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Travel chaos as wildfires tear through holiday hotspot and grounds flights leaving 100s of passengers stranded as Europe scorches... and Britain is set to hit record-breaking temperatures

Daily Mail · June 29, 2025

Wildfires have torn through a Turkish holiday destination - causing chaos for tourists as hundreds of passengers were left stranded. A huge fire ripped through the popular resort of Foça, İzmir, before strong winds fanned the flames and sent it...

Travel chaos as wildfires tear through holiday hotspot and grounds flights leaving 100s of passengers stranded as Europe scorches... and Britain is set to hit record-breaking temperatures

Daily Mail · June 29, 2025

Wildfires have torn through a Turkish holiday destination - causing chaos for tourists as hundreds of passengers were left stranded. A huge fire ripped through the popular resort of Foça, İzmir, before strong winds fanned the flames and sent it...

When Mozart proved himself a child prodigy at the Vatican

Aleteia · June 29, 2025

In 1770, young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, aged 14, transcribed from memory Allegri's “Miserere,” a sacred work then jealously guarded by the Sistine Chapel choir. In 18th-century Rome, there was a liturgy that drew royalty to the Vatican: Holy Week....

Rome Travel Inspiration: Relaxing, Exciting And Gorgeous Ideas For You

Forbes ·

. © Tonetti Francesco Viva Roma! Italy’s capital is called the Eternal City, not only because its mesmerizing millennia-stretching past is still evident today at iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi...

Vatican decision sparks big surge in Međugorje pilgrimages

Croatia Week · June 26, 2025

by croatiaweek June 26, 2025 in News Apparition Hill (Photo credit: Michał Maksymilian Gwozdek/Public domain license) ZAGREB, 25 June (Hina) – On the 44th anniversary of the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary, the number of pilgrims gathering...

'I've been to 193 countries and my favourite was so good I quit job and moved there'

Daily Star · June 30, 2025

A globetrotter who has set foot in every nation on Earth revealed that naming his number one destination was "easy", as it spurred him to resign from his job and settle there permanently. Travel blogger Randy Williams marked an end to his...

‘The Chosen’ Actor Jonathan Roumie Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, Calling it an 'Honor'

Crosswalk · June 26, 2025

The actor who portrays Jesus in the biblical series The Chosen greeted Pope Leo XIV during Wednesday’s general audience and gave him a gift, calling the conversation a blessing. Actor Jonathan Roumie, who is Catholic, was one of four actors from...

Mystery Solved! Woman Spotted Kissing Harry Styles at Glastonbury Identified: Report

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Over the weekend, Harry Styles was spotted kissing a mystery woman in the VIP area at Glastonbury Festival The mystery woman has been identified as Ella Kenny Styles was previously in a relationship with Taylor Russell Harry Styles...

Jesus From ‘The Chosen’ Jonathan Roumie Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican After Filming Crucifixion (PHOTO)

TV Insider · June 25, 2025

The Chosen star Jonathan Roumie has officially met the American Pope, as the actor best known for playing Jesus in the biblical series traveled to the Vatican to cross paths with Pope Leo XIV. The moment when Roumie captured a selfie with the...

Disappointed Pilgrims Adapt As Frassati Canonization Date Change Upends Travel Plans

National Catholic Register ·

When the April 21 death of Pope Francis upended plans for Blessed Carlo Acutis’ canonization, which had originally been scheduled for April 27, Catholics around the world anxiously awaited the announcement of Acutis’ new canonization date....

For Pete's Sake, A Vatican Podcast: The Irishman that Worked with Five Popes

Rome Reports · June 25, 2025

"For Pete’s Sake: A Vatican Podcast,” premiers its pilot episode with special guest Seàn-Patrick Lovett, a Vatican expert that worked personally with the past five popes. Lovett dives into his extensive work covering everything from Pope Paul VI's...

The Italian City of Assisi to Host the Traveling Exhibition “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity”

Jordan News · June 25, 2025

On July 4th, the historic city of Assisi, nestled in the heart of Italy’s Umbria region, will host the international traveling exhibition “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity”, following its stellar debut at the Vatican this past February and March.اضافة...

Kyoto Attracts Most Religious Tourists, New Study Says

Forbes ·

A hoko float illuminates the Gion Festival in Kyoto, Japan, a city that, according to a new study, attracts the most religious tourists worldwide. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images) Getty Images Kyoto is the world’s most popular religious...

Lions star, wife blessed by Chicago native Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in ‘special moment’

New York Post · June 25, 2025

The Lions might be extra blessed this year. Or at least Sam LaPorta. The Detroit tight end and his wife, Callahan, visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City and were blessed by Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native. The newlyweds, who tied the knot on...

Bear Witness to Christ's "tenderness, mercy": Pope Leo XIV to Seminarian Pilgrims at Vatican

ACI Africa · June 24, 2025

He even spoke a few words spontaneously in Spanish during the encounter with the future priests, who traveled to Rome this week to participate in the 2025 Jubilee Year. “I’ll also say a few words in Spanish. Thank you for having courageously...

Cast and crew of 'The Chosen' host premiere screening in Vatican

Vatican News · June 24, 2025

Members of 'The Chosen' TV series travel to Rome to discuss the importance of the newest season and its role in connecting viewers to Jesus. By Grace Lathrop On Monday, June 23, the cast and crew of The Chosen TV series made a special appearance...

Contractor shares essential home prep tips for travelers leaving on vacation

FOX 11 and 41 - Washington State · June 24, 2025

Summer travel demand is higher than ever. According to Deloitte, 53% of Americans plan to take a summer vacation. At the same time, an ADT survey finds 66% of travelers worry they could better protect their homes before leaving town. Over half of...

27 Travel-Friendly Shoes You Can Walk Miles In While Still Keeping It Cute

Buzzfeed · June 24, 2025

I present to you: my holy grail travel sneakers. These bbs are so lightweight, you could probably set them on a balcony and a mere breeze would blow them away (okay, I'm not sure how accurate that actually is, but I swear I can't be far off). But...

Interview: Kerry Weber on life as a working Catholic journalist

America Magazine · June 30, 2025

Kerry Weber is an executive editor at America Media. On May 20, 2025, the Catholic Media Association announced that she had been elected president of the association, beginning her two-year term at the conclusion of the year’s Catholic Media...

Vatican sets up global commission to tackle sovereign debt crisis

Business and Financial Times · June 20, 2025

…Ghana, others in the Global South to benefit By Kizito CUDJOE The Vatican has announced the launch of a high-level Commission of Experts to address the mounting sovereign debt crisis affecting Ghana and numerous other countries across the...