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Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican, over 32 million visitors expected

of The Jubilee, also known as the Jubilee Year, has begun, drawing tourists to Rome, the Vatican, and all of Italy. Pope Francis kicked off the event Tuesday by opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This sacred event for the Catholic Church is usually held every 25 years for patrons […]

Trump Names CatholicVote’s Brian Burch as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See

ROME — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Catholic Vote President Brian Birch as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. “I am pleased to announce that Brian Birch will be the next U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See.” Trump I wrote Friday Truth Social. “Brian is a devout Catholic, father of nine children, […]

Oldest-known Chinese inscription in Israel found at the holy site of Mount Zion

Archaeologists recently discovered the oldest known Chinese inscription on the holy site of Mount Zion, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The inscription was found on a porcelain bowl and was discovered during joint excavations by the IAA and the Protestant Institute of Archaeology. The agency said in a press release this month that […]

Lobbying World: Holy See ambassador rejoins Akin

Former senator and congressman Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) rejoins akin As a senior consultant. During his time on The Hill, Mr. Donnelly served on the Senate Banking, Agriculture and Armed Services Committees and was a partner at the firm until he became ambassador to the Holy See in 2022. George Sifakis and Michael Lamoureux I am […]