Church

Sweden

Historic Swedish church moved by road to avoid being swallowed by mine

A convoy of trailers is transporting the 113-year-old Kiruna Church to a new home to make way for the expansion of a large underground iron ore mine.

19/08/2025

Europe News

Pope urges young Catholics to spread faith at Rome's Youth Jubilee

The pontiff celebrated the concluding mass of one of the most important events of the Holy Year as 1 million faithful filled the Tor Vergata esplanade in Rome on Sunday.

03/08/2025

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Typhoon fails to stop wedding in flooded church in Philippines

Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to get married on Tuesday, even if it meant wading through floodwaters inside a church in the Philippines.

23/07/2025

Gaza

Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church kills two and injures several

The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a formal apology for the strike, while the Israeli army said it has launched an investigation into the strike on Gaza's only Catholic church.

17/07/2025

Syria

At least 25 people killed in terrorist attack on church in Syria

A suicide bomber killed at least 25 and injured 63 in an Eastern Orthodox church near Damascus.

23/06/2025

Experiences

Explore Rome’s religious treasures on a 16th-century pilgrimage route

For a particularly meaningful way to visit Rome’s major churches - and to sidestep the crowds - try following in the footsteps of a 16th-century saint.

24/05/2025

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV calls for world peace in first blessing as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV gave his first blessing as pontiff this Sunday. In his speech, he called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

11/05/2025

Travel News

What to expect if you're visiting Rome during the conclave

Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.

06/05/2025

Europe News

Where do the main contenders for new pope stand on key global issues?

It remains unclear whether the conclave will result in a leader aligned with Pope Francis' more progressive stance or a conservative who will take the church in a new direction.

05/05/2025

USA

White House's AI image of Trump as pope sparks outrage among Catholics

Just days before the papal conclave is set to take place, the official White House account on X posted the AI-generated image of Donald Trump in papal attire.

03/05/2025

Europe News

Bad polling for Trump – but evangelical Christians stick with him

In the United States, evangelical Christians are among Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters. 100 days into Trump’s second term and despite the president’s tanking poll numbers, they continue to side with him.

30/04/2025

Vatican

Pope Francis' final act of mercy: €200,000 donation to juvenile prison

The official responsible for charity and prison pastoral care in Rome has described how the pontiff gave a massive sum from his personal account.

24/04/2025

Culture news

Meet the designer who dressed Pope Francis throughout his papacy

Filippo Sorcinelli, who has been working with the Supreme Pontiff's Office for Liturgical Celebrations for twenty years, has dressed Pope Francis since the beginning of his pontificate, always striving to respect his desire for simplicity and spiritual beauty.

24/04/2025

Europe News

The reaction of the Pope's 'neighbours' to the news of his death

Amid tears and shock, word about Pope Francis' death spread quickly in the Borgo Pio neighbourhood on Monday morning. Here is how they reacted.

21/04/2025

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Easter celebrated across Ukraine despite ongoing war

Hundreds gathered at the Church of St. John the Theologian in Kharkiv for Easter services, a symbol of faith and resilience during Ukraine’s ongoing war.

21/04/2025

Destinations

Four art-adorned churches and monasteries to inspire a trip to Europe

With captivating histories and artistic splendours, some of these incredible places of worship have also become key tourist attractions.

20/04/2025

Design

Fancy walking on water in this Dutch former church?

This bold new design transforms a historic Dutch church into a swimming pool, where you can “walk on water” and lifeguards sit in the former pulpit.

19/04/2025

Culture news

Antoni Gaudí, 'God's architect', to be beatified towards sainthood

Pope Francis has approved the decree recognising the "heroic virtues" of Antoni Gaudí, known as the "architect of God" for his work on the design of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

14/04/2025

Vatican

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to St Peter's Square for Palm Sunday

Pope Francis made another surprise visit to St Peter's Square at the end of the Palm Sunday Mass, one day after making an unannounced visit to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

13/04/2025

World News

A still recovering pope makes surprise visit to Santa Maria Maggiore

On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis went to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pray.

12/04/2025