Of the many encyclicals, Apostolic Exhortations, and open letters that Pope Francis produced during his twelve-year pontificate, it’s probably fair to say that none made as much of an impact as Laudato si’. Published in 2015, this encyclical letter was the first ever written by a Pope on the subject of the environment—and it went on to make waves both inside and outside the Church. | Vatican News

6.3K views · 191 reactions | Discover the intriguing history of the Vatican “Secret” Archives. Established in 1612 by Pope Paul V to centralize Vatican documents, it holds treasures like Martin Luther's excommunication and Galileo's trial notes. Watch more  https://t.ly/I3tKC | EWTN Vatican | Facebook

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On Sunday morning, Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican Grottoes to celebrate a private Mass near the tomb of Saint Peter. Following the Mass, the Pope spent time in silent prayer at the tombs of his predecessors. In his homily, the Pope—speaking first in English, then in Italian—reflected on the story of the Good Shepherd in the day's Gospel. Pope Leo also spoke of the universal call to proclaim the Gospel, urging the faithful: “Take heart! Don’t be afraid!” Acknowledging that the mission sometimes

The Vatican Apostolic Archive, formerly known as the Vatican Secret Archives, is a vast collection of documents that trace the history of the Catholic Church and its global interactions. The word "secret" originally meant "private," indicating that these archives were exclusively for the Pope and his officials rather than being deliberately hidden. Inside, there are records dating back over twelve centuries, covering matters like papal correspondence, diplomatic exchanges, church decisions, and

2.4K views · 54 reactions | ⬇️FROM TAMIs INTERN...⬇️ What was it like to be a Texas in the early 1900s? Legendary rancher Charles Goodnight documents daily life in this silent film "Old Texas" from 1916 鸞️️! #texas #archives #TAMITurns20 Click the link below to watch the entire video ⬇️ https://loom.ly/HtrVuJ4 | Texas Archive of the Moving Image | Facebook