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Happy birthday, Vatican Radio: 95 years of serving the Pope
Posted on 02/12/2026 02:51 AM ()
From Guglielmo Marconi’s first radio transmission in 1931 to today’s digital and AI era, Vatican Radio marks 95 years of service to the Pope, the Gospel, and communities around the world.
Elettra Marconi: Radio remains the most reliable medium
Posted on 02/12/2026 01:32 AM ()
‘All my affection and gratitude.’ Those are Princess Elettra Marconi's words on the 95th anniversary of Vatican Radio, inaugurated by her father Guglielmo on 12 February 1931 at the invitation of Pope Pius XI.
Cardinal Czerny celebrates Mass for World Day of Sick in Chiclayo, Peru
Posted on 02/11/2026 09:17 AM ()
As the Church celebrates the 34th World Day of the Sick, Cardinal Michael Czerny celebrates Mass in Chiclayo, Peru, and invites Christians to care for one another, especially in moments of illness or pain.
Israeli leader in Washington to discuss possible Iran nuclear deal
Posted on 02/11/2026 07:33 AM ()
U.S. President Donald Trump is to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to discuss a possible deal with Iran, as many continue to die in Gaza despite the ceasefire.
Pope Leo prays with the sick at Vatican Gardens' Lourdes Grotto
Posted on 02/11/2026 07:24 AM ()
This World Day of the Sick and feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV welcomes a group of sick people in front of the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens, and reminds them that the Blessed Mother teaches us the meaning of suffering and love.
Philippine Church highlights unity as Lent, Ramadan begin together
Posted on 02/11/2026 07:15 AM ()
With Ramadan and Lent starting on the same day, Church leaders in the Philippines see the moment as a rare opportunity for Muslims and Christians to deepen prayer, solidarity, and mutual understanding.
Vatican Radio celebrates 95 years with new jingle
Posted on 02/11/2026 05:53 AM ()
Pope Leo prays for overcoming tensions, rediscovering unity in Europe
Posted on 02/11/2026 04:53 AM ()
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo calls Europe to overcome tensions and rediscover unity, prays for the sick, remembers those suffering from severe flooding in Colombia, and offers advice on how to prepare for Lent.
Pope at Audience: the Word of God responds to our thirst for meaning and truth
Posted on 02/11/2026 03:30 AM ()
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV highlights the close relationship between the Word of God and the Church and how meditating on Sacred Scripture helps the faithful to enter into a conversation with God.
Pope Leo XIV may visit Principality of Monaco
Posted on 02/10/2026 09:59 AM ()
The Holy See Press Office says that a one-day visit to the Principality of Monaco by Pope Leo XIV at the end of March is being considered. If confirmed, it would be the second trip of his Pontificate and the first visit by a Pope, in the modern era, to the Principality.