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Prosecutor cites risky investments as 'grave' violations, in closing of Vatican financial case

The Vatican prosecutor has given his closing arguments in the Vatican's big financial trial

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

The pope's Ukraine peace envoy heads to Washington with the plight of children top of his agenda

Pope Francis’ peace envoy is traveling to Washington as part of the Holy See’s peace initiatives for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen Begins Diplomatic Tour, Visits Rome And Vatican City

Cohen aims to strengthen Israel's relations with Italy and the Holy See, marking significant diplomatic milestones.

Zenger · Jul 13, 2023

Gareth Evans: the case for recognising Palestine

Since a United Nations General Assembly Resolution vote in November 2012, Palestine has had the status of a state within the UN system. It is not a full member state but, like the Holy See, a non-member observer state. Australia – after a heady debate within the Gillard cabinet –…

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2023

What happens to papal power when a pope is unconscious? Nothing

Pope Francis' surgery to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall has raised questions about what happens to papal power when Francis is unconscious or unable to lead the church

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Pope Francis will remain in hospital after a hernia-related surgery in Rome

The pope underwent "a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia" on Wednesday, the Holy See's official news portal says. The pope had complained of abdominal pain on Tuesday.

WEKU · Jun 7, 2023

Franco Mulakkal resigns as Jalandhar Bishop

In a video, the bishop confirmed that the Holy See accepted his resignation today.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Vatican questions $17 million donation to impact investing fund, moves to prevent similar gifts

The Vatican is seeking clarity after the former director of its U.S. missionary fundraising office oversaw the transfer of at least $17 million of its donations into a new non-profit and private equity fund that he created

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Emergency meeting of Syro-Malabar synod to end dispute over Mass

Cardinal George Alencherry, Major Archbishop and head of the Syro-Malabar Church, has convened an emergency meeting of the synod of bishops of the Church at its headquarters, St. Thomas Mount, Kakkanad, between June 12 and 16

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

Cardinal blasts vendettas, 'plots against me' in Vatican financial trial

A Vatican cardinal on trial in the Holy See’s big financial crimes case has complained he can't properly defend himself because prosecutors have withheld key evidence

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023