Tag: Vatican
Vatican ‘ready to help’ negotiations with Russia, says Cardinal Parolin
The Vatican has followed the events in Ukraine "constantly, discreetly," as it expressed willingness to facilitate dialogue
Vatican laments ‘tragic’ invasion of Ukraine by Russia
“The tragic scenes which everyone feared are unfortunately becoming reality,” Cardinal Parolin said in a video statement on Feb. 24
Vatican launches global contest to design 2025 Jubilee Year logo
“The logo must portray the essence of the Jubilee event, with particular attention given to the motto,” according to the guidelines
Cardinal slams abuse cover-ups at Vatican priest forum
A string of recent investigations exposing pedophile priests have been front page news in recent months
What’s behind Pope Francis’ changes to the Vatican’s doctrinal office?
It is widely believed that Pope Francis will continue to introduce reforms on a personal basis once all the changes have already been made
Diplomatic relations between Vatican, China ‘totally unacceptable,’ says activist
The activist appealed to Pope Francis “to reassure us that the Vatican will retain diplomatic relations with Taiwan"
Vatican acknowledges challenges in global synodal process
A Vatican statement there is "a certain mistrust among the laity who doubt that their contribution will really be taken into consideration”
Vatican defends former Pope Benedict XVI’s record on abuse cases
Pope Benedict XVI was "the first pope to meet several times with victims of abuse," said Vatican communications director Andrea Tornielli
Benedict XVI appeals for time to review report on clergy sex...
The pope emeritus “is carefully reading the statements … which fill him with shame and pain about the suffering inflicted on the victims”
Popular Marian icon in Rome gets conservation check-up
The icon, which tradition says was painted by St. Luke, has long been considered a symbol of the city of Rome and its people














