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The Vatican's best-kept secret is finally open to the public — and it's more beautiful than ever
AOL
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Planning a trip to Vatican City? There's never been a better time to visit the legendary Raphael Rooms. After a decade-long restoration project, these spectacular frescoed chambers in the Apostolic Palace are finally free of scaffolding — and the...
Presidency Counters Tinubu’s St. Lucia trip as health Vacation
You News Ng
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July 1, 2025
By, Biola Davies Claims that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s ongoing visit to Saint Lucia is serving as a strategic cover for a discreet medical consultation has been debunked. Peter Obi had swiftly attacked Tinubu’s trip, saying, “this isn’t time...
Rome Travel Inspiration: Relaxing, Exciting And Gorgeous Ideas For You
Forbes
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. © 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...
When Mozart proved himself a child prodigy at the Vatican
Aleteia
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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....
Vatican sets up global commission to tackle sovereign debt crisis
Business and Financial Times
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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...
Vatican-backed report seeks financial reform to avert decades of lost development
WKZO - Michigan
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June 20, 2025
By Libby George LONDON(Reuters) -A commission launched by the late Pope Francis has outlined financial reforms it says could help to avert decades of lost development in poor countries that face onerous repayments as global public debts reach...
Vatican crisis: Pope Leo XIV asks faithful for financial contributions amid...
TUKO
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June 19, 2025
The Vatican, under the Catholic Church, faces a huge budget deficit, and Pope Leo XIV has now appealed for donations from the faithful Peter's Pence, a papal foundation that supports charitable endeavours and religious activities, collected €48.4...
Travel to Italy with Ralph Hipp
WIBW 13 - Kansas
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June 18, 2025
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How a Belarusian Blogger and Journalist Discovered the Facts of Catholicism
National Catholic Register
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Asya Poplavskaya encountered Christ in the course of her career. Belarus has significantly lower wages compared to Western European countries. Most people can’t afford traveling or dining out at restaurants. But Asya Poplavskaya was an exception....
‘The Chosen’ Actor Jonathan Roumie Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, Calling it an 'Honor'
Crosswalk
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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...
Jesus From ‘The Chosen’ Jonathan Roumie Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican After Filming Crucifixion (PHOTO)
TV Insider
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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...
For Pete's Sake, A Vatican Podcast: The Irishman that Worked with Five Popes
Rome Reports
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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
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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
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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...
Disappointed Pilgrims Adapt As Frassati Canonization Date Change Upends Travel Plans
National Catholic Register
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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....
Lions star, wife blessed by Chicago native Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in ‘special moment’
New York Post
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...