Matteo Ciofi reports on the third day of the WMOF with talks by a soccer professional turned Dominican priest and two cardinals, and a letter from the pope. ...read more

As the World Meeting of Families comes alive in Dublin, Matteo Ciofi reports on inspiring workshops and an atmosphere of joy. ...read more

As Dublin gets ready for the opening of the World Meeting of Families today, Matteo Ciofi reports on preparations for the big event. ...read more

Matteo Ciofi reports from Rome on how the Vatican is celebrating the feast of St. Joachim and St. Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ...read more

The Pope’s agenda this week includes his apostolic and symbolic visit to Egypt. Greg Burke, Director of the Holy See Press Office, affirmed the Pope Francis’ will to send out a positive message. “He is serene, and not naive, because he knows the situation in Egypt,” Burke told Vatican Radio. “He knows what happened to the Copts ...read more

On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis sent a letter to the bishop of Assisi-Nocera Umbra-Gualdo Tadino, Domenico Sorrentino, offering his blessings and support for his decision to establish a shrine in memory of the “Spoliation” of St Francis on May 20, when he decided to renounce his wealth in favor of a life of poverty. “The new ...read more