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GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO

GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO

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At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis

The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls

At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis
Europe|Health|World

Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St. Peter’s and by the hospital to pray the rosary for him

Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
Arts|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?

St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace

Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
Europe|MidEast|World

Syrian refugee family that Pope Francis brought to Rome prays for him as they build new life

Nearly a decade after Pope Francis plucked them from a refugee camp in Greece, a Syrian couple and their child have carved out a quiet life in suburban Rome

Syrian refugee family that Pope Francis brought to Rome prays for him as they build new life
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|World

Transgender women near Rome pray for Pope Francis, celebrate his outreach

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized, a group of migrant transgender women are praying for his recovery

Transgender women near Rome pray for Pope Francis, celebrate his outreach
Europe|Health|World

Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, spent 'long periods' off noninvasive ventilator

Pope Francis remained in stable condition a day after a respiratory crisis

Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, spent 'long periods' off noninvasive ventilator
Europe|Health|World

Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican

Thousands of people have gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions

Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican
Americas|Lifestyle|Political|US

Venezuelan family in US under curtailed humanitarian protections clings to faith amid uncertainty

Each Sunday, Johann Teran goes to worship at a bilingual Lutheran service in suburban Minneapolis

Venezuelan family in US under curtailed humanitarian protections clings to faith amid uncertainty
Business|Political|US

Some US businesses close in a 'day without immigrants.' But many say they can't lose income

Several businesses from day cares to grocery stores and hair salons closed across the United States in a loosely organized day of protest against the President Donald Trump's immigration policies

Some US businesses close in a 'day without immigrants.' But many say they can't lose income
Americas|Political|US

Trump won't ban immigration arrests at churches. Now clergy are weighing how to resist

Numerous faith leaders across the U.S. say the immigration crackdown launched by President Donald Trump’s new administration has sown fear within their migrant-friendly congregations

Trump won't ban immigration arrests at churches. Now clergy are weighing how to resist
Arts|Food|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

In Guatemala and Minnesota, holy feast brings migrant families hope and pride amid crackdown fears

Hundreds of Guatemalan faithful found the sounds and colors of their tropical homeland during the biggest-yet celebration of the Black Christ of Esquipulas in the heartland farming town of Worthington, Minnesota

In Guatemala and Minnesota, holy feast brings migrant families hope and pride amid crackdown fears
Arts|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Ox-pulled floats with sacred images of Mary draw thousands to Portugal’s wine-country procession

In the small town of Lamego in Portugal's Douro River Valley, where harvesting grapes for wine is in full swing in early September, one of Portugal’s largest and oldest religious festivals draws thousands

Ox-pulled floats with sacred images of Mary draw thousands to Portugal’s wine-country procession
News|US

A green card processing change means US could lose thousands of faith leaders from abroad

Because of a procedural change in how the U.S. government processes some green cards, faith communities across the country may lose thousands of leaders and workers

A green card processing change means US could lose thousands of faith leaders from abroad
Europe|News|World

From cradle to casket, life for Italians changes as Catholic faith loses relevance

In small towns across Italy, life has changed over the last generation as the Catholic faith loses relevance in people’s routines and choices

From cradle to casket, life for Italians changes as Catholic faith loses relevance
Europe|World

Nearly 80% of Italians say they are Catholic. But few regularly go to church

In Italy, centuries-old churches dot the landscape, sanctuaries and processions draw crowds, and nearly 80% of the population profess themselves Catholic

Nearly 80% of Italians say they are Catholic. But few regularly go to church
Health|Opinion

Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies

Burnout and deteriorating mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression are affecting religious leaders at a worrisome pace

Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth

Nearly two decades ago, Catholic priest Guilherme Peixoto started mixing up rock music at karaoke fundraisers for his debt-ridden parish in a small Portuguese village

As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth
Americas|News|World

Nicaragua’s exiled clergy and faithful in Miami keep up struggle for human rights at Mass

For the auxiliary bishop of Managua, fellow priests and many in the pews who have had to flee or were exiled from Nicaragua recently, the Sunday afternoon Mass at a Miami parish is not only a way to find solace in community

Nicaragua’s exiled clergy and faithful in Miami keep up struggle for human rights at Mass
Arts|Lifestyle|Travel

In the US, Hmong 'new year' recalls ancestral spirits while teaching traditions to new generations

Late fall is the most spiritual time of the year in traditional Hmong culture

In the US, Hmong 'new year' recalls ancestral spirits while teaching traditions to new generations
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world

Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.”

What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world
News|Opinion

Hanukkah message of light in darkness feels uniquely relevant to US Jews amid war, antisemitism

Preparing for Hanukkah feels uniquely somber yet defiant this year for the Jewish communities in and around Miami Beach

Hanukkah message of light in darkness feels uniquely relevant to US Jews amid war, antisemitism
Americas|Lifestyle|Opinion|US|World

In Florida farmland, Guadalupe feast celebrates, sustains 60-year-old mission to migrant workers

Starting well before dawn Sunday, hundreds gathered on the grounds of St. Ann Mission in the Florida farmland to bring flowers, candles and petitions to Our Lady of Guadalupe

In Florida farmland, Guadalupe feast celebrates, sustains 60-year-old mission to migrant workers
Arts|Food|Lifestyle|World

Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the bills

As Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries

Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the bills
Americas|News|US|World

Faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the US alone

Among the record numbers of migrants arriving in the U.S. are tens of thousands of children crossing the border without their parents

Faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the US alone

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