http://www.romereports.com/palio ROME REPORTS Video News en-us http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-calls-for-meeting-with-all-cardinals-english-5986.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:47:02 UTC February 3, 2012. (Romereports.com) On February 17, one day before the ceremony that will create new cardinals, the pope will meet with all the cardinals for “a day of reflection and prayer”. They will discuss the New Evangelization and the next Year of the Faith. http://www.romereports.com/palio/snowstorm-covers-st-peter's-basilica-english-5983.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:26:13 UTC February 3, 2012. (Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO-) It's snowing in Rome! The snow started falling  heavily in St. Peter's Square Friday afternoon.  The last time the city saw snow was back in 2009. This time around, many people made it a point to visit the Vatican to see the Basilica's dome covered with snow.  http://www.romereports.com/palio/vatican-to-present-astronomy-exhibition-showcasing-meteorite-from-mars-english-5981.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:51:40 UTC February 2, 2012. (Romereports.com) The Vatican is launching an exhibit titled “Stories from Another World. The Universe Within and Outside Us.” It's to be held in Pisa, Italy from March 10th  to July 1. According to the organizers, the exhibit will be a trip through time, starting with the creation of the universe until present time. There will also be a projection into the future. http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-prays-with-thousands-of-religious-at-st-peter's-basilica-english-5980.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:14:21 UTC February 2, 2012. (Romereports.com) (-ONLY VIDEO-) To celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life, Pope Benedict XVI prayed with thousands of religious at St. Peter's Basilica. Monks and nuns from various Roman congregations gathered at the Vatican to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. http://www.romereports.com/palio/the-story-of-two-youths-that-gave-up-everything-to-become-religious-english-5977.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:33:14 UTC February 2, 2012. (Romereports.com) On February 2, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Consecrated Life. It's a day that carries a special significance for those in religious life. Sister Joana Martin was born 28 years ago in Spain. She began her career working with youth groups, but she found her true calling when she noticed the work of a group of nuns helping the unemployed. Joana began to question her own path in life. http://www.romereports.com/palio/alfonso-nieto-rome-report's-president-passes-away-english-5976.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:13:53 UTC February 2, 2012. (Romereports.com) He was a pioneer of communication, especially  when it came to the Catholic Church.  His last wish was to launch an international news agency. Alfonso Nieto, achieved that goal with ROME REPORTS. As one of its main founders, he was also the agency's first president.  http://www.romereports.com/palio/blessed-hildegard-burjan-an-austrian-politician-who-defended-life-and-the-poor-english-5972.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:10:57 UTC February 1, 2012. (Romereports.com) She grew up in a Jewish household. She was a wife, mother, politican and now most recently, also a Blessed of the Catholic Church.  Hildegard Burjan,  was born in late nineteenth century. Later on in life, she eventually converted to Catholicism.  She raised a family and became involved in politics without shying away from her faith. She was a deputy in the Austrian Parliament and defended the rights of the poor. http://www.romereports.com/palio/daniel-pajuelo-religious-who-speaks-about-god-through-rap-music-english-5971.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:59:09 UTC February 1, 2012. (Romereports.com) Born 33 years ago in Valencia, Spain, Daniel Pajuelo is a computer engineer, a member of the Marian Society, and a rapper. He says he found God when he was 17. After, he joined the Society of Mary where he was encouraged to develop his talents, which included his rap.He works as a teacher and his dedication to young people encouraged him to get a microphone and start rhyming. In his concerts he found a warm welcome from the audience but also some surprise. http://www.romereports.com/palio/number-of-religious-priests-rises-but-number-of-female-religious-falls-english-5970.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:42:25 UTC February 1, 2012. (Romereports.com) According to the Catholic Church, for the first time in recent history, the number of religious priests has increased. They make up one third of the total number of priests. They dedicate their work to the needs of a religious order or a congregation. In 2010 there were 135,227, which shows an increase of more than 176 priests when compared to 2009.  http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-makes-invitation-to-place-suffering-before-god-english-5966.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:32:22 UTC February 1, 2012. (Romreports.com) Following his catechesis on prayer during the general audience, Benedict XVI reflected on the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Olives.He recalled that in Gethsemane, Jesus prays not for his will, but rather the will of God. It's something that's remembered every time the 'Our Father' prayer is recited.