Faith
Pope Francis restructures the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- As part of ongoing measures to reform the Roman Curia, Pope Francis has approved restructuring the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the oldest of the congregations.
Vatican confirms Pope Francis to visit Malta in April 2022
By Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis will visit Malta April 2-3, a Vatican spokesman said.
Benedict asks forgiveness in response to Munich abuse report
By Carol Glatz, Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- At the age of 94, retired Pope Benedict XVI said he knows he will soon stand before God's judgment and he prayed that he would be forgiven for his shortcomings, including in handling allegations of clerical sexual abuse.
Vatican editorial defends Benedict XVI after release of abuse report
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- A Vatican editorial defended retired Pope Benedict XVI's record in fighting clerical sexual abuse after the release of a report that accused him of mishandling four cases during his time as archbishop of Munich.
Vatican pays tribute to 22 church workers murdered in 2021
By Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- In situations of extreme poverty, war or civil tensions, 22 Catholic church workers were murdered in 2021, according to Fides, the news agency of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
Pope Francis names Cardinal Czerny interim head of dicastery
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Thanking Cardinal Peter Turkson for his five years of service as prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, Pope Francis has decided to name new leadership for the office, said a Vatican communique.
Vatican announces Pope Francis will bring migrants from Cyprus to Italy
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceNICOSIA, Cyprus -- After Pope Francis denounced putting up "barbed wire" to keep out migrants and the practice of pushing boats back to countries where they face conditions similar to a "lager," the Vatican announced he would help move a dozen migrants from Cyprus to Italy before Christmas.
At Vatican trial, lawyers accuse prosecution of withholding evidence
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Lawyers representing six defendants, including Cardinal Angelo Becciu, on charges of financial crimes accused Vatican prosecutors of omitting evidence and testimony they said are crucial in preparing their defense.
Pope Francis names religious sister secretary-general of Vatican City State governing office
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian member of the U.S.-based Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, to be secretary-general of the office governing Vatican City State.
Vatican conference convenes experts to study early Christian history
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- A Vatican conference will gather both Christian and non-Christian historians and experts to delve deep into the history of the church in the first centuries of Christianity.
Pope Francis appoints new master of papal liturgical ceremonies
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis named Msgr. Diego Giovanni Ravelli, who has served as an official of the papal almoner's office since 2013, as the new master of papal liturgical ceremonies, the Vatican said.