Vatican Dispatch

Pope Francis writes letter on vital role of novels and poems for all Christians

pope francis has written a comprehensive and deeply personal letter on the important role of literature in the formation of priests but also...

The Da Vinci Coding of the Vatican Girl

rome – as i’ve observed before, the “vatican girl” case, referring to the 1983 disappearance of a 15-year-old girl in rome whose father was ...

Vatican takes down online poll on Synodality as the ‘Nos’ rack up

the vatican quickly took down an online poll on the concept of "synodality" after a strongly unenthusiastic response from several thousand u...

Philippine Catholics praying country remains world's only State – excluding Vatican – not to legalise divorce

the philippines is the world’s only country without a divorce law – excluding the vatican – since malta legalised the dissolution of marriag...

Vatican failed to reveal famed Irish bishop suspended due to child abuse allegations

a joint investigation by the irish national broadcaster rté and the irish mail on sunday has revealed that the vatican and irish bishops did...

DeclanMcSweeney

Vatican to investigate Peru bishop over claims of affairs with multiple women

a bishop in peru is under investigation by the vatican after a former employee spoke to local media and alleged that the bishop had carried ...

EduardoCamposLima

What lessons can be drawn by comparing Benedict XVI and Biden’s resignations?

a widely respected octogenarian leader, a man of personal integrity who’s devoted his life to public service, at the end finds himself mired...

Top Vatican diplomat makes first visit to Ukraine since war

rome – on friday, vatican secretary of state italian cardinal pietro parolin began a 6-day visit to ukraine to close a popular marian pilgri...

Elise Ann Allen

Pope offers indulgences for World Day for Elderly and Grandparents

rome – pope francis has authorised the granting of plenary indulgences to those who participate in the upcoming world day for elderly and gr...

Vatican employees face a depressing workplace lacking 'initiative' and 'collaboration'

some years back, a couple of enterprising figures on the roman scene, devoted catholics with backgrounds in business, had the bright idea of...