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The Inspiring Journey of the LeVien Family: From Rome to New York When Vincent LeVien, his wife Bridget, and their children Sophia and Vincent Junior set out on a journey to Rome for the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, little did they know that they would end up commemorating the late Pope instead. In an exclusive interview with Vatican News, the LeVien family shared how the late Pope had left a profound impact on their lives and the lives of countless others. Vincent LeVien, a New Yorker who serves on the board of the Pave the Way Foundation, described the…

The Conclave to Elect the 267th Pope: A Sacred Process Excitement is brewing as the conclave to elect the 267th Pope is set to begin on May 7th, 2025, following the Novemdiales Masses dedicated to the late Pope Francis. The Cardinals in Rome have unanimously agreed on this date, marking the start of a significant event in the Catholic Church. During the Fifth General Congregation held in the Vatican’s Synod Hall, the decision was made, solidifying the commencement of the conclave. The gathering will take place in the esteemed Sistine Chapel, closed off to visitors during this sacred time. The…

Questo pomeriggio è stata una giornata emozionante con la processione dei cardinali, riuniti per il Conclave, per visitare la tomba di Papa Francesco e celebrare i secondi Vespri, presieduti dal cardinale Makrickas. Oltre 20 mila persone hanno fatto la fila fin dalla mattina per rendere omaggio al Pontefice, pregare davanti alla sua lapide e consegnare omaggi floreali, tra cui la famosa “signora coi fiori gialli”, Carmela Mancuso, visibilmente commossa davanti alla scritta Franciscus. Di: Salvatore Cernuzio – Vatican NewsData di pubblicazione: 28 Aprile 2025 “Gli ho voluto bene, per me è un santo”. Carmelina Mancuso, conosciuta come “la signora coi…

Throughout his life and papacy, Pope Francis has emphasized his connection to Carmelite mysticism. He would often entrust a problem to a Carmelite saint, asking her “not to solve it, but to take it in hand and help me accept it.” In response, he would receive a flower. This even happened during his hospitalization at Gemelli. And now, a white rose lies on the marble slab in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. By: Salvatore Cernuzio – Vatican News Published on: April 28, 2025 On a marble table, beneath paintings and icons, outside his private apartment at Santa Marta, there…

Welcome to Italy’s Workers’ Day Celebration! Mark Your Calendars: Workers’ Day in 2025! Italy gears up to celebrate Labour Day – known as the Festa dei Lavoratori or Festa del Lavoro – with a national public holiday on 1 May every year. And in 2025, this special day falls on a Thursday, giving Italians the perfect opportunity to enjoy a long weekend by taking Friday off work. The annual event, observed in over 80 countries worldwide, pays tribute to the labour movement and the remarkable social and economic accomplishments made by trade unions on behalf of workers. In Rome, the…

By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 21:48 pm Archbishop J. Michael Miller, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, British Columbia, is calling for prayer after a deadly car-ramming attack claimed at least 11 lives during a Filipino heritage celebration in the Canadian city. “I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic events that took place yesterday during the Lapu-Lapu Day celebration in Vancouver,” Archbishop Miller said in his April 27 statement. “What should have been a joyful gathering to honour Filipino heritage has been overshadowed by sorrow and shock.” A man drove an SUV into…

By Victoria Cardiel Rome Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 21:29 pm The six-kilometer journey that transported Pope Francis’ body from St. Peter’s Basilica to St. Mary Major featured profound symbolism and emotion. Here are some of the more significant moments: Departing through “the door of his home” After the funeral Mass, pallbearers carried the coffin not through St. Peter’s Square but via the Perugino Door, steps from Casa Santa Marta — the Pope’s Vatican residence throughout his 12-year pontificate — from which he often “escaped” for surprise visits around Rome. The Mexican popemobile as hearse In a gesture rich with…

By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 17:45 pm In a heartfelt video message released posthumously, recorded in January, Pope Francis imparted wise words of advice to young people, urging them to focus on mastering the art of listening. Shared by the Italian magazine “Oggi,” the video surfaced just a day following the funeral service of Pope Francis, who passed away at the Vatican on April 21. The video captured a moment from January 8 when Pope Francis engaged with a group of teenagers and young adults participating in “Listening Workshops,” an initiative started by the Italian Luca…

As dawn breaks, the line is already long. Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, the rector who opens the Holy Door at 7 am, the entrance to the basilica where Pope Francis is buried, greets the first faithful, moves barriers, and gives instructions to his staff. His face shows surprise and a smile at the overwhelming affection for the Pontiff who chose Santa Maria Maggiore, in the heart of Esquilino, one of Rome’s most multicultural neighborhoods, as his final resting place. Video Pope Francis among the faithful visiting the tomb at S. Maria Maggiore A coincidence that resonates so coherently with Francis’ style.…

Carissimi ragazzi e ragazze, una delle cose più importanti nella vita è saper ascoltare. Quando qualcuno ti parla, è fondamentale aspettare che finisca di parlare per capire appieno il messaggio e rispondere con attenzione. L’arte dell’ascolto è essenziale. Il Papa Francesco ha condiviso questo invito ai giovani in un video registrato l’8 gennaio da un ospite a Casa Santa Marta. Il messaggio, diffuso dal sito del settimanale Oggi e ripreso anche da Vatican News, era rivolto ai partecipanti ai Laboratori dell’ascolto, un’iniziativa ideata da Luca Drusian che coinvolge giovani e adulti su diverse tematiche, offrendo a molti l’opportunità di sperimentare…