Why is There a Feast Day for an Armchair? Understanding the Chair of St. Peter
The Chair of St. Peter is both a symbol of the first Pope’s authority, but it’s also a real and physical chair.
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4 Quick Things to Know About Possible Saint, Black Elk
The Holy See is considering possible sainthood of Black Elk.
Vatican Swiss Guards Are Now Wearing 3D Printed Helmets
VATICAN – Since 1914, the Vatican’s Swiss Guard soldiers have worn a uniform inspired by Renaissance-era artwork — heavy metal helmets included. This year, they’re changing their traditional metal helmets for 3D printed headgear. The uniform change is a relief to the Swiss Guards, who wore the helmets outside in the sun. The metal helmets …
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St. Peter Damian is PERFECT for the Vatican Sex Abuse Summit
nown as the “Monitor of the Popes,” St. Peter Damian was given the authority to oversee papal households and to govern Church business.
The Vatican Cookbook is a Religious Experience for Your Body and Soul
We picked several recipes and tried our hand at this collection put together by the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Here’s what we think.
Key Quotes from the Final Document of the Synod on Young People
The summary of twenty-five days worth of sessions in Rome last October, it covers a variety of topics focused on the three main subjects of the Synod.
Vatican’s New Track Team Races Towards the Olympics
ROME – Nuns, priests, Swiss guards, and migrants make up the new Vatican official track team. Their running club started out as a group of friends who ran together along the Tiber. But now the group has their eyes on the Olympics. Vatican Athletics is made up of sixty runners. Most of them work throughout …
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Safety Concerns May Lead to Vatican Museum Visitor Restrictions
VATICAN CITY – Ever year, more than 6 million people visit the fifty-four galleries of the Vatican Museum, one of the largest museums in the world. But in 2019, the number of visitors may be dropping due to safety concerns for visitors. Currently, there are no restrictions on how many tourists and pilgrims can come …
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More Bones Found at the Vatican Embassy
ITALY – The investigation continues at the Italian Embassy of the Holy See. This week, Italian police found more bones when examining the Holy See territory in an investigative probe. Preliminary examinations of the bones found last week revealed that the skeleton belonged to a woman in her 30’s, “not an adolescent.” Up to this …
10 Quotes from Synod on Young People Worth Remembering
The Synod on Youth, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment ended in Rome on October 28, after a month of discussions, debates, writing, and voting. A lot of ink has been spilled about what happened, and you can read various perspectives on all the major Catholic news outlets. A lot was also said throughout the month, …
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