Pope Francis gave the Americas a first: the only altar of the continent dedicated by a pope
Oscar Romero, Rose of Lima, Martin de Porres, and JPII are the saints whose relics were embedded
Xavier Le Normand / I. Media, exclusively for Aleteia Vatican
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Young prisoners visited by Pope experience mercy up close
According to Pope Francis, these young people's desire for conversion must be accompanied, sustained, and supported by the whole society.
What’s it like on the papal plane?
Aleteia's correspondent gives his impressions
Peter brings joy and hope to Panama
A look at what it's like on the ground, at this first Central American WYD
What Paul VI’s miracle for the unborn means for the Church
The priest who brought the case to Rome reflects on Pope Paul's challenges in his own time, and in his work from Heaven
The Russian Orthodox monk with Putin’s ear
Metropolitan Tikhon is the spiritual father— and confessor— of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Vatican Archives show that the truth of the Inquisition doesn’t match the “black legend”
The common cultural perceptions are mere caricatures, says researcher. The truth is neither black nor rosy.
Fr. Hamel: The pope and the young are praying for his canonization
Murdered while celebrating Mass two years ago, his process for beatification will begin earlier than usual thanks to an exception from the pope.
What can the Church bring to sports? And sports to the Church?
The great educator saints used games and sports at the service of catechesis.
The night the Colosseum was covered with the blood of martyrs
Victims of violence against Christians were invited to share their testimonies in Rome
In Peru, politics has lost all credibility but the Church is still a revered institution
In this environment, says one of the nation's bishops, Pope Francis must come to bring an invitation to dignity.
New revelations on the “blockages” at the Vatican: what you need to know
Nuzzi's third book on the Vatican also addresses Benedict XVI's resignation
Popes and American presidents: A long history
George W. Bush holds the record for the most meetings with Roman pontiffs.
Exclusive Interview: spokesman of Catholic Coptic Church in Egypt on upcoming papal visit
“After the double-bombing on Palm Sunday, the papal visit has taken on another perspective"
The Holy See remains cautious about Medjugorje
Pope Francis appointed a special envoy to the city of Medjugorje, where millions of pilgrims travel every year.