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Vatican court orders partial retrial in ‘trial of the century’
The Vatican Court of Appeal has ordered a partial retrial in the high-profile London property finance case, ruling that key parts of the original proceedings were invalid due to procedural issues. Source: EWTN News.
Pope moves into papal apartment
Pope Leo XIV moved into the newly renovated papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace on Saturday, taking up residence in the flat that was famously eschewed by Pope Francis. Source: Crux.
Spanish Augustinian to head Vatican’s charity activities
Pope Leo XIV has named Spanish Augustinian Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín as the new prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, reassigning Cardinal Konrad Krajewski to serve as archbishop of his home diocese in Poland. Source: OSV News.
AI can become ‘a threat to the true good of humanity’
The International Theological Commission has issued a new document asserting that “the life of the human being is vocation”, while warning that scientific and technological advances must be accompanied by an increase in responsibility, ensuring that progress benefits the person. Source: EWTN News.
Restorers remove film coating ‘The Last Judgement’
Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement is getting a facial, with restorers removing a chalky white film of salt that has accumulated over the Renaissance masterpiece since its last major renovation three decades ago. Source: Crux.
Vatican issues stamp honouring Ukrainian Catholics
A new Vatican stamp issue honouring Ukrainian Catholics marks three major milestones for the Catholic Church in Ukraine, even as the country continues to endure the ongoing war. Source: National Catholic Register.
Angelic encounter can’t be replaced by chatbot: Bishop Varden
There is a “prophetic challenge” facing the Church in today’s world with the rise of “digital, artificial” media, according to Bishop Erik Varden, who is conducting the Lenten spiritual retreat at the Vatican. Source: Crux.
Vatican’s top diplomat urges push for Ukraine peace
The Vatican’s top diplomat, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, has urged the international community to take “concrete steps” towards peace in Ukraine. Source: Vatican News.
Traditionalist group rejects Vatican proposal for talks
The Society of St Pius X says it will continue with plans to ordain bishops without papal approval, rejecting a proposal for dialogue with the Holy See. Source: The Tablet.