World Mar 17 Vatican appeals tribunal declares mistrial in 'trial of the century' against cardinal By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Nation Mar 13 Peter Thiel brings his lectures on the Antichrist to the Vatican's doorstep The invitation-only conference in Rome, from Sunday to Wednesday, has proven so controversial that the Catholic universities initially associated with it have all denied official involvement. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Feb 18 War is reducing international law to 'ashes,' Pope Leo laments in Ash Wednesday liturgy In his homily, Leo offered a meditation on sin and said the ashes that Christians receive bear the "weight of a world that is ablaze, of entire cities destroyed by war.”… 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
Dec 04 Vatican commission again votes against ordaining women as deacons By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 25 Vatican answers African bishops concerned about polygamy in their flocks By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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