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Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 20, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Calls for Study of Church History Free from Ideologies

Nov 21, 2024

Pope Francis has published a letter addressed especially to priests in formation to promote the renewal of the study of Church history.

The 38th (Irish) Brigade marches at the Vatican in June 1944. / Credit: Imperial War Museum

Vatican Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Pius XII’s Meeting with Allied Troops

Jun 12, 2024

On June 12, 1944, Pius XII gave an enthusiastic speech in English thanking the members of the 38th (Irish) Brigade as he welcomed them to the Vatican.

The Vatican Museums. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Vatican Museums Announce New Hours, Ticket Price, and Entrance

Nov 10, 2023

The museums have announced a series of novelties beginning both this month and after the new year, in anticipation of the 2025 Jubilee Year.

Pope Francis Calls for Study of Church History Free from Ideologies

Vatican Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Pius XII’s Meeting with Allied Troops

Vatican Museums Announce New Hours, Ticket Price, and Entrance

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