A Vatican Observer
Is Pope Francis moving toward a conclave?
There are two ways to interpret the exclusion of the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, from the Cardinals... Read more
IOR: Secretariat of State out of the Cardinals commission
For the first time since its establishment, the Cardinals Commission of the Institute for Religious Works (the so-called Vatican bank)... Read more
Pompeo's visit to the Vatican, how to decrypt it
It was no surprise that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo did not meet with Pope Francis during his visit... Read more
A sneak peek at some of Pope Francis' lesser known decisions
The devil, the saying goes, hides in detail. To understand the things in the Vatican, details are essential. Without the... Read more
Pope Francis: a new encyclical to outline his post-COVID 19 vision?
Pope Francis will issue a new encyclical on the human fraternity. The document will outline Pope Francis' vision for the... Read more
Vatican, is there a problem in the International Catholic Migration Commission?
Anne Therese Gallagher was elected President of the International Catholic Migration Commission in March 2018. In that role she is mandated to... Read more
Pope’s reshuffle of the Economy Council: what does it mean?
The new Council for the Economy, tailored by Pope Francis, keeps the same coordinator, brings back two cardinals who seemed... Read more
Pope Francis replaces one of his shadows
Today, Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid leaves Domus Sanctae Marthae forever. The Pope’s second secretary greeted the personnel of the Domus on Jul. 30, thus... Read more
Vatican Finances: what is the transfer of institutional cash to the Vatican “central bank” all about?
A recent provision by the Secretariat for the Economy made clear that the Administration for the Patrimony of the Apostolic... Read more
Europe and the challenge of religious freedom
The European Union’s Special Envoy for promoting the Freedom of Religions and Belief outside of Europe will soon be appointed.... Read more
AIF 2019 report, is the reform a good idea?
So, the Vatican’s financial watchdog is getting a name change and new statutes. The Vatican’s Financial Intelligence Authority will soon... Read more
Pope Francis, a Jesuit at the helm of the Congregation for the Clergy?
Bishop Daniele Libanori, Jesuit and auxiliary for the diocese of Rome, might be appointed next Friday as the successor of... Read more
A layperson as secretary of the Vatican “central bank”?
Fabio Gasperini, a well-known manager who is working for Ernst & Young, might soon be appointed the secretary of the... Read more
Two cases show that religious freedom is dwindling in Europe
Conscientious objection and freedom of expression are under threat in Europe, as shown by two legal cases that made news... Read more
Vatican Finances, what is going on? The Vatican City State Administration
Plans for a “Vatican Asset Management” outfit were laid out almost as soon as Pope Francis created the new Secretariat... Read more
Vatican Finances, what is going on? Sloane Avenue and more
The Holy See is reportedly seeking to renegotiate the £120 million loan it used to complete the purchase of property... Read more
Vatican finances, what is going on? The Malta case
Attorneys for a Maltese business venture involved in a legal dispute say the so-called Vatican bank’s new management care more... Read more
Is Pope Francis setting up the next Conclave?
At the end of the last week, Pope Francis elevated cardinals Luis Antonio Tagle and Beniamino Stella to the Order... Read more
Coronavirus, how much money did the Vatican lose?
As governments around the world work to assess and contain the effect of the coronavirus emergency on the economy and... Read more
The image of the Divine Mercy was exposed for the first time 85 years ago. In Vilnius
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is situated at the geographic center of Europe. The Gate of Dawn is one of... Read more
