A Vatican Observer
Vatican finances, how this institutional crisis can harm the Holy See’s international credibility
The searches and seizures conducted by Vatican police at the Secretariat of State and the Financial Intelligence Authority inaugurated an... Read more
Vatican finances, the latest events are not just a financial scandal
The Vatican Gendarmes Corps seized documents, computers, and other electronic equipment in the offices of the Vatican Secretariat of State... Read more
Why does celibacy matter in the end?
According to the French writer Jean Mercier, who passed away in 2018, the Church of the future will be a... Read more
Five keys to interpreting Pope Francis’ sixth consistory
With the consistory of Cardinals set on Oct. 5, Pope Francis will create 13 new cardinals. His choices are revealing... Read more
How the Vatican Secretariat of State is changing
It is time for change within the ranks of the Vatican Secretariat of State. On July 26th, two officials of... Read more
Vatican communication, what now?
The first declarations that followed the new appointments in Vatican media departments showed a series of clues that might disclose... Read more
Ecumenism, the dream of the Patriarchate for the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
According to Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has the mission to be the catalyst of dialogue... Read more
What is the meaning of Pope Francis' gift to the Ecumenical Patriarchate?
Pope Francis’ unexpected gift to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is part of the Pope’s effort in advancing ecumenical dialogue.... Read more
Viri probati, the discussion was already settled
The working document of the upcoming Special Synod for the Pan-Amazonian region does not have any mention to viri probati.... Read more
Pontifical Diplomacy, impact and scope of the Pope's army
Speaking to French Minister Pierre Laval May 13, 1935, Josip Stalin provocatively asked: "The Pope? How many divisions has he... Read more
What does Caritas Internationalis reform mean?
Caritas Internationalis is “the umbrella” of 165 Catholic relief service spread all over the world. Its 21st general assembly took... Read more
Sex abuse by clergy, what if media lead the debate?
No doubt that the scandal of sex abuse by clergy has shocked the Church. No doubt that the Church is... Read more
Waiting for the annual report, the Vatican financial watchdog released the "General risk assessment"
On the eve of the presentation of the Annual report of the Vatican Financial Intelligence Authority, the “General Risk Assessment”... Read more
The Holy See vs. secular “soft totalitarianism” that excludes religion
The Abu Dhabi declaration on “Human Fraternity,” co-signed by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Ahmed al-Tayyeb,... Read more
Did Pope Francis' trip to Bulgaria mark a new phase in the dialogue with Bulgarian Orthodox Church?
During Pope Francis' trip to Bulgaria on May 5-6, the media focused on how the Bulgarian Orthodox Church showed bitterness... Read more
Pope Francis’ ecumenical “equivicinity”
On May 4th, on the eve of Pope Francis’ trip to Bulgaria and North Macedonia, the Holy See Press Office... Read more
Pope Francis, consistory and Curia reform set for June?
By the end of June, Pope Francis could not only finalize the Curia reform. We are still in the field of... Read more
Benedict XVI and the martyrdom of being misunderstood
The Church is made of martyrs, visible testimonies of the gospel. There is not only the martyrdom of blood. Cardinal... Read more
Pope Francis, ecumenism as a diplomatic tool?
Pope Francis’ diplomatic way can be understood from the decision to host a spiritual retreat for South Sudan leaders in... Read more
