Category: Vatican News
Vatican ends vaccination campaign for those most in need
Pope visiting the Vatican Vaccine Center (ANSA) The Vatican has completed a vaccination campaign for the most vulnerable residents of the Italian capital: only 1,800 people received the COVID-19 vaccine. During the campaign, donations were also collected, which will be sent to Africa, Asia and Latin America. Olga Sakun – Vatican City As Cardinal Krajewski, […]
The Pope ordered an investigation in the Archdiocese of Cologne
Cologne panorama Pope Francis commissioned two European hierarchs to make an apostolic visit to the Archdiocese of Cologne (Germany) to study the pastoral situation and the problem of abuse of minors by the German clergy. Victor Vladimirov – Vatican City The task is entrusted to Cardinal Anders Aborelius, Bishop of Stockholm, and Monsignor Johannes van […]
Vatican: the pandemic showed the interdependence of the human family
– (ANSA) “Health is the primary common good”: This tragic lesson of the pandemic sheds new light on the interdependence of the human family. This was stated by Monsignor Ivan Yurkovich, Permanent Observer from the Holy See at the UN Geneva Office, speaking at a meeting of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Victor Vladimirov […]
Pope: a church diplomat should be a man of prayer
– The diplomats representing the Holy See must be open to new ideas, adhering to tradition. Olga Sakun – Vatican City On May 27, the Holy Father visited the Pontifical Church Academy, where, since 1701, future diplomats representing the Apostolic See have been training. The meeting of the Pope with the leadership and pupils of […]
May Prayer Marathon will end at the icon of Mary untie the knots
– The prayer marathon of the Rosary, which began on May 1 at the initiative of Pope Francis, continues. Sanctuaries around the world, as well as parishes, groups and movements are participating in prayer for deliverance from the pandemic. Read also 05/05/2021 Sanctuaries around the world pray the rosary to end the pandemic 04/28/2021 Prayer […]
New Leadership for the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
Pope Francis and Monsignor Arthur Roche The post of prefect has remained vacant since February. Read also 02/20/2021 The Pope accepts the resignation of Cardinal Robert Sarah Olga Sakun – Vatican City The Holy Father appointed Archbishop Arthur Roche, formerly Bishop of Leeds and secretary of the said Congregation, as Prefect of the Congregation for […]
Preseminary of Saint Pius X will leave the walls of the Vatican
Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican The Holy See decided to move the preseminary of St. Pius X “outside the walls of the Vatican, in order, among other things, to help young pupils to be closer to the places where they study and spend their leisure time.” Victor Vladimirov – Vatican City By message […]
The Holy Father met with the President of the European Commission
Pope Francis meets with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (22 May 2021) (Vatican Media) On the morning of May 22, Pope Francis received Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, at a private audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. Victor Vladimirov – Vatican City By message In the Vatican […]
Statement by the Press Hall of the Holy See on the events in Belarus
Czech Republic, demonstration in support of Belarus (AFP or licensors) The director of the Vatican Press Hall confirmed that the Holy See does not ignore the situation in Belarus. Olga Sakun – Vatican City “The Holy See continues to closely monitor the development of the situation in Belarus,” said the director of the Vatican Press […]
The Holy See called the accusations against Gondetsky unfounded
Pope Francis and the Apostolic Nuncio in Poland Salvatore Pennacchio Monsignor Stanislav Gondetsky was accused of negligence in investigating the sexual crimes of two elders. Olga Sakun – Vatican City The apostolic nunciature in Poland called the accusations against the president of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Stanislaw Gondecki, unfounded: the hierarch was credited with […]
