Vatican

Health

Pope Leo XIV makes unannounced ICU visit to gravely ill Spanish teen

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2025

Sparks global solidarity His Holiness Pope Leo XIV made a private visit to a Spanish teenager hospitalised in critical condition, following a collapse during a major Catholic youth event in Rome. Writing for the Catholic News Agency (CAN), Almudena Martínez-Bordiú, reported that the

Events

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates pontificate

Arnold Pinto 19/05/2025

With solemn rite in St. Peter’s Square His Holiness Pope Leo XIV commenced his papacy on May 18, 2025, with a solemn inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, marking the official beginning of his Petrine Ministry. The ceremony, steeped in rich symbolism and tradition, underscored his role as Saint Peter’s successor and the […]

Automotive

Pope Francis is gifted all-electric ‘Popemobile’

Arnold Pinto 06/12/2024

Handcrafted by Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz has gifted Pope Francis with an all-electric ‘Popemobile, a unique vehicle handcrafted by the German automaker. Unveiled in the Vatican on December 4, 2024, the one-of-a-kind vehicle marks a significant milestone in automotive history and the Holy See’s longstanding association with Mercedes-Benz. The bespoke vehicle is based on

Space

NASA Administrator Embarks On A Global Diplomatic Mission

Arnold Pinto 11/05/2024

To Strengthen Global Space Cooperation NASA Administrator Bill Nelson embarked on a diplomatic journey, beginning on May 9, 2024, across Italy, Vatican City, and Saudi Arabia to enhance international collaboration and foster peaceful space exploration Nelson’s itinerary includes meetings with each country’s critical governmental and space officials,

Defence & Security Events

34 Recruits Join Vatican’s Elite Swiss Guard Corps

News Desk 08/05/2024

Vow To Protect Pope Francis With Their Life Thirty-four new Pontifical Swiss Guard recruits swore allegiance to Pope Francis and his legitimate successors during an elaborate swearing-in ceremony held at the Vatican in Rome on May 6, 2024. In their distinctive way, the 34 Swiss Guard members raised three fingers to evoke the Holy Trinity […]