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Study group to evaluate role of apostolic nuncios
Indian Cardinal Oswald Gracias has been appointed coordinator of the study group that will evaluate the functioning and role of apostolic nuncios, the papal representatives in the Church worldwide. Source: Crux.
Vatican to hold press conference on ‘spiritual experience’ of Medjugorje
Cardinal Víctor Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, will tomorrow lead a Vatican press conference on the “spiritual experience” of Medjugorje. Source: CNA.
Children visiting Vatican Gardens learn to appreciate nature
Vatican Museums has introduced a new family-friendly excursion through the papal gardens, an experience designed to teach children how to “contemplate and appreciate nature”. Source: CNA.
Vatican calls for moratorium on ‘killer robots’
As the use of autonomous weapons systems becomes an increasingly prominent feature of modern warfare, the Vatican is backing new restrictions on AI-driven lethal autonomous weapon systems. Source: Crux.
Brother declares ‘no faith’ in Vatican probe of disappeared girl
After initially expressing hope that a Vatican investigation into his sister’s disappearance more than 40 years ago reflected “a desire of Pope Francis for the truth”, the brother of Emanuela Orlandi is now voicing “no confidence” in the probe. Source: Crux.
Vatican urges Iran to avoid escalating Middle East conflict
As the world braces for Iran to retaliate for the assassination of a Hamas leader who was staying in the Iranian capital, the Vatican Secretary of State has pleaded with the country’s new president not to escalate the Middle East conflict. Source: OSV News.
Papal almoner oversees new shipment of food and medicine to Ukraine
The Pope’s charitable efforts continue towards Ukraine, a country he has long described as “martyred”, with trucks loaded with essential supplies leaving Rome for the war-torn country yesterday. Source: Vatican News.
Diocesan Holy Doors will not be feature of Jubilee 2025
While bishops around the world are asked to designate their cathedrals or other significant churches as special places of pilgrimage and prayer for the Holy Year 2025, the Vatican is not asking them to dedicate and open a “Holy Door” at those churches. Source: CNS.
Report suggests long-term worries for Vatican finances
A new analysis of the Vatican’s finances by an Italian news outlet contains both good and bad news, pointing to relative success in efforts to contain ballooning deficits but also seemingly irreversible long-term declines. Source: Crux.