Cindy Wooden
@cindywooden.bsky.social
Editor in chief of Catholic News Service Rome (www.usccb.org/newsroom)
The feral parakeets of Rome make me smile and I can't pass up an opportunity for a good puddle shot.
The feral parakeets of Rome make me smile and I can't pass up an opportunity for a good puddle shot.
Carrying #PopeFrancis’ body in an open casket into St. Peter’s Basilica this morning.
April 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Carrying #PopeFrancis’ body in an open casket into St. Peter’s Basilica this morning.
The Annunciation in the cloister of Santa Maria sopra Minerva.
March 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The Annunciation in the cloister of Santa Maria sopra Minerva.
Went to #AshWednesday Mass in the Church of San Pellegrino, one of the oldest churches in the Vatican, probably constructed during the pontificate of Leo III (795-816)
March 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Went to #AshWednesday Mass in the Church of San Pellegrino, one of the oldest churches in the Vatican, probably constructed during the pontificate of Leo III (795-816)
Praying for #PopeFrancis under his room at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital
March 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Praying for #PopeFrancis under his room at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital
At the Vatican, the Franciscan Cardinal Gambetti blesses animals in the feast of St. Anthony the Abbot.
January 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
At the Vatican, the Franciscan Cardinal Gambetti blesses animals in the feast of St. Anthony the Abbot.
St. Peter’s Basilica this morning
January 8, 2025 at 7:51 AM
St. Peter’s Basilica this morning
The Holy Year 2025 and a long Christmas holiday mean big crowds at the Vatican
December 30, 2024 at 3:02 PM
The Holy Year 2025 and a long Christmas holiday mean big crowds at the Vatican
Herding cats, Vatican edition.
#PopeFrancis poses for a photo with the children of Vatican employees after giving each of them a chocolate Santa.
#PopeFrancis poses for a photo with the children of Vatican employees after giving each of them a chocolate Santa.
December 21, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Herding cats, Vatican edition.
#PopeFrancis poses for a photo with the children of Vatican employees after giving each of them a chocolate Santa.
#PopeFrancis poses for a photo with the children of Vatican employees after giving each of them a chocolate Santa.
Journalists’ opportunity to interview some of tomorrow’s new cardinals. This is Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo from Ivory Coast
December 6, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Journalists’ opportunity to interview some of tomorrow’s new cardinals. This is Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo from Ivory Coast
Sneaking a peek at the Vatican Nativity scene with its lagoon and a fisherwoman guiding a boat with the 3 Magi — it’s the work of folks in Grado, Italy, on an island between Venice and Trieste. It will be unveiled Saturday evening.
December 5, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Sneaking a peek at the Vatican Nativity scene with its lagoon and a fisherwoman guiding a boat with the 3 Magi — it’s the work of folks in Grado, Italy, on an island between Venice and Trieste. It will be unveiled Saturday evening.
A quick test of the lights on the Vatican Christmas tree. 🎄 The lighting ceremony and unveiling of the Nativity scene are scheduled for Saturday.
December 4, 2024 at 3:42 PM
A quick test of the lights on the Vatican Christmas tree. 🎄 The lighting ceremony and unveiling of the Nativity scene are scheduled for Saturday.
Road work continues around the Vatican in preparation for the Holy Year.
December 4, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Road work continues around the Vatican in preparation for the Holy Year.
The finished result:
November 26, 2024 at 5:07 PM
The finished result:
Trastevere dressing up for Christmas
November 26, 2024 at 7:23 AM
Trastevere dressing up for Christmas
The Vatican Christmas tree is going up today
November 22, 2024 at 8:03 AM
The Vatican Christmas tree is going up today
#PopeFrancis has approved revised and simplified rites for the death, funeral and burial of the pope. No more triple coffin (cypress, lead, oak), public viewing but in an open casket, etc (photo is 2000 edition)
November 20, 2024 at 2:25 PM
#PopeFrancis has approved revised and simplified rites for the death, funeral and burial of the pope. No more triple coffin (cypress, lead, oak), public viewing but in an open casket, etc (photo is 2000 edition)
#PopeFrancis in new book: "According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of genocide. It should be investigated carefully to determine whether it fits into the technical definition formulated by jurists and international bodies." (📷 Pablo Esparza)
November 17, 2024 at 12:56 PM
#PopeFrancis in new book: "According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of genocide. It should be investigated carefully to determine whether it fits into the technical definition formulated by jurists and international bodies." (📷 Pablo Esparza)
Eritreans in Rome in procession to their church
November 17, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Eritreans in Rome in procession to their church
The moon at dusk in Rome.
November 14, 2024 at 6:52 PM
The moon at dusk in Rome.