Encyclical Dilexit Nos: The Heart of Compassion

Pope Francis has published a new encyclical, "Dilexit Nos" ("He Loved Us"), which focuses on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the transforming power of God's love. The document was presented at the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality.

The core message of the encyclical is that God's love, revealed through Jesus Christ, transcends personal, intimate experience. It serves as a fundamental force that compels humanity to love others, to transform society and to build peace through dialogue and respect.

The First Dwelling of the Apostles in Rome

The Church of Santa Maria in Via Lata, in the center of Rome, contains an underground crypt that served as the dwelling place of Peter, Paul, and their collaborators, Mark and Luke, during their time in Rome. The location, away from the Jewish ghetto, was chosen by Peter, who, after three imprisonments in Jerusalem, preferred to live among the Gentiles.

Journey inside the Vatican for an intimate portrait of Pope John Paul II, told by those who knew him best. From his daily routine of dictating papal documents while deep in prayer, to remarkable stories from his more than 60 global travels, Vatican insiders share their never-before-told memories of living alongside a saint.