Tag: Vatican
Pope Francis removes legal privileges for Vatican cardinals, bishops
It was the second time in as many days that Pope Francis had sent a clear signal to cardinals about the need for more accountability
Vatican officials, including cardinals, prohibited from accepting gifts worth more than...
The practice of gift-giving among Catholic clerics was the source of several scandals in the Church in recent years
Vatican official calls for common efforts to care for biodiversity
The cardinal stressed the importance of ecological conversion and a common commitment to care for “Our Common Home”
‘Christians and Muslims are called to be bearers of hope’ –...
Christians and Muslims should also be “witnesses, restorers and builders” of hope, read the Vatican statement
Vatican pays tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher recalled the prince's honorable and faithful service to the queen, to his country, and to the world
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