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Acutis and Frassati: the first canonisations of Pope Leo XIV

Acutis and Frassati: the first canonisations of Pope Leo XIV

27 August 2025
The rules for granting indulgences during the 2025 Jubilee

The rules for granting indulgences during the 2025 Jubilee

25 August 2025
Wooden relief maps of the city of Rome and the Vatican: a reminder of the 2025 Jubilee

Wooden relief maps of the city of Rome and the Vatican: a reminder of the 2025 Jubilee

20 August 2025
The Perpetua Pencil, the official 2025 Jubilee gadget

The Perpetua Pencil, the official 2025 Jubilee gadget

18 August 2025
Jubilee Proclamation Bull 2025: here’s what it’s about!

Jubilee Proclamation Bull 2025: here’s what it’s about!

13 August 2025
From the mountain to the sky: the life and message of Pier Giorgio Frassati

From the mountain to the sky: the life and message of Pier Giorgio Frassati

11 August 2025
What is the most frequently used name by popes?

What is the most frequently used name by popes?

6 August 2025
Our Lady of the Snow and the miracle of 5 August

Our Lady of the Snow and the miracle of 5 August

4 August 2025
Episcopal Ring with Amethyst: What Is Its Meaning

Episcopal Ring with Amethyst: What Is Its Meaning

30 July 2025
Templar Symbols: The history and meaning of these ancient symbols

Templar Symbols: The history and meaning of these ancient symbols

28 July 2025
The Wedding of Cana: explanation, miracle and message

The Wedding of Cana: explanation, miracle and message

23 July 2025
Saint Christopher, the Patron Saint of Pilgrims

Saint Christopher, the Patron Saint of Pilgrims

21 July 2025
Saint James the Apostle: The Story Behind the Saint of the Famous Pilgrimage Route

Saint James the Apostle: The Story Behind the Saint of the Famous Pilgrimage Route

16 July 2025
Pope Leo XIV: everything there is to know about the new Pontiff

Pope Leo XIV: everything there is to know about the new Pontiff

14 July 2025
What Saint Malachy’s Prophecy Says About the Popes

What Saint Malachy’s Prophecy Says About the Popes

9 July 2025
How a Pope is Elected: The Role of the Conclave and the Secrets of the Rite

How a Pope is Elected: The Role of the Conclave and the Secrets of the Rite

7 July 2025
What Happens When a Pope Dies: All the Stages from Death to the Election of His Successor

What Happens When a Pope Dies: All the Stages from Death to the Election of His Successor

2 July 2025
Jubilee of Youth 2025: Dates and Full Programme

Jubilee of Youth 2025: Dates and Full Programme

30 June 2025
Via Francigena: Among the Oldest Pilgrimage Routes

Via Francigena: Among the Oldest Pilgrimage Routes

25 June 2025
The Functions of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints

The Functions of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints

23 June 2025
Jubilee of Priests 2025: Information and Event Programme

Jubilee of Priests 2025: Information and Event Programme

18 June 2025
The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit: What They Are and Their Meaning

The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit: What They Are and Their Meaning

16 June 2025
Consistory of Cardinals: What It Is and How It Works

Consistory of Cardinals: What It Is and How It Works

11 June 2025
How Does One Become a Saint? Explaining the Process of Sanctification

How Does One Become a Saint? Explaining the Process of Sanctification

9 June 2025

Religion

Acutis and Frassati: the first canonisations of Pope Leo XIV

Acutis and Frassati: the first canonisations of Pope Leo XIV

27 August 2025
Pope Leo XIV chose his first Saints. They are Carlo...
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What is the most frequently used name by popes?

What is the most frequently used name by popes?

6 August 2025
What is the most frequently used name by popes? A...
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Our Lady of the Snow and the miracle of 5 August

Our Lady of the Snow and the miracle of 5 August

4 August 2025
On 5 August in Rome, Our Lady of the Snow...
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Episcopal Ring with Amethyst: What Is Its Meaning

Episcopal Ring with Amethyst: What Is Its Meaning

30 July 2025
Amethyst for Bishops, yellow topaz for Archbishops, sapphire or ruby...
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Liturgy

Chalices, ciboria and patens: how to clean liturgical accessories

Chalices, ciboria and patens: how to clean liturgical accessories

3 February 2025
Liturgical accessories are a fundamental part of the celebration of...
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The liturgical year: let us clarify

The liturgical year: let us clarify

19 July 2023
The liturgical times of the Catholic Church are the seasons...
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From the chalice cover to the corporal, all the tissues of the liturgy

From the chalice cover to the corporal, all the tissues of the liturgy

12 July 2023
Mass services are always present in religious celebrations. Let’s get...
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On the occasion of Pentecost, pray Mary that unties the knots

On the occasion of Pentecost, pray Mary that unties the knots

5 June 2023
50 days after Easter, she will untie the knots and...
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Plexiglas or wooden lecterns? Your commodity is priceless

Plexiglas or wooden lecterns? Your commodity is priceless

27 August 2019
Have you ever been fascinated by a wooden lectern holding...
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Saints and blessed

From the mountain to the sky: the life and message of Pier Giorgio Frassati

From the mountain to the sky: the life and message of Pier Giorgio Frassati

11 August 2025
From the mountains to heaven: the life and message of Pier Giorgio Frassati, the boy who loved the mountains and...
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Saint Christopher, the Patron Saint of Pilgrims

Saint Christopher, the Patron Saint of Pilgrims

21 July 2025
Saint Christopher is remembered as the protector of pilgrims. History and legend intertwine to create a cult that has existed...
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Saint Rita of Cascia, Patron Saint of Marriages and Impossible Causes

Saint Rita of Cascia, Patron Saint of Marriages and Impossible Causes

21 May 2025
Among the few married saints that Christian history can enumerate, Saint Rita of Cascia is perhaps the most beloved. Invoked...
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Saint Julia, Martyr and Patron Saint of Corsica

Saint Julia, Martyr and Patron Saint of Corsica

19 May 2025
On 22 May, Saint Julia is celebrated as the patron saint of both Corsica and Livorno. Born into nobility, she...
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Christmas

Feast of the Magi: Traditions in Italy and Europe

Feast of the Magi: Traditions in Italy and Europe

31 December 2024
In Italy and across Europe, the Epiphany, or Twelfth Night,...
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Baby Jesus: The Most Famous Depictions Worldwide

Baby Jesus: The Most Famous Depictions Worldwide

25 December 2024
The figure of Baby Jesus transcends the nativity scene and...
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The 7 Most Famous Religious Christmas Carols Worldwide

The 7 Most Famous Religious Christmas Carols Worldwide

23 December 2024
From traditional English, German, and French Christmas carols to Gospel...
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Shabby Chic Christmas: Themed Nativities on Holyart

Shabby Chic Christmas: Themed Nativities on Holyart

18 December 2024
This year again, Shabby Chic Christmas is one of the...
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