Tag: Vatican
Philippines, Holy See mark 70 years of diplomatic relations
On April 8, 1951, the Philippines and the Vatican signed a treaty establishing formal relations
Children take center stage at Vatican’s annual Good Friday service
The reflections during the 'Way of Cross' recalled children who go without food or education or are forced to be soldiers, among others
Cardinal Zen opposes ban on private Masses in St. Peter’s Basilica...
Cardinal Zen’s recent letter implied a greater issue than the restrictions on the celebration of private Masses inside St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope orders salary cuts for cardinals, clerics, to save jobs of...
A senior Vatican prelate said it was believed to be the first time in living memory that a pope had taken such action
Philippine Catholic Church leaders back Vatican position against same-sex union
"We are just affirming the teaching of the Church regarding marriage,” said Bishop Honesto Ongtioco of Cubao
Conservative African cardinal who clashed with pope leaves post
Conservatives in the Church often put Cardinal Sarah on their wish list to one day succeed Pope Francis as pontiff
Vatican clarifies COVID-19 vaccination policy on employees
A February 8 decree said those who refuse to get a vaccination without sufficient reason would be subject to a provision in a 2011 law
‘Sailing Nun’ to help steer Church course with key Vatican job
She becomes the first woman to have a right to vote in the assemblies, something many women and some bishops have called for
Care for elderly becomes more urgent during pandemic, Vatican official says
The level of civilization of an era is measured by the way we treat those who are weaker and more fragile, archbishop says
Pope Francis appoints more women to Vatican posts
Two women appointed to Vatican posts previously held only by men