Tag: Vatican
Pope Francis hits ‘sick economy’ that spurs inequality
Coronavirus pandemic has exposed and aggravated symptoms of social inequality, pope says
Vatican official announces seven-year plan for Laudato si’ promotion
The program aims to translate the message of Laudato si' on the care of the environment to the people
Holy See among 30 states wanting to ban killer robots
Autonomous weapon systems have potential to ‘increase the dehumanization of warfare,’ warns Holy See
Pope names six women to Vatican financial oversight body
Previously all-male Council for the Economy consists of 15 posts, now the seven-member lay portion consists of six women and one man
Vatican says retired Pope Benedict’s condition ‘not particularly worrying’
Clarification came hours after biographer sparked alarm by saying he found the 93-year-old retired pope exceptionally frail during visit
US religious freedom ambassador urges Vatican not to trust Chinese regime
Sam Brownback’s comments came as Vatican and Beijing are expected to engage in talks over renewal of 2018 deal on bishop appointments
US cybersecurity firm says Beijing-linked hackers target Vatican ahead of talks
Hackers also infiltrated computer networks of the Hong Kong Diocese, they say
Vatican calls for solidarity to protect vulnerable amid pandemic
Pontifical Academy for Life recognizes how restrictions on social contacts can lead to situations of isolation, despair, anger, and abuse
Vatican reminds priests not to ‘commercialize’ Masses, sacraments
In new guidelines released on July 20, the Holy See urged priests not to fix prices for celebrating weddings and funerals.
Vatican issues guidelines on how to handle reports of clergy abuse...
Document is a ‘step-by-step’ guide for church leaders from the time a crime is reported ‘to the definitive conclusion of a case’