Vatican

Georg Gänswein: We will celebrate Benedict XVI’s 70 years of priesthood with surprise

Pope emeritus, Benedict XVI, will celebrate his 70th anniversary as a priest on June 29. He was ordained in 1951.…

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Pope Francis Receives Bishop Bätzing, Reportedly Encourages German Synodal Path

In a statement, the head of the German bishops’ conference said the Pope called on the Church in Germany to…

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The moving gesture of the Nigerian ambassador to the Pope

With this moving gesture of respect, the new Nigerian ambassador to the Holy See, Paul Oga Adikwu, introduced himself to…

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Cardinal Pell: Mismanagement of real estate was revealing of Vatican finances

The second volume of the prison diaries of Cardinal George Pell provides revealing data on the finances of the Vatican. …

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Full message of the Pope for the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

MESSAGE FROM THE HOLY FATHER World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly “I am with you every day” Dear grandparents,…

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Angelus: Pope calls for humanitarian aid for Myanmar and refugees

After praying the Angelus this Sunday, the Pope joined the bishops of Myanmar, who ask to open humanitarian corridors to…

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Francis names Oblate priest new secretary of papal clergy abuse commission

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has named Oblate Fr. Andrew Small secretary “pro tempore” of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection…

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Vatican intervenes in proposed ‘anti-homophobia’ law in Italy

The Vatican has intervened with the Italian state in a proposed “anti-homophobia” law, saying that the legislation as written violates…

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Francisco begins his vacation in July, although with one exception

During the month of July the Pope reduces his public activities and official meetings to a minimum. The only event…

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EU founding father Robert Schuman declared ‘venerable’ by Pope Francis

Pope Francis has declared venerable the French statesman Robert Schuman, known as a key “founding father” of the European Union.…

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