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Vatican to UN: pandemic makes 2030 poverty elimination goal even harder to achieve
The coronavirus crisis has made the international community’s goal of eradicating poverty by 2030 even harder to achieve, a Vatican representative told... Read more
Pope Francis names new prefect of congregation for saints’ causes
Pope Francis named a new prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints Thursday after Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s dramatic... Read more
Vatican court hears charges on first day of priest sex abuse trial
At the first hearing of an abuse trial Wednesday, the Vatican court heard the charges against two Italian priests, one... Read more
Vatican trial for priests accused of abuse and cover-up in Vatican City youth seminary
The Vatican’s criminal court is expected to begin this week the trial of two Italian priests, one accused of sexual... Read more
Vatican to UN: cancel debts to help poor nations overcome pandemic
A Vatican representative called Wednesday for the cancelation of the debt of poor countries facing a “triple economic shock” as... Read more
Vatican tells UN it is ‘deeply concerned’ by push to ‘reinterpret' foundations of human rights
A Vatican representative told the United Nations Tuesday that the Holy See was “deeply concerned” by moves “to reinterpret the... Read more
Vatican official tells UN: Women deserve better than abortion
A female Vatican official told the United Nations Thursday that resources that could be invested in basic healthcare, nutrition, and... Read more
Vatican has 'moral authority' to speak on China, Pompeo tells CNA in exclusive interview
In an exclusive interview with CNA ahead of his visit to the Vatican this week, U.S. Secretary of State Mike... Read more
Vatican nuncio condemns ‘scourge of corruption’
A Vatican representative denounced the “scourge of corruption” at a meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe... Read more
Book collects Pope Francis' words of encouragement to athletes
The Vatican is publishing a new book collecting Pope Francis’ notable speeches to athletes of all kinds, and which includes... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Church financial scandals ‘must not be covered up’
In an interview Thursday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, spoke about uncovering financial scandal, saying that hiding... Read more
Knights of Columbus founder to be beatified in October
Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus Catholic fraternal organization, will be beatified on October 31, the... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Vatican sports camp
Pope Francis made a surprise visit Monday to a sports camp for the children of Vatican employees. Read more
Alleged Theodore McCarrick victim says he is helping fact-check abuse dossier
An anonymous alleged sexual abuse victim of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick says he and other alleged victims have been working... Read more
Vatican: No active coronavirus cases among employees
The Vatican said Saturday the city state no longer has any active positive cases among employees, after a 12th person... Read more
Vatican Media documentaries will play on Catholic streaming service
A video streaming platform is being launched next week showcasing on-demand Catholic content, including films co-produced by Vatican Media. Read more
Vatican tees up summer fun with sports camp
After weeks stuck indoors, the children of Vatican employees will be able to stretch their legs, and grow in their... Read more
Vatican offers online book for parents facing difficult prenatal diagnosis
The Vatican has published a free book online that can be a resource for parents facing a difficult or fatal... Read more
With major deficits projected, Vatican says Holy See not at risk of default
The new head of the Holy See’s financial office said Wednesday the Vatican is not at risk of fiscal default,... Read more
Remain faithful in uncertain times, urges Pope Francis
In uncertain times, our ultimate goal should be to remain faithful to the Lord rather than to seek our own... Read more
