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Pope launches project that could see Vatican run on solar power
Pope Francis has appointed two special commissioners to start work on building an agrivoltaic system on a Vatican property outside of Rome that could supply the whole of Vatican City’s energy needs. Source: OSV News.
Church ‘must place’ people with disabilities at centre of safeguarding efforts
To prevent abuse across the board, the Church must place people with disabilities at the centre of its safeguarding efforts and ministry, speakers said at an international safeguarding conference in Rome. Source: CNS.
After much speculation, Archbishop Gänswein given diplomatic role
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Georg Gänswein, the former private secretary to the late Pope Benedict XVI, to a diplomatic role in the Baltic states. Source: CNA.
Vatican official defends use of Rupnik’s art
The head of the Vatican’s communications department is defending his office’s use of an accused sexual abuser’s art on its website. Source: Crux.
Vatican begins trial of archbishop accused of schism
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith has begun an extrajudicial penal trial to determine if Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former nuncio to the United States, is guilty of schism, the archbishop said on social media. Source: OSV News.
Pope, cardinals continue discussion on role of women in the Church
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals have continued their discussions about the role of women in the Church, listening to women experts and discussing the possibilities according to canon law. Source: OSV News.
Researchers claim Vatican archives hold UFO secrets
A group of scientists and researchers are seeking access to the Vatican Apostolic Archives to uncover information about UFOs and the paranormal. Source: CNS.
Vatican plays role in high-level Ukraine peace talks
The only way to achieve true, stable and just peace is by having all sides of a conflict involved in dialogue, Vatican secretary of state Cardinal Pietro Parolin said. Source: CNS.
Catholics encouraged to support 2024 appeal
Catholics around Australia are being encouraged to support the Peter’s Pence appeal on June 30, the Sunday after the Feast of St Peter and St Paul. Source: ACBC.