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Letter shows Pope Pius knew about Nazi death camps
Newly discovered correspondence suggests that World War II-era Pope Pius XII had detailed information from a trusted German Jesuit that up to 6000 Jews and Poles were being killed each day in German-occupied Poland. Source: Sight Magazine.
Doctrine is ‘treasure’ that must be defended, says new dicastery head
When Pope Francis said he wanted the focus of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to be “something very different” from its reputation as a stringent watchdog, he was not saying anything goes, the dicastery’s new prefect said. Source: CNS.
Cardinal Zuppi to visit China as part of Ukraine peace mission
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi will today begin a three-day visit to China as Pope Francis’ special envoy to seek peace in Ukraine. Source: Vatican News.
Vatican offers details on how synod will work and media access
Any limitations and rules regarding media access during the upcoming Synod on Synodality are rooted in the “essence” of a Synod and meant to help participants in their discernment process, a Vatican official has told reporters. Source: CNS.
Pope Francis thanks Cardinal Ladaria for years of service
Pope Francis met with Cardinal Luis Ladaria yesterday to thank him for his six years as head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Source: CNA.
Threat to detonate explosives at Vatican a hoax
A 53-year-old man was arrested on Friday after leading police on a long chase through Rome, which ended with the perpetrator insisting that he planned to detonate a truckload of explosives at the Vatican, although the claim turned out to be a hoax. Source: Crux.
Vatican investment office reports $55m profit for 2022
The Vatican investment office made 32.27 million euros (about $A55 million) in profit in 2022 and contributed the entire amount to the Vatican’s operating budget, said Bishop Nunzio Galantino, president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See. Source: NCR Online.
Cardinal Parolin arrives in South Sudan to encourage peace process
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin yesterday began a four-day visit to South Sudan to show the Church’s solidarity with the disaster-struck region of Malakal and to reaffirm the nation’s efforts toward peace. Source: Vatican News.
Francis changes canon law on Opus Dei and any future personal prelatures
Pope Francis has changed canon law regarding the governance of Opus Dei and any future personal prelatures. Source: CNA.