vatican news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Academy unveils effort to fight mafia’s ‘deviant spirituality’ of Mary Carol GlatzAugust 20, 20204 min read Given the many criminal organizations and gangs worldwide that have distorted the true role and image of Mary, a pontifical academy has unveiled a new department dedicated to fighting “this deviant spirituality.” FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope baptizes twins after successful surgery to separate them Cindy WoodenAugust 10, 20202 min read Their heads encased in white bandages covering the wounds where they had been conjoined, 2-year-old twins named Ervina and Prefina were baptized by Pope Francis Aug. 6 in the chapel of his residence. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Weapons must be set aside for peace to flourish, pope says Carol GlatzAugust 10, 20203 min read For peace to flourish, weapons of war must be set aside, especially nuclear weapons that can obliterate entire cities and countries, Pope Francis said on the 75th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope names six women to previously all-male Council for Economy Cindy WoodenAugust 6, 20202 min read Renewing the membership of the Vatican Council for the Economy, Pope Francis named six women to the previously all-male board that oversees the financial operations of all Vatican offices and entities. Divine WorshipFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican says baptisms that used a modified formula are not valid Carol GlatzAugust 6, 20204 min read Changing the words of the formula for baptism render the sacrament invalid, said the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. FeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Catholic leaders call for prayers, help after massive Beirut blasts Dale GavlakAugust 5, 20207 min read Lebanese were reeling after a massive explosion at Beirut’s port destroyed homes, businesses and livelihoods across the capital, and Catholic leaders immediately took action and called for international support. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News German author says retired Pope Benedict is ‘extremely frail’ Cindy WoodenAugust 3, 20202 min read An author with a long and close relationship to retired Pope Benedict XVI told a German newspaper that the 93-year-old retired pope is “extremely frail.” FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News U.S. data group: China hacked computers of Vatican, other church entities Catholic News ServiceJuly 29, 20203 min read China has been accused of hacking Vatican computers as well as those in the Diocese of Hong Kong and other Catholic organizations in May. CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope makes surprise visit to summer camp for kids of Vatican employees Carol GlatzJuly 21, 20202 min read Pope Francis wanted the summer program to support employees with families given the ongoing restrictions and fewer organized summer activities available during the global pandemic. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican: Laity have role, but most parishes must be led by priests Junno Arocho EstevesJuly 20, 20204 min read The Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy issued a new instruction on pastoral care that specifies the role of lay men and women in the church’s mission of evangelization and offers guidance in parish reforms and restructuring. Previous 1 … 168 169 170 … 176 Next