Pope Francis has urged Vatican bureaucrats to avoid “rigid ideological positions” which prevent them understanding modern reality. He issued the appeal days after formally allowing priests to bless same-sex couples in a radical change of Vatican policy. The Pope used his annual
A document from the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith that approved blessings for people in same-sex relationships caused waves as prelates in the U.S. attempt to clarify the document. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) published guidance
The Tribunal of Vatican City State has found Cardinal Angelo Becciu guilty of embezzlement and abuse of office. In a case widely dubbed the Vatican’s “trial of the century,” Becciu — along with nine other individuals and four companies — was brought
Pope Francis announced in a recent interview that he plans to be buried outside the Vatican. The pontiff told Mexican broadcaster Televisa’s N+ news service that he has made arrangements to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.
Pope Francis warned on Monday against the “lure of corruption” in the Vatican that he says is a threat requiring constant vigilance. The pontiff offered his encouragement in a meeting with the Office of the Auditor General — the highest anti-corruption authority overseeing
Vatican insiders are claiming Pope Francis has requested punitive measures against American Cardinal Raymond Burke. Reports from The Associated Press and Catholic outlet The Pillar have independently confirmed reports that Pope Francis expressed intentions to take action against Burke for allegedly bolstering
Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics to treat lung inflammation, the Vatican said Monday. The health update came after the pontiff canceled his weekly window appointment to greet people in St. Peter’s Square, sparking concerns for the pope, whose 87th birthday is next
The Vatican filed a letter to German bishops prohibiting the prelates’ attempts to change doctrine that condemns homosexual relationships and female clergy. Vatican officials admonished the “German Synodal Way” — the national-level meeting of Catholic leaders that was convened as part of
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recently voted nearly unanimously to request that Mother Teresa’s feast day be added to the General Roman Calendar as an optional memorial. It is now going to the Vatican for further approval. The Feast
The Vatican press room was the scene of a sharp back-and-forth between the families of Israeli hostages and the press after a meeting with Pope Francis. The loved ones of hostages being held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip met Wednesday