Pope Francis meets Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege ahead of Congo trip
Pope Francis met Friday with Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, a Congolese physician known for his work treating victims of sexual violence. The private audience at the Vatican on Dec. 9 comes as Pope Francis is preparing to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) next month. Mukwege has said that he hopes […]
Vatican holds thermal shirt drive for Ukraine
The Vatican’s charity office is holding a drive to collect thermal shirts for people in Ukraine as they face an energy emergency amid the war. Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the pope’s almoner, said Dec. 5 that the charity office of the Vatican is “already stocking up” on thermal shirts for men, women, and children. Others are […]
Pope Francis decrees better control of Vatican funds and foundations
Pope Francis issued a decree on Tuesday aimed at improving the financial accountability of funds, foundations, and other legal entities inside the Vatican. In the future, these entities — also known as juridical persons — will be controlled by the bodies such as the Secretariat for the Economy and not just supervised by their respective […]
PHOTOS: ‘Life is Beautiful’ actor Roberto Benigni meets the pope
Pope Francis enthusiastically greeted Italian actor and comedian Roberto Benigni at the Vatican on Wednesday morning. Benigni, best known for his Oscar-winning film “Life is Beautiful,” met privately with the pope to tell him about his latest project, a new show about St. Francis of Assisi. Pope Francis meeting with Roberto Benigni, Dec. 7, 2022. […]
Like a row of dominoes: an analysis of the latest Vatican appointments
As with a row of dominoes — where the fall of the first triggers a chain of consequences — the latest appointment at the Vatican kicks off several changes for the Church, both in Rome and around the world. Father Emilio Nappa’s nomination to assistant secretary of the dicastery for the Evangelization of Peoples is […]
Pope Francis concerned about deadly clashes in South Sudan
Pope Francis said Sunday he is concerned about recent deadly clashes in the northern part of South Sudan. “I follow with sorrow and concern the news from South Sudan about the violent clashes of the past few days,” he said Dec. 11 at the end his Sunday Angelus message. Pope Francis is scheduled to travel […]
Watch: Cardinal Sarah on the Importance of a Spiritual Life
In an exclusive interview with EWTN’s Andreas Thonhauser, Cardinal Sarah discusses his new book, Catechisis of a Spiritual Life, calling Christians to renew their commitment to the Sacraments, and pointing out the decline of religious freedom in the West. Source: https://ewtnvatican.com/articles/watch-cardinal-sarah-on-the-importance-of-a-spiritual-life-207
Pope Francis blesses Nativity scene made by craftsmen in Guatemala
Pope Francis blessed a Nativity scene on Saturday that was handmade by artisan craftsmen in Guatemala. Guatemala’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mario Búcaro led a delegation that traveled from the Latin American country to be present for the Nativity scene’s inauguration in Vatican City’s Paul VI Hall on Dec. 3. “It is the first time […]
Jesuit artist Father Rupnik’s ministry restricted following reports of abuse allegations
A prominent Jesuit priest and artist had his ministry restricted, reportedly after an investigation by his religious order into allegations of abuse against religious sisters in Slovenia. The Jesuits said in a statement dated Dec. 2 that the order has barred 68-year-old Father Marko Ivan Rupnik, SJ, from hearing confessions or conducting spiritual direction since […]
Vatican’s first auditor general and his deputy sue Secretariat of State
The first auditor general of the Vatican and his deputy are suing the Secretariat of State for $9.25 million in damages. Libero Milone and Ferruccio Panicco are seeking compensation for loss of earnings, damage to their reputations, and emotional suffering. Milone and Panicco told reporters this week they also would submit records documenting financial crimes […]
