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November 18, 2015

Vatican nativity scene, tree to be unveiled early for Year of Mercy

The St. Peter's Square Christmas tree is reflected in a puddle of slush after a five-minute hail storm hit the Vatican Feb. 1.

VATICAN CITY - The Christmas tree and Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square will be set up and unveiled earlier than usual this year to be ready for the opening of the Year of Mercy.

Published in Vatican
April 27, 2014

Cardinal: Imitate St. John Paul's defense of family, sacredness of life

Cardinal Angelo Comastri celebrates a Mass April 28 in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square in thanksgiving for the canonizations of Sts. John XXIII and John Paul II.

VATICAN CITY - St. John Paul II would not want Catholics' applause, but he would want to inspire the way they live, especially in defending the family and the sacredness of human life, said Cardinal Angelo Comastri.

Published in Papal Canonizations
April 22, 2014

Letters left at John Paul's tomb show pilgrims see him as friend

People pray at the tomb of Blessed John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Every day, countless pilgrims leave letters and notes addressed to him.

VATICAN CITY - Every day, countless visitors to the tomb of Blessed John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica leave letters and notes addressed to him.

Published in Vatican