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Statutes for Vatican commission on protection of minors released
After meeting for the first time as a complete entity in February, the Vatican Commission for the Protection of Minors... Read more
Who's on the guest list for a Vatican concert? Rome's homeless community
Next month the Vatican will invite Rome's poor and homeless to a concert intended to raise money for Pope Francis’... Read more
New Greensburg bishop seeks to emulate Francis' focus on mercy
The Vatican announced Friday that Fr. Edward C. Malesic of Harrisburg, Penn. has been nominated to lead the Greensburg diocese,... Read more
Galveston-Houston's vicar for clergy tapped to lead Victoria diocese
The Vatican announced Thursday that Fr. Brendan Cahill, Vicar for Clergy in the archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, has been named bishop... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Bishop Robert W. Finn
Nearly two and a half years after being the first U.S. bishop convicted of a misdemeanor in failing to report... Read more
American Sisters accept Vatican reforms on doctrine, theology
In a joint report marking the conclusion of a multi-year mandate for reform, members of the LCWR have agreed to ... Read more
Practical help for the demon-possessed: Vatican rolls out new exorcism course
This month the Vatican will gather a wide range experts in the field of exorcism with the aim of shedding... Read more
The Vatican considers – what does vocational formation look like in the modern age?
Religious formators gathered in Rome for a seminar on fashioning new vocations in contemporary society – a task the Vatican’s... Read more
Pope Francis brings down hammer, says 'Don’t mess with children'
Pope Francis said Wednesday that children are never a mistake, and called adults out for building faulty systems that leave... Read more
Pope accepts disgraced Scottish prelate's resignation from cardinal status
In a rare move, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of disgraced Scottish Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien from the rights and... Read more
Vatican: no papal endorsement for LGBT Catholic video
A Vatican official says there will be no papal endorsement for an LGBT activist video whose backers want it to... Read more
Vatican declines ransom offer for stolen Michelangelo letters
After receiving an offer from a former employee to regain missing letters signed by Michelangelo for a price, the Vatican... Read more
Willy's Story - the homeless man buried in the Vatican
Everyone in the neighborhood outside the Vatican knew Willy Herteleer. Read more
Unexpected friendships bloom as Vatican rolls out haircuts for homeless
As homeless men and women line up under the massive arms of Saint Peter's colonnade waiting to take advantage of... Read more
In sight of the nation's capitol, a massive Bible museum underway
A vast Bible museum is currently under construction in Washington, D.C. and has had strong support since its beginning phases... Read more
At the consistory, a strong dedication to Vatican reforms
Reform was the watchword as cardinals met at the Vatican for briefings about the state of Vatican finances and about... Read more
Vatican: rumor of assassination attempt on Pope Francis 'unreliable'
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi told journalists Tuesday that rumors circulating about a possible assassination attempt on Pope Francis during... Read more
Coming soon to the Vatican: haircuts for Rome's homeless
The Vatican’s continued efforts to help the homeless of Rome have expanded beyond showers and bathrooms at St. Peter’s Square,... Read more
Beyond the digital, into the heart: a Vatican take on communication
The Vatican's top communications official said that true interaction requires more than just phones and internet – and that dialogue... Read more
Vatican astronomers unlock the mysteries of the universe…sort of
Vatican astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno was 30 years old and just starting his career as an astronomer when he faced... Read more
