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Va6tican merch being shown for first time

Vatican merch for 2025 Jubilee

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For the 2025 Jubilee, the Holy See has entered into the realm of merchandising, introducing an official pilgrim backpack. The official Vatican merch will be available through a number of sites.

Cardinal Becciu who has been imprisoned for financial crimes

Cardinal Becciu convicted of financial crimes

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Saturday, a Vatican court handed down a historic verdict, sentencing Angelo Becciu, a once influential Italian cardinal and former adviser to Pope Francis, to five years and six months in prison for financial crimes. This marked a significant moment, as Becciu became the highest-ranking clergyman in the Catholic Church to face a Vatican criminal […]

Vatican condemns eco-vandalism

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vatican has condemned so-called eco-vandalism, the act of targeting cultural heritage, in a document on tourism.

Pope Francis interview in Il Mattino addresses many local and global issues

Pope Francis: It is time for humanity to change course

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In an interview with “Il Mattino” for the 130th anniversary of the newspaper, Pope Francis addresses a range of topics. The pope also emphsaises the need for everyone to work together.

Ativists glue themselves to Laocoön and His Sons statue

Activists glue themselves to Vatican statue

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Activists glue themselves to one of the Vatican Museum’s most famous statues. Italy’s Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) climate crisis action group want to highlight the lack of political will to addess climate issues.

Pope Francis in hospital. Seen in wheelchair

Pope talks about possible retirement plans

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Having recently denied he has plans to retire, Pope Francis discussed in a TV interview what he would like to do should he abdicate.

Pope Francis prays for peace and thanks Poland for their assistance

Pope thanks Polish people for opening their hearts and doors

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis thanked the Polish people for welcoming refugees from Ukraine. His Ash Wednesday sermon also asked God for peace.

Pope names first woman head of dicastery

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis named the first woman head of a Vatican dicastery or administrative and religious department, today. Sr. Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, is now the interim Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and a delegate of the Vatican Covid-19 Commission.