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Vatican indicates Pope Francis will not attend UN climate summit in Glasgow
The Vatican’s delegation will be led by Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more
Pope Francis to declare St. Irenaeus a Doctor of the Church with title ‘Doctor of Unity’
St. Irenaeus is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Read more
Pope Francis launches ecology degree course at pontifical university
The course was created with the Ecumenical Patriarch’s cooperation. Read more
A 1,200-year-old Vatican Library manuscript is on display at Dubai Expo
The Dubai Expo is the first world’s fair to be held in the Middle East Read more
Pope Francis creates new Vatican foundation for Catholic hospitals facing financial difficulties
The foundation for Catholic healthcare will support institutions worldwide. Read more
Vatican finance trial: Judges order prosecutors to re-do interrogations, hand over evidence
The 10 defendants include Cardinal Angelo Becciu. Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Court clears former altar boy and ex-youth seminary rector of crimes
The Vatican tribunal ruling came at the end of a year-long trial. Read more
‘This is a moment of shame’: Pope Francis expresses sorrow at French abuse report
The report estimated that 216,000 children were abused by priests and religious over 70 years. Read more
Pope Francis: True freedom flows from the Cross of Christ
The pope was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
Pope Francis discusses education with faith leaders on World Teachers’ Day
Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain representatives gathered at the Vatican. Read more
Vatican finance trial: Judges to rule whether to keep or scrap case in face of procedural missteps
The judges will give their ruling on Oct. 6. Read more
3 Swiss Guards resign over Vatican vaccine mandate
All 135 guards were required to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Read more
Pope Francis mourns ‘self-sacrificing’ cardinal who announced Benedict XVI’s election
Cardinal Jorge Arturo Medina Estévez died Oct. 3 at the age of 94. Read more
5 things to know about the Vatican finance trial involving Cardinal Becciu
The second hearing in the historic trial is set for October 5, 2021. Read more
Pope Francis, faith leaders issue carbon emissions appeal ahead of UN climate change conference
They signed the message in the Vatican’s Hall of Benediction. Read more
Old Testament expert and philosopher from Germany win 2021 Ratzinger Prize
Pope Francis will present the award on Nov. 13. Read more
Limited in-person attendance at 2022 World Meeting of Families due to COVID-19
The meeting will be held in Rome on June 22-26, 2022. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray that ‘every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization’
He said: “Jesus asks us all ... to be missionary disciples. Are you ready?” Read more
U.S. theologians appointed to Vatican’s International Theological Commission
In addition to 12 new appointments, Pope Francis renewed the terms of 16 members. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘My intuitions, my perceptions and my spirituality’ come from Vatican II
He made the remark in a new book preface. Read more
