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'God favors radio'

The Director of L'Osservatore Romano, Andrea Monda, reflects on the 95th birthday of Vatican Radio as a key tool of Vatican communications, saying, 'God favors radio.'

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Happy birthday, Vatican Radio: 95 years of serving the Pope

From Guglielmo Marconi’s first radio transmission in 1931 to today’s digital and AI era, Vatican Radio marks 95 years of service to the Pope, the Gospel, and communities around the world.

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Elettra Marconi: Radio remains the most reliable medium

‘All my affection and gratitude.’ Those are Princess Elettra Marconi's words on the 95th anniversary of Vatican Radio, inaugurated by her father Guglielmo on 12 February 1931 at the invitation of Pope Pius XI.

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UPDATE: Prince George bishop calls for prayer, penance, saying shooting ‘has traumatized us all’

At least 10 people are dead, including young teens, and many are wounded in a mass shooting in northern British Columbia, Canada.

Vatican bank launches 2 new equity indexes aligned with Catholic principles

Two indexes with 50 companies each that adhere to Catholic social teachings were announced by the Vatican Bank in order to promote ethical Catholic investing.

China’s Catholic bishops back worship limits, prompting call for Vatican action

Nina Shea, Hudson Institute senior fellow, called on Pope Leo XIV to summon Chinese bishops to the Vatican for supporting the “suppression of Chinese Catholicism.”

Multiple U.S. bishops join call for Notre Dame to rescind appointment of pro-abortion advocate

Though backlash to the appointment has been growing for weeks, the university has not backed off the controversial decision.

How urban planning is used to undermine Christian institutions in Turkey

Authorities are using zoning laws and urban planning regulations to prevent construction of Christian institutions, according to a new report documenting restrictions across multiple cities.

Jubilee 2033: Rift between Moscow and Constantinople patriarchates threatens ecumenical progress

The 2033 Jubilee will commemorate the bimillennium of the Redemption but the main ecumenical obstacle is the rift between the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate and the Patriarchate of Constantinople.

5 fascinating facts about the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes

On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.