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China breaches its agreement with the Vatican on appointment of bishops

China has breached its long-fought-for agreement with the Vatican on the appointment of bishops. On April 4, Bishop Shen Bin was transferred from the…

3 years, 5 months ago

Pope Francis’ Bounce Back to Ministry for Holy Week

When most people are admitted to the hospital, they stay in bed and recover. Unless, you are Pope Francis! Not even two days after he started treatme…

3 years, 5 months ago

Update: The Vatican repudiates the 15th century 'Doctrine of Discovery'

The Vatican has rejected the six-centuries-old “Doctrine of Discovery” that helped justify the occupation and takeover of Indigenous Peoples’ lands t…

3 years, 6 months ago

The Pope’s puffer jacket and how the Vatican is responding to A.I.

“Balenciaga Pope!” That is what the internet is calling it. 

Photos of Pope Francis wearing a luxury oversized, white puffer jacket, that sells for an…

3 years, 6 months ago

Pope Francis admitted to hospital for several days treatment

Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital where he is undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection. 

The pope was taken to hospital by ambulance …

3 years, 6 months ago

The Vatican’s mega-trial of the century

On July 27, 2021, a trial began inside the Vatican Museums before a bench of three judges of the Vatican City State’s court. Now, more than 600 days …

3 years, 6 months ago

Why Nicaragua suspended ties with the Vatican

President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua suspended diplomatic ties with the Vatican over the weekend in what appears to be retaliation for the pope’s str…

3 years, 6 months ago

Deep Dive: After 10 years, Pope Francis remains an enigma

In 2013, Pope Francis hit the ground running. He wanted a poor church for the poor; a church that gave a voice to those living on the margins, especi…

3 years, 6 months ago

Pope Francis clarifies his vision for the economy in new book

In this news update, America Media’s Executive Producer Sebastian Gomes shares the biggest headlines to emerge from the Vatican this week:

3 years, 7 months ago

Pope Francis backs Cardinal Roche on restrictions to the Latin Mass

This week, Pope Francis again confirmed restrictions on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass, making it clear that permission to celebrate t…

3 years, 7 months ago