Fire Damages Historic Italian Monastery Where Saint Carlo Acutis Received First Communion
Ambrosian nuns managed to save a relic of St. Carlo, who received his first holy Communion at the monastery on June 16, 1998.
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A Little Italian Mountain Town and the Old Church Organ My Grandparents Heard
Guarcino: Nestled in the sub-Apennines and rich in history and quality of life.
Casamari Abbey: Cistercian Art, Ancient Remedies, and Praying Monks
The Casamari pharmacy, still in operation after two centuries, remains a powerful symbol of the connection between monastic life and the science of plants, all for the greater glory of God.
Roots in Rome Offers Pilgrims a Window Into Beauty, Faith and History
Tour-guide organization plans customized itineraries for parishes, private groups and high-school students — and runs a collegiate program too.
7 Ways to Make the Most of the Jubilee Year — at Home and in Rome
Discover the art of doing nothing, and everything, during your Jubilee pilgrimage to Italy or at home.
2025 for Catholics: Jubilee and Politics (Jan. 4)
This week on Register Radio we are joined by Teresa Tomeo to discuss the Jubilee and her new book, ‘Italy’s Shrines and Wonders.’ And then, Register Senior Writer Peter Laffin gives us a preview of 2025 for Catholics and political life.
Gun Found in Abandoned Suitcase Before Papal Visit to Trieste, Italy
The discovered weapon, a 9 mm handgun with a magazine containing 14 bullets, was inside the suitcase along with two pairs of shoes and clothing of Turkish origin still bearing the labels.
Carlo Acutis: What Did He Die of and Where is He Buried?
Acutis died at the young age of 15 in 2006 from acute promyelocytic leukemia (M3), which poses a much higher death rate than other forms of leukemia.
Italy’s Prime Minister Backs Stricter Ban on Surrogacy: How Europe Differs From US on Issue
The messaging against surrogacy promoted by the Catholic PM is in line with the arguments recently made by the Vatican regarding the Church’s opposition to surrogacy.
Bishop Rules on Supposed Apparitions of Virgin Mary in Italy
In his decree, the Italian prelate explained that the messages of the supposed Marian apparitions contained “numerous theological errors.”
