World Feb 18 War is reducing international law to 'ashes,' Pope Leo laments in Ash Wednesday liturgy By Associated Press
World Feb 16 Vatican expands visitor access at St. Peter's Basilica to mark its 400th anniversary The Vatican on Monday outlined its plans to make better use of St. Peter’s and better redistribute the millions of people who pass through it each year, while at the same time protecting its artistic treasures. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Dec 14 Pope criticizes overcrowding in prisons during special Mass for detainees, guards and families The Vatican said an estimated 6,000 people signed up to participate in the weekend pilgrimage, including representatives from big detention facilities in Italy and prison volunteers, wardens and prison chaplains from 90 countries. By Nicole Winfield, Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press
World Dec 04 Vatican commission again votes against ordaining women as deacons A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be ordained as deacons, dealing another setback to Catholic women who hope one day to be able to preside at weddings, baptisms and funerals. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Nov 25 Vatican answers African bishops concerned about polygamy in their flocks The Vatican has doubled down on the value of monogamous marriage between a man and woman. It's responding to concerns raised by African bishops about the practice of polygamy in their flocks. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Nov 19 Zelenskyy asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of Ukrainians taken by Russia By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Ukraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war. Continue reading
Nov 10 Vatican investigates Swiss Guard after allegations of an antisemitic incident in St. Peter's Square By Giada Zampano, Associated Press The Vatican said Monday it was investigating a possible antisemitic incident, in which a Swiss Guard allegedly made a spitting gesture toward two Jewish women. Continue reading
Oct 23 King Charles prays with Pope Leo in historic visit to the Vatican By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press King Charles III and Queen Camilla have visited the Vatican to pray with Pope Leo XIV. This historic meeting aims to strengthen ties between the Church of England and the Catholic Church. Continue reading
Oct 22 Vatican Museum to return artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Vatican is expected to soon announce that it will return a few dozen artifacts sought by Indigenous communities in Canada. Continue reading
Sep 22 Defense in Vatican 'trial of the century' asks prosecutor to recuse himself for questionable behavior By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The trial concerning the Vatican’s 350 million euro investment in a London property resulted in the 2023 conviction of nine people on a host of finance-related charges. Continue reading