Lumen gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, is one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council. This dogmatic constitution was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 21 November 1964, following approval by... read more →
On Nov. 28 Pope Francis will celebrate his seventh consistory, in which he'll appoint 13 new cardinals. Only nine... read more →
Pope Francis celebrated 100 years since death of patron saint of immigrants For the centenary anniversary of the death of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Pope... read more →
This new exhibition at the Arte Poli Gallery in Rome is celebrating the 100th anniversary of John Paul II's birth. It will be open to the public... read more →
A Vatican Stamp Collection from the Past 150 Years Recently, a stamp collector, Christopher Brunner, generously donated his very large collection of Vatican stamps... read more →
The Story of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary Franciscan Media. Org On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII defined the Assumption... read more →
Father Michael McGivney Founder of the Knights of Columbus Catholic News Service The beatification ceremony for Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, will be... read more →
Consistory A formal meeting of the Sacred College of Cardinals. One of its functions is the creation, by the pope, of new cardinals in the presence of the... read more →
Address of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger at the Beginning of the Thanksgiving Mass for the 25th Anniversary of the Pontificate of John Paul II In... read more →
The quote in the you tube are the words of the soon to... read more →
These young men were supposed to meet with the pope in May, when the swearing in of the new soldiers is traditionally celebrated. Nevertheless, the pandemic caused... read more →
Pope Francis: Brass Ciborium Used at a Papal Mass in New York This is a brass ciborium measuring 6 1/4 inches in diameter with an... read more →
The year was 1683. The situation was dire. Turkish invaders... read more →
It was necessary to use a special mix of hot deionized water to deep-clean the accumulated dust from the cracks and small slits in the rock. Each... read more →
In honor of our Holy Father, we are honoring the Apostle’s feast day as a... read more →
Look down with maternal clemency, Most Blessed Virgin, upon all your children. Consider the anxiety of bishops who fear that their flocks will be tormented by a terrible... read more →
Pope Francis Will Sign New Encyclical on Human Fraternity at the Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi Gerard O’Connell America Magazine Pope Francis will travel to Assisi on... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
Large Portion of the Cassock Worn to the... read more →
Maurizio Dickmann worked for Alitalia, the airline responsible for John Paul II's papal flights. He... read more →
Papal Artifacts: Echoing the Words of Pope Francis in His Recent Letter to His Brother Priests Papal Artifacts takes this opportunity to extend our gratitude and support to... read more →
ROME – In a letter read aloud at his brother’s funeral in Regensburg, retired pope Benedict XVI recalled several characteristics which he felt best described his eldest sibling, including... read more →
Pope Francis sent a letter of condolence to Benedict XVI, the emeritus pope, on the death of his brother Georg Ratzinger, in Regensburg, Germany, on July 2. In the letter, Francis... read more →
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Retired Pope Benedict XVI returned to the Vatican June 22, five days after flying... read more →
From America Magazine Benedict XVI Makes Surprise Visit to Gravely Ill Brother in Germany In a very surprising move, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, 93, flew to Germany this... read more →