Tag: St Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Pell’s faith, suffering remembered at Vatican funeral
The death of Australian Cardinal George Pell was a shock because just five days earlier he had concelebrated the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI...
Pope emeritus Benedict to be buried in Sydney WYD 2008 vestments
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will be buried on 5 January at St Peter's Basilica in Rome in the same vestments he wore for the...
Entrusting the world to Mary’s intercession, Pope Francis consecrates Ukraine, Russia
https://youtu.be/YFS9W8Z-NDY
As Russia's violent month-long invasion continued to devastate Ukraine, Pope Francis laid the fates of both countries at the feet of Mary in the...
Francis prays Christmas will bring yearning for peace, dialogue
Gallery: a papal Christmas blessing
Before giving his Christmas blessing to the city of Rome and to the world, Pope Francis drew attention to the...
Monica Doumit: Why no private Mass at HQ?
The meaning of having Mass at St Peter's Basilica
You know those occasions that, while they are happening, you know you will remember for the...
St Peter’s Basilica reopens to the public
The faithful and tourists are returning amid strict health measures and constant cleaning.
Aussie students bring a bit of home to Rome this Australia...
Australia Day came to Rome a little early this year when a group of young people performed at Domus Australia.
Seek Jesus, pope says on Epiphany
People find Jesus only through humble love and are called to offer him prayer, adoration and service, Pope Francis said.
Pope at Christmas: Come to the manger with love, charity, simplicity
Christmas teaches Christians that love is more valuable than anything else, said Pope Francis in his midnight Mass homily.
Vatican unveils Sand Nativity
The annual unveiling of the Vatican's Christmas tree and Nativity scene brought some much-needed warmth to people's hearts.