Vatican Dispatch

Concerns about Pope’s stamina for Holy Year ahead raised by first Jubilee event

the first major event of the jubilee of hope that occurred last week highlighted both the significant challenges for pope francis during the...

Former SSPX Bishop Richard Williamson hospitalised in serious condition

the controversial bishop richard williamson is in hospital in a serious condition and has received last rites following reports that he was ...

The Pope is wrong to deride lace and frills — it’s important to dress well for Mass

pope francis is well known for shunning the glitz and the glam that goes with the office of pope. but, in case there was any doubt, he doubl...

Portia Berry-Kilby

Full to the brim: Trusting in Mary's command

‘now there were six stone water jars there for the jewish rites of purification, each holding seventy or one hundred litres’ (john 2:6). in ...

Fr David Howell

Pope critiques ‘rigid’ dress sense and mentality of conservative prelates

the pope has taken conservative bishops and cardinals to task for the way they dress, suggesting their adherence to ostentatious styles reve...

The Catholic Herald

Pope in arm sling after a fall

pope francis injured his right arm after falling at his vatican residence this morning, and is wearing a sling as a precautionary measure. i...

Top Vatican diplomat holds meetings in Middle East and seeks to mediate peace

rome – vatican secretary of state italian cardinal pietro parolin on monday held a meeting with papal representatives throughout the middle ...

Mel Gibson criticises Pope Francis over slide toward religious pluralism

mel gibson has criticised pope francis for allegedly acting as if he believes all religions are valid before god. the australian director of...

Pope condemns cancel culture, links ‘fake news’ to Trump assassination attempts and climate of hate

pope francis has condemned what he described as a universal growth in “fake news” and how such deliberate distortions foment a climate of ha...

Embattled French bishop of Fréjus-Toulon resigns at Pope's request

the bishop of the diocese of fréjus-toulon in southern france has resigned at the request of pope francis. bishop dominique rey, who resigne...