For the First Time, a Woman Will Vote at the Meeting of the Synod of Bishops
February 9, 2021By John L. Allen Jr. and Currents News Staff ROME (Crux) – In what’s being hailed as a demonstration that Pope Francis […]
Topic: Vatican
Vatican Vaccinates Homeless, Fulfilling Pope Francis’ Christmas Request
January 21, 2021Currents News Staff About 25 homeless people have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Vatican. It was in […]
Pope Francis Among the First Vatican Residents to be Given Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
January 13, 2021By Jessica Easthope and Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Both Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI have received the first dose […]
For Ash Wednesday, Vatican Asks Priests to ‘Sprinkle’ Ashes on Heads
January 13, 2021Currents News Staff ROME (CNS) — The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments asked priests to take special anti-COVID-19 precautions […]
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 […]
Former Swiss Guard Chef David Geisser Releases ‘The Vatican Christmas Cookbook’
December 21, 2020Currents News Staff The holidays may not be what we’re used to this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have your […]
How Blessed Carlo Acutis Inspired Holy Trinity Diocesan High School’s New Song, ‘Born an Original’
December 9, 2020By Jessica Easthope From the mouth of a Blessed into the hearts of three singers: Carlo Acutis, the teenager who was beatified […]
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, […]
World Day of Poor Initiatives Adapt to Pandemic, Vatican Official Says
November 16, 2020By Carol Glatz and Currents News Staff VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even during a global pandemic, the World Day of the Poor will […]