Faith

Vatican offers support to local farmers in Italian earthquake zone

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 08:45:00 -0500

VATICAN CITY – In an effort to help support the economy of the central Italian region devastated by several earthquakes in 2016, the Vatican has purchased food from local farmers and producers to feed the homeless.

Priests told to celebrate Masses outdoors after massive earthquake in Italy

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 08:00:00 -0400

ROME – Priests in central Italy were instructed to celebrate Mass outdoors following another devastating earthquake that rocked the region and brought one its most spiritually and historically significant churches tumbling down.

Vatican raffle to benefit earthquake victims in central Italy

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 09:47:34 -0400

VATICAN CITY – Along with the Christmas-tree lighting ceremony and the unveiling of the Nativity creche, Pope Francis' raffle to benefit those in need is becoming an annual holiday tradition at the Vatican.

Pope visits towns in central Italy devastated by earthquake

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:34:27 -0400

VATICAN CITY – Amid the devastation wrought by an earthquake in central Italy, Pope Francis quietly prayed and offered words of consolation to survivors and those assisting in relief efforts.

Italian earthquake woke Pope Francis in the Vatican

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 16:30:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY – While Pope Francis has expressed his sympathy for the victims of Italy��Ƶapp devastating earthquake, few may have realized the pontiff himself was shaken by the 6.2 magnitude temblor as he slept at his residence inside the walls of the Vatican.

Pope pledges to visit Italian quake victims

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 08:39:55 -0400

Pope Francis led prayers for the victims of Italy��Ƶapp earthquake and announced plans to visit survivors in the affected area soon.