Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory (or Specola Vaticana) in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy, where he is on holidays on July 20, 2025. The Specola Vaticana can be considered one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world. Its origins date back to the second half of the 16th century, when Pope Gregory XIII had the Tower of Winds built in the Vatican in 1578, and invited Jesuit astronomers and mathematicians of the Roman College to prepare a reform of the calendar, which had been promulgated in 1582. Since then, with significant continuity, the Holy See has never stopped showing an interest in and supporting astronomical research. Pius XI thus ordered that the Specola be transferred to his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo on the Alban Hills, some 25 kilometres south of Rome. In that environment so rich in history, a modern Observatory was re-founded and entrusted to Jesuits in 1935. It was equipped with three new telescopes and a laboratory for astrophysics, capable of sp

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory (or Specola Vaticana) in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy, where he is on holidays on July 20, 2025. The Specola Vaticana can be considered one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world. Its origins date back to the second half of the 16th century, when Pope Gregory XIII had the Tower of Winds built in the Vatican in 1578, and invited Jesuit astronomers and mathematicians of the Roman College to prepare a reform of the calendar, which had been promulgated in 1582. Since then, with significant continuity, the Holy See has never stopped showing an interest in and supporting astronomical research. Pius XI thus ordered that the Specola be transferred to his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo on the Alban Hills, some 25 kilometres south of Rome. In that environment so rich in history, a modern Observatory was re-founded and entrusted to Jesuits in 1935. It was equipped with three new telescopes and a laboratory for astrophysics, capable of sp

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory (or Specola Vaticana) in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy, where he is on holidays on July 20, 2025. The Specola Vaticana can be considered one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world. Its origins date back to the second half of the 16th century, when Pope Gregory XIII had the Tower of Winds built in the Vatican in 1578, and invited Jesuit astronomers and mathematicians of the Roman College to prepare a reform of the calendar, which had been promulgated in 1582. Since then, with significant continuity, the Holy See has never stopped showing an interest in and supporting astronomical research. Pius XI thus ordered that the Specola be transferred to his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo on the Alban Hills, some 25 kilometres south of Rome. In that environment so rich in history, a modern Observatory was re-founded and entrusted to Jesuits in 1935. It was equipped with three new telescopes and a laboratory for astrophysics, capable of sp

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory (or Specola Vaticana) in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy, where he is on holidays on July 20, 2025. The Specola Vaticana can be considered one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world. Its origins date back to the second half of the 16th century, when Pope Gregory XIII had the Tower of Winds built in the Vatican in 1578, and invited Jesuit astronomers and mathematicians of the Roman College to prepare a reform of the calendar, which had been promulgated in 1582. Since then, with significant continuity, the Holy See has never stopped showing an interest in and supporting astronomical research. Pius XI thus ordered that the Specola be transferred to his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo on the Alban Hills, some 25 kilometres south of Rome. In that environment so rich in history, a modern Observatory was re-founded and entrusted to Jesuits in 1935. It was equipped with three new telescopes and a laboratory for astrophysics, capable of sp

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory (or Specola Vaticana) in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy, where he is on holidays on July 20, 2025. The Specola Vaticana can be considered one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world. Its origins date back to the second half of the 16th century, when Pope Gregory XIII had the Tower of Winds built in the Vatican in 1578, and invited Jesuit astronomers and mathematicians of the Roman College to prepare a reform of the calendar, which had been promulgated in 1582. Since then, with significant continuity, the Holy See has never stopped showing an interest in and supporting astronomical research. Pius XI thus ordered that the Specola be transferred to his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo on the Alban Hills, some 25 kilometres south of Rome. In that environment so rich in history, a modern Observatory was re-founded and entrusted to Jesuits in 1935. It was equipped with three new telescopes and a laboratory for astrophysics, capable of sp

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory (or Specola Vaticana) in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy, where he is on holidays on July 20, 2025. The Specola Vaticana can be considered one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world. Its origins date back to the second half of the 16th century, when Pope Gregory XIII had the Tower of Winds built in the Vatican in 1578, and invited Jesuit astronomers and mathematicians of the Roman College to prepare a reform of the calendar, which had been promulgated in 1582. Since then, with significant continuity, the Holy See has never stopped showing an interest in and supporting astronomical research. Pius XI thus ordered that the Specola be transferred to his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo on the Alban Hills, some 25 kilometres south of Rome. In that environment so rich in history, a modern Observatory was re-founded and entrusted to Jesuits in 1935. It was equipped with three new telescopes and a laboratory for astrophysics, capable of sp

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV Visits Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory - Ital

Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican’s Astronomical Observatory (or Specola Vaticana) in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy, where he is on holidays on July 20, 2025. The Specola Vaticana can be considered one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world. Its origins date back to the second half of the 16th century, when Pope Gregory XIII had the Tower of Winds built in the Vatican in 1578, and invited Jesuit astronomers and mathematicians of the Roman College to prepare a reform of the calendar, which had been promulgated in 1582. Since then, with significant continuity, the Holy See has never stopped showing an interest in and supporting astronomical research. Pius XI thus ordered that the Specola be transferred to his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo on the Alban Hills, some 25 kilometres south of Rome. In that environment so rich in history, a modern Observatory was re-founded and entrusted to Jesuits in 1935. It was equipped with three new telescopes and a laboratory for astrophysics, capable of sp

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets with Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese in a private audience at the Vatican on November 30, 2016. Scorsese is in Rome to present his new film 'Silence'. The movie, adapted from the 1966 novel by Japanese writer Shusaku Endo is about the persecution of a group of Jesuits in 17th-century Japan. The pope and Scorsese discussed the film and the mission of the Jesuits, the religious order Francis belongs to. - Pope Francis will celebrate his 10th anniversary of pontificate on March 13. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indonesia: Tens Of Thousands Of Catholics Join Mass With Pope Francis In Jakarta 5

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. Tens of thousands of people attended the mass and welcomed the Pope.

Indonesia: Tens Of Thousands Of Catholics Join Mass With Pope Francis In Jakarta 4

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. Tens of thousands of people attended the mass and welcomed the Pope.

Indonesia: Tens Of Thousands Of Catholics Join Mass With Pope Francis In Jakarta

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. Tens of thousands of people attended the mass and welcomed the Pope.

Indonesia: Tens Of Thousands Of Catholics Join Mass With Pope Francis In Jakarta 3

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. Tens of thousands of people attended the mass and welcomed the Pope.

Indonesia: Tens Of Thousands Of Catholics Join Mass With Pope Francis In Jakarta 2

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. Tens of thousands of people attended the mass and welcomed the Pope.

Indonesia: People Welcome Pope Francis’ Arrival For Mass Outside Jakarta GBK Stadium

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. A large crowd welcomed his arrival outside the stadium.

Pope Francis Meets Jesuits - Jakarta

Pope Francis Meets Jesuits - Jakarta

Pope Francis attends a private meeting with members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the Apostolic Nunciature in Jakarta , Indonesia on September 4, 2024. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Jesuits - Jakarta

Pope Francis Meets Jesuits - Jakarta

Pope Francis attends a private meeting with members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the Apostolic Nunciature in Jakarta , Indonesia on September 4, 2024. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Jesuits - Jakarta

Pope Francis Meets Jesuits - Jakarta

Pope Francis attends a private meeting with members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the Apostolic Nunciature in Jakarta , Indonesia on September 4, 2024. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Jesuits - Jakarta

Pope Francis Meets Jesuits - Jakarta

Pope Francis attends a private meeting with members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the Apostolic Nunciature in Jakarta , Indonesia on September 4, 2024. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cultural asset discovered in Kanda used bookstore

Cultural asset discovered in Kanda used bookstore

TOKYO, Japan - Cultural Affairs Agency studies have shown that a used bookstore in Tokyo's Kanda district obtained a book on Christianity (shown in photo) that is cultural asset of national importance. The book was printed in 1607 on a metal press brought by the Jesuits, and was phonetically written in Japanese using Roman characters. It was used by foreign missionaries to preach to the Japanese.

(2)Cultural asset discovered in Kanda used bookstore

(2)Cultural asset discovered in Kanda used bookstore

TOKYO, Japan - Cultural Affairs Agency studies have shown that a used bookstore in Tokyo's Kanda district obtained a book on Christianity (shown in photo) that is cultural asset of national importance. The book was printed in 1607 on a metal press brought by the Jesuits, and was phonetically written in Japanese using Roman characters. It was used by foreign missionaries to preach to the Japanese. (Kyodo)

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

A commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K in Velehrad, Czech Republic, on April 13, 2020. During the Action K 70 years ago the Communist regime destroyed monasteries. At the night of April 13-14, 1950, almost all monks from monasteries were expelled and moved out from their monasteries. Velehrad, a major place of pilgrimage, was one of the places hit by the Communist action. There were 25 Jesuits and 46 novices. The commemorative plaque, over two metres tall, was created by local sculptor Otmar Oliva, pictured. It was installed on the secondary school building.

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

A commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K in Velehrad, Czech Republic, on April 13, 2020. During the Action K 70 years ago the Communist regime destroyed monasteries. At the night of April 13-14, 1950, almost all monks from monasteries were expelled and moved out from their monasteries. Velehrad, a major place of pilgrimage, was one of the places hit by the Communist action. There were 25 Jesuits and 46 novices. The commemorative plaque, over two metres tall, was created by local sculptor Otmar Oliva. It was installed on the secondary school building.

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

A commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K in Velehrad, Czech Republic, on April 13, 2020. During the Action K 70 years ago the Communist regime destroyed monasteries. At the night of April 13-14, 1950, almost all monks from monasteries were expelled and moved out from their monasteries. Velehrad, a major place of pilgrimage, was one of the places hit by the Communist action. There were 25 Jesuits and 46 novices. The commemorative plaque, over two metres tall, was created by local sculptor Otmar Oliva, right. It was installed on the secondary school building.

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

A commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K in Velehrad, Czech Republic, on April 13, 2020. During the Action K 70 years ago the Communist regime destroyed monasteries. At the night of April 13-14, 1950, almost all monks from monasteries were expelled and moved out from their monasteries. Velehrad, a major place of pilgrimage, was one of the places hit by the Communist action. There were 25 Jesuits and 46 novices. The commemorative plaque, over two metres tall, was created by local sculptor Otmar Oliva. It was installed on the secondary school building.

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

A commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K in Velehrad, Czech Republic, on April 13, 2020. During the Action K 70 years ago the Communist regime destroyed monasteries. At the night of April 13-14, 1950, almost all monks from monasteries were expelled and moved out from their monasteries. Velehrad, a major place of pilgrimage, was one of the places hit by the Communist action. There were 25 Jesuits and 46 novices. The commemorative plaque, over two metres tall, was created by local sculptor Otmar Oliva, right. It was installed on the secondary school building.

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

A commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K in Velehrad, Czech Republic, on April 13, 2020. During the Action K 70 years ago the Communist regime destroyed monasteries. At the night of April 13-14, 1950, almost all monks from monasteries were expelled and moved out from their monasteries. Velehrad, a major place of pilgrimage, was one of the places hit by the Communist action. There were 25 Jesuits and 46 novices. The commemorative plaque, over two metres tall, was created by local sculptor Otmar Oliva, pictured. It was installed on the secondary school building.

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

A commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K in Velehrad, Czech Republic, on April 13, 2020. During the Action K 70 years ago the Communist regime destroyed monasteries. At the night of April 13-14, 1950, almost all monks from monasteries were expelled and moved out from their monasteries. Velehrad, a major place of pilgrimage, was one of the places hit by the Communist action. There were 25 Jesuits and 46 novices. The commemorative plaque, over two metres tall, was created by local sculptor Otmar Oliva. It was installed on the secondary school building.

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

A commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K in Velehrad, Czech Republic, on April 13, 2020. During the Action K 70 years ago the Communist regime destroyed monasteries. At the night of April 13-14, 1950, almost all monks from monasteries were expelled and moved out from their monasteries. Velehrad, a major place of pilgrimage, was one of the places hit by the Communist action. There were 25 Jesuits and 46 novices. The commemorative plaque, over two metres tall, was created by local sculptor Otmar Oliva. It was installed on the secondary school building.

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

A commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K in Velehrad, Czech Republic, on April 13, 2020. During the Action K 70 years ago the Communist regime destroyed monasteries. At the night of April 13-14, 1950, almost all monks from monasteries were expelled and moved out from their monasteries. Velehrad, a major place of pilgrimage, was one of the places hit by the Communist action. There were 25 Jesuits and 46 novices. The commemorative plaque, over two metres tall, was created by local sculptor Otmar Oliva, pictured. It was installed on the secondary school building.

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K

A commemorative plaque was installed in commemoration of the Action K in Velehrad, Czech Republic, on April 13, 2020. During the Action K 70 years ago the Communist regime destroyed monasteries. At the night of April 13-14, 1950, almost all monks from monasteries were expelled and moved out from their monasteries. Velehrad, a major place of pilgrimage, was one of the places hit by the Communist action. There were 25 Jesuits and 46 novices. The commemorative plaque, over two metres tall, was created by local sculptor Otmar Oliva, left. It was installed on the secondary school building.

Zodiac Heads, a sculpture project by Ai Weiwei

Zodiac Heads, a sculpture project by Ai Weiwei

Zodiac Heads, a sculpture project by Ai Weiwei, the world-renowned Chinese artist and critic of the Beijing regime, exhibited outside the Trade Fair Palace in Prague, Czech Republic, on February 7, 2016. Zodiac expresses criticism of the European war intervention in China in the late 19th century and of the present arts market. Ai Weiwei will stay in Prague on February 5-6. Apart from presenting his work, he will attend two discussion meetings in which human rights and migration are likely to be touched on. Zodiac consists of 12 large bronze animal heads. It will remain on display in front of the palace, which hosts NG's collections of modern and contemporary arts, until the end of August. The Zodiac sculptures were created as copies of the sculptures that two European Jesuits designed for the former Chinese emperor in the 18th century. The original statues formed a water clock in the fountain of the Old summer palace in Beijing. It was pilfered by the French and British soldiers during the Opium Wars in the mid-19th century. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

Cultural asset discovered in Kanda used bookstore

Cultural asset discovered in Kanda used bookstore

TOKYO, Japan - Cultural Affairs Agency studies have shown that a used bookstore in Tokyo's Kanda district obtained a book on Christianity (shown in photo) that is cultural asset of national importance. The book was printed in 1607 on a metal press brought by the Jesuits, and was phonetically written in Japanese using Roman characters. It was used by foreign missionaries to preach to the Japanese. (Kyodo)