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Lanarkshire youngsters can feel safer over school summer holidays thanks to new Fearless campaign

Daily Record & Sunday Mail · June 23, 2025

Lanarkshire youngsters can feel safer over the school summer holidays thanks to a new campaign. Fearless, the youth service of the charity Crimestoppers, has launched an initiative focused on encouraging pro-social choices, preventing violence and...

Vatican can take 3 key steps to bring Ukrainian kids back from Russia, says child advocate

OSV News · June 12, 2025

(OSV News) — The Vatican can take three key steps to provide greater assistance than it already has in securing the return of Ukrainian children forcibly taken by Russia, a Ukrainian child advocate and former government official told OSV News....

Pope Leo gifted GAA jersey during audience at the Vatican

RTE Ireland · June 21, 2025

Pope Leo has been gifted a special GAA jersey during a recent audience at the Vatican for the Jubilee of Sport. Catherine Hallinan and Niamh Ryan are from Ireland and Katie Molloy is from New York. All three are members of the Rome Hibernia Gaelic...

The ultimate holiday dupes: Forget the chaos and crowds of Europe's most popular spots - try these charming unknown lookalikes, from a dead-ringer for Venice, to Mykanos, Ibiza and Barcelona swaps

Daily Mail · June 21, 2025

More than 600 protesters took to Barcelona’s streets last week chanting: ‘Your holidays, my misery!’ Many held up banners reading: ‘Tourism is robbing us!’ Visitors looked on perplexed and a little worried, especially when they were squirted with...

Fewer pilgrims and falling rates: Rome's Jubilee tourist rental boom fails to materialise

Euronews ·

Jubilee. A word that, despite its jovial ring, has sent shivers down the spine of any Roman for whom it became a shorthand for unaffordable rent, skyrocketing inflation, innumerable roadworks and hordes of pilgrims adding to the Eternal City’s...

World-Traveled Artist Jeanie Dougherty To Be Inducted Into Wheeling Hall of Fame

The Intelligencer - West Virginia ·

JEANIE DOUGHERTY WHEELING — A world-traveled artist whose journey began in the Friendly City will be inducted into the Wheeling Hall of Fame. The late Jeanne Caldwell Dougherty will be one of 12 people inducted in the 2025 class. She will be...

How love of travel became a spiritual mission for Peter Bahou of Peter’s Way Tours

Catholic Review - Maryland · June 20, 2025

A pilgrimage is a profound and deeply personal experience, often led by a desire for spiritual growth and connection. Peter Bahou, founder and president of the travel company Peter’s Way Tours, knows this better than most. Born in the ancient city...

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican Radio Transmitters, Proposed Solar Energy Site

National Catholic Register ·

The Holy Father also shared light refreshments with staff present Thursday morning to celebrate with them the 43rd anniversary of his June 19 priestly ordination. Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican’s radio transmitter station in Santa Maria di...

‘The Chosen’ cast headed to Vatican for presentation, audience with Pope Leo XIV

Catholic News Agency · June 19, 2025

Vatican City, Jun 19, 2025 / 07:00 am On June 23, there will be an exclusive presentation at the Vatican of the fourth episode of the fifth season of “The Chosen,” the successful series based on the life of Jesus Christ and the apostles. According...

Pope Leo XIV visits Vatican radio station outside Rome

Aleteia · June 19, 2025

The Pontiff toured the broadcasting installations, as well as a solar energy farm built under orders from Pope Francis to supply the facility and Vatican City. After visiting the papal villas in Castel Gandolfo this past May — where he will be...

“León De Perú”: Vatican Media to release documentary on Prevost’s years of mission

Vatican News · June 19, 2025

At 5:00 PM (Rome time), the documentary will be released in three languages (Spanish, English, and Italian) across Vatican media channels. A special preview for accredited journalists, organized by the Holy See Press Office, will be held at 4:00...

No camping required! It’s the ultimate Glastonbury TV watch-along guide

The Guardian · June 20, 2025

Prepare to put the summer into Somerset. Yes, Britain’s biggest alfresco bash is about to kick off again. Glastonbury 2025 is set to be an extra-special one. There will be no 2026 event as the festival takes a fallow year. This year’s Glasto-goers...

I cannot even holiday in Rome without being reminded of hellhole Britain - Peter Bleksley

GB News · June 20, 2025

I love Italy, and there are many reasons why. The history, the architecture, the food and the wine are just a few reasons why I venture out there whenever work commitments and finances allow. Last week, my wife and I were filled with excitement...

Pope Leo XIV visits Vatican Radio Transmission Center outside of Rome

Vatican News · June 19, 2025

On the anniversary of his priestly ordination, Pope Leo XIV travels to the Vatican Radio shortwave transmission center in the town of Santa Maria di Galeria in the Lazio region, and expresses gratitude for the work carried out “with fidelity and...

James Thorton: Overtourism problem requires a rethink on how we travel

The West Australian · June 18, 2025

Like many post-lockdown travellers, I visited Rome in the height of summer — crowded, hot, busy and queues everywhere. It was overtourism in action — and I was part of the problem. Overtourism describes when travellers put undue pressure on a...

Foreign Office shares latest travel advice for Italy as city set to be 'very busy'

Bristol Post · June 18, 2025

Holidaymakers heading to Italy should be aware of the latest travel advice issued by the Foreign Office. Italy is a popular destination, attracting visitors with its breath-taking landscapes and impressive architecture. The updated guidance...

The new pope’s going on vacation! A few ideas for his Castel Gandolfo stay

Religion News Service · June 18, 2025

The new pope's going on vacation! A few ideas for his Castel Gandolfo stay (RNS) — The luxury of time off is back on the papal agenda. Castel Gandolfo. Photo by H. Raab/Flickr (RNS) — Pope Leo has decided to resume the papal tradition of taking...

Finding Your Roots' Henry Louis Gates Jr. Presents Pope Leo with Family Tree, Confirming His Surprising Celebrity Relatives

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Henry Louis Gates Jr. the host and executive producer of the Emmy-nominated PBS show Finding Your Roots, traveled to the Vatican on July 5 to meet with Pope Leo XIV to present his genealogical research His research confirmed that Pope...

Pope Leo X1V revives papal holidays

Blueprint Newspapers Limited · June 17, 2025

Pope Leo XIV will holiday twice at the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo near Rome this summer, reviving a tradition abandoned by his predecessor Francis, the Vatican said Tuesday. The US pope, elected on May 8, will stay at the villa some 25...

Pope Leo to resume papal summer holiday tradition

Catholic News · June 17, 2025

Castel Gandolfo is on a hilltop overlooking Lake Albano, south of Rome CNA/Courtney Mares) Pope Leo XIV will resume the tradition of spending some time in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, during the summer holidays. Source: CNA. A spokeswoman for...