Vatican News & Updates - Page 38

Pope Emeritus Benedict is 'very sick,' Pope Francis reveals

December 28, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict is 'very sick,' Pope Francis reveals

Pope Francis announced Wednesday during his general audience that his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, has taken a sudden turn for the worse.

Pope Francis warns of 'elegant demon' lurking among Vatican staff

December 22, 2022

Pope Francis warns of 'elegant demon' lurking among Vatican staff

Pope Francis warned the Roman Curia on Thursday that an "elegant demon" lurks among them in the Vatican, preying on prelates who believe they are superior to others.

Catholic Church bishops are 'afraid to offend' powerful Democrats, defrocked priest Frank Pavone says

December 22, 2022

Catholic Church bishops are 'afraid to offend' powerful Democrats, defrocked priest Frank Pavone says

Recently defrocked priest Frank Pavone says the friction with the Catholic Church stems from a segment of bishops not wanting to offend high-profile Democrats, so they dilute pro-life message.

Pope Francis orders Vatican Museums to return Parthenon marble sculptures to Greece

December 21, 2022

Pope Francis orders Vatican Museums to return Parthenon marble sculptures to Greece

The three fragments, held by the Vatican since the 19th century, consist of a head of a boy, a bearded male head, and a part of a horse's head.

Defrocked Catholic priest Frank Pavone speaks out: ‘Known' for decades that some bishops ‘hate’ pro-life work

December 20, 2022

Defrocked Catholic priest Frank Pavone speaks out: ‘Known' for decades that some bishops ‘hate’ pro-life work

Roman Catholic priest and vocal pro-life advocate Frank Pavone was interviewed following the Vatican removing him from the priesthood over alleged "blasphemous communications."

Vatican removes Ingraham guest from priesthood

December 20, 2022

Vatican removes Ingraham guest from priesthood

Father Frank Pavone speaks out after he was dismissed from the Catholic priesthood over 'blasphemous communications on social media' on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Pope Francis’ Jesuit order asks victims to come forward against Jesuit artist accused of sexual abuse

December 19, 2022

Pope Francis’ Jesuit order asks victims to come forward against Jesuit artist accused of sexual abuse

Jersuits are asking for more women to come forward with sexual assault complaints against Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik, one of the church’s most sought-after artists.

Pope Francis wrote a letter of resignation in 2013 in case of health impairments

December 19, 2022

Pope Francis wrote a letter of resignation in 2013 in case of health impairments

In 2013, Pope Francis wrote a resignation letter in case he faced any health issues that would have hindered him from fulfilling his responsibilities as a pope.

Pope Francis reveals he has written a resignation letter in case of health issues

December 19, 2022

Pope Francis reveals he has written a resignation letter in case of health issues

Pope Francis said in an interview he wrote a resignation letter and gave it to the Vatican secretary of state in case health issues prevent him from carrying out his role.

Vatican kicks pro-life activist priest out of clergy, alleges 'blasphemous communications'

December 18, 2022

Vatican kicks pro-life activist priest out of clergy, alleges 'blasphemous communications'

The Vatican has removed a prominent pro-life activist priest from the clergy, accusing Frank Pavone of engaging in "blasphemous communication" on social media.