate and shared his views […]
From the Archive: Interview with Filmscore Composer Ennio Morricone
INTERVIEW WITH ENNIO MORRICONE For National Catholic Register Edward Pentin Ennio Morricone is considered by many to be one of Hollywood’s finest film […]
New Documentary Reveals the Real Pope
Pope Francis has delighted millions across the globe since his election, at the same time perplexing many others. Seven months into his pontificate, after confusing […]