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frescoes in the cloister of the Dominican friars' convent

August 22, 2024

Waiting to be discovered: Rome cloister's frescoes celebrate the rosary

Pope Francis delivers his blessing to visitors in the Paul VI Audience Hall

August 21, 2024

Christians are called to spread 'fragrance of Christ,' pope says

Pope Francis greets visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square

August 19, 2024

Eucharist satisfies hunger for hope, truth, salvation, pope says

Pope Francis participates in a memorial prayer March 7, 2021, at Hosh al-Bieaa

August 16, 2024

Pope praises prayerful solidarity with persecuted Christians

Pope Francis stands in the window of his studio in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican

August 15, 2024

On Assumption, pope entrusts war-torn countries to Mary's care

Pope Francis meets at the Vatican Aug. 12, 2024

August 14, 2024

Life's 'final exam' will be on care for poor, pope says

Old volumes are pictured in a wooden cabinet in the Vatican Apostolic Archives

August 06, 2024

Stop and read: Pope praises spiritual value of literature and poetry

Pope Francis and an aide watch as white rose petals fall from the ceiling of Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major

August 05, 2024

Grace arouses marvel and awe, like a summer snowfall would, pope says

The Trocadero venue is seen, with the Eiffel Tower looming in the background, as the Olympic flag is raised July 26

August 04, 2024

Vatican says it was 'saddened' by Olympics' opening ceremony

Old volumes are pictured in a wooden cabinet in the Vatican Apostolic Archives

July 26, 2024

Lessons learned: Studying past prepares people for the present, archivist says