Pope Francis’ Trip to Iraq Will Be a Show of Christian Solidarity
January 12, 2021Currents News Staff When the start of the Iraq War began in 2003, most countries withdrew their ambassadors from Baghdad. But even […]
Topic: Rome
Pope Francis’ Go-To Italian Gelato Shop ‘Padron’ Serves Argentinan Favorites
November 24, 2020By Currents News Staff and Inés San Martín ROSARIO, Argentina – At a time when supporting your local retailers is a way […]
Gammarelli Tailor Shop in Rome Prepares for Upcoming Council of Cardinals
November 23, 2020Currents News Staff An iconic window display in central Rome is ready for the Nov. 28 consistory. Gammarelli, a clerical clothing shop, […]
Currents News full broadcast for Fri, 9/4/20 (Catholic news)
September 4, 2020Currents News reports secular and religious news from the Catholic perspective. Some of the top stories on this newscast: Steps, statues, saints, […]
Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo: Reimagining the Human Path to Salvation Through Architecture
September 3, 2020By Melissa Butz Known for its appearance in “Angels and Demons,” Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo or Castle of the Holy Angel is a […]
How the Rome Mamertine Prison That Once Held Sts. Peter and Paul in Captivity Became a Holy Site
August 27, 2020By Melissa Butz These written words, “The Mamertine Prison of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul,” signal where Saints Peter and Paul […]
The Catholic History Behind Rome’s Famed Spanish Steps
August 20, 2020By Melissa Butz Piazza di Spagna is named in honor of the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See. This tourist hotspot is […]
Piazza del Popolo, Once a Site of Christian Persecution, Now Embraces the Eternal City’s Pilgrims
August 6, 2020By Melissa Butz Piazza del Popolo — the “People’s Square,” one of Rome’s biggest urban plazas. It’s now known for hosting concerts […]
How Rome’s Historic ‘Talking Statues’ Helped Create a Space for Public Discourse
July 30, 2020By Melissa Butz It all started 500 years ago with the Pasquino, known as the first “talking statue in Rome.” The chatter […]
Rome’s Famed Piazza Navona Was Once a Site of Christian Persecution
July 23, 2020By Melissa Butz Rome’s Piazza Navona is a favorite of both tourists and city dwellers alike. The cobblestone streets are normally full […]