Articles by Andrea Gagliarducci
Are these the two women Pope Francis will appoint to the Dicastery of Bishops?
Jul 11, 2022 / 01:11 amThe two new female members of the Dicastery of Bishops are likely two religious sisters already well-known in the Vatican, a source has told Catholic News Agency.
A personal way to govern: Why Pope Francis uses Apostolic Letters the way he does
Jul 4, 2022 / 09:06 amIt is no coincidence that Pope Francis chose the form of an apostolic letter to write about liturgy. Nor that he chose to write it one year after the publication of the Traditionis custodes, the motu proprio with which he abolished the liberalization of the Traditional Latin Mass by Benedict XVI.
We have a new Vatican constitution, but where are the new curial appointments?
Jun 16, 2022 / 03:40 amThe new Vatican constitution Praedicate evangelium went into force on June 5.
The Order of Malta has a new head, but has it lost its sovereignty?
Jun 14, 2022 / 09:45 amThe Canadian-born lawyer Fra’ John T. Dunlap will serve as the Lieutenant of Grand Master.
Here’s what the Vatican finance trial has revealed about the London deal
Jun 8, 2022 / 13:00 pmItalian broker Raffaele Mincione was questioned on June 6-7.
What is the meaning of Pope Francis’ trip to L’Aquila?
Jun 7, 2022 / 05:25 amThe 85-year-old pope will make a brief trip to the city associated with papal resignations.
Why this August’s extraordinary consistory of cardinals is significant
Jun 6, 2022 / 04:46 amThe new Vatican constitution comes into force on June 5.
With Cardinal Sodano’s death, an era has come to a close
Jun 1, 2022 / 11:50 amAt his peak, the Italian cardinal was arguably the Vatican’s most influential personality.
Vatican finance trial highlights pressure to finalize London deal
Jun 1, 2022 / 09:05 amTwo hearings this week turned the spotlight on the purchase of a luxury London property.
What message is Pope Francis sending with his choice of new cardinals?
May 30, 2022 / 05:15 amThe pope will create 21 new cardinals on Aug. 27.
Is Pope Francis about to name new cardinals?
May 27, 2022 / 11:10 amThe last consistory creating new cardinals was in November 2020.
Will Cardinal Zuppi lead Italy’s bishops’ conference in a new direction?
May 25, 2022 / 10:57 amThe 66-year-old cardinal is often described as ‘papabile.’
The Vatican finance trial is shedding light on the Secretariat of State
May 25, 2022 / 05:20 amThree recent hearings gave a fuller picture of the powerful dicastery’s complex operations.
How does the new Vatican constitution affect the Secretariat of State?
May 19, 2022 / 05:12 amCardinal Parolin outlined the changes at a ‘Praedicate evangelium study day’ in Rome.
The Vatican and Moneyval: What’s changed?
May 13, 2022 / 06:18 amA European anti-money-laundering watchdog Moneyval has upgraded the Vatican’s status.
What’s the future of Catholic-Russian Orthodox relations?
May 9, 2022 / 05:35 amPope Francis appears to have burned ecumenical bridges with Moscow. Vatican Cardinal Kurt Koch is seeking to rebuild them.
Pope Francis narrows choice for next leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops
May 3, 2022 / 11:52 amThe pope said that ‘an authoritative cardinal’ should lead the influential bishops’ conference.
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill: Who could host their 2nd summit?
Apr 27, 2022 / 12:15 pmA meeting is off for now, but where could the two men eventually meet?
Pope Francis has begun a wave of new appointments at the Vatican
Apr 26, 2022 / 11:45 amThe new Vatican constitution will come into force in June.
Cardinal Parolin discusses the future of Vatican diplomacy
Apr 19, 2022 / 03:00 amIn the final part of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State discusses threats to religious freedom.