Alessandro Speciale
Vatican painting may reflect contact with Native Americans
Preservationists working on a Renaissance fresco in the Vatican have uncovered what experts believe is the first European representation of Native Americans, created in 1494.
...Pope Francis reconfirms directive to American nuns
Nearly a year after the Vatican announced a makeover of the largest umbrella group for American nuns, Pope Francis has directed that the overhaul of the ...
Pope says women in church have a ‘fundamental’ role
Pope Francis recently said women play a “fundamental role” in the Catholic Church as those who are mostly responsible for passing on the faith from one g...
Muslim convert quits Catholic Church, says it's too weak against Islam
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...At inaugural Mass, Pope Francis calls for defending environment, poor
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...Pope Benedict defends choice to resign in last public address
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In his final public address, Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday (Feb....