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Reporting from Rome — the Pope, the curia, and what's actually happening behind the colonnade.
Vatican presses Russia for peace as Pope Leo receives Britain’s envoy
Britain’s new ambassador presents her credentials to Pope Leo as Vatican diplomacy turns to Moscow and the liturgy debate intensifies in Rome
Michael Haynes
Gallagher’s Russia trip is over, what impact will it have?
Archbishop Gallagher’s brief visit to Russia comprised a series of high-level meetings with Russian officials
Michael Haynes
New British ambassador presents credentials to Pope Leo
Ambassador Sandhu takes over the reins at the British Embassy in Rome, seeking to build upon the nation’s diplomatic links with the Vatican.
Michael Haynes
Pope Leo personally ordered Vatican to stop using Rupnik images
The bishop of Lourdes has revealed that it was Leo XIV himself who instructed the Vatican not to use Rupnik’s art any more
Michael Haynes
Cardinal Sarah: Liturgy war ‘destructive’ to the Church
The former head of the Vatican’s liturgy office gave a strident critique of the current restrictions on the traditional Mass
Michael Haynes
Cardinal Pizzaballa says two-state solution ‘only’ way forward for region
Speaking about the political future of Israel and Palestine, Cardinal Pizzaballa again renewed his strong plea for peace and clear national sovereignty
Michael Haynes
Bishops consecrated in secret for Underground Church in China
At least ten bishops have been consecrated for one province in China since 2018, raising significant questions for the Vatican and its relation with Beijing
Michael Haynes
Pope Leo: Vatican II’s liturgical reform ‘necessary’ for greater participation
The Pope firmly defended Vatican II’s text regarding the liturgy, and argued that the need for active participation demanded a reform in the Church’s rites.
Michael Haynes
Pope Leo defends military service as a ‘noble mission’
Leo’s praise of the military comes against the backdrop of debate regarding war, in light of his deeming the Just War doctrine to be outdated
Michael Haynes
Cordileone: Church will be ‘renewed’ through Nigerian martyrs
Ordaining 14 priests in the violent state of Benue, Nigeria, Abp Cordileone praised the steadfast faith of Nigeria’s Catholics amidst persecution
Michael Haynes
SSPX to hold modified Lourdes pilgrimage after ban on using Shrine
The SSPX stated it will emulate its Rome pilgrimages after Bishop Micas banned the group from official events in Lourdes
Michael Haynes
German priest reveals secret relationship and abandons priesthood
Fr Unfried of the Diocese of Limburg announced that after 37 years of priesthood he intends to marry a woman with whom he has had a long relationship
Michael Haynes
At Rimini, Leo calls for peace, unity and freedom from ‘business of death’
Pope Leo’s Saturday trip to San Marino and Rimini saw his make a plea for international policies to change in line with the Gospel
Michael Haynes
Lebanon, liturgy and the SSPX occupy Leo XIV’s August agenda
As Leo XIV prepares to visit San Marino and Rimini, events in Rome have put Lebanon, the liturgy, AI and the SSPX firmly on the papal agenda
Michael Haynes
Head of German bishops praises ‘long tradition’ of lay preaching
Bishop Heiner Wilmer defended lay preaching, weeks after the Vatican formally rejected the German bishops request to approve it
Michael Haynes
Lourdes bishop bans SSPX from annual pilgrimage
The bishop of Lourdes-Tarbes cited the July 1 episcopal consecrations as the reason for revoking his prior permission for the event
Michael Haynes
All Rupnik mosaics to be covered at Lourdes shrine in weeks
Rupnik’s mosaics will finally be covered at Lourdes in time for the papal visit and remain permanently hidden.
Michael Haynes
Lebanese president meets Pope, asking for continued Vatican support
President Aoun of Lebanon thanked Pope Leo for the Vatican’s close support, and urged renewed backing of the nation
Michael Haynes
Nigerian bishop warns Church is losing ‘moral authority’ in Europe
“I think what eroded the moral authority of the Church was the warm romance and embrace of secular power,” said Bishop Kukah
Michael Haynes
Cologne cardinal: Defining synodality a ‘major challenge’ for Church
Cardinal Woelki commented on the traditional Mass and the German Synodal Way in a new interview, as questions around both remain key for the Church
Michael Haynes
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