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Vatican abuse trial: Prosecution requests jail time for defendants
The tribunal listened to lawyers’ closing arguments. Read more
Full text: Traditionis Custodes, Pope Francis' motu proprio about Traditional Latin Mass
This is the official translation published by the Vatican of the apostolic letter issued motu proprio by Pope Francis about... Read more
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Could Hungary find an unexpected ally in the Holy See?
The country is under fire for a new law touching on homosexuality. Read more
Vatican foundation honors Abu Dhabi crown prince with ‘Man of Humanity’ award
Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi traveled to the UAE to present the award. Read more
Indicted ex-director of Vatican’s financial watchdog says truth will come out at trial
Tommaso Di Ruzza is one of 10 people facing a Vatican trial. Read more
Traditional Latin Mass advocates appeal to Pope to protect Summorum Pontificum
A federation that advocates for the Traditional Latin Mass has appealed to Pope Francis to protect it, for those "within... Read more
Canadian bishops, Indigenous leaders will meet with pope in December
Some Canadian bishops, along with Indigenous leaders, will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican in December 2021, according to... Read more
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Exhibit commemorating Benedict XVI’s 70 years as a priest opens in Rome
Benedict XVI's personal secretary, Archbishop Georg Ganswein, inaugurated an exhibition in Rome to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Joseph Ratzinger’s... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Florida building collapse
Pope Francis on Saturday offered prayers and condolences to all those affected by a deadly condominium building collapse in Florida... Read more
Vatican asks for donations to Peter’s Pence ahead of annual collection
In 2020, Catholics gave $52.7 million to Peter's Pence -- down 18% from 2019. Read more
Italy’s ‘anti-homophobia’ law: Vatican request sparks Church-state debate
From the prime minister to a famous rapper, Italians are weighing in on the Vatican’s diplomatic intervention. Read more
Soros and IPPF-funded EU parliamentarians aim to blacklist reputable Christian groups
The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) a group of European parliamentarians committed to compel the recognition... Read more
Vatican intervenes in proposed ‘anti-homophobia’ law in Italy
The Vatican believes that the law would violate the freedom of the Catholic Church in Italy. Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Witness testimony gives conflicting view of victim, pre-seminary
The Vatican City State’s criminal court heard testimony from five witnesses. Read more
‘We are ready to give up our lives’: 34 new Swiss Guards take oath to protect the pope
One new Swiss Guard said: “I’ve always wanted to serve God in a way, and I wanted to serve the... Read more
Ukraine’s president: Vatican would be the ideal place for meeting with Putin
“The Holy See is a moral authority on a global level which has always effectively played the role of mediator,”... Read more
Vatican’s saints office says it did not ask for money for beatification
“What was said is not true,” the undersecretary of the saints congregation wrote in an April 9 letter to the... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences to Queen Elizabeth for death of Prince Philip
"His Holiness commends him to the merciful love of Christ our Redeemer." Read more
Full text: Cardinal Cantalamessa's homily at the Vatican's Good Friday liturgy
On Good Friday, Pope Francis celebrated the Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord at the Altar of the Chair... Read more
Papal preacher on Good Friday: Political ideologies wound fraternity in the Catholic Church
Politics turned into ideologies have wounded fraternity in the Catholic Church, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., said at the Vatican’s... Read more
