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The Franciscan Jubilee

St. Stephen's Day, December 26: History and Traditions in Italy

Saint Lucia: the light of Christmas

The Immaculate Conception: History, meaning, and traditions of a celebration that ushers in Christmas.

November 2: All Souls' Day in Italy

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The world's oldest race is Italian: the 120th anniversary of the Targa Florio.

The Italian cities that made the Middle Ages great

Lucca, the enchanting town that sees growing tourism

Norcia: tradition, flavor, and Italian identity in the heart of Umbria

Trapani, the city between two seas: beauty and culture

The Tower of the Incurables: History, Legends and Mysteries

Castles of Italy: the most famous (and visited) in the Belpaese

FAI Spring Days: A Journey Through Italy's Great Beauty

Venetian glass beads, a world to discover

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In Mestre, March 8th will be a day of walking, but also... defending the territory!

In search of roots: the new generations return to their countries of origin

Patronal celebrations of Italians around the world

All Saints' Day: The Deep Meaning and Traditions of November 1st in Italy

November 1st marks the Feast of All Saints, one of the most important solemnities in the Christian liturgical calendar. […]

October 7: We celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary

A day dedicated to prayer, meditation, and the protection of the Mother of God. Today, October 7, the Church celebrates […]

St. Francis and the 800th anniversary of his Canticle of the Creatures

Who knows if St. Francis sang his Canticle of the Creatures. And not because it was a Canticle, a term that at the time was […]

A new national holiday: the Chamber of Deputies approves the feast of St. Francis on October 4th; the Senate has the final say.

The Chamber of Deputies approved the bill with 247 votes in favor and 2 against […]

August 14, Holy Martyrs of Otranto: history, tradition, and celebration

In 1480, during the Ottoman siege, Otranto fell after a strenuous resistance. The Turks decided to conclude with an evocative act: […]

Saint John: the Saint celebrated on August 12th

A life of faith and miracles: Saint John is a venerated figure in many Christian traditions, remembered every year on […]

June 13: Saint Anthony of Padua! Best wishes to the Anthonys

Saint Anthony of Padua, born Fernando Martins de Bulhões in Lisbon in 1195, is one of the most beloved and venerated figures […]

It's Pope Leo XIV's day: today the enthronement of the new Pontiff

May 18, 2025, an important date for the new pontificate. Today marks the enthronement of Pope Leo XIV, an event […]

Pope Leo XIV grants plenary indulgence: what it is and to whom he granted it

The gift of Plenary Indulgence granted by the new Pope, Leo XIV. In the doctrine of the Catholic Church, plenary indulgence represents one of the […]

We Have a Pope! The New Pope is Leo XIV

Leo XIV, the American Robert Francis Prevost, is the new Pope. The election of the American Robert Francis Prevost, who assumes […]

Conclave 2025: The 135 Cardinal Electors and the New Geography of the Church

After the funeral of Pope Francis, the humble Pope who made simplicity the symbol of his pontificate, the […]

Breaking News: Pope Francis is Dead, World Mourning the Holy Father's Death

News that deeply shakes the hearts of the Church and millions of faithful around the world: Pope Francis has died […]

Happy Easter 2025: phrases for original greetings

Easter is a bright time, a symbol of rebirth and serenity. It's a celebration of roots, family, and […]

Palm Sunday: Between Faith, History and Tradition

Today, April 13, 2025, Palm Sunday is celebrated in the Christian religion. It is one of the most […]

Pope Francis Returns Home: “Tomorrow He Will Be Discharged From Hospital”

Pope Francis is doing better, and the medical team has decided to release him tomorrow from Gemelli Hospital, where he has been hospitalized since the 14th […]

Pope Francis scares the faithful: "I have difficulty breathing, I apologize"

Pope Francis is instilling fear in all the faithful. The 88-year-old Pope interrupted the reading of his homily during […]

February 2: Candlemas and the Italian popular tradition

An old proverb says “alla candelora dal inverno siamo fora” (with the arrival of Candlemas winter is over) and this says it […]

December 26, St. Stephen: who was he and why is it celebrated today?

December 26 is a public holiday in many parts of the world, known as Boxing Day in Catholic countries and […]

The Immaculate Conception: A Feast Between Theology and Tradition

December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is a particularly significant day in Italian Catholic and popular tradition. But behind this date […]

All Saints' Day: Origin and Tradition of the Commemoration

The Feast of All Saints, celebrated on November 1st, represents a moment of reflection and respect for all […]

Paola and her hidden treasures

The name of this charming town on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria is inevitably linked to that of one of the most […]

Maria Santissima Addolorata of Castelpetroso, story of a great devotion

A magnificent sanctuary is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows of Castelpetroso, patron saint of Molise: the Basilica Minore or Basilica of Our Lady of Sorrows. At […]

The procession of the Crociferi in Noicattaro and the other rites of Holy Week

In Noicattaro, in the province of Bari, during Holy Week the Crociferi procession takes place, one of the oldest […]

The black Madonna of Tindari, the ancient simulacrum venerated throughout the South

The Black Madonna of Tindari is a sacred statue representing the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus. Venerated in […]

San Galgano, the Montesiepi hermitage and the abbey: between history and legend

The Hermitage of Montesiepi and the Abbey of San Galgano, two unique places in the world, stand in the Val di Merse, in […]

Saint Lucia, between faith, traditions and curiosity

Today, December 13th, we celebrate Saint Lucy, protector of sight and eyes. A much-loved saint in Italy, she […]

San Pio, the relic of his heart will be exposed to the faithful in September

The relic of the heart of Saint Pio will be on display to the faithful. The new rector of the […]

Our Lady of the Mountain of Capistrano crowned

The Virgin of the Mountain of Polsi in Capistrano was crowned; the crowns for the Madonna and Child were created by the Calabrian goldsmith […]

Look how beautiful Saint Anthony is in his majesty!

"Look at how beautiful Saint Anthony is in his majesty, with his thirteen stars, all full of goodness." It's a verse from […]

Paravati: 36th Anniversary of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Foundation – Refuge of Souls

This year marks the 36th anniversary of the founding of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Foundation – Refuge of Souls in Paravati. The event […]

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