Cardinal Becciu, five others sentenced to prison at Vatican trial
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Vatican City State criminal court sentenced Cardinal Angelo Becciu to five years and six...
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Pope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene, asks prayers for Holy Land
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Away in a cave near Greccio, Italy, St. Francis of Assisi had the first Nativity...
Cardinal Stephen Brislin: In His Own Words
On September 30, 2023, Archbishop Brislin of Cape Town was elevated to the rank of cardinal-priest by Pope Francis. Born...
Vatican aims to have a net-zero-emissions vehicle fleet by 2030
By Carol Glatz, CNS – As part of a plan to reduce its CO2 footprint, Vatican City State has launched...
Honouring the dead: Vatican Museums expand access to necropolis
By Cindy Wooden, CNS — In the month Catholics traditionally honour the dead, the Vatican Museums opened a new entrance...
St Mary Major: Our Lady’s Own Basilica
On August 5 we mark the feast of the Dedication of the Major Basilica of St Mary Major. Here we...
Vatican Nativity scene to honour 800th anniversary of St Francis’ Creche
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – On the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi setting up the first Nativity scene,...
Jerusalem Cardinal Offers Himself in Exchange for Israeli Hostages
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The Catholic Church’s highest ranking prelate in the Holy Land offered his “absolute availability” to...
Pope names first woman secretary of dicastery for religious
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis has appointed a woman for the first time to be the No. 2...
